Companions Wanted
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Each year, hundreds of cyclists grab their maps, plan their tours, pack their panniers or trailers, and head for the open roads and trails of America. Many of these intrepid two-wheeled travelers would like to have company for the journey. If you’re looking for a touring companion for your adventure, here’s the place to start. The cyclists below are all members of the Adventure Cycling Association, and they’re getting ready to pack up and take off.
Please note: Adventure Cycling assumes, but cannot verify, that the persons advertising here are truthfully representing themselves. You should always take some time to meet your prospective traveling companions and discuss your tour plans before you begin your travels together.
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Europe
Eastern and Central Europe in 2025 or 2026
Created: May 29, 2025
I anticipate taking a three- to four-week trip from Krakow to Vienna this summer or next. Departing from Washington, DC. 45 miles a day average and a total of 500-600 miles through Poland, Slovakia, Czechia and Austria. Train travel involved and time off to visit a few larger cities of interest, as well as Auschwitz-Birkenau. Overnights in pensions, B&Bs and small family-run hotels. I’ve taken multiple self-planned trips throughout Europe, a bit in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as in North America. I’m looking for one other intrepid road cyclist, M/F age 40+, to join me for the adventure. Self-contained touring experience, a sociable demeanor, flexible spirit, intelligent conversation and a sense of humor highly desirable. Interests: historical sites, mountain scenery, photography, languages, foreign cultures and cuisine.
North America
North Lakes June 15, 2025
Created: May 30, 2025
I’m Jim and I live in both Tucson and Central IL. I am 68 and just finished the OTET with a friend I met on these forums. It was great so thought I would post this even though its short notice. Probably starting from Grand Haven area but still unclear. I will be in Ludington MI to catch the 9 am ferry to Manitowok on Sunday June 15. I purchased the ACA digital route and hope to complete North Lakes route through northern WI to Conover, along southern portion of the UP to Mackinaw, hop over to island on ferry, then south back to Grand Haven. Family in Grand Junction and I am flying out of GRR. My best guess on mileage is about 875 from Ludington full circle not counting ferry ride. Not sure either how I am getting back to Grand Junction, might have to ride but looking for alternative. Like to try it in 14 days or so? Might be overly optimistic. I can be flexible somewhat.
Missoula to Denver starting June 11
Created: May 26, 2025
Companions Wanted is up again. Yippie! I’ve used it successfully three times over the years. I’ll be on the TransAm from Missoula to Wisdom and then the Eastern Express to get out of the Rockies. I’m an upper 70’s male with years of touring experience. The trip will be mostly camping averaging 60ish miles a day but a bit less the first few days as I acclimate to higher elevations. I would enjoy having one or two companions to share the experience with. Join me for all or part of the ride,
Jim
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Riding Partner For My First Trans Am in 2026
Created: May 18, 2025
Leaving Yorktown, VA April 27th 2026. Hope to find a nice lady who likes to have fun to share the Adventures. I’m 61 and a Medical Professional. I have been a cyclist most of my life. Stopped for a while but getting back in great shape.
Will be ready to average 60 miles a day. If you can keep up with that pace then we should finish the Trail by end of July at latest. Planning 1 day a week off on average. I love Music, History, and talking to people.
Will be camping mostly, but like to play it by ear. So most the fun is the improvising decisions that make the Adventure possible.
Would like to stay on the Trans American Trail as much as possible, but still have fun. Will bring all the usual tech, but will try to use only Adventure Maps as much as I can.
If you can play a musical instrument that would be great. But you don’t have to be anything but yourself and willing to take your time and have fun. Nothing is in stone except it’s all about having fun and not quitting.
Across the US this summer
Created: May 17, 2025
I’m Bob, 62 from New York. Leaving Boston in late May ’25 going to the coast of Oregon. Route is flexible but as of now planning to take a northern route through NY, Ontario, Wisconsin, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, Idaho through Oregon. If anyone is out there and wants to join up at some point just let me know.
Rocky Mountains (U.S./Canada)
bicycle companion wanted……preferably female.
Created: May 13, 2025
I am Phil, fit a 72 year old male bicyclist from Sydney, Australia. On different trips, I have cycled over half way around the world. I am looking for a bicycle companion, preferably a female, to join me in exactly 12 months from now, in May of 2026. But I would also consider a male. The trip will be mostly camping. I intend to bicycle north from Quesnel in British Columbia, Canada to Tuktoyactuk, 3,132 kilometres at the top of the continent. I began this trip 2 years back in Seattle and rode 620 kilometres to Quesnel( I got a car lift for one section).But way north the Alaskan highway got closed by bushfires. So I went back to Australia. Thanks, Phil