COVID-19 Information about Cycle of Life Adventures
All tours through 2021 are back on schedule. Our first tour will depart on April 18 from Nashville, TN. Followed by April 26, May 4 and May 11. Tours through May of 2021 will be limited to eight guests due to our company Covid-19 restrictions. We hope to have our Fall schedule operating at full capacity. Should we decide to postpone any tour due to Covid-19 situations, you will be advised 30 or more days in advance. All of your funds can be transferred to any tour we operate in the US.
We keep a close watch on Covid-19 reports for our travel destinations and are aware of the quickly changing conditions in those areas.
We are focused on keeping our guests safe while still providing them with a memorable vacation. For all tours in the near future, that is 2021, we will provide each guest with personal travel kits and have additional regulations listed in our orientation packet and our Packing List / Trip Preparations. We have added additional protection in Van Support, Food service and Equipment rental.
If you are a guest experiencing underlying health condition, we suggest that you do not travel. At this time, we suggest our guest to get vaccines or be tested for Covid-19 three days prior to traveling with us. Your guides will be vaccinated or tested.
Please watch our website for updates:
cycleoflifeadventures.com/covid-19-updates
Cycle of Life Adventures has been leading fully supported, all-inclusive bicycle trips on the Natchez Trace Parkway since 2012.
- We do the full length of the Trace (442 miles) either in both directions, twice in the Spring and twice in the Fall.
- Group size is limited to 12 guests.
- We visit the best available accommodations and restaurants. Fall Hollow B&B, Merriwether's Retreat B&B, Hampton Inns in Bellevue, TN, and Florence, AL, French Camp B&B, fine dining in Ridgeland, MS and Isabella B&B and Collina Plantation Inn both in Port Gibson, MS.
Biking the Natchez Trace is a cyclists’ dream come true. It is truly the best bicycle riding surface in the US!
- The roads are in fabulous condition and only the northern end has any hills to speak of. There are no commercial vehicles, so no buses or trucks.
- The scenery is natural, so there are no billboards, stop signs or stop lights. Distances are modest and although there are a few days where the mileage may seem overwhelming, the support van is always there to provide a lift.
- The road is well marked with 442 roadside mileage markers making it almost impossible to get lost.
- E-bike Friendly, We accept tandems and recumbent bikes.
A great deal of history and cultural sights to see along the way as your travels take you through 3 states. Side trips may include:
- Tupelo, site of Elvis’ birthplace and purchase of his first guitar.
- Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
- Florence, AL home of Muscle Shoals recording studios in the 70’s.
- French Camp Academy
- Vicksburg, MS National Military Park
- Windsor Ruins near, Port Gibson, and downtown Natchez, MS.
We provide:
- All meals and snacks on the road.
- All lodging.
- Cocktail social hour on first evening.
- 2 Experienced guides with a mechanic available.
- Ride with GPS maps and/or written cue sheets.
- Park entry fees.
- Airport shuttles to and from airports in Jackson, MS and/or Nashville, TN.
See the write up about Cycle of Life Adventure's Natchez Trace tours by Forbes Magazine.
Upcoming Natchez Trace Bicycle Tours:
- 7 Day Rides:
- April 18 – 25, 2021 (Sunday – Sunday); North to South
- April 26 – May 4, 2021 (Monday – Tuesday); North to South
- May 4 – 11, 2021 (Tuesday – Tuesday); North to South
- May 11 – 18, 2021 (Tuesday – Tuesday); North to South
- October 2 – 9, 2021
- October 10 – 17, 2021
- October 24 – 31, 2021
- For details and rates, click to: www.cycleoflifeadventures.com/natcheztrace
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New 5 Day Natchez Trace Challenge (82 -111 miles each day):
- May 4-9
- For details and rates, click to: www.cycleoflifeadventures.com/the-natchez-trace-challenge
Tandem Bikes
French Camp B&B
Windsor Ruins
Lightly Traveled Parkway
Group Ready to Roll
Scenic Natchez Trace Parkway
Cyclists Celebrating - "We Made It!"
Vicksburg National Military Park
Group picture at Southern Terminus
Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
Wildflowers
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Contact Cycle of Life Adventures
- Owner - Elli Sias
- Phone - 303.945.9886
- Email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website - www.cycleoflifeadventures.com
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