COVID-19 Information about Cycle of Life Adventures
Tours through May 12 are all postponed at this point. Our first tour that is still scheduled to depart on May 12 for Natchez Trace followed by May 22 for our Kentucky Fundo and that too may change if local jurisdictions do not advise so. Should we decide to postpone that trip, you will be advised 30 or more days in advance.
We keep a close watch on Covid-19 reports in our travel destinations and are aware of the quickly changing conditions in those areas.
We are trying our best to keeps some tours on our schedule if possible. In doing so we have your saftey and health in mind at all times. For all tours in the near future, that is 2020, 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.
Please stay posted and call if you have further questions.
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:
- 2020: May 12-19 | May 28-June 4 | September 13-20 | September 22-29 | October 11-18 | October 19-27
- 2021: April 18-25 | April 26-May 3 | May 11-18
- 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):
- 2020: November 15-20
- 2021: May 4-9
- For details and rates, click to: www.cycleoflifeadventures.com/the-natchez-trace-challenge
Group Ready to Roll
Cyclists Celebrating - "We Made It!"
French Camp B&B
Tandem Bikes
Group picture at Southern Terminus
Vicksburg National Military Park
Windsor Ruins
Scenic Natchez Trace Parkway
Wildflowers
Lightly Traveled Parkway
Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall
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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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