Most meals on our tours are included with the exception that guests are on their own for meals on tours with layover days.  Lizard Head Cycling’s guides offer delicious recommendations on these days.  Breakfasts and dinners are provided in restaurants where clients may either order off the menu or choose from a special buffet.

While out on the road fresh lunches include salads, local fruit, vegetables, and meats.  These picnics are served in scenic overlooks (chairs are provided) by the Lizard Head Cycling guides. Any dietary preferences or allergies should be noted prior to the tour on the registration form. Each of Lizard Head Cycling Guides’ lunches contain gluten-free and vegetarian options.

And with evening meals, if on any given night a guest is tired or not feeling particularly social, they can choose to eat early and retire. Lizard Head Cycling Guides enjoys hosting its guests for meals each evening, but understands some of us may just need to lie down after a day in the saddle. A meal should not feel like marathon after a big day on the bike. ~~~

Ride under the Oaks in Texas

The estimated cost for a 50-year old buying a $2,500- tour ranges from $100- (standard plan) to about $200- (cancel for any reason plan).

Lizard Head Cycling Guides Custom Sales Portal Link is:

www.mhross.com/index.php/consumer/portal/LIZA0855CO

In the dropdown box asking for an account code, ENTER OTHER.

The best options for our clients are either the Asset or Bridge plans. The Asset-Plus & Complete plans cost more because they include a Cancel-For-Any-Reason provision. The Cancel-for-Any-Reason option is only available when insurance is purchased within two weeks of initial deposit.

For a variety of reasons, it is prudent to purchase travel insurance within two weeks of your initial deposit with Lizard Head Cycling. Why? Most travel insurance policies contain one or more time sensitive provisions that broaden coverage. The time sensitive provisions which are included in most of our plans apply to several coverage enhancements, such as: waiving of the Pre-Existing Conditions Exclusion and the Cancel For Any Reason Benefit.

MH Ross premiums can be refunded if a client decides to cancel tour for non-emergency reason.

Climbing Independence Pass: Few cars!

Slow or Fast?

• Slow and Fast only exist as relative terms to other people.  Speed does not matter as long as you are moving on the bike!

• “You will be ready for a tour with Lizard Head Cycling when you are finished with a Lizard Head tour.”

• Who Rides Our Tours?  The Median age of our cyclists is in the early 50′s.  First time bike tourers to 5,000-mile a year hammer-heads ride our tours.  Many cyclists ride their first century on a Lizard Head tour.  These tours are about exploration and feeling great after a big day on the bike.  We guarantee a tour with Lizard Head Cycling will be a highlight of the year.

• How the Shuttle Works?  Lizard Head Cycling provides daily mileage options that allow cyclists of varying abilities to enjoy our tours. One of our favorite options is to give cyclists a “bump” via the support vehicle.  A bump is a 10 to 20 mile lift down the road representing an hour of pedal time.  After the bump the rider is now “off the front” and riding at his or her own pace without feeling they are being left behind the group.  It allows riders to linger and take in the spectacular scenery.

Ride Difficulties:  Can I Really Do It?

Unless someone can stop working, it is difficult to simulate riding a week-long bike tour.  The pressures of family and work are too great. The time just doesn’t exist.  With that said, a week-long bike tour is a life-affirming experience.  Cyclists on our tours regularly end up riding more than they ever thought possible and reconnect with their physical self, the natural world, and friends.  Since we have all day to reach the destination, take it one step at a time.   Breath the air, see the sights and you’ll enjoy being alive.

Do the Bump!
Daily mileage options allow cyclists of varying abilities to enjoy our tours. One of our favorite options is to give cyclists a “bump” via the support vehicle.  A bump is a 10 to 20 mile lift down the road representing an hour of pedal time.

After the bump the rider is “off the front” and riding at his or her own pace without feeling they are being left behind the group.  It takes at least an hour to reel-in cyclists with a 15-mile head start; as a result off-the-front riders have time to linger and take in the spectacular scenery.  Cyclists come together in time for lunch.  After lunch cyclists can take another bump and/or continue riding.

Tour Ability Levels:

Lizard Head Cycling’s tours are designed with generally more challenge then many/most bike tours.  On our tours the standard mileage is greater while providing cyclists with lower-mileage options (many companies are vice-versa).  As a result our lunches are set up at “lunch-time” 25 to 50 miles into the day (the half-way point or just beyond).  We usually set up lunch at the top of the day’s biggest climb.  After lunch the support vehicle goes ahead until it reaches the front and then sets up the next aid station.

Intermediate Cyclists: Defined as weekend cyclist comfortable and is looking for a challenge.  The intermediate cyclists generally has never ridden a multi-day tour.  One month prior to the tour an Intermediate tour the cyclist should be able to ride 2 times a week equaling a total mileage of 50 miles or more.  A typical schedule for the Intermediate cyclist’s ride is 1 shorter ride during the week (spin classes do count) with a longer road ride on the weekend. 

• Intermediate Tours offer 150 to 300 miles per week.

• Our Intermediate Tours: Glacier National Park, Tucson & Sonoran Desert, Victorian Hotels of the San Juans, Texas Hill Country.
• NOTE: The Victorian Hotels and Texas Hill Country tours are considered Intermediate to Advanced Tours that intermediate cyclists have successfully enjoy.

Intermediate to Advanced Cyclists:  Defined as the weekend cyclist who is comfortable on a bike & has some multi-day touring experience.  One month prior to an Intermediate to Advanced tour the cyclist should be able to ride 2 to 3 times per week equaling 85 miles or more. A typical schedule for an Intermediate to Advanced cyclist is 2 shorter rides during the week (spin classes count) with a longer road ride on the weekend. 

• Intermediate to Advanced Tours offer 250 to 400 miles week.

• Our Intermediate to Advanced Tours: USA Pro Tour,  Zion & Bryce Point-to-Point,  Tour de Gila, Redrock Canyons, Whiterock Canyons, and New York & Vermont-Montreal

Advanced Cyclists:  The standard itineraries on advanced tours are geared to the experienced rider.  These tours reach upwards of 400-plus miles per week and/or offer a great deal of climbing.  With this said, Intermediate cyclists have enjoyed Advanced tours with Lizard Head Cycling.  The Advanced rider is defined as a rider with previous week-long touring experience who regularly rides upwards of 150 miles per week.

• Advanced Tours offer 350 to 550 miles week.

• Our Advanced Tours: Elevation Celebration, Colorado Cols, Tour de Shenandoah.

• NOTE: The Redrock Canyons , USA Pro Challenge, and New York & Vermont-Montreal tours are considered advanced tours that intermediates have successfully enjoyed.

• If you have questions about your ability to ride our tours, please contact our office (info@LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com or 970.728.5891).

Intermediate Tours: Glacier National Park, Tucson & Sonoran Desert, Victorian Hotels of the San Juans (a.k.a. Victorian Brothels & Brews)

Intermediate to-Advanced Tours: USA Pro Tour, Cool Utah: Zion & Bryce, Texas Hill Country, Tour de Gila, Red Rock and Whiterock Canyons, New York & Vermont-Montreal

Advanced Tours: Elevation Celebration (Hands down! For the uber human, glutton-for-punishment cyclist), Colorado Cols, Shenandoah

And remember… it’s all about cadence, patience and simply spinning. Slow and fast only exist as relative terms to other people. Speed does not matter as long as you are moving on the bike!

Don’t forget…we provide snack and lunch breaks and always an option to sit out a ride in the shuttle. On the flip side, we also offer bonus mileage on each tour for the “every inch” cyclist who really want to push themselves. ~~

LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com offers everything you need to go on the road bike adventure of your dreams. With already set tours like the Victorian Hotels tour, which passes through beautiful scenery and breweries for 6 days, you can expect a great time. Riding 50 miles a day, with secure vehicle-support following, lodging, dining, entrance fees, refreshments, guide service, and optional bike rentals/shipping, there’s really nothing else you could ask for. If there is something else you need, then Lizard Head Cycling is there to help! We can arrange for custom road bike tours or simply help you find which tour is right for you at your level of cycling. We take pride in not only providing an amazing cycling experience but also customer service that suits all of your needs.

With so many road bike touring options to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which one you want to go on most! For the real pros we offer tours like the USA Pro Challenge: Colorado Bike Tour without the stress of a regular race. We make sure the road is clear and that you can ride, sleep, and eat in style while immersed in a celebratory atmosphere with other cycling collogues. Even if you are not a professional cyclist, there are also numerous other road bike tours that ride through fall foliage, rivers, mountains, and other natural beauties. You can be sure with your decision to ride with Lizard Head Cycling, because we’re here to help you have the ride of your life.

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LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com offers unbeatable vacation packages. Combining beautiful Colorado scenery, with adrenaline pumping physical activity and delicious food along the way, you can rest assured that your vacation time will be time well spent. The location is like no other. Located in Ophir, a village 9,8000 feet high in the Rockies, this team of adventurers know just how to guide those with a similar taste for exploration.

With over 5 years of experience in leading multi-day mountain bike tours, LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com offers unforgettable experiences to those who want to bike through some of the most beautiful terrain in the world.  Our founder is incredibly experienced and passionate about sharing what he knows about biking through Colorado. As a team, we know the most beautiful sites to visit, safest routes to take, and the best stops to make. We provide the expertise, equipment, and knowledge to help your bike tour vacation go smoothly.

Whether you are an experienced cyclist or you are a novice with a desire to try something new, our tours can be just what you need to feel alive and to appreciate the natural beauty that exists in the West. The only danger with going on one of Lizard Head Cycling’s tours is growing addicted to the sport and to the thrill that comes with cycling through some of the country’s most scenic routes. But not to worry, anyone can quickly realize that there is a community there to welcome you with open arms.  Not only is our team knowledgeable and extremely helpful, we are also incredibly passionate about what we do and we are excited and ready to help you feel the same rush of excitement as we do!

With our expertise, anyone interested in the exciting world of cycling can come and enjoy the ride.

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LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com offers the leading bike tours and guides in the Colorado Rockies, one of the most astoundingly natural beauties in the United States. Our services at Lizard Head Cycling Guides vary one-day road to multi-day mountain bike tours. Many of the tour guides have over ten years of cycling experience and you can be sure that other cyclists will surround you at your level of expertise. We strive to ensure that our bike tours are created with a customer-service oriented approach and followed through with a strong degree of adventure and creativity.

At Lizard Head Cycling Guides, we have created bike tours for summer, spring, and fall. Our tours were made to accentuate the best routes to ride for the most rewarding experience for each season. If you want to bike through canyons, you can do it. If you want to go on a grand bike tour from New York to Montreal, you can do it. Or if you want to bike through mountains, a trail, a national park, or a desert, you can do it. Most of all, we can help you pick out the best tour, provide vehicle-support, and have a tour guide lead the way for your perfect adventure.

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Lizard Head Cycling offers numerous multi-day bike tours Colorado that one can choose from. Each tour is carefully crafted with the upmost attention to detail and to rider’s safety. Logistics are dealt with, all equipment is provided, food is planned out, and trails are confirmed, lodging and all additional transportation requirements are taken care of. All the rider needs to do is to show up for the ride.

With our experience and love for cycling beautiful Colorado trails, LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com is easily recognized as one of the best options for bike tours Colorado. Our founder has over 20 years of experience, which is evident in each of the carefully planned multi-day bike tours. Riders can expect to be pushed but also supported through their journey.

While the Colorado Trail mountain bike tour is for experience riders, our Lizard Head Cycling team can help you assess your level. Just give us a call and you can expect to speak to a friendly and knowledgeable representative that will offer you honest opinions and advice. Those who want to train for their ride can also call in and receive training tips to make sure they are ready to go when the day comes.

It is without a doubt that LizardHeadCyclingGuides.com is the place to go for the most helpful and stress-free way to plan a biking vacation trip.

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What is Lizard Head Cycling’s most Remote Bike Tour? 

Our Whiterock and Redrock Canyons bike tours through western Colorado and Utah’s canyon country held the designation of most remote tours until the creation of the Tour de Gila in 2012.

Although all three of these tours are way-out-in-the-way-back,  the Gila Bike Tour is now considered the leader for most remote bike tour.  Although the Gila is not exactly in the middle of nowhere, you can see it from there!

The Gila tour rides through the rugged Gila Mountains of southwest New Mexico.  The roads in the Gila offer riding on quiet, nearly empty roads and that twist and turn from start to finish.

We are very excited about our new Tour de Gila.

Day 4 Tour de Gila: Crossing the remote Los Pinos Range

“You’ll be ready for a Lizard Head Cycling tour when you are finished with a Lizard Head Tour”
Let’s face it, unless one quits their day job it is difficult to simulate a week long bike tour.  Lizard Head Cycling’s tours our designed for intermediate to advanced riders and although our tours offer a bit more challenge then our competitor’s bike tours, our shuttle vehicles are there to offer a “bump” when needed.

How our Shuttle and Mileage Options Work:
Our bike tours are designed to offer cyclists a significant challenge while at the same time providing easily accessible mileage options for cyclists of varying fitness levels.  This system works with a support vehicle that jumps ahead rather then “sags” to set up aid stations along the route.  Cyclists customize their experience by choosing to start each day’s ride from the hotel, the stage’s first aid station or at the top of the day’s big hill.  Cyclists can linger at lunch and explore a National Park or National Monument.

This custom system works well for our guests, it truly allows varying abilities to enjoy the same bike tour.  In the big picture very few people ever visit these spectacularly remote areas of America.  Of those that do visit, 99.9% will do so in a vehicle.  So if you pedal 300 of a 4oo mile tour, you are in such a small minority that it should be celebrated!

On average about 60% of our guests pedal EFI (every freaking inch) of our bike tours.  It is common for cyclists to take a 15 to 30 mile “bump” at some point during their tours.

• If you have questions about your ability to ride a bike tour, please contact us.

Lizard Head Cycling Guides
info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com
970.728.5891