North American Epic
In Depth
The next edition of the North American Epic will be in 2013. We hope you can join us then!
Tentative Dates: May 26 -August 25, 2013
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime from San Francisco to St John's!
“Two paths diverged in a wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
From “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
Come with us in 2011 on our first ever North American Epic. From the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to the Atlantic’s edge in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Cycle the Pacific coast of California and enjoy the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Let the Grand Canyon take your breath away, cross the Rockies of Colorado, the plains of Kansas, ride Route 66 into Chicago. See how us Canucks live as we cycle towards the great cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec; then enjoy the big smiles and beautiful roads of the Maritimes as we make our way through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and finally Newfoundland.
Traveling through 9 American States and 5 Canadian provinces in all, you will cycle along the breathtaking Pacific coastline of California, pedal through Joshua Tree National park, Marvel at the Grand Canyon, climb up and over the Rockies, speed across the American Plains, listen to the Blues in Chicago, cross the world's longest undefended border between the US & Canada, enjoy a beer and poutine in the friendly Canadian cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, follow the famous 'Route Verte' through Quebec, eat lobster and cycle the backroads of the Maritimes and finally arrive in St John's Newfoundland, a city that will steal your heart and soul.
Tour d’Afrique Ltd. provides the framework and support systems, including: tour staff, nutritious meals, campsites and other accommodations, daily routes and logistics, optional side trips, and the overland vehicles that transport the bulk of your baggage each day.
In addition to your entry fee, airfare, insurance, and visas, you are responsible for bringing a bike, riding gear, spare parts, tent, sleeping bag, personal funds and medications, as well as the adventurous spirit, physical conditioning, and mental stamina that will enable you to enjoy your journey to the fullest.
There are two types of participants:
· Full tour riders, who make up the majority of participants, and who cycle the daily distances at their own pace.
· Sectional riders who ride a portion of the Epic, from a 1-2 week section to half or more of the distance.
Support and Accommodations
The Notrth American Epic Bicycle Expedition includes the following full time support staff:
Accommodations
The Epic is not your typical American bike tour. On riding days we will be camping and on most rest days we will stay indoors at budget accommodations.
Built into the entry fee are hotel accommodations in San Francisco the night before the start of the tour and in St John'son the night of the tour’s arrival. For sectional riders the entry fee includes hotel accommodation the night before and the night after your section (as long as your section begins and/or ends in a town with a scheduled hotel night).
Former Tour d'Afrique/Orient Express/Silk Route/Vuelta Sudamericana/Amber Route/Indian Adventure riders will receive a 5% discount.
If payment of the Full Tour entry fee is made before November 28, 2010 a discount of $500US will apply.
Entry Fees Please note that entry fees for the North American Epic are in US dollars, not Euros.
Due to recent changes in Canadian tax laws, there will be an additional charge of the Canadian HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) for the Canadian portion of the Tour. Non-Canadian participants can recover this additional fee, which will be listed on your official receipt from TdA Ltd., when they leave the country by submitting the HST claim form for tour packages with their receipt for tour entry fee paid at the airport or other point of departure.
The entry fee does not include your airfare to and from North America, health and travel insurance, visas, vaccinations, and incidental costs incurred on your rest days and en route. The Entry Fee is in addition to the registration fee.
Tentative Dates: May 26 -August 25, 2013
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime from San Francisco to St John's!
“Two paths diverged in a wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
From “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
Come with us in 2011 on our first ever North American Epic. From the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to the Atlantic’s edge in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Cycle the Pacific coast of California and enjoy the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Let the Grand Canyon take your breath away, cross the Rockies of Colorado, the plains of Kansas, ride Route 66 into Chicago. See how us Canucks live as we cycle towards the great cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec; then enjoy the big smiles and beautiful roads of the Maritimes as we make our way through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and finally Newfoundland.
Facts and Figures
The Tour features 76 cycling days or stages, averaging 105 kms (65 miles) each, broken up by 15 rest days and 1 day of ferry boat travel for a total of 92 days in traversing North America from west to east.Traveling through 9 American States and 5 Canadian provinces in all, you will cycle along the breathtaking Pacific coastline of California, pedal through Joshua Tree National park, Marvel at the Grand Canyon, climb up and over the Rockies, speed across the American Plains, listen to the Blues in Chicago, cross the world's longest undefended border between the US & Canada, enjoy a beer and poutine in the friendly Canadian cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, follow the famous 'Route Verte' through Quebec, eat lobster and cycle the backroads of the Maritimes and finally arrive in St John's Newfoundland, a city that will steal your heart and soul.
Tour d’Afrique Ltd. provides the framework and support systems, including: tour staff, nutritious meals, campsites and other accommodations, daily routes and logistics, optional side trips, and the overland vehicles that transport the bulk of your baggage each day.
In addition to your entry fee, airfare, insurance, and visas, you are responsible for bringing a bike, riding gear, spare parts, tent, sleeping bag, personal funds and medications, as well as the adventurous spirit, physical conditioning, and mental stamina that will enable you to enjoy your journey to the fullest.
Participation and Eligibility
The North American Epic is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 75.There are two types of participants:
· Full tour riders, who make up the majority of participants, and who cycle the daily distances at their own pace.
· Sectional riders who ride a portion of the Epic, from a 1-2 week section to half or more of the distance.
Support and Accommodations
The Notrth American Epic Bicycle Expedition includes the following full time support staff:
- Tour Leader
- Chef
- Bicycle Mechanic
- Additional volunteers and staff as needed.
Accommodations
The Epic is not your typical American bike tour. On riding days we will be camping and on most rest days we will stay indoors at budget accommodations.
Built into the entry fee are hotel accommodations in San Francisco the night before the start of the tour and in St John'son the night of the tour’s arrival. For sectional riders the entry fee includes hotel accommodation the night before and the night after your section (as long as your section begins and/or ends in a town with a scheduled hotel night).
Discounts and Early Payment
Riders who plan to do more than one section will receive a 10% discount. This does not apply to riders doing the full tour.Former Tour d'Afrique/Orient Express/Silk Route/Vuelta Sudamericana/Amber Route/Indian Adventure riders will receive a 5% discount.
If payment of the Full Tour entry fee is made before November 28, 2010 a discount of $500US will apply.
Entry Fees Please note that entry fees for the North American Epic are in US dollars, not Euros.
Due to recent changes in Canadian tax laws, there will be an additional charge of the Canadian HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) for the Canadian portion of the Tour. Non-Canadian participants can recover this additional fee, which will be listed on your official receipt from TdA Ltd., when they leave the country by submitting the HST claim form for tour packages with their receipt for tour entry fee paid at the airport or other point of departure.
The entry fee does not include your airfare to and from North America, health and travel insurance, visas, vaccinations, and incidental costs incurred on your rest days and en route. The Entry Fee is in addition to the registration fee.
- Certified check, money order or bank draft made payable to: Tour d’Afrique Ltd.
- Bank wire transfer- our bank account details can be found in your registration kit
- Entry Fee cannot be paid with a credit card, we apologize for the inconvenience
Current Pricing
| Section | Destinations | Distance | Start | End | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Tour | San Francisco to St John's | 8000km | May. 29 | Aug. 28 | $0 |
| The Wild West | San Francisco to Flagstaff | 1575km | May. 29 | Jun. 14 | $0 |
| Across the Great Divide | Flagstaff to Wichita | 1900km | Jun. 16 | Jul. 04 | $0 |
| The Land of Oz | Wichita to Chicago | 1225km | Jul. 06 | Jul. 17 | $0 |
| Urban Pleasures | Chicago to Quebec City | 1700km | Jul. 19 | Aug. 08 | $0 |
| Maritime Charm | Quebec City to St John's | 1600km | Aug. 10 | Aug. 28 | $0 |
