Companions Wanted Section

[John Nettles]

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE POSTING OR REPLYING!!

Since it appears ACA has removed the official "Companions Wanted" section from this Forum, this has been created as a workaround.

Some basic rules:

1) This is ONLY for bicycle touring companions; not the lonely and looking for company area, selling bikes, looking for a campground, etc. 

2) ONLY POST WHEN "Looking for a Companions".  DO NOT REPLY TO A REQUEST!! To post your Companions Wanted, reply to this post (see bottom of page for "Reply".  However, to reply to a Seeker's post, PLEASE only private message the Seeker (Seeker's link is near upper left of that specific post) otherwise the forum thread could get confusing, i.e. are you replying to Seeker #3 or Seeker #7 and the thread becomes useless.  Don't be lazy and just reply.  If you must reply to a companion, please be sure to address the person's name/user id, to eliminate confusion. 

NOTE:  Be sure to change the Subject line of YOUR post to brief description of the ride, i.e. "Companions Wanted for W>E TransAm in Summer 2025"

3) This is for personal use only.  No commercial advertising except to provide a one-time link to a commercial BICYCLE TOUR you are going on and seeking a companion, i.e. you are going on a cross-state ride (link provided) and looking for a companion. 

4) Once your tour is over and/or you have found your desired companion(s), please REMOVE your post (upper right corner of the post) so the Companions Section is as current as possible and not filled with posts from 3 years ago.  If you replied to a post, be sure to REMOVE your post also. 


Some basic guidelines: 

1) Provide a date and tour description, i.e. ACA TransAm West to East starting mid-June. 

2) Give a reasonable amount of demographics, i.e. age, sex, marital status, touring experience, language skills if applicable, bike repair skills, etc. so potential companions can decide if you are compatible 

3) Give a brief description of your riding style, i.e. early riser, party hard, ride 60 miles per day on average, eating preferences (restaurants, cook own food, vegan, meat lover, etc.), things you want to accomplish (looking to visit the biggest ball of twine), what you are looking for in a companion, etc. 

4) Due to !@#$% computer bots, you are strongly advised NOT to give your personal email or phone number in the public post. 

[niahartman]

For my 65th BD I am doing the TransAm in 2025.  50-70 miles a day.  Mostly hotel stays in the wet west so we can start in early season.  April?  Planning a route with ACA maps but modifying for lower elevation gains by detouring on Rails-To-Trails routes.  Planning on Portland to DC but that could change as the group wishes.  Some highlights ACA Headquarters Mousula Montana, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmoor, Cowboy Trail, Katy Trail, Erie Trail, C&O Canal.  I am planning on making the route friendly to drop-in riders who want to join us for a week or two for special segments.  Young adult friendly.  Planning on mostly eating in local restaurants to support small towns and for the feel of the communities. We may have non-rider spouses or friends sag with a vehicle to carry gear.  As you can tell we are in early planning stages and if we get a core of 10 or so riders we can modify to their desires.  We can go fully self supported but that might exclude some want-to-be riders so we are open to volunteer suppporters.  I plan on video taping the whole route and posting for our friends and clubs to follow along.  With enough people maybe we can even get sponsors for gear.  I would be interesting in sponsoring a young adult in need of an epic adventure. We could meet up with RAGBRAI as many TransAms do but I am doing RAGBRAI for the 3rd time this July so another route is fine.

[theroadipedal]

I had planned to ride the GDMBR this summer (2024) and due to unforeseen circumstances this could not take place. However, I am looking for a riding partner / partners for riding the GDMBR in the summer of 2025 (July,August) from Banff BC to Antelope Wells New Mexico.

[bobbiedobbs]

71-year old male cyclist seeking responsible adult to provide RV/camper support for my lifelong dream of bicycling the 1,000 mile, Baja Peninsula of Mexico, during 4-5 weeks in mid-Feb to late March, 2025. .

I will subsidize ALL expenses, including food, gas and Mexican auto insurance. Additional stipend also possible. Driver should have BASIC bike repair acumen. Ability to speak basic Spanish would be helpful but is not necessary. I plan to ride independently; you would drive the route during the later part of the day to intercept me if necessary, and for help in emergencies. I will not be sleeping in your RV unless no other option is available.

I will follow Mexico Transcontinental Route 1 from the U.S border to Cabo San Lucas.I am a married male from Philadelphia  with extensive independent bike touring experience. This is an opportunity to experience a culturally fascinating area cost-free (while relieving my wife's anxiety)..
 

[nlansner]

First off, John thanks for creating this thread.  I hope they fix companions wanted, although I posted there last year for my last tour (Atlanta to Milwaukee) and nobody ever responded.  Sad face.

February 2025, 10-11 day ride through Joshua Tree & Death Valley NP.  Starting outside of Palm Springs, ending in Vegas.  60-65 mi/day average, self-contained.  I'm a 46 year old married male with extensive bike touring experience.  My wife frequently tours with me but she has zero interest in deserts and mountains, so I'm looking for ANYONE who wants to go. Mostly camping at campgrounds, some hotels as needed.  I prefer to eat at restaurants but we're gonna be in some of the most desolate places in America so we'll see.  The reward should be absolutely jaw-dropping scenery.

My email is this username at gmail, or google me (first name Noah) and you'll find my contact info. I'm not too hard to find.

[RPW2679]

Seeking riding partner/partners for Mexico trip. I'm open to both time and routes, as long as the time is between January and March, 2025 and the routes are in Mexico. Maybe a chunk of the Baja Divide, or the TransMexico route north or south? 61 y/o married male, some Spanish, good bike-repair skills. Mileage per day depends on route, but I'm not out to set any personal bests or FKTs.

[bobbiedobbs]

Hi - As it would happen, I will be riding solo in Mexico (Baja) during the period you mentioned. Feb. 15 - end of March (with some flexibility) from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas- about 1,000 miles. The reason I ride solo is I am the slowest rider on this planet - OK, one of them. I probably average 7.5 mph. The reason I would like to NOT ride solo is I have little to no mechanical ability and for the company. I have had extensive solo touring experience - I guess that's relative - maybe 15,000 miles including from the Mexican to Canadian borders on US 83 (e.g. cross-country).  71 year old married male living in Philadelphia.  Hit me up with questions (probably better to do via email rather than back and forth here: mniteoil@gmail.com or via phone 215-207-4972 (text first, plz). Buena suerte! 

[sghoward58]

I am considering riding the Southern Tier Route west to east starting January 6, 2024.  I hope to ride on average 60 miles per day.  I would like to travel light so plan on staying in hotel / motel / warm shower / airbnb.  I like to have a beer at the end of my days ride.  I have a bit of a time crunch so do not plan on taking days off.  I am not great at bike repair but can change a tire, hope to learn a little more between now and January.  I also very much like to listen to books via my airpods while I ride.  I am a firm believer in socializing while riding on roads is dangerous. 

[mjandersen]

This senior cyclist looking for cycling company from Whitefish to " somewhere in WY " July 2025. Rode from Banff to Whitefish with ACA in 2022 and want to section the remainder of the GD.

[elickerj]

I’m planning to ride the ACA TransAmerica route west to east in the summer of 2025, exact dates not yet determined.  Seeking companions for part or all of this trip. I’m an experienced cycle tourist, male, 74 yrs, retired college professor. I’ve done both the Northern Tier (2018) and Southern Tier (2022) coast to coast. Expect to average 60-70 mi per day, approx. one rest day per week, using camping, motels, Warm Showers. Most meals in local cafes, restaurants. If you are interested in riding along, or if you have a story to share about riding this route, please DM me using the Personal Message link at left of this post. Jim

[davidslesser]

I am tentatively planning on cycling from Perth to Sydney from early July to mid September in 2025. I am 63, now retired, cycled cross country in 2016. (You can see my blog at CGOAB, Doc Bolby Rides across USA if you want to know all about me  https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3d2&page_id=456783&v=GT )
I have gotten a friend interested in helping by driving a one-way vehicle rental from Perth to Sydney to haul, water, camping gear, food, etc. so one can ride very light and camp out in relative comfort.
Route will be almost entirely on paved roads and cover approximately 5200 km over 9-10 weeks so average distance per day will be a comfortable 90Km with lower mileage for the first week. Reason for this time is one can expect tailwinds out of the west, but it will be cold. Several rest days planned approximately 1-2 every week. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCKuKwu8gb8m7CsY8
If interested email me at davelesser@hotmail.com, I can send a more detailed description but basically it will go along the southern coastline through Esperance, Norseman, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Melbourne and then up coast to Sydney. If you join I would only ask that you contribute to sharing common costs: rental vehicle, gas, whatever food we cook/consume together as a group.

[alwechs]

Looking for companions for a trip to the Indian Himalaya in June/Juily of 2025. Tentative route would be Srinigar-Leh-Spiti Valley-Simla. Looking for experienced cyclists of any age/gender/nationality. Would like to spend a few days exploring Leh and doing some bike day-trips and perhaps overnights to see the surrounding valleys. I'm an experienced cyclist in his 50s.

[bschneid]

Japan from South to North 3/2025 - 5/2025
Father (50yo) Daughter (20yo) tour to experience Japanese cultural sites and highlights.  Looking for other parent/child pairs or groups for a richer and more fun experience.  Roughly 40 riding days over 6 weeks, 1 rest day per week, 40~50 miles/day, sleeping in a mix of WarmShowers and camping sites.  I've worked for a Japanese company for 25+yrs, and although I don't speak Japanese, I can navigate logistics and culture comfortably.

[tande922]

Looking for companions for a August-September 2025 GDMBR ride. I'm planning on 50-80 miles per day depending on the route, conditions, etc.. I'm a fairly casual cyclist I mostly commute (24 round trip). I did RAGBRAI this summer (2024), biked acrosss Wisconsin and a few centuries. I plan on mostly camping and getting a hotel probably once a week to get in a proper shower and charge all the electronics. I'm a 51 year old married man with 2 kids.

[urbancoat]

Planning a last minute trip for January - March 2025 for either mexico or patagonia seeking companion(s).  I am 25f and like to play things by ear and go at a relaxed pace. I prefer sleeping in beds for safety reasons, but do like to stealth camp every once in a while. I am semi-new to bike touring, but have a few weekend trips and one 2 month solo tour under my belt.  Let me know if anyone is interested