Adventure Cycling’s 50th anniversary
à Tucson, Arizona
La plus grande association actuelle de cyclotourisme au monde, américaine, célèbre son demi-siècle d’existence à Tucson, Arizona.
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Le yak a publié 5 articles dans leur magazine Adventure Cyclist, parmi lesquels figurent One world, different realities (31 mai 2022) ou Frank Lenz (1867-1894) et Gelb Travine (1902-1979), deux destins de cyclonautes pionniers réunis post-mortem dans le dernier numéro d’Adventure Cyclist (6 octobre 2022). P.S.: vous les retrouverez tous en remontant le fil de mes Actus.
Have you heard? Adventure Cycling’s 50th anniversary in 2026 is just around the corner! With an entire year of exciting happenings planned for our golden year, we are so excited to start the festivities with an official kick-off event just outside beautiful Tucson, AZ, next January 9th-12th. We’re thrilled to invite you, but spots are limited and filling quickly, so if you’d like to secure your spot, register today!
Event Details
What: Jubilee in the Desert – a four-day social gathering and celebration of 50 years of bicycle travel, with scenic day-rides and a festive Sunday dinner gathering
When: Friday, January 9, 2026 (noon) through Monday, January 12, 2026 (noon)
Where: Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, AZ (just 10 miles north of Tucson). You have the option to camp with us as a group or attend daily and arrange your own lodging nearby.
What to Expect
Choose-Your-Own Adventure: Each morning and afternoon, choose from a selection of suggested day rides for small groups, hikes, and other participant led activities. This multi-day event is all about you and the community you have helped us build, and we hope you’ll make it your own!
Reconnect and Reminisce: Meet up with old friends, and connect to swap stories with Adventure Cycling members who share your love for bicycle travel!
Celebrate Together: The Sunday Celebration Dinner will be a highlight of the weekend, a place for us all to come together as one big bike travel community.
Learn more and register now to secure your spot for Jubilee in the Desert!
Don’t forget to read the extensive FAQ while you’re there — we’ve done our best to answer your questions ahead of time, but if you need additional info, don’t hesitate to reply to this email.
We can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of bicycle travel with you.
See you there!
Max Caplanides
VP of Community Engagement
Adventure Cycling Association
Publié le 26/08/2025