Bubba's Pampered Pedalers

Sunday, we gathered on Snoqualmie Ridge, nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. After a rider orientation briefing and pizza party, we took a short trip down the hill to admire Snoqualmie Falls. The views are quite impressive!

Monday's ride was nothing short of epic. We set off from Hyak on the Palouse to Cascades Rail-Trail, a route that took us through a historic tunnel, across towering railroad trestles, and into the heart of a lush evergreen forest. Fun fact: the Snoqualmie Tunnel is the longest rail-trail tunnel in the USA at 2.3 miles, and we rode straight through it!

After emerging from the tunnel, we descended to our SAG stop at Rattlesnake Lake, then rode along the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley Trail with its peaceful river views on our way back to Snoqualmie town. We wrapped up the day with a delicious dinner at Francesco Ristorante Italiano, just a short walk from our hotel

Wish you were here? We’re just getting started on our fun week. Follow along for the rest of the ride, and tag a friend who'd love to join us next time!

The adventure begins! Riders from near and far have gathered in the Pacific Northwest for Seattle Summit to Sound 2026, a week that kicks off with a welcome dinner and a visit to Snoqualmie Falls before five days of riding will carry us from the Cascade Mountains down to Puget Sound.

Along the way, we'll ride historic rail-trails, cross iconic bridges, roll through charming small towns, and soak in some of the best scenery the Northwest has to offer, all before spending time on the Seattle waterfront.

Follow along all week for the full journey, and tag a friend who'd love to ride along with us!

Just sayin'... two years, two top 3 finishes. Not bad for a bunch of pedalers.

Bubba's Pampered Pedalers: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards Bubba's Pampered Pedalers offers the ultimate bicycling vacation options. Whether you're taking a week-long tour or simply overnighting at a hotel or bed-and-breakfast, you'll experience some of the best scenery from Tennessee to Colorado to the sunny coasts of Florida.

Registration is now open for our 3rd annual Cowboy Trail ride, June 9-14, 2027!

Five days, 190 miles, and 220 bridges across the wide open prairies of central Nebraska. The Cowboy Trail is unlike anything you have ridden before. Crushed limestone, big skies, solitude for days, incredible hospitality and scenery that will stop you in your tracks.

Past riders have called it stunning and beyond expectations. We think you will agree.

Spots are limited. Don't miss out! Giddyup! 🤠

The Black Hills saved its best for last.

Thursday took us into Custer State Park, starting the ride at the Needles Eye tunnel and winding through one of the most breathtaking stretches of road anywhere in the world. If this park isn't on your radar yet, it needs to be. The bison, burros, pronghorn and prairie dogs on the wildlife loop greeted us like they owned the place, because, well, they do.

Friday brought our final and longest day on the Mickelson Trail: 45 miles from Deadwood to Hill City, with one last round of legendary SAG eats to see us home. The farewell dinner at the Alpine Inn was a treat, and we're already missing the camaraderie we built this week.

Four years in and the Mickelson Trail continues to exceed every expectation. The trails, the scenery, the friendships. What a week.

See you next year, Black Hills.

The Mickelson Trail keeps delivering, and we're here for every mile of it.

Tuesday brought an out and back from Custer to Hill City. Ride as many or as few miles as you like, that's the beauty of an out and back. Something for everyone on this one. Dinner on the veranda at Sylvan Lake Lodge capped it off as the most scenic meal of the week.

Wednesday was a rest day well spent. Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse in the same day, two of America's treasures on the 250th anniversary. A few headed south to explore Wind Cave National Park.

We gathered again for dinner at the Buglin' Bull in Custer, serving up everything from wild game to salmon.

More Black Hills magic ahead.

Day one of our 4th annual Mickelson Trail ride is in the books, and the sun with perfect temps made sure it was a good one.

44 miles from Rock Crest Lodge in Custer to Edgemont, with South Dakota's scenery as the backdrop the whole way. Monday's dinner at Sage Creek Grille hit the spot to cap things off.

We've said it before and we'll keep saying it: the Mickelson Trail is probably the best maintained rail trail we know. South Dakota sets the standard and every mile proves it.

Year four and this trail still impresses beyond belief. Anyone else ridden the Mickelson? Share your favorite stretch below.

🏆 Back-to-back podium finishers! 🏆

For the SECOND year in a row, Bubba's Pampered Pedalers has landed in the TOP 3 of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Bike Touring Company, and we couldn't have done it without YOU.

The fact that you showed up and voted means everything to us. Two years running. That's not luck. That's a whole lot of love from some pretty amazing cyclists. 🚴 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We're already looking ahead to more incredible rides and miles of memories in 2026 and beyond. Come ride with us! 🌟

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