Pedalers Pub & Grille Offers Family-Friendly, Multi-Sport Adventures in Asia for 2009

GAINESVILLE, FL, Dec. 11, 2008 — The active travel company with the funny name, Pedalers Pub & Grille (PP&G), announces a line of culturally rich, family-friendly multi-sport adventures in Asia for 2009. Programs coincide with spring break, summer vacation and late year holidays.

Traveling at the speed of a bike is a great way for kids to learn about other cultures outside the classroom while having fun at the same time, says Tom Sheehan, founder and general manager.

“We get off the main tourist paths and invite more spontaneous interaction with the local people we meet.  We’re as curious a sight to them as they are to us,” he says.

There’s paddling and hiking mixed in with the primary activity of cycling. The trips are:

Discover Bhutan — Cycling is on small paved roads with very little traffic, complimented by Class 2 & 3 whitewater rafting and hikes to ancient monasteries.  July 1 and Aug. 5 departures, 8 days, $3,395 adults, $2,995 ages 13 to 18 and college students up to age 25, $2,795 ages 8 to 12.
http://www.pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/bhutan/Bhutan_Multisport.htm

Thailand Land & Sea — Offers alternating days of scenic cycling on paved secondary roads with sea kayaking amid Phang Nga Bay’s towering limestone islands.  Mar. 23, Apr. 6 and Dec. 21 departures, 7 days, $1,795 adults, $1,625 ages 8 to 18, $1,525 ages 16 and under sharing room with two parents.
http://www.pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/thailand/Thailand_Land_Sea.htm

Vietnam Highlights — Cycling is on small coastal roads and the new Ho Chi Minh scenic highway. A junk cruise on Ha Long Bay and sea kayaking finish the week-long tour.  Mar. 9, Apr. 13 and Dec. 23 departures, 10 days, $2,095 adults, $1,895 ages 8 to 18, $1,795 ages 16 and under sharing room with two parents.
http://www.pedalerspubandgrille.com/bike_tours/vietnam/Highlights_Multisport.htm

Age 8 is the minimum to participate; younger children are accepted, but a parent must travel in the sag wagon with them and/or bring a trailer from home for the cycling.

Except for international air, the trips are all inclusive: accommodations, most meals, professional guides, daily route directions and maps, sightseeing and cultural activities, plus airport transfers. Personal departures may be scheduled for private groups and bike clubs.

Annually, PP&G offers multiple set departures and custom trips to 18 exotic destinations in Asia, the South Pacific and Alaska. The company has been conducting cycling tours of these regions since the 1980′s and is known for creating spontaneous, up close and personal cultural encounters along its well-researched cycling routes.

Asia’s most seasoned bicycle tour operator, Pedalers Pub & Grille specializes in sag wagon-supported road bike tours. They organize rides that are geared toward cycling enthusiasts, featuring longer daily rides designed to fill the day with adventure, while still allowing sufficient time for “off the bike” exploration at fascinating stops along the route. Accommodations are carefully chosen to provide modern western amenities, a comfortable night’s rest and an immersion in the local culture and lifestyle. Meals are a celebration of local beverages and cuisine. Trips are led by either a bi-lingual international guide living in the area or a native born guide fluent in English, complimented by an English speaking support crew from that country. All levels of riders are welcome, from energetic beginners to elite cyclists.

National Geographic Adventure magazine selected PP&G as one of the Best Adventure Tour Operators for 2009. The awards will be featured in the February 2009 issue.

For more details you can visit Pedalers Pub and Grille online at their newly designed website http://www.pedalerspubandgrille.com or send an Email to tours@pedalerspubandgrille.com.

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For more information and/or photos on Pedalers Pub & Grille please contact:

Sara Widness
802-234-6704
sara@widnesspr.com
or
Dave Wiggins
303-554-8821
d.wiggins@comcast.net

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