Are you thinking about signing up for a Teen Treks trip this summer but would like to know more information about how a bike trip works, what makes it different from other summer camps or perhaps learn more about individual trips offered? The Teen Treks Bike Touring Education Series was created just for this reason!
This winter and spring season, we will host bi-weekly Zoom events open to the public as an opportunity to learn more about bike traveling with Teen Treks this summer. Each event will feature Teen Treks staff and former leaders and trekkers in a Q&A format that allows participants to learn more about trip preparation, expectation and features of individual treks.
To join an event, view our Edu Series Schedule below and mark your calendars for any and all Zoom events you’d like to attend! We look forward to seeing you there!
2022 Upcoming Events
- February 15, 2022 @ 7PM EST- Trip Feature: Cape Cod Trek
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Our Cape Cod biking adventure takes trekkers out of Boston on a ferry to Provincetown, where they bike down Cape Cod, ferry over to Martha’s Vineyard, and return back to Boston by way of Plymouth Rock. This short and sweet 10-day trip is popular every summer as it presents many ideal summer activities like enjoying beach fun, island camping, visiting touristy coastal towns and plenty of stops for ice cream along the route. Find out more during our Cape Cod Trip Feature.
- Mar. 1, 2022 @ 7PM EST- Storytime
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Find out how a Teen Treks trip changed the life and inspired a career for former Across America trekker.
- Mar. 15, 2022 @ 7 PM EST- Trip Feature: Great Allegheny Trek
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The Great Allegheny Trek is perfect for trekkers who love being outdoors and in beautiful natural surroundings. This 16-day trek follows the iconic Great Allegheny Passage to the C&O Canal Trail from Pittsburg to D.C., and travels through historical Civil War era sites. A trip highlight for most trekkers is the whitewater rafting experience in Ohiopyle, PA and visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater House. Find out more about this trek in our Trip Feature: Great Allegheny Trek.
- Mar. 29, 2022 @ 7 PM EST- All About Food on Teen Treks Trips
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We get many questions about what trekkers eat while on their bike trek, so this event is dedicated to food on Teen Treks trips. We will display the Teen Treks’ group pot set and talk about how groups shop, prepare and cook on bike trips. Staying hydrated and eating nutritiously is important while bike traveling in the summer sun, so we’ll look into ways groups stay healthy on trips. But not all meals are prepared by Teen Treks groups, we do love to find local cuisine and especially ice cream while traveling to new cities- we’ll cover this and much more in our Teen Treks Food Edu Series Event! A Q&A session will take place!
- April 12, 2022 @ 7PM EST- Trip Feature: D&R Canal Trek
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A perfect trek for younger teens, The D&R canal trek is a 6-day journey through Pennsylvania and New Jersey along the historic D&R Canal Trek. This trek packs a lot into a week of bike travel, with views of 18th century farmhouses and stops in picturesque downtowns of Princeton, Easton, Trenton and Bethlehem. Find out more about this trip in our D&R Canal Trek Trip Feature.
- April, 26, 2022 @ 7PM EST- How to Pack Light and Efficiently for TT Trips
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As trekkers prepare for their summer bike trips with Teen Treks and make purchases on gear to support their adventure- Teen Treks wants to provide a detailed guide on packing light and efficient to make sure trekkers are comfortable on their trek. We will go over the Teen Treks packing guide, display how to pack panniers, and provide suggestions on gear purchases that will make trekker’s trips more comfortable. Packing light is important for trekkers to not feel weighed down on their bicycle- we will provide hints on what is essential and non-essential to bring on your bike trip. A Q&A session will follow, so please bring any questions you may have about packing and gear purchases.
- May 10, 2022 @ 7PM EST- Trip Feature: 1,000 Mile Challenge
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Our 1,000 Mile Challenge is perfect for trekkers who dream of biking Across America but don’t have limited time available over the summer. This challenging and exhilarating trek starts in Chicago, follows Great Lake cities like Toledo, Cleveland and Buffalo and bikes across New York State ending with a celebration in Manhattan. This 30-day trek covering just over 1,000 miles is perfect for older teens looking to accomplish a rewarding challenge and experience an unfogettable summer adventure. Find out more in our Trip Feature all about the 1,000 Mile Trek.
- May 24, 2022 @ 7 PM EST-Q&A with Teen Treks Staff
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As we get closer to a summer filled with bike trips, parents and trekkers may have questions about their trip with Teen Treks. Whether its about packing, food on treks, shipping bikes or communication during trips- this general Q&A session gives trekker families a chance to connect directly with Teen Treks staff for any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!