Visit Colorado!

Yes, Colorado's a certified mountain-biking Mecca. What else would you expect in a state where thousands of miles of trails and dirt roads crisscross the high country? The thing is, you can take your pick of any number of one-day trips here, but those garden variety out-and-back or loop rides plunk you back at the car all too quickly for that unavoidable re-entry into reality.

Your epic adventure awaits

What you may not know is that there is a select league of public-land routes that out-distance and out-climb the rank-and-file trails used by most mountain-bike day-trippers. These epic tracks serve up a gluttonous menu of tasty opportunities for multi-day mountain-bike tours.

	Touring ABC's Adventure Cycling Association (800-755-2453; www.adv-cycling.org) is the preeminent cycle-touring organization in America. Members receive newsletters, magazines, and discounts. Visit the ACA Web site to buy touring maps and find helpful trail tips.

If you can swing the considerable logistics, these "Fab Four" bike tours are some of the most exhilarating rides you'll ever experience.

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Take a Trip to Colorado Bike Colorado - From Crested Butte single-track to San Juan high country. Pedal the Rockies - Classic rides in Yellowstone, Moab, the Tetons, and more! Colorado Multisport - Enjoy your favorite outdoor activities in the wild beauty of the West.

Photojournalist Ted Alan Stedman's stories and pictures have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Outside, SKI, Backpacker, Men's Fitness, Outdoor Photographer, and The Denver Post. His articles on adventure travel apparel and packs, tandem biking, and sleeping bag temperature ratings have been featured on GORP. Ted lives in Denver, Colorado, and he has completed the Colorado section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

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