For the last fifteen years Historical Trails Cycling has been organizing and leading tours on historic trails across America. A few things we have learned over the years is that, history is more fun when discovered from the seat of a bicycle, and that nature is more beautiful when coasting along and enjoying it with friends. What can be more captivating than sleeping under the stars in campsites once shared by Merewether Lewis, William

Clark,and countless pioneers of the Oregon Trail. Here at HTC we strive to bring the past into the present with bike tours that reveal the history of our great nation. Our aim is to make your bicycle travel meaningful, enjoyable and affordable. We are so fortunate to live in a country so large and diverse, yet rich in history that is still so tangible.

I started Historical Trails Cycling (HTC) in 1992, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail, which was scheduled for celebration in the summer of 1993. We had so much fun on the 93 tour, that The Oregon Trail Bicycle Migration, was repeated again in 1994. In 1997 we relived history again, when the Oregon Trail riders shared the trail with the Mormon Trail cyclists, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Mormon Trail. HTC again traveled the O.T. in 2001 and again in 2004 and 2008.

After many miles of travel and years of research, in 2002 HTC was the first to lead tours along the Lewis and Clark Trail from St. Louis to Seaside, Oregon. HTC continued to tour the L&C Trail in 2003, and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2004, and the return journey in 2006.

In 2009 we will headed east from St.Louis, Missouri, toward the Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, Virginia. We traveled through southern Illinois, Kentucky and Virginia. Uncovering the history of Abe Lincoln, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson the Wilderness Road, Civil War Battle Fields, the birthplace of American Civilization and much, much more. (see Wilderness Trails Tour)

During the past years, HTC has organized one and two day tours in Nebraska to bring organ donor awareness to the public’s attention. These short tours helped spread the message that sharing your wishes with your family is the most important step in saving a life as an organ donor.

Thank you for taking the time to find out about us, hopefully one day we will share the trail together.

Ride Safe.

Sincerely,
Tom Armstrong, Tour Director