First Timer Info Archives

GPS Navigation – Smartphone or Garmin?

By Santana AdventuresCycling Cruises, First Timer Info, Preparation & Getting Ready

GPS Navigation: Smartphone or Garmin? We use GPS Routing to make your cycling experience the very best. It allows better routing on smaller lanes and unsigned paths. No more fumbling with route sheets, trying to find and interpret roadsigns, getting lost or riding extra miles. With a quick glance at your GPS unit or Smartphone and you’ll know exactly where...

September 7, 2026

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Cycling Cruise Fitness

By Santana AdventuresCycling Cruises, Featured Content, First Timer Info, Preparation & Getting Ready, Riding Skills & Knowledge

Cycling Cruise Fitness — Are You Ready?! Pre-Cruise Fitness is key to getting the most out of your vacation. The better shape you’re in, the longer you can ride, and the more you can experience. The winning attitude Every ride between now and your cycling cruise is an opportunity for you to become healthier and stronger. The most important thing...

July 15, 2026

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Cruises vs Tours

By Santana AdventuresCycling Cruises, Featured Content, First Timer Info, Santana Adventures, The Santana Style of Travel, Travel & International Cycling

Cycling Tour vs. Cycling Cruise: Why a Cycling Cruise Is the Superior Vacation Choice For cyclists who love to travel, there are more options than ever. You can sign up for a traditional cycling tour, ride from hotel to hotel, unpack each night, repack each morning, and experience a region mile by mile. Or you can choose a cycling cruise,...

July 3, 2026

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What is a Cycling Cruise?!

By Santana AdventuresCycling Cruises, First Timer Info, Santana Adventures, The Santana Style of Travel, Travel & International Cycling

Cycling Cruise... What the Heck?! What the Heck Is a Cycling Cruise? In 2005, Santana did something no cycling tour company had done before: we chartered a luxurious cruise ship and turned it into a floating home base for cyclists. The couples who joined us on that first cycling cruise quickly discovered something important. A cycling cruise wasn’t just...

June 15, 2026

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About Santana Adventures

By Santana AdventuresFirst Timer Info, Santana Adventures, The Santana Style of Travel

The two most common questions we receive are: #1 - Who are you guys? #2 - And why are there so many pictures of Tandems? To answer both questions, let's dive into a little background on Santana Adventures! Santana Cycles, Inc. Passionate about sharing their favorite cycling routes with friends, Jan and Bill McCready got their start creating and leading...

June 9, 2026

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