NEW YORK, March 28, 2001 - The popularity of biking vacations in the United States continues to rise, attracting more than 27 million travelers in the past five years, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. And with biking trips ranking as the third most popular outdoor vacation activity for Americans, behind camping and hiking, outdoor recreation and active travel Web site GORPtravel.com is giving travelers just one more reason to hop on that bike and get pedaling.

This spring, GORPtravel is offering a 50 percent discount for the second person traveling in a group of two. Available on five biking trips to the Western part of the United States, this special Spring Promotion is limited to selected trip dates and must be booked by May 15, 2001. Airfare, rentals and taxes are additional and certain restrictions may apply.

The five Spring Promotion biking trips, available at www.gorptravel.com or by calling toll-free 877-440-GORP (4677), include:

Kokopelli Trail - Colorado: 5-day tent-camping trip, moderate-challenging ability level, $845 per person or $1,268 for two, available May 7-11.
	Start by pedaling the banks of the Colorado River, just west of Fruita, along a scenic trail that includes some great single-track sections with spectacular river views. Travel west, leaving the river and head for the majestic peaks of the La Sals Mountains before descending into Moab.
	Trip Code: WSKT
Bryce to Zion - Utah: 6-day inn and camping trip, moderate ability level, $935 per person or $1,403 for two, available June 10-15, 17-22, July 8-13, 22-27, July 29-August 3.
	Ride in and out of these two fascinating National Parks from a backcountry route that includes the spectacular single-track of the Virgin River Rim Trail. Spend the days riding through the Hoodoos of Casto Canyon and the Narrows of Zion, with varying routes ranging from a winding single-track to a 40-mile day on rolling double-track.
	Trip Code: WSBZ
Grand Canyon North Rim - Arizona: 5-day tent-camping trip, moderate ability level, $845 per person or $1,268 for two, available May 21-25, July 2-6, 9-13.
	Enjoy gentle and consistent climbs and smooth and flowing descents, with the grade never exceeding nine percent. In addition to pedaling sections of the Arizona Trail, the route on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon includes the newly created Rainbow Rim Trail and is a bit more challenging than that of the South Rim.
	Trip Code: WSNR
Telluride to Durango - Colorado: 5-day tent-camping trip, moderate-challenging ability level, $845 per person or $1,268 for two, available July 30-August 3, August 6-10, 13-17, 27-31.
	Begin with a double-track climb and a ripping descent, passing the Illium railroad grade to the top of Lizard Head Pass. Contour along the East Fork Trail before pedaling the grand finale at the Hermosa Creek Trail, considered one of the best single-tracks in the Rockies. This challenging intermediate tour is at a high altitude and single-track experience is recommended.
	Trip Code: WSTD
Backcountry Hot Springs - Idaho: 5-day tent-camping trip, moderate ability level, $895 per person or $1,343 for two, available July 2-6, 9-13, August 20-24 (women only), 27-31.
	Ride over a mountain pass surrounded by wildflowers and cruise into the valley below to find a natural steaming hot spring. Primarily double-track riding, this tour begin in Sun Valley and travels to the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area before arriving at the tiny ghost town of Atlanta, located in the dramatic shadow of Mount Greylock.
	Trip Code: WSHS

All package prices include meals, shuttle transportation from the meeting point, support vehicle, all permits and entry fees and two first-class guides.

GORP.com is the largest and most trafficked Web site dedicated to outdoor recreation and adventure travel. With more than 200,000 pages of content, GORP offers a complete package of authoritative, award-winning content; a large, active community of outdoor enthusiasts; and a full-range of e-commerce offerings drawing nearly 20 million page views per month. Started in 1995, GORP offers a full-service active travel-booking feature with thousands of trips, accessible via the Web or telephone. GORP has been cited by Yahoo!, US News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many others, as the leader in this category and a"Best of the Web" site. AOL Keyword: GORP.

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