Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Look at rides like CANDISC and BRAN. They are not expensive.
Some organized tour have a fundraising component, like Cycle Oregon and Adventure Cycling Association tours.
REI tours cater to people who want a "high-end" experience. Check out Backroads. Very pricey.
As Rowan points out, there are costs you are not considering. The comparison to an all-inclusive vacation resort is not appropriate for obvious reasons.
Yes, backroads are expensive, too and their web ad keeps popping up everywhere.