Summers in Europe can get pretty hot and if you’re used to British weather a week cycling off the coast of Spain or in the Pyrenean mountains can come as something of a shock to the system. This year mainland Europe are seeing record temperatures consistently in the high 30s for extended periods. Schools are…
What is a self-guided bike tour? Find out what to expect from a self-guided bike tour in Europe. Finding Your Way on a Self-Guided Bike Tour On a self-guided bike tour you can will be provided with everything you need to follow the route and reach your next destination without any help! When booking a…
Our site has been set up to help you find the perfect cycling holiday or tour. As cyclists ourselves we know that knowing you can comfortably manage a ride (unless you’re on a mission to push your limits) can make or break your enjoyment of a day out in the saddle. That’s why we added…
If you’re looking to ride as family, whatever the age of your children, the plans you make for your trip are going to be slightly different than for a “regular” trip. Here’s our guide to what makes an ideal trip for the cycling family – with links to our holidays, of course. Which is better?…
What is a guided cycling holiday? Find out what to expect from a guided cycling holiday in Europe. Your Accommodation When you book with a provider on a guided cycling holiday you can expect that you will be based out of a single location for the duration of your stay. You may have options for the “board…
Read our guide about what to expect from a self-guided cycling holiday in Europe. What’s typically included or not? What if you get lost!? Read more…
A “fixed-based” holiday is one where you turn up and ride from the same location every day, in contrast to a tour where you expect to ride to a new destination. On a fixed-based holiday you can usually decide whether you want to ride with or without a guide. Whether the advertised holiday includes guiding…
On the one hand it’s easy to feel environmentally virtuous as a cyclist: campaigning organisations tell us that we are generally healthier, contribute more to our local economy, and have a lower carbon footprint than our four-wheel-dependent family and friends (and the four-wheeled versions of ourselves!) If you’ve made the switch in your day-to-day life,…