Cycle Tours and Holidays 2023

Overview of the Ireland End-to-End Cycle Tour (MizMal) From Mizen Head to Malin Head in 7 Cycling Days Suitable for the 'Avid' Rider.  The west coast of Ireland is rich in awe-inspiring landscapes, fascinating characters and foot-tapping music. Cycling Ireland End to End from the most southerly point to the most northerly will leave you with rich memories, new friends and a thirst for more! There is no better way to explore the wild beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way from Mizen Head to Malin Head than from the saddle. The grandeur of the Cork and Kerry mountains. The warmth and joy of a night in a Galway pub. The lunar like landscape of the Burren. The packed mountain ranges dominating the horizon of the Connemara National Park. The giant Sea Loughs of the Inishowen Peninsula. Your end-to-end journey of seven days has a breath-taking finish on the rocky promontory of Malin Head. If you prefer something with shorter daily distance, then we'd love to see you on the 12-day version of the Ireland End to End. Level of Difficulty This Ireland End-to-End AVID Tours is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging. You will most likely need to train for the event and ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing.  This Ireland MizMal cycle tour is suitable for our AVID Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. Mizen to Malin Distance, Climbing & Elevation The total distance is 925 km with 8,550 meters of climbing. Our last day is shorter (67 km) to give time for packing and the journey back to Belfast, however it does include the iconic Irish climb of Mamore Gap (yikes!). The first six days are representative of the average distance and elevation in general - 142 km and 1,290 metres of climbing  Price The price is £1,365 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £332. Route Map of the Ireland End to End AVID Cycle Tour MizMal Route and GPX Files All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. These start at the door of the hotel you are leaving and finish right at your finish hotel. The GPX route files for your Ireland End to End cycle tour will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any revisions will be resent.  read more read less

Cycle Ireland End to End - Mizen to Malin (MizMal) Fully Supported Cycle Tour of Ireland From Mizen Head to Malin Head in 12 Cycling Days Suitable for the 'Active' rider.  The west coast of Ireland is rich in awe-inspiring landscapes, fascinating characters and foot-tapping music. Cycling Ireland End to End from the most southerly point to the most northerly will leave you with rich memories, new friends and a thirst for more! There is no better way to explore the wild beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way than from the saddle. The grandeur of the Cork and Kerry mountains. The warmth and joy of a night in a Galway pub. The lunar like landscape of the Burren. The packed mountain ranges dominating the horizon of the Connemara National Park. The giant Sea Loughs of the Inishowen Peninsula. Your Ireland end-to-end journey of 12 days has a breath-taking finish on the rocky promontory of Malin Head. If you prefer something with longer daily distance, then think about the 7-Day version of the Ireland End to End. Price - £2,220 Per Person Sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £570. I'm interested! Please send me a brochure! read more read less

Overview of the Portugal N2 Cycle Tour On our Portugal End to End AVID tour you will cycle the length of this wonderful country from North to South mainly on the popular N2 route. The N2 in Portugal is known as Europe's Route 66. The tour starts in Chaves - located in Northern Portugal, next to the shores of Tâmega river and only a few kilometres away from Spain, Chaves is a city that has both a natural beauty and an incomparable historical and cultural legacy. The tour is all on road. Level of Difficulty, Distance and Climbing The Portugal End-to-End tour is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging. You will most likely need to train for the event and ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing.  This Portugal cycle tour is suitable for our AVID Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. It is approximately 120 km and 1,700 meters of climbing per day. Price The price is £1,330 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £350. Route Map of the Portugal N2 Cycle Tour Portugal N2 GPX / GPS Files All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. These start at the door of the hotel you are leaving and finish right at your finish hotel. The GPX route files for your Portugal N2 End to End cycle tour will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any revisions will be resent.  read more read less

From Inverness to Inverness - 7 Days Cycling Scotland's amazing North Coast 500! Scotland is full of surprises and the Northcoast 500 will send you home with a host of memories that surpass your expectations of this rugged land. Our route largely follows the Scottish Tourist Board 500 mile route (but it’s better ;) and takes in some tough climbs and beautiful mountain passes. This tour is designed with the ‘avid’ rider in mind (please see rider types) as it has some testing terrain and the added uncertainty of changeable weather conditions too! We recommend you come prepared. North Coast 500 Level of Difficulty, Distance and Climbing The NC 500 cycle tour is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging such as the well-known climb of Bealach na Bà on day 2. A winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula. You will most likely need to train for the event and ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing. This tour is suitable for our AVID Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. The total distance is 924 km with a total of 11,423 metres of climbing. The daily average is 132 km and 1630 metres of climbing. Price The price is £1,400 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £440. Route Map of the Scotland NC 500 Cycle Tour North Coast 500 GPX Route Files All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. These start at the door of the hotel you are leaving and finish right at your finish hotel. The GPX route files for the NC 500 will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any revisions will be resent.  read more read less

Cycle the Croatian Islands in 6 Days with Gulet Yacht Accommodation from Split to Dubrovnik The Croatian Islands are a truly pleasurable cycling experience. Without busy mainland traffic these beautifully maintained tarmac roads are a joy to ride with climbs that open up at every corner with a glorious vista. The clear water in all of the bays in Croatia viewed from on high are absolutely spectacular! Our beautiful Gulet Yacht provides a comfortable floating hotel from which to explore the southern Islands of Croatia’s extensive and world renowned archipelago. These superb routes have been carefully put together to provide our clients with the right combination of holiday and fitness fun. Enough cycling to feel a wonderful sense of achievement and the satisfaction of being able to see the islands from an eco-friendly vantage point!  If you'd like to find out more about cycling in Croatia we worked with our friends from Epic Road Rides to put together a more extensive guide to choosing a boat and bike tour in Croatia. We've worked hard to bring you the best possible combination of challenging cycle fun and luxury. Level of Difficulty, Distance and Climbing This bike tour of the Croatian islands is suitable for our ACTIVE Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. It is approximately 70 km and 1,200 meters of climbing per day. Day One - Arrival Day in Split. Transfer to yacht. Day Two – Brac Island 84 km 1,482 m Day Three – Hvar Island 65 km 1,208 m Day Four – Vis Island 48 km 991 m Day Five – Korcula Island 58 km 974 m  Day Six – Peljesac Peninsula 54 km 1,196 m Day Seven – Mljet Island and The Peljesac Peninsula 62 km 1,130 m Day Eight – Bus Transfer from Slano Harbour to Dubrovnik city (or airport) Price From £2,675 Per Person Sharing. Single rooms are not available for this tour. Route Map of the Cycle Sail Croatia Island Tour  GPX Files for Your Croatian Cycling Holiday All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. The GPX route files for your Croatian cycle tour will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any prior known revisions will be resent. Ports of docking can change at short notice and guidance to exact docking points in harbours / marinas will be provided on the day. The basic routes remain largely unchanged. read more read less

Overview of the Balkans-By-Bicycle Tour From Dubrovnik (Croatia) to Istanbul (Turkey) in 16 Cycling Days, plus one rest day This wonderful uplifting tour will have no more than 12 people on it, so please do book early to avoid disappointment. It promises to be an exciting journey in this enthralling part of the world. Much of which is emerging slowly enough as tourist destinations so as to continue to retain much of the natural beauty, uniqueness and charm of the countryside and villages. Level of Difficulty, Distance and Climbing This bike tour of the Balkans is suitable for our ACTIVE Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. It is 16 days of cycling plus one rest day and is approximately on average 80 km and 925 meters of climbing per day. Price £2,990 Per Person Sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £680. Approximately 75 km and 800 meters of climbing per day on average Route Map of the Balkans Cycle Tour Dubrovnik to Istanbul GPX Files All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. These start at the door of the hotel you are leaving and finish right at your finish hotel. The GPX route files for your Balkans cycle tour will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any revisions will be resent. read more read less

Cycle Spain Coast to Coast  Fully Supported Spain Cycle Tour From San Sebastian to Girona (Cap de Creus) in 7 Days along the Pyrenees Suitable for the 'Avid' Rider.  Experience “Wild Espana”. A journey through the Pyrenees Mountains in northern Spain. Our unique Spain Coast to Coast takes you from the wildness of  the Atlantic to the blue warm waters of the Mediterranean. A journey with new colours at every turn. Cycle high mountain passes one day, lush green valleys the next. Quintessential mountain-top villages rising out of nowhere on the road ahead. Lose yourself as you pedal mile upon mile of quiet, smooth roads meandering alongside steep river gorges, decked with colourful flora. On the Spain Coast to Coast you will enjoy warm people, wholesome food and cold beer. Each stopover different from the last. Glittering San Sebastián with its world-renowned Michelin-starred restaurants and tapas bars. Buzzing Pamplona - a meeting point for walkers enjoying the Camino de Santiago. The cosmopolitan city of Jaca. The ancient medieval city of Girona. A mecca for discerning cyclists. The unforgettable landscape of the finish - the spectacular Cap de Creus. Here you can celebrate your achievement with an authentic Spanish meal and a cold beer. Price - £1,440 Per Person Sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £320. read more read less

Overview of the Portugal N2 ACTIVE Cycle Tour On our Portugal End to End tour you will cycle the length of this wonderful country from North to South mainly on the popular N2 route. The N2 in Portugal is known as Europe's Route 66. The tour starts in Chaves - located in Northern Portugal, next to the shores of Tâmega river and only a few kilometres away from Spain, Chaves is a city that has both a natural beauty and an incomparable historical and cultural legacy. The tour is all on road. Level of Difficulty, Distance and Climbing The Portugal End-to-End ACTIVE tour is a moderate tour. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty. You will need to ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing.  This Portugal cycle tour is suitable for our ACTIVE Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. It is approximately 75 km and 1,000 meters of climbing per day. Price The price is £1,925 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £550. Route Map of the Portugal N2 Cycle Tour. NOTE - This is the map of the AVID tour, please bear with us as we work on the map for the ACTIVE tour. Very similar route, just different stops as per the Itinerary below).  Portugal N2 GPX / GPS Files All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. These start at the door of the hotel you are leaving and finish right at your finish hotel. The GPX route files for your Portugal N2 End to End cycle tour will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any revisions will be resent.  read more read less