Cycling Adventures
Freewheeling Adventures
are opportunities for you to explore and enjoy the
countryside at your pace, with itineraries that usually
allow you to balance exercise and
activity with leisure and reflection. The trips vary
in difficulty, as is indicated in the notes and profile
for each one. On guided bicycle trips, abundant van
support and local knowledge of your guides help you
enjoy the options at your own pace in an informed way.
Although we often congregate for picnics and other
delights along the way, we rarely travel in a pack.
Your guides will brief
you about each day, and even if the route is longer,
harder, easier, or shorter than you would prefer, they
will try to adapt to your inclinations with suggestions
based on the map and their knowledge of the area. Typically,
you will be on your bike for a few hours each day,
after a relaxed breakfast at your inn. Through the
day, you can expect the attention of your guides (except
on self-guided trips), the benefit of a thoroughly
researched itinerary, and the availability, where feasible,
of the support vehicle for rest or transport. The daily
distances vary usually between 30 and 100 km. (20 and
60 mi.) each day (with exceptions such as the long
day on the Viking Trail).
The groups are
kept small - usually fewer than twelve. We will
try to be creative to enhance your holiday whenever
and wherever possible. Ultimately, we know that
this is your vacation, and that whatever the day's
plan is, you will enjoy it in your own way. If
you choose a self-guided trip, we can move your
luggage for you, and will be just a phone call
away for help or suggestions if you have any difficulties.
Austria |
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Passau to Vienna Danube Bike |
8
days. Easy-paced, relaxed cycling along the meandering
banks of the Danube River, from village to village
on quiet cycling paths - the ideal way to explore
the rich art, history, and architecture of the
Austrian Empire. |
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Vienna to Budapest Danube Bike |
A
relaxed 8-day trip following the Danube River,
displaying the rich art history and architecture
of the Austro-Hungarian Empire |
Canada: Alberta |
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Waterton
to Banff Bike & Hike |
7 days, cycling on paved
roads, with a day of hiking. Challenging terrain,
with long distances for energetic riders and
shorter distances with vehicle assistance for
more relaxed riders. |
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Bike Banff
to Jasper Bike |
7
days. Challenging cycling on the paved, broad-shouldered
Icefields Parkway, with a day of hiking in the
peaks behind Lake Louise. |
Canada: British Columbia |
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Kettle Valley Railway & Okanagan
Valley Bike |
7 days. Cycling, with opportunities for hiking and inner tubing. Most of the cycling follows Kettle Valley Rail Trail past dozens of excellent vineyards and wineries, and across 18 trestles. |
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South Shore Secrets Bike |
6
days. Relatively easy cycling close to the water
and through small villages, including the UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Quiet beaches,
a hike to a coastal park, and a lighthouse each
day! |
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Cabot Trail Bike |
A
6-day, challenging cycling adventure on a paved
200-mile loop. |
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Fundy Bike |
7
days of escalating challenge, cycling, hiking,
rafting, eagle-watching, and rock-hounding around
the shores of the Bay of Fundy. |
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Mainland Multisport |
8 days of easy mixed activities including seakayaking, road and off-road cycling, hiking, sailing, swimming, canoeing, and inner-tubing. The family version is operated at a pace comfortable for children aged 6 to 15. |
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Cape
Breton Island Multisport |
7-day
adventure by sea-kayak, bike, and on foot, on
Cape Breton Island, including Acadian Isle Madame,
St. Peter’s Canal, Bras d’Or and Ainslie Lakes,
and musical hotbed of Mabou. |
Canada: Newfoundland |
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Viking Trail Bike |
7
days of big rides and hikes, with a fjord cruise,
a whale-watch and iceberg boat trip, & all
the highlights of Gros Morne National Park. Visit
L’Anse aux Meadows Viking settlement. One ride
is almost 163 miles (263km), but if you prefer
less, the van will pick you up at day’s end! |
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St. John's & Trinity Bike |
8
days, challenging cycling on paved roads, with
a hard day of hiking. Be the first North American
to see the sun rise at Cape Spear; see two of
N.America’s largest sea bird colonies; spot whales
and icebergs; and enjoy rambunctious Newfoundland
culture in fishing outports. |
Canada: PEI |
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PEI: Sideroads Bike |
6
days, relatively easy cycling through PEI’s National
Park, and lightly hilly cycling along the north
and east coasts |
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PEI: Confederation
Trail Bike |
6
days of relatively flat cycling almost entirely
along the Confederation Trail. No traffic for
most of the trip; a good unpaved cycling surface;
fine inns; and excellent dining. A magical cycling
experience! |
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PEI: Family Multisport |
6
days. Cycling, sea-kayaking, walking, boat trips,
swimming, and play, at a pace comfortable for
children 4-14, and daily options for non-cyclists |
Canada: Québec |
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Bas-Saint-Laurent Bike |
A
moderately easy 7-day cycle on quiet paved roads
and bike paths, along the “Navigator’s Route’’
- the south shore of the Saint-Lawrence R. Includes
several of “The Most Beautiful Villages of Québec,”
and has superb cuisine. |
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Eastern
Townships Bike |
7
days. Hilly cycling through Quebec’s lovely south,
with luxurious lodging, outstanding cuisine and
the prettiest forests and farmscapes in Central
Canada. |
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Magdalen Islands Multisport |
7-day relaxed pace adventure by bike, sea-kayak
and on foot, with added thrills of power kiting
and sea-cave exploring, and other optional activities
including cave swimming and snorkelling with
seals. “Do” a different island each day. Excellent
combined with Prince Edward Island cycling adventures,
and a great choice for custom groups or families. |
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Montreal to Ottawa Laurentians Bike |
6 nights of easy cycling between Montreal and Ottawa on paved and unpaved rail trails, bike paths, and quiet country roads. |
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Saguenay
& Charlevoix Multisport |
8-day trip, with moderately paced cycling, challenging
hiking, and easy kayaking. The cycling is on
quiet paved roads and bike paths around Lac St-Jean,
and through the Charlevoix region. This is a
great choice for families. |
Costa
Rica |
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Monteverde & Beaches Bike |
8 days, challenging cycling on a mix of paved and rough roads, from the interior volcanoes and hot springs to the empty west coast beaches. Wildlife is abundant; you will feel part of it! |
Croatia |
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Dalmatian
Coast & Islands Multisport |
8
days. One day seakayaking, two days hiking,
and three days cycling, on the hilly coastlines
of Korĉula, the Peljesac Peninsula and the
island of Mljet. |
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Istrian Peninsula Bike |
8 days. A hilly trip along the coastline of the largest Adriatic peninsula. |
Czech
Republic |
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Vienna
to Prague Bike |
A
moderate 8 days of cycling on quiet roads and
forest trails. From the historic Liechtenstein
estates of Valtice & Lednice, follow the
Austria-Czech border through the vineyards of
southern Moravia to the castles and cobblestones
of Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia. Supported
with GPS |
France |
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Provence Bike |
7
days. Cycling, on paved, quiet Luberon lanes.
Some hills, and a very challenging ride up Mont
Ventoux, famous as part of the Tour de France
route. Take the van uphill if you prefer! |
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Dordogne
& Lot Bike |
8
days, cycling with flat and hilly options. Quiet
roads through lush river valleys and beautiful
stone villages, with visits to castles, and caves
displaying pre-historic paintings. |
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Brittany & Normandy Bike |
7 days. Moderately
easy cycling on level and lightly rolling coastal
roads. Visit the Bayeux tapestry, D-day beaches,
and the coastal castle village of Mont St.
Michel with a walk across the sand flats. |
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Bordeaux to Carcassonne Canals Bike |
6 days. Flat cycling on paved and unpaved canal-side paths and quiet roads, mainly traffic-free. |
Greece |
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Crete Bike |
8
days. Challenging cycling on paved and gravel
roads, with days of optional hikes. Friendly
mountains and dramatic coasts, complemented with
historically significant sites, and an engaging
and informed guide. |
| Iceland |
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Dramatic North Bike |
8
days. Challenging cycling on paved and gravel
roads, with options to hike and ride horses.
This near to the Arctic Circle in June, the sun
stays up all night. |
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Fertile South Bike |
8
days of moderate cycling on paved and smooth
gravel/lava roads, with options to hike, ride
horses, explore Þórsmörk by 4WD, or take a short
flight to the Westmann Islands. In June and
July the sun never sets, and hotpot soaks are
nightly rituals. |
Ireland & N. Ireland |
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Connemara Bike |
8
days, cycling on gently rolling paved roads,
with a half-day hike. Evenings include small
inns, a charming castle, and pub options. |
Israel |
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Jerusalem to Eilat Bike |
8
days: Cycling on paved roads and occasional hard
pack desert tracks. |
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Galilee & Golan Heights Bike |
8
days: Cycling and walking through Northern Israel from the Galilee and Golan Heights, to the sea at Haifa. |
Italy |
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Venice
to Florence Bike |
8
days. Easy cycling on flat roads and quiet trails
between towns alive with vibrant piazzas and
fabulous northern Italian cuisine. The lack of
hills until the end makes this an easy choice… |
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Puglia & Basilicata Bike |
8 days: Cycling on easy terrain with variable distance choices, beginning in the cave town of Matera, descending through the Itria Valley to the coast. |
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Tuscany Bike |
8
days. Cycling in the hills of Chianti and Southern
Tuscany. Many ascents and descents, great food
and wine, and an abundance of views across exquisite
Italian landscapes. |
Japan |
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Noto Peninsula Bike |
8
days. Relaxed cycling, hiking and cultural experiences.
Dramatic coasts and friendly mountains complemented
with historically significant sites. |
Mexico |
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Yucatan Multisport |
8
days. Cycling on flat paved and unpaved roads.
Hike ruins and jungle paths. Explore Mayan archaeological
sites with guides. Snorkel and swim in clear
freshwater grottoes and warm beaches. Optional
sea kayaking. |
Montenegro |
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Balkan Bike |
8 days. Cycling on paved roads through isolated countryside in the heart of the Balkan wilderness. |
Romania |
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Transylvania Bike |
8 days. Cycling on paved roads on easy terrain, becoming hillier near the end. From Bucharest, ride across the Transylvanian Plateau to the Carpathian Mountains. |
Scotland |
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West
Coast Bike |
7
days of rolling cycling on very quiet one-lane
paved roads, with expansive views of lochs and
seashores at every turn – a real cyclist’s paradise! |
Slovakia |
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Budapest
to Krakow Bike |
A
challenging 8-day ride from the banks of the
Danube through the back bone of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire to the Royal City of Krakow. Visit six
UNESCO world heritage sites. Supported with
GPS |
Spain |
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Andalucía - Granada to Malaga Bike |
7
days. Cycling on paved roads with very light traffic and many hills. |
Wales |
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Beacons to Mt. Snowdon Bike |
7 days of very hilly and challenging cycling on paved roads. Brecon Beacons to Snowdonia with stops at narrow gauge railways, castles, slate caves, Portmeirion, and Betws-y-Coed. |
