BikePlus Tours
Performance Cycling Trips
They are a small company owned and operated by Carolyn and Pieter Maessen. BikePlusTours was born out of a desire to share their love for cycling on the great mountain roads of Europe with our guests. They have been organizing group cycling trips since 2002 and feel very lucky that their hobby has become their profession.
"We are on every trip with you along with our experienced staff and we know the areas we travel to extremely well. We have lived all over Europe and by travelling with us, you are getting knowledge of fabulous cycling roads, beautiful towns and tried and tested hotels from our many years of experience."
Colombia
Tour Operator: BikePlus Tours
Colombia
9 days (Bike: 6 days)
288 mi (~48mi per day)
On-road
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Tour Operator BikePlus Tours
After decades of political turmoil and crime, Colombia has made giant progress in recent years to become a viable cycling destination.
The emergence of numerous cycling stars has brought international attention to the opportunities for road cycling. Colombia offers spectacular roads and scenery, a rich history and welcoming people with a real love of cycling. Following a successful trip in 2019, we are offering this trip again in December 2021.
Asturias
Tour Operator: BikePlus Tours
Spain
9 days (Bike: 7 days)
339 mi (~48mi per day)
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Big climbs, On-road
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The Asturias region in northern Spain is home to some of the most famous climbs of the Vuelta a Espana (Tour of Spain) race
In fact, some stages of the race are rumoured to be in the region at the same time as us and we may be able to see the action live in front of us!
Highlight of our route will be the (in)famous Angliru with its ramps up to 24%. We have included two more Vuelta mountain top finishes: Gamoniteiro and Alto de la Ferrapona (also known as Lagos de Somiedo). However, for those wanting a more relaxed trip, we have easier alternative routes which bypass the toughest climbs including these three.
As usual we will be staying multiple nights at each hotel to minimize packing and unpacking. Our hotel for the first and last night is only 15 minutes from the airport so there are no long transfers on this trip and you will have the opportunity to go for a ride on the first day. Alternatively, the hotel is only a short walk from a gorgeous sandy beach.
Our mid-week rest day will be in Oviedo, a beautiful medieval city at the edge of the mountains. We will also be staying for two nights in the heart of the Asturian mountains, in a small town in a protected nature reserve.
Portugal Gravel
Tour Operator: BikePlus Tours
Portugal
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
323 mi (~54mi per day)
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Hilly, Off-road
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Southern Portugal may be the best kept secret in gravel cycling
The area has a dense network of unpaved logging roads and farm tracks as well as quiet tarmac roads.
As usual with our trips, we will be staying multiple nights in each hotel so you won’t have to pack and unpack every day. To show you the diversity of the region, we have selected three very distinct locations for the overnights stays.
The first two nights will be spent in a typical ‘quinta’, a converted farm in the countryside of the Algarve region.
The next three nights will be at the marina of Lagos, a resort town on the south coast which is known for its historic center and lively atmosphere. It is surrounded by beautiful coves with impressive cliffs and sea caves.
After cycling along the wild Atlantic coast, you will stay for two nights in picturesque Vila Nova de Milfontes in a beach hotel in the historic center.
All breakfasts and dinners are included. Portuguese food is delicious and based on simple but fresh ingredients.
We have gravel bikes available for rent if you don’t have a suitable bike or prefer not to travel with a bike. Please contact us for details.
Different ride options in terms of length and difficulty are available on all days, except for the two days where we are cycling to the next hotel.