Bizi Cycle Tours

This tour combines road cycling with the Basque Country's culinary and wine culture across three regions. Starting in La Rioja Alavesa, riders cycle through vineyards and visit a local winery before heading to San Sebastián via Villabuena de Álava and Uribarri Ganboa, then loop out to Hondarribia and along the coast to Lekeitio before finishing in Bilbao.

Dining highlights include a Michelin-starred dinner at Mina restaurant, a pintxos tour in San Sebastián's old town, and a visit to an underwater winery on the final riding day. A private Guggenheim Museum tour and a physiotherapist massage in San Sebastián round out the wellness and cultural side of the trip.

Guides are former professional athletes, with a support van available throughout and daily bike cleaning included.

Highlights:

• Cycle through La Rioja Alavesa vineyards with a local winery visit and tasting
• Ride the San Sebastián to Hondarribia coastal loop and finish with a pintxos dinner
• Visit an underwater winery on the final riding day near Bilbao
• Dinner at the Michelin-starred Mina restaurant
• Professional physiotherapist massage in San Sebastián
• Private guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Surface and terrain:

Paved roads throughout. Daily distances range 53–94 km with elevation gains from 670 m to 2,260 m, indicating hilly to demanding terrain on some days, notably the final 94 km/2,260 m day.

Suitable for:

Riders wanting a premium, moderately challenging road cycling trip combining varied Basque terrain with high-end dining and wine. Listed as "Customizable" level.

Experience a week of cycling through the stunning landscapes of Gran Canaria, with perfect roads, breathtaking views, and endless sunshine.

Highlights

• Climb from sea level to the island’s breathtaking summits, reaching over 1,500m with panoramic views of the Atlantic.
• Cycle through dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush valleys, and pine forests, experiencing the island’s diverse terrain.
• Stop in historic villages like Tunte and Tejeda, where you can enjoy traditional Canarian hospitality.
• Take a break at the Parador Nacional de Tejeda, sipping coffee while admiring spectacular mountain scenery.
• Challenge yourself on the Queen Stage, a legendary climb leading to the iconic Roque Nublo.
• Relax in carefully selected accommodations, from premium coastal hotels to charming rural retreats.
• Enjoy the island’s rich gastronomy, tasting local specialties in authentic Canarian restaurants.

Minimum 6 people, maximum 12.
For smaller groups, ask for rates.

This tour follows sections of the Tour de France 2023's opening three stages across the Basque Country, from Bilbao to San Sebastián. Riders can choose a shorter or longer route each day, covering Getxo's cliffs, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, Gernika and the beaches of Laga and Laida, before finishing along San Sebastián's La Concha bay and the fishing villages of the Basque coast.

Cultural elements run throughout, including a private Guggenheim Museum tour, a txakoli tasting at Bodegas Berroja, a lunch with local chef Iñigo Lavado, and a pintxos route through San Sebastián's old town, capping off the trip with local gastronomy.

Guides include former professional athletes, with a support van available throughout and daily bike cleaning included.

Highlights:

• Ride sections of the first three stages of the 2023 Tour de France with local ex-professional guides
• Private guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
• Coastal cycling past San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
• Txakoli tasting at Bodegas Berroja and lunch with local chef Iñigo Lavado
• San Sebastián's La Concha bay and Basque coast fishing villages (Getaria, Zarautz, Orio, Zumaia)
• Pintxos route through San Sebastián's old town

Surface and terrain:

Paved roads with a choice of shorter or longer route each day. Short-route option totals roughly 231 km with 4,178 m elevation gain across 5 riding days; long-route option totals roughly 405 km with 7,157 m elevation gain. Terrain is hilly.

Suitable for:

Riders wanting a customisable, moderate-to-challenging road cycling trip combining Tour de France history with Basque culture and gastronomy. Listed as "Customizable" level, with distance options suiting a range of fitness levels.

Come and discover Andalusian culture in Spain surrounded by cycling. malaga awaits you with its stunning routes, crystal-clear beaches, and unique gastronomy.

• Cycle the coast of Málaga
• Visit Picasso museum and its natal house
• Ride through charming white towns like Olias
• Explore the spectacular natural parks like El Torcal
• Enjoy the Andalusian gastronomy & oil culture
• Relax at Alhama de Granada spa
• And much more ...

This retreat blends cycling with wellness across six days based at a single rural hotel in the Basque Country. Riders cycle the Bay of Biscay coast through fishing villages, visit the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and stop in Gernika, all while based at the Antsotegi Rural Hotel near Etxebarri.

Wellness elements are woven throughout, including Flow Yoga, Gyrokinesis, Yin and Nidra yoga sessions, a professional massage and a nutrition talk. Non-cycling activities include a hike through the Oma forest, a txakoli winery visit and a meeting with a local female fashion designer.

Guided by Virginia Berasategui, the trip is designed as a slow-paced, immersive women's experience rather than a high-mileage cycling challenge, with a support van available throughout.

Highlights:

• Coastal cycling along the Bay of Biscay through traditional fishing villages
• Hike through the Oma forest, painted by artist Agustín Ibarrola
• Explore the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and stop in historic Gernika
• Yoga, Gyrokinesis and a professional massage woven through the week
• Txakoli winery visit and dinner at Baserri Maitea restaurant
• Meet a local female fashion designer

Surface and terrain:

Daily rides range 25–70 km with elevation gains up to 1,362 m, suggesting hilly terrain. A support van is available for any section riders prefer not to cycle.

Weather:

July in the Basque Country is typically warm with mild coastal influence, though this isn't confirmed by the tour page itself.

Suitable for:

Women wanting a slower-paced, wellness-focused cycling retreat rather than a high-distance challenge. Level customisable, suiting a range of fitness levels comfortable with 25–70 km riding days.

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This weekend combines cycling with an exclusive culinary experience around Bilbao. Riders retrace sections of the first stage of the 2023 Tour de France along the Biscayan coast, with cycling guided by Miguel Indurain and triathlete Virginia Berasategui. Stops include San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and Gernika, plus a private tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Dining is a centrepiece, with a four-hands dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chefs Nieves Barragán and Álvaro Garrido at Mina restaurant, a pintxos tour of Bilbao's old town, and a txakoli tasting at Bodegas Berroja.

Riders can choose between long and short route options each day, and a non-riding option is also available with hiking substituted for cycling, based at five-star Radisson Collection Bilbao.
Long route: approximately 4,500 m (Day 2: 1,878 m, Day 3: 2,622 m). Short route: approximately 2,610 m (Day 2: 1,282 m, Day 3: 1,328 m).

Highlights:

• Cycle with five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain and triathlete Virginia Berasategui
• Four-hands dinner by Michelin-starred chefs Nieves Barragán and Álvaro Garrido at Mina restaurant
• Ride sections of the 2023 Tour de France's opening stage along the Basque coast
• Private guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
• Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
• Txakoli wine tasting and pintxos tour in Bilbao's old town

Surface and terrain:

Paved roads with a choice of long or short routes each day. Long routes cover 115–146 km with 1,878–2,622 m elevation gain; short routes cover 58–89 km with 1,282–1,328 m elevation gain. Terrain is hilly.

Suitable for:

Intermediate-level riders comfortable with hilly terrain and long distances on the extended routes, with a shorter route and a non-riding/hiking option available for less experienced participants or companions.

Experience the magic of the next total eclipse from the vineyards of La Rioja, ride through legendary mountains, and discover the most authentic gastronomy and wine culture of the Basque Country.

Highlights

• Experience the magic of the next total eclipse in La Rioja, surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking landscapes.
• Discover Bilbao and its vibrant transformation, ride along the spectacular Basque coastline, and fall in love with the jewel of the Cantabrian Sea: San Sebastián.
• Cycle routes for every level, following scenic gravel paths through charming family wineries.
• Savor the very best of Basque gastronomy with an exclusive tasting menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Visit one of the most iconic wineries in La Rioja and the Basque Country, and raise a glass of their prestigious wines.
• Lose yourself in the most picturesque villages of La Rioja, Gipuzkoa, and Bizkaia.
• And enjoy a guided visit to an icon of contemporary art: the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

If you can't make it in August 2026 try the standard Basque Bike Country tour.