Leaders in sustainable, boutique nature-inspired cycling holidays
Brake the Cycle is a community for adventurous people looking to squeeze the most out of life in a way that doesn’t harm the planet. A community for people who love adventuring and the outdoors so much they don’t want to see it destroyed through climate change, plastic pollution and the loss of our wild spaces.
Since 2012 we’ve been running cycle trips from single-day adventures to three-week epics.
We add our sustainability infused twist on many a cycling classic. Our authentic, holistic and accessible trips are for people who are looking to explore new places and passions, challenge their bodies while expanding their minds, and doing it all in a like-minded, supportive group.
In 2020 Brake the Cycle officially merged with Adventure Uncovered.
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Guided
£ 245
Overview
Tour Operator Brake the Cycle
A Wales weekender exploring the Brecon Beacons, with homemade healthy food awaiting us at the bunkhouse each evening, daily yoga sessions and river swims throughout
On this weekend getaway to the Brecon Beacons, we’ll be cosied up all together in a bunkhouse each night. We’ll have home-cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner by the wonderful Bella. Think hearty stews, locally sourced fresh salads and perfectly spiced cakes.
Coast and Castles
Tour Operator: Brake the Cycle
United Kingdom
4 days (Bike: 3 days)
199 mi (~66mi per day)
Moderate
Guided
Supported
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Guided
£ 545
Overview
Tour Operator Brake the Cycle
A 4-day tour from Tynemouth to Edinburgh through scenic, historic and all-around awesome UK landscapes
A rugged coastal adventure, cycling through majestic Northumbria and the Scottish borders.
After an evening meet-and-greet on the beach (around a fire with plenty of grub from award-winning restaurant Riley’s Fish Shack), we set off bright and early the next day on our 3-day epic adventure passing no less than nine jaw-dropping coastal castles, the ancient capital of Northumbria, the beautiful causeway of Lindisfarne (with an optional tide-dependent dash across it) and much much more... before cutting inland along the River Tweed towards Edinburgh.
Trip highlights
- Celebratory welcome dinner at award-winning Riley’s Fish Shack on arrival. Meet your crew and new friends for the ride with some delicious dinner and a fire on the beach.
- We’ll freewheel past no fewer than nine ancient coastal castles; Warwick, Dunstanburgh, Berwick, Bamburgh, Norham - to name just a few!
- Optional sea swims in sandy bays along the way
- Pilgrims coffee and cakes on Lindisfarne - Holy Island
- Celebratory Farewell dinner and drinks on arrival into Edinburgh.
England Coast to Coast
Tour Operator: Brake the Cycle
United Kingdom
4 days (Bike: 3 days)
130 mi (~43mi per day)
Moderate
Guided
Supported
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Guided
£ 545
Overview
Tour Operator Brake the Cycle
An epic sea to sea challenge through the Lake District and across the North Pennines, finishing up at award-winning Riley's Fish Shack on Tynemouth beach.
A beautiful, iconic cross-country cycle through Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Northumberland.
We'll be taking you on a sea to sea cycling challenge in the north of England from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, through the northern section of the Lake District and across the Pennines, powered by hearty organic food and warm cosy beds to rest in each night, a perfect adventure for all levels.
Highlights
- An epic Sea to Sea (C2C) adventure from Whitehaven to Tynemouth
- Quiet and well-surfaced roads
- Freewheel through the stunning Lake District with mountains surrounding you on all sides
- Push yourself as you pedal over the remote and barren Pennines, and enjoy far-stretching views
- Hear the sounds of water lapping from Ullswater Lake, as we camp on its shores for the night
- Fresh, nutritious, organic food served daily
- Cycle in a supportive group. These are your friends you haven’t yet met.
- Celebrate completing the Coast to Coast with a refreshing plunge in the sea (it’ll be great for those achy legs)
- Dry off with lunch on the beach, at the award-winning, sustainability-focused Riley’s Fish Shack.
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Guided
£ 850
Overview
Tour Operator Brake the Cycle
Our annual epic for 2022 takes us to the remote and wondrous Outer Hebrides for an 8-day Gaelic adventure, crossing six Hebridean islands via causeway linkages, ferries and boats
Our Annual Epic for 2022 takes to the remote and wonderous Outer Hebrides for a 8-day Gaelic adventure, crossing six Hebridean islands via causeway linkages, ferries and boats. Early morning swims in the Atlantic and white shell sand, average 55 miles (mainly) flat days (with a few bumps on Harris) we start in Vatersay and arrive, 7 days later to the beautiful Butt of Ness on the Northernmost tip of Lewis.
We meet in Glasgow on Saturday 30th April, spending the evening getting to know each other and the city before heading on the 8am train to Oban where we take our ferry to Castlebay, Barra. Across the next 6 days we cycle north, from Barra to Eriskay, South Uist, North Uist, Benbercula, Harris and Lewis, travelling back from Stornoway to Ullapool and then across to Inverness. Trains from Inverness from 4pm Saturday 7th or stay with us an extra night and head on Sunday morning bright and early.