Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Bicycle Tours, Cycling Vacations, Europe, California
Breaking Away has been offering Bicycle Tours and cycling vacations to Europe and Italy since 1985.
We’ve invited fitness, touring and racing cyclists to join us on cycling tours that “exceed all expectations.” Our guests have spread the word that we offer something very special indeed, with referrals comprising nearly 80% of our clientele each year. We are honored to have been selected as “must do trips” by Bicycling Magazine, VeloNews, Outside and Men’s Journal. Come celebrate our 30th year by joining us and our professional staff for a vacation this summer. Nothing compares with the cycling, excitement and camaraderie you’ll experience with us. See you on the road!
Sea to Sea Italy
Tour Operator: Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Italy
8 days
Active cyclist
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 3798
Overview
Tour Operator Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Do you love cycling in the high mountains and off the beaten path with a picture-perfect opportunity around every bend-Why not have it all?
This tour’s spectacular route follows the gentle road connecting the two Italian bordering seas to the Mountains. This cycling vacation takes you from Adriatic Rivera into the neighboring Apennines Mountains. Relax and enjoy multiple nights stays in a Roman spa town, During the morning we will be doing loop rides from the hotel that take us from the coast into the local hills and relaxing and enjoying at our four-star, seaside hotel’s many amenities during the afternoons and evenings.
This tour will include a day ride into the neighboring Republic of San Marino and a visit to Marko Pantani’s Museum. After leaving the Adriatic Coast the route heads deep into the Apennines Mountains for a three-night stay at another four-star resort at a thermal spa town of Bagno di Romagna.
Tuscany / Chianti Classico Tour
Tour Operator: Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Italy
7 days
Active cyclist
Hilly, On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 3798
Overview
Tour Operator Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Experience and savor the best of magical Tuscany and its Chianti region on and off the bike.
Tuscany is home to some of the world’s most recognizable Renaissance art and architecture while the Chianti area in Tuscany is one of the most beautiful in the whole region as well as well known and appreciated in the world this area seems like a continuation of Tuscany but with a spirit and taste’s all its own.
This year’s exciting route will have you cycling along sun-drenched roads bordered by famous Tuscan and Chianti vineyards, sunflowers, cypress and olive trees. You’ll visit the historic medieval villages of Volterra, San Gimignano, Orvieto, Pienza and Montalcino-all steeped with history, sublime cosine, Renaissance art and architecture. Relax at night sipping the local Brunello or Barolo wines while dining on rounds of homemade bruschetta,ravioli and tiramisu. New-this years trip will also offer selected wine tasting and food pairings at local carefully selected local vineyards or restaurants. A truly unforgettable cycling and a gastronomical experience awaits you!
Tour de France & French Alpes Combo
Tour Operator: Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
France
8 days
Avid cyclist
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 3798
Overview
Tour Operator Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
TDF and French Riviera / Mt Ventoux Combo Tour
Check one off the “Bucket List” and join us to celebrate the greatest cycling race on our planet with this amazing Tour De France Tour/RacePak. This spectator & cycling journey starts in the French Riviera and is set amidst the incredible coast of Cote D’Azur and the dramatic background of the French Alpes. Enjoy the live race viewing of the start of Tour de France seaside in Nice plus live race viewing of the first dramatic mountain stages that will set the tone for the entire 2020 race.
This cycling journey continues as you experience cycling through the spectacular landscape of Gorges du Verdon, the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and the always challenging Mount Ventoux, also known as “Giant of Provence”. You’ll cycle past textured hillsides of olive trees and lavender fields. After a day of spirited riding, relax by the pool in the evenings savor the culinary delights of the region, wines, and cheeses and the cuisine seasoned with the herbs of Provence and flavors of the French Riviera.
Every day will be yours to do just as you like, always at your own pace and always with Breaking Away support at your side.
Croatia Istria Coast Tour
Tour Operator: Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Croatia
8 days
Active cyclist
Some hills, On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 3798
Overview
Tour Operator Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
There is something magical in Istria, the largest Croatian peninsula, immersed in the blue of the Adriatic.
Its green forests, historic hilltop towns, vineyards, olive groves is a perfect combination of the beauty of nature, history, and culture. When you add to this the seductive tastes of excellent Istrian wines, you just know that this is an area which offers you everything you need.
Enjoy an easy bike ride of excellent Istrian wines, you just know that this is an area and the former Roman colony of and explore Istria, passing through the hidden medieval towns Poreč whose charm will leave you breathless. Passing through towns of Grožnjan, Oprtalj, Motovun, a landscape of hills framed by rivers, with forests, vineyards, and olive groves, you’ll enjoy every moment. Take a break from the winemakers and taste indigenous wines such as Malvasia and Teran, treat yourself to tasty delicacies and experience all the charms of Istria, this exciting Croatian wine region
Northern Italian Lakes district
Tour Operator: Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
Italy
12 days
Avid cyclist
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 5198
Overview
Tour Operator Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
35th Anniversary Tour
Come join us and experience a very special 35th Anniversary cycling holiday tour that combines the best of both magical and enduring beauty of the Northern Italian Lakes district and the majestic and striking Dolomite mountains. We want to allow you to experience this part of Italy in a true Breaking Away style.
The Lake District and the Dolomites are the most enjoyable and flexible road cycling area in Italy it offers a little bit of everything a cyclist wants out a cycling destination and a vacation…Narrow climbs fast downhills ancient villas churches and hermitages that were built from the Sixteenth Century to the Nineteenth Century. The clear blue waters of the Italian Lakes of Lake Como Maggiore Alleghe Garda and Iseo & Santa Croce these less traveled cycling routes are nestled between the rugged mountains and fringed with elegant villas and quaint villages that tumble down wooded hillsides are visually sublime. This year’s exciting route will have you cycling along sun-drenched roads bordered by alpine lakes castles famous hillside vineyards grand lakeside palaces and picturesque fishing villages all this while keeping the van transfers to a bare minimum with multi-night stays in the mountain village of Predazzo and a lakeside village of Alleghe. same location so you can enjoy cycling from hotel to hotel in a true Breaking Away Thirty-Five-year-old tradition and on the road support.
t’s a truly stunning region of Italy that’s littered with Michelin star restaurants, quiet mountain roads that are perfectly made for cycling. This route is designed as a feast for both the eyes and all of the senses. A truly unforgettable cycling experience awaits you!
Tour de France & Pyrenees Combo Tour
Tour Operator: Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
France
7 days
Avid cyclist
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
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US$ 3798
Overview
Tour Operator Breaking Away Bicycle Tours
The Tour de France will celebrate its 107th anniversary in 2020 and like every year we welcome you to come and join us in discovering the legendary roads of the Pyrenees while also experiencing all of the pageantries and live-action of the 2020 Tour De France!
Start your tour in Toulouse, you’ll embark on a cycling excursion where you’ll feel the presence of all the cycling greats like Coppi, Anquetil, Merckx, Armstrong, Hinault, Fignon, Froome, and Indurain. Along the way, you’ll ascend such epic climbs as Col de Peyresourde, Col du Tourmalet, Hautacam and many others where legends have been formed over the past 107 years.
In addition to all of the world-class cycling, you’ll enjoy relaxing in the postcard villages of the French Pyrenees where you’ll be able to savor each day’s experience over delicious French cuisine and wines from the local vineyards. So make your plans today to join us on an unforgettable trip through the pages of history as you ride the magical roads of the Pyrenees while also experiencing the action of the TDF with the legendary Breaking Away support along the way.