BSpoke Tours
Discover. Explore. Relax.
BSpoke is part of the Active Travel Group bringing together the finest active travel companies in the UK, specialising in tailor-made human powered holidays across the globe, from skiing and cycling in Europe and North America to hiking and sea kayaking in the Scottish Highlands.
At BSpoke we have curated the ultimate collection of cycling holidays. With the wind in your hair, and the freedom to explore whenever the moment takes you, our tours are a wonderful way to get right to the heart of a destination.
Our cycling experts can tailor-make your perfect holiday where you can travel at entirely your own pace or in a group of like-minded individuals. A BSpoke cycling holiday is all about being as restful or as adventurous as you desire.
Loire Single Centre
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France
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
157 km (~31km per day)
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Château de Candes is a delightfully quirky centre-base in the charming cobbled village of Candes-St-Martin. The sumptuous and stylish maisons, lofts and apartments are scattered around the grounds and within the immediate vicinity of the stunning main castle building.
Candes-St-Martin is on the list of ‘des plus beaux villages de France’, or the most beautiful villages of France. A short walk (or ride) along the river is the village of Montsoreau, an old river port from the medieval period, when the Loire was a major trade route. Its château, setting of a famous Dumas novel, is the only one in the Loire valley built in the riverbed itself.
What not to miss
The ancient abbey at Fontevraud, with its mix of historical and contemporary attractions
Sampling the produce of the regions different wine appellations in one of the many local caves
Paddling along the Vienne river between Chinon and Montsoreau in a canoe
Elbe Cycle Path from Prague to Dresden
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Czechia & Germany
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
216 km (~43km per day)
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Cycle between two cities of historical charm with cosmopolitan twists.
From the golden city of Prague, the city of a hundred spires, to the baroque masterpiece of Dresden, you will follow the award-winning cycle path that tracks the Elbe river. The city centres are fantastic, but once in the countryside you will be inundated with other pleasures, from the vineyards of the Bohemian wine route to the spectacular sandstone cliffs of Saxon Switzerland. Whilst some of the towns may strike you as a little ‘Eastern Bloc’, the warm welcome you’ll receive is a sure sign that old divisions are well and truly gone!
Highlights
- The mix of architectural styles in Dresden’s old town
- Exploring the golden city of Prague
- Sampling Czech wines in Melnik and Litomerice
Le Tour de la Provence
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France
7 days (Bike: 4 days)
309 km (~77km per day)
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On-road
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Provence is one of France's cycling heartlands
The landscape is a mix of wide valleys, small mountain ranges, such as the Alpilles, and dramatic gorges. The landscapes majesty is matched by the charm and beauty of the towns and villages that sit within it, where French café culture is at its finest and the cuisine is built on the region’s excellent local produce, served alongside refreshing local wines. Whilst soaking all of this in, the silhouette of Mont Ventoux is never far from view. Will you go for the summit?
What not to miss
- The twisting climb up the Val d’Enfer and the views from Baux-de-Provence at the top.
- The picturesque hilltop villages of Provence.
- The climb of Mont Ventoux (or at least a visit to Bedoin!).
Bordeaux Culture and Vineyards
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France
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
196 km (~39km per day)
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A heady mix of a rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines
The city of Bordeaux, the 6th largest in France, offers a heady mix of a rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines. This tour takes offers the chance to explore this magnificent metropolis and to spend time amongst the vast vineyards of the Entre Deux Mers appellation. From the city, you’ll ride a loop to the east, taking in famous wine towns like St Emilion, Sauternes and Cadillac.
What not to miss
Bordeaux City – Its architecture, culture, food and wine.
The world-class red wines of Pomerol and St Emilion.
The sweet and dry white wines of Sauternes and Cadillac.
The Alentejo Coast
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Portugal
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
299 km (~50km per day)
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Explore the Alentejo Western Atlantic Coast of Portugal, one of the most tranquil, wildly beautiful and most stunning coastlines in Europe.
Arriving in Lisbon, the route mostly follows the Eurovelo 1 cycle network or Rota Vicentina through national parks and is lined with glorious empty beaches. This undeveloped region is home to cork oak forests, whitewashed villages, fresh seafood and a huge variety of bird life and wild plants. Discover this region before everybody else does.
Highlights
- Fine sandy beaches on the Troia Peninsula
- Spotting bottlenose dolphins on the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve
- Enjoying the Alentejo speciality of octopus and sweet potato known as ‘cataplana’
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Garmisch and the Bavarian Lakes
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Germany
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
305 km (~51km per day)
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Discover Bavaria's secrets while freewheeling via pine forests, magnificent lakes and Alpine scenery, including Germany's highest peak.
Spa towns, ancient monuments and the regions capital, Munich, will surprise and delight you at every twist and turn – with plenty of sun-filled beer gardens serving up refreshing Steins of Bavarian beer along the way.
What not to miss
The magnificent view from the Zugspitze Mountain
“Schuhplattler”, Bavarian folk dancing at Gasthof Zum Rassen in Partenkirchen
Swimming in Bavarian lakes
Munich’s Altstadt (old town)
Classic Côtes du Rhône
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France
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
203 km (~34km per day)
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Discover the natural wonders of La Provence on this venture into the Côtes du Rhône winelands.
From ancient villages scattered with Roman ruins to historic cities, there are plenty of interesting places to stop and soak up Provencal history. And in between stops? Wonderful cycling through vineyards, along river trails and into the beautiful valleys of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains. And then there's the wine...
What not to miss
Sampling the rich, powerful red wines that this area is world-famous for
Strolling the quaint streets of Pernes-les-Fontaines, with its 40 fountains and water features
Visiting Orange, home to some of the most impressive Roman architecture outside of Italy
The Grand Tour
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United Kingdom
7 days (Bike: 7 days)
230 mi (~33mi per day)
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Quiet roads, On-road
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Discover the awesome wilderness areas of Scotland as you ride some 230 miles (370km) on quiet and spectacularly scenic roads.
You will experience an incredible range of trip highlights. From visiting the Royal Lochnagar Distillery to a guided tour of what’s known as ‘the most beautiful castle in Scotland’ this tour will leave you wanting for nothing.
Our cycle guides and vehicle support will take care of you. With great accommodation and food completing the itinerary. Join us for a cycling adventure that is grand in every sense.
Highlights
- The classic Scotland road cycling tour
- Pedal the very best of Scotland
- Full guiding, vehicle and logistical support
Along the Tiber Valley
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Italy
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
187 km (~37km per day)
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The Tiber valley runs from Mount Fumaiolo, on the Tuscan border with Emilia Romagna, through the Valtibertina and onwards through Umbria, to Rome and the Tirreno sea.
On this tour, we show you the Upper Tiber valley as it wends from Sansepolcro, a town with rich artistic heritage, to Assisi, the home of St Francis, and onwards to the wine country of Montefalco. The cycling on this route features a lot of traffic-free cycle paths, which, coupled with the included e-bikes, makes this an excellent tour for those looking for an easy, stress-free ride through the beautiful Tuscan landscape.
What not to miss
Enjoy traffic-free cycling along the banks of the Tiber
Take in the views of Assisi’s spectacular skyline
Explore the wine country of Montefalco aboard an E-Bike
Cycling the Istrian Peninsula
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Croatia & Slovenia
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
230 km (~38km per day)
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Immersed in the blue of the Adriatic, Istria is an exquisite mix of green forests, historic hilltop towns, vineyards and olive groves framed by the crystal clear ocean.
And then there’s the wonderful flow of Istrian wine. This tour takes you along the glorious wine route, tasting your way through the medieval towns of Grožnjan, Oprtalj, Motovun and the former Roman colonies, to the beautiful fishing town of Rovinj.
Highlights
- Visiting Istrian winemakers and sampling indigenious wines
- Savudrija lighthouse, built by Count Metternich as a love nest
- Sampling truffles in Livade (believed to an aphrodisiac)