Continental Drifting
GO THE DISTANCE COAST-TO-COAST
Continental Drifting specialises in fully supported, coast-to-coast cycling challenges through the length of Spain, France and Ireland. Their superior hotels offer perfect comfort as you drift through some of the most historic and breathtaking areas of Europe.
Irish Adventure
Tour Operator: Continental Drifting
Ireland & United Kingdom
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
390 mi (~65mi per day)
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Overview
Tour Operator Continental Drifting
Our Irish adventure is a 7 night, 6 day ride. Wild and beautiful, inspiring and exciting, Ireland's energy and romance will win you over in an instant. With some of the friendliest people in the world and with the magic of thousands of years' worth of culture and history, Ireland is a country that never fails to surprise. Starting out from from Baltimore on the wild south Atlantic shores of County Cork, we thread our way north into the endless green fields of County Kerry, criss-crossed by tumbledown stone walls, mist-shrouded mountain peaks and bogs. Soon we are peddling through County Limerick, following the west coast into the windswept landscapes of County Clare and then up to Ireland's cultural heart, Galway. Heading north, through Roscommon and Donegal, we cross over into Northern Ireland to complete this memorable ride in the north coast at the Giant's Causeway.
Ireland is a magical country and perfectly designed for cycling. The tour is nearly 400 miles in length and averages 65 miles a day. Occasionally challenging but as with all our rides, it will suit all cyclists.
As with all our tours, participants are limited to 12 per tour, ensuring that our team always provide the best support experience.
France Coast-to-Coast
Tour Operator: Continental Drifting
France
11 days (Bike: 9 days)
650 mi (~72mi per day)
Guided
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€ 2199
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Tour Operator Continental Drifting
The French coast-to-coast is a 9-day ride and takes us on a northerly route to the west of Lyon and Paris .Rolling out from the historic city of Montpellier on the south Mediterranean coast, the tour meanders along the minor roads of Languedoc characterised by vineyards arid and rocky Mediterranean hills with their vegetation of scrub, aromatic bushes and occasional fields. Eventually the wooded and rural valleys give way to the Cevennes hills and the southern peaks of the Massif Central.Routing NNW through rural landscapes with an abundance of green hills, rivers and crystal clear lakes along with sleepy villages and towns, the route tracks up through Poitou-Charentes and eventually this glorious ride ends on the coast at Cherbourg.The tour is roughly 650 miles in total averaging just over 70 miles a day with ample breaks. It suits both genders and all age groups. As with all our tours the numbers will be limited to a maximum of 12 per ride, allowing our support team to provide you with an adventure you will simply never forget.
Spanish Coast-to-Coast
Tour Operator: Continental Drifting
Spain
12 days (Bike: 10 days)
700 mi (~70mi per day)
Guided
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£ 2399
Overview
Tour Operator Continental Drifting
This is a 10 day ride, roughly following the old Via de la Plata pilgrim route, north through the central Spanish plains. Starting out in Gibraltar, we meander up through the heat of Andalusia, the nature reserves of Extremadura and then onto the elevated plains of Castilla y Leon, before finally swooping down to finish this epic ride in Aviles on the northern coast of Asturias.
Once out of the hustle and bustle of Gibraltar and La Linea, we are soon riding on traffic-light minor roads, avoiding mountainous climbing. During this tour you will experience a number of superior Spanish hotels we are able to provide as we meander north through swathes of open Iberian plains. The tour is just over 700 miles in total, averaging 70 miles a day with ample breaks.
This is a breathtaking ride with spectacular scenery, well away from the crowds and heavy traffic. It suits all age groups and has already been been completed by participants ranging from 18 to 60.Participants are limited to a maximum of 12 per tour, allowing our team to provide a unique and personalised experience.