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Cycle major cycling events like the Spring Classics & the Italian Gran Fondos
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Costa Blanca Road Cycling Tour
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
685 km (~114km per day)
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Big climbs, On-road
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Self guided Costa Blanca Road Cycling Tour
The Costa Blanca enjoys one of the world´s most privileged climates, with mild temperatures and 328 days of sunshine per year. Everyone knows the Costa Blanca, where in early spring the almond blossoms colours the landscape white. Much less known is the inland, where small mountain ranges and beautiful valleys alternate. This impressive Spanish nature reserve Sierra Aitana is ideal for beautiful bike rides. Every year the organization of the Vuelta Ciclista a Espa√±a choose for this d√©cor with the most mountainous in the country. Most professional teams ride their training laps here during the winter, and even to live here.
Start your trip in Castalla, you can use a car transfer to Castalla or directly on the bike to the mountain village, depending on the arrival time at the airport of Alicante. The next day you have a tour through the nature reserve “Sierra de Fontanella”. In the next stage to Muro de Alcoy you cycle through the nougat town Xixona to the Puerto de Carrasqueta. The many short climbs then make it a tough ride. From Muro de Alcoy we make two tours. The next ride starts climbing to the Puerto de Confrides, here you can enjoy beautiful views over the Sierra Serrella. From here you cycle through winding roads through beautiful countryside to Villajoyosa. Here you can stroll along the many colourful houses, characteristic of this town on the Costa Blanca. The last tour from Villajoyosa goes back through the heart of the Sierra Aitana.
Jump on your bike and cycle the Costa Blanca in Spain
The beautiful city of Castalla in the Costa Blanca
You’ll cycle through winding roads through beautiful countryside villages
Cycle some great climbs like the Puerto de Confrides, Puerto de Carrasqueta, Coll de Rates and the Alto Aitana
The Costa Blanca is perfect for it’s most privileged climates and mild temperatures
Visit many colourful houses on the Costa Blanca
This Tour includes many short climbs who makes this a tough ride
Sardinia West Coast Trip
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
12 days (Bike: 10 days)
521 km (~52km per day)
Leisure
On-road, Some hills
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Explore Sardinia West coast on two wheels! This self guided cycling trip features many highlights like Bosa, San Salvatore Sinis, Costa Verde and Sant'Anna Arresi. You start is in Alghero and ends in Pula.
Cycling holiday Sardinia West coast on E bike or Trekking bike
Cycle Sardinia and experience all the beauties of this wonderful island. Sardinia is the second largest Mediterranean island and has a lot to offer. This cycling trip Sardinia West coast allows you to visit the beautiful Sardinia West coast. Visit sights like the Phoenician ruins of Tharros, Christian church of San Giovanni and Piscinas with sand dunes over 50m high.
Your start is in Algerho on your first bike day you’ll cycle the Capo Caccia loop. With its beautiful vineyards and olive groves. Cycle above the cliffs overlooking the sea with a view of the gulf of Alghero. On your 5th day you have a rest day. On this day you have a short trip were you can visit the ruins of Tharros. After a transfer to Arborea you cycle the best spots of Costa Verde and the Piscinas beach with its sands dunes over 50m high. The next day you visit the mines of Sulcis, the golden beach of Portixeddu and looming mass of Pan di Zucchero cliff. From here you go to Carloforte on the ferry. One of your last cycle days you pedal through the meadows of Sant’Antico. Your last stop of this trip is the Costa del Sud with its gleaming white beaches.
Explore the unspoilt coast of South West Sardinia with pristine empty beaches and great scenery.
This beautiful Self-guided cycling Trip Sardinia West coast brings you of the beaten track! Immerse the unspoiled coastline of western Sardinia on two wheels. Starting from Alghero, the nicest town in the island, you will have the chance to experience West Sardinia on his best. Peddle along the turquoise sea, and discover hidden white sandy beaches and majestic cliffs.
Barcelona to Tourmalet
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
9 days (Bike: 7 days)
659 km (~94km per day)
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Guided cycling Tour Barcelona to Tourmalet on road bike
Cycle from Barcelona to Col du Tourmalet. Cycling Catalonia and the Spanish/French Pyrenees. The Pyrenees mountain range on the border between France are well known among all cycling fanatics. This unique road cycling trip starts in Barcelona and goes across Catalonia through Andorra and the Spanish Pyrenees all the way up to the summits of many iconic mountains of the Tour de France. You’ll ride from the Mediterranean sea to an altitude of more than 2000 meters high. From Spain to France and Andorra. You sleep in villages with history and bike through gorgeous landscapes. If you like to bike with other people sharing emotions, if you want to see spectacular landscapes and sleep in towns with centuries of history… this is your route! Cycle Port d’Envalira (highest asphalted col in the Pyrenees) and conquer Col de Peyresourde, Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet.
Cycle from Barcelona and finish on one of the most famous Col of the Tour de France:
The Col du Tourmalet
Delicious Spanish food and wine
Breath taking scenery are home to the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees
Cycle famous cols like Col de Peyresourde, Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet.
Les Guilleries mountain range, will lead you to Coll de Condreu, leaving behind one of the nicest villages in Catalunya: Rupit.
Col du Tourmalet is one of the most famous climbs in cycling world. No doubt at all. It is not the most difficult climb, not the most steep. It is not the highest. Not even has the best scenery. Not sure other climbs have more history…..It is the combination of it all, that makes Tourmalet so special!
The Pyrenees is a real cycling paradise for every keen cyclist, you will experience one of the most challenging routes and mythical climbs
7 stages to cycle
Gran Fondo Florence
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
4 days (Bike: 2 days)
134 km (~67km per day)
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Jump on your bike and get a fantastic experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world Florence
The Florence – Firenze Gran Fondo is one of the youngest and most interesting events on the Italian scene. The Gran Fondo Firenze has brought a cycle race over the Ponte Vecchio bridge. After crossing the enchanting historic city center, it climbs up into the hills of Florence in the direction of Fiesole and Mugello. The finish is on the “wall” of Via Salviati, made famous by the 2013 World Cycling Championships: 134 km of exacting climbs, exhilarating descents and incredible scenery. The Medio Fondo (95 km) follows a very similar route, but shorter and with an altitude gain of “just” 1100m, against the 2000m of the Gran Fondo.
Your base will be downtown Florence the ideal place to enjoy all the emotions during this 4 days – 3 nights GF Florence Firenze tour. You also enjoy the Tuscan countryside which is perfect for cycling when you are out of the chaotic beauty of Florence. Don’t forget to visit the Florence Bike Festival Expo which will take place in the heart of the Le Cascine Park, nerve center of the Gran Fondo Florence-Firenze. Challenging climbs and long downhill runs makes Tuscany a cyclist paradise.
West Sicily Bike Trip
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
238 km (~40km per day)
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Cycle along the Tyrrhenian coastline of western Sicily. Experience West Sicily and see the beautiful countryside with boasting olive trees, vineyards and the history in abundance. You cycle trough towns like Val di Mazara, Segesta, Trapani, Marsala and Selinunte.
Cycling Holiday West Sicily on E bike or Trekking bike
This cycling tour will be along the fabulous Tyrrhenian coastline of Western Sicily for the most part. However it will also allow you to ride inland through the countryside of Sicily. You’ll ride some 190 km on your Trekking or E bike. The self-guided West Sicily features many highlights, you will experience and see the greatest views of the West coast of Sicily.
Your Self-guided West Sicily cycle Trip starts from Scopello. On the first day you’ll cycle only 6 km and walk another 14 km in the beautiful National Reserve park Dello Zigalo. On the second day you’ll cycle to Trapani and experience the hinterland of the Sicilian countryside. Stops worthwhile are the archaeological site of Segesta and Erice a lovely medieval town before you arrive in Trapani ( the city of Salt). The next day the route goes along The Salt Way where you’ll see old windmills and finsh in Marsala. From Marsala you go further to Mazara Del Vallo which is beautiful because the Tyrrhenian coastline. From here you cycle to your last stop Selinunte and continue in the direction of Campobello di Mazara, a little village known for its tasty olive oil. At the end of this day you reach the beach where you be able to take a swim.
Cycle West Sicily and get an unforgettable cycle Trip in Italy
Charming (3* and 4* hotels) where you’ll be able to relax
Fabulous gulf of Castellammare
The archaeological site of Segesta, an ancient city founded by the Elymians more than 2500 years ago.
Marsala, the city of wine, also famous because of the landing of Garibaldi.
See the Tyrrhenian coastline surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and several baglio, walled country estate where all agriculture activities concentrated.
visit the ancient Greek town of Selinunte that, with some of its imposing temples still standing, will make you go back 2500 years
Campobello di Mazara, a little village known for its tasty olive oil.
Liège-Bastogne-Liège
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Belgium
4 days (Bike: 2 days)
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Discover and cycle the Ardennes which is especially relevant because its rolling hills, beautiful valleys, ancient towns and local gastronomic specialities.
Bienvenue en Belgique and welkom in België. Watch and ride the Ardennes Classics Liège-Bastogne-Liège Cycling tour. Cycling in Belgium and especially the Ardennes are famous for steep climbs and tough winding bends. Cycle Belgium and you’ll be able to smell the clean, fresh air of the Ardennes. Jump on your bike and enjoy this magnificant Liège Bastogne Liège cycling tour. Immerse yourself on your road bike in one of Belgiums most beautiful region ; the Ardennes. Hopefully with lots of sunshine!
Watch and Ride Liège-Bastogne-Liège
3 nights in Liège
Feel the ambience of the race as you follow the riders on the track from the start in to the finish.
Saturday 24 April will be a day you will never forgot. The tour version of Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the most challenging Cycle event during the Spring Classics season. Ride steep, tough climbs and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.
Cycle the Ardennes and explore the beautiful medieval villages on your way due to the Ardennes.
Delight yourself in the Belgian and the Dutch gastronomic specialities.
The Liège-Bastogne-Liège (La Doyenne) UCI World Tour Classic is since 1892 a classic Tour. Furthermore Liège-Bastogne-Liège is one of the five cycle monuments. LBL is the toughest race with very difficult climbs, winding roads and rolling hills. Due to the late winter the race was sometimes affected by snow and therefore Liège-Bastogne-Liège is a first class challenger.
Classic Tuscany Cycle Trip
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
240 km (~40km per day)
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Classic Tuscany Trip on E bike or Trekking bike
Cycle a wonderful bike trip in Tuscany. This E Bike or Trekking bike trip features all the highlights of Tuscany. This Classic Tuscany trip allows bikers to cycle “off the beaten path” which is especially relevant because you see Tuscany from a completely different point of view. Besides the art and the glory of Pisa, Florence and Lucca this cycling trip combines exploring charming villages in the countryside with some physical action! You cycle due to enchanting towns where nature’s charms combine with the wonders of art and the pleasure of the excellent Italian cuisine. The classic Tuscany bicycle Trip begins in Pisa and from here you cycle to the medieval town of Lucca. The last stop will be in Florence. This city is world famous for its art and Italian culture. On your way through Tuscany you will find characteristic old villages and of course the rolling Tuscan countryside.
Visit the best of Tuscany on your bike in 8 days
Charming (3* and 4* hotels) where you will be able to relax
Baggage transport- The base in Lucca guarantee a direct assistance
Cycle through medieval villages, small inhabited towns, and spectacular landscapes that’s Tuscany!
Lucca and its countryside deserve another sightseeing tour along the local roads
The new Lucca-Montecatini stage is mostly developed along the local wine roads of Lucca
Montecatini Terme is well known for its ancient thermal baths and wellness centres
The medieval town of Lucca; Lucca “the town of 100 churches”
Visit the UNESCO world Heritage city of Pisa
Discover the world famous city of Florence
Fantastic scenery, perfect roads and fine food makes Italy a road cycling paradise!
Giethoorn Cycling Tour
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Netherlands
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
227 km (~57km per day)
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Experience this Giethoorn Cycling Tour on a high class road bike, ebike or trekking bike Self guided Giethoorn Cycling Tour. From April 1 until October 15.
Giethoorn is a little village right in the Weerribben National Park. The park is one of the largest areas of fenland in north-western Europe. Giethoorn is characterised by wooden bridges and many canals. Some old historic houses can only reached by boat. Giethoorn also known as the ‘’Dutch Venice’’ is the base of your cycling Trip. You will not only discover this magnificent 100km2 nature reserve. You will also visit Kampen, Zwolle and Hasselt. All these places are historically Hanseatic places.
Cycle around the Beulakerwijde and Belterwijde and visit the lakes, flowery hay meadows, dense swamp forests and extensive reed beds. Because of all the water some various villages are difficult to reach on your bike. You can use for this the water taxi. This will take you to one of the surrounding village nearby Giethoorn. The best way to discover Giethoorn and National Park the Weerribben is by bike. Giethoorn is the perfect start location for your cycling trip and cycling around this beautiful old village is an epic experience!
Jump on your road bike and discover Giethoorn and all the beauties around this village
Giethoorn is also known as the “Little Venice” or the “Venice of the Netherlands”.
Visit the National park Weerribben-Wieden with all its wonderful lakes, reed beds, swamp forests, wet meadows and other nature.
Museum “De Oude Aarde”. Here is an exhibition of gems, ornamental stones and minerals, and a terrarium.
Cycle around the Beulakerwijde and Belterwijde
The vegetation and wildlife, such as the otter, black tern, northern pike and water soldier, are typical for an area like this, which is full of peat and water.
Visit the villages Kampen, Zwolle and Hasselt.
Giethoorn is unqiue with all his wooden bridges and many canals.
Amstel Gold Race
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Netherlands
4 days (Bike: 1 days)
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Watch and ride the one and only Dutch UCI World cycling classic; The Amstel Gold Race. Experience this cyclo event with short, narrow steep climbs. Ride the Amstel Gold Cyclo event and immerse a beautiful cycling weekend in the South of Holland.
Jump on your bike to get a fantastic experience in beautiful southern Limburg
Watch the 54th edition of the only Dutch Classic; the Amstel Gold Race
Feel the ambience of the race whilst following the riders on the track from the starting at Maastricht Market Square. Off course you will end your day on top of the famous Cauberg at Valkenburg to watch the finish of the Amstel Gold Race
This will be a day to remember. The tour version of the Amstel Gold Race Challenge is the most beautiful and toughest Tour Classic in the Netherlands’. Don’t miss this unique atmosphere
Cycling in Holland is exploring beautiful picturesque villages on your way through southern Limburg
Taste the gastronomic specialities of the Dutch kitchen
On this four days cycling trip you will discover the best of the Netherlands. Explore the rolling hills in beautiful Limburg. This region on the footsteps of the Belgium Ardennes is famous for its steep, narrow climbs and is perfectly designed for cycling enthusiast. Including 31 climbs, many curves and often strong headwinds Amstel Gold race is definitely one of the toughest classics of the season. Welcome to cycling paradise! Don’t hesitate just book this fantastic Cycle Tour and immerse a beautiful cycling holiday in the Netherlands.
Cycling Trip Puglia
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
286 km (~48km per day)
Easy
Quiet roads, On-road, Some hills
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Self guided cycling Trip Puglia - on E bike or Trekking bike
Immerse this unique self-guided Trip in Pulia in the “heel of Italy”. From its dramatic beaches along the Adriatic coast to World Heritage sites like Matera and the trulli of Alberobello. You’ll discover two sites declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO: Matera, the city of the Sassi and Alberobello which is especially relevant because of its typical roofs of the houses cone-shaped. Furthermore is Puglia enjoying beautiful quiet country roads as you head down “the heel of the boot”.
You’ll find amazing caves around Castellana’s Grotte, Ostuni and la Citt√† Bianca, a whitewashed village high on a hill with astonishing views over the Adriatic sea. There are many restaurants in the old town. Enjoy dinner at a typical Puglian trattoria of your choice. On day 6 you’ll cycle from the Adriatic coast to the Ionian coast, passing due to the old towns of Melpignano, a typical town of Salento, home of the “Notte della Taranta”. A cycle holiday in Puglia is an of the beaten track!
Jump on your bike and discover this wonderful piece of nature!
Soak up the Puglian sun on two wheels!
Cycle from Sassi di Matera to Salento due to the typical Puglian countryside villages
Fantastic scenery, perfect roads and fine food making Puglia a cycling paradise
Wander through the old medieval towns of Lecce, Ostuni and Salento
Discover the “Sassi di Matera”
You stay in the World Heritage Town of Alberobello the “city of Trulli”
You’ll cross the Itria Valley with its typical whitewashed houses
Salento is famous of its Baroque palaces, beautiful countryside and also their stunning beaches.
