Cycle Classic Tours

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

The route des Grandes Alps is definitely one of the toughest cycling tours we offer in France. This classic route takes in many famous Tour de France cols including the Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col du Mont Cenis and Iseran. Ride them all in a spectacular 8-day tour over the Alpine backbone that’s forged a century of cycling exploits. Cycle the Alps is conquer the famous Alpe d’Huez and the Galibier another Tour de France classic Alp. Experience the best of the French Alps and cycle from Bourg d’ Oisans all te way down to Annecy. You will have the chance to discover the French roads cycling through the most scenery landscapes and to tackle some of France’s most famous cols

This cycling Tour is perfect for those looking to personal experience the unique and unspoiled region of Umbria with its beauty and hospitality. Umbria, nestling between Tuscany, Marche and Lazio, is maybe one of the smallest regions of Italy, but is has a wide range of different landscapes: from harsh gorges, to sweet green hills, wild woods to fertile plains transformed by varied cultivations; oases of fresh, crystal clear spring water and enchanting lakes. This cycle tour combines the beauty of nature with sightseeing in quiet little medieval towns.

The trip starts and finishes in the surroundings of the beautiful and fascinating town of Assisi, the pilgrims’ town built against the slopes of Mount Subasio.
Assisi isn’t the only highlight of this tour. You will pass many other interesting small towns such as Spello, which has Roman origins,

Two nights you will spend in Torgiano allowing time to visit the county-town of Perugia. Its magnificent old town centre is certainly worth visiting, with renaissance palaces, medieval churches, museums and galleries,

During the second part of the tour you bike through a beautiful unspoiled scenery. The biker-friendly roads, the lovely towns and the green hills with cypresses, vineyards and olive trees make this tour unforgettable.

Jump on your bicycle and cycle through the wonderful region of Umbria
Spello the interesting place, containing many features dating back to Roman and medieval times.
Montefalco (472 m a.s.l.) also known as the ‘balcony of Umbria ’.
The Franciscan church, now a museum, what is decorated with magnificent 15th and 16th century frescoes by artists such as Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino.
Montefalco with its lovely medieval square with a fountain and two Romanesque churches.
Torgiano, a small ‘borgo’ at the confluence of the rivers Chiascio and Tiber (Tevere).
Perugia. The aristocratic Renaissance palace with medieval churches and museums
Visit the Franciscan basilica in S.Maria degli Angeli.

Self guided road cycling tour Sevilla
The province of Sevilla has a great variety of terrain and landscapes.  During this self-guided Sevilla Provence tour you will ride on secondary roads through Spain’s finest countryside, passing white washed villages. Once you leave stunning Sevilla you follow the old” Ruta de Plata” this famous road  joins the south of Spain with the northern part. The region of Andalusia is a hilly region this self-guided will lead through the most beautiful parts of Andalusia be aware there are some climbs to tackle! You riding across the Sierra Morena west to east and gently ascend into the Sierra Morena.

Enjoy the silence and the landscapes of the Sierra Morena. After that you will go southward where you will notice the changes in the terrain. Here you find the river valley of Guadalquivir where you will visit the more popular towns of the south. Almost the end of the trip! Enjoy the flatter open horizons until it is time to return towards the capital, Sevilla. This route allows you to experience all this variety so that you know the province of Sevilla pretty well.

The route is designed to show you the best of Sevilla. In five accessible stages you get to learn a lot of this beautiful Provence. The hotels during this trip are charming boutique hotels Enjoy Andalusia on your road bike, ebike or gravel bike!

Andalusia offers all you have on your bucket list. – white washed villages,  warm summers, and of course, the food!

About 70 kilometres north of Barcelona, you find Girona. This small Catalan town is famous for its road cycling friendly surroundings; it’s not a coincidence a lot of professional road cyclists from all over the world choose Girona as their home base. The most famous inhabitant of Girona used to be Lance Armstrong, but also road cyclists like Tyler Hamilton and David Millar lived in the city for large parts of their careers. At the moment, Girona is for example home for Steven Kruijswijk, Robert Gesink and Daniel Martin. Big chance you’ll bump into one of them when you wander the cosy little streets of the old town.

This lively city will always hold something in store to delight you Immerse the old city of Girona in the evening with its large cobblestone streets and steep stairs. Catalunya, Spain, has long been known for the quality of its riding, its labyrinth of twisty medieval streets with hidden restaurants. And now comes the chance to enjoy a Gran Fondo in the greatest cycling city in the world. The regular route of 125km is the GF loop. The die hards go for the full track of 142km including the new Rocacorba climb! So jump on your road bike and cycle the Gran Fondo Girona in Spain.

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

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
Saturday 17 April 2021 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.

Cycle the backyards of Costa Blanca and get an unforgettable road cycling experience. Jump on your race bike and cycle daily guided rides, well structured daily group rides catering for all abilities. The Costa Blanca region around Albir, Benidorm, Altea and Calpe has a lot to offer. This beautiful part of Spain is a paradise for all keen cyclist. The area has many high mountains and undulating hills. The routes have been designed and are suitable routes for all kinds of cyclist. The sunny climate and all year round warm climate makes Costa Blanca one of the best cycling regions in the world! Flights to the Costa Blanca ( Alicante) are reasonable priced to Alicante.

The weather is much warmer in March than other European destinations,  this is the reason why many of the top professional teams use the area for their pre-season training. The roads are of good quality and there is a choice of either coastal, hilly and even mountainous rides, with some roads going to 1200m high.

Jump on your bike and cycle the Costa Blanca training camp ride
7 nights in Bike Hotel Sol y Mar based on half board
Guided trainingsrides in a friendly atmosphere let by an experience cycling guide
The Costa Blanca is very popular among cycling enthusiast
Access to all the hotel’s facilities as detailed above
Daily group rides for all cycling abilities
A bike wash station & mechanical station
Secured bike storage
Your guides in 2021 will be Darrel, Roy and Tony.

Cycle the beautiful region of Barolo in Piedmont. This 8 day self guided cycling trip leads you through the vineyards of the UNESCO hills of Barolo, Langhe, Monferrato and Roero. The Giro d’Italia time trail 2015 found place between Barbaresco and Barolo in the Langhe wine region of Piedmont. The route passes through the main valley that connects these two famous wine towns. The Barolo wines are world famous and many wineries can be found in the Barolo district. Barolo is also an important wine region. The village of Barolo is situated South of Alba where you will start this stunning cycling trip. The surrounding countryside is spectacular. Furthermore there are many panoramic views on your way through the Barolo region.

The first day of the cycling trip you cycle the Barolo region. Cycle from Guarene to Cisterna d’Asti. On your second day you will cycle from Cisterna d’Asti to Verduno and cycle the Roero and Barolo hills. Next day their will be an wine tasting on request on the road of Verduno to Monforte d’Alba. Day 5 is the Monforte d’Alba loopride with fantastic hilltop villages and spectacular landscapes. The next day you cycle from Monforte d’Alba to Borgomale. On your last cycle day you will cycle from Borgomale to Guarene. At your accommodation you continue over the rolling hills of Moscato and Barbaresco.

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.