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We offer many different multiple road cycling holidays together with our fellow suppliers who have been operating in the Road Cycling business for over a decade.
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Bike Trip South Puglia
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
190 km (~48km per day)
Easy
On-road
Guided
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€ 490
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Cycling Trip South Puglia on E bike or Trekking bike
Cycle around Lecce: the city of hundred churches and with its historic centre in the South of Italy. Lecce is the capital of Puglia and is a vibrant city, which downtown street lights up at sunset to animate the pleasant and warm evenings. In 6 days you’ll cycle the most hidden corners around Lecce. You’ll discover the beautiful hinterland inhabited by the ancient Messapians. Enjoy Lecce and beyond on two wheels.
Your first bike day starts in Lecce from here you go to the west coast of Gallipoli. Here you’ll immerse the history of this town which is famous for its “green gold” you will discover it in one of the many oil mills. Your next day will lead you to Acaya here you reach the sea. On day 4 you cycle the Francigena way, before reaching the Adriatic coast. Your last cycle day will be the east coast of Otranto, from here you go all the way back to Lecce. In Otranto you will visit beautiful creeks like “The Bay of the Turks” and its cliffs; old Roca and its Cave of Poetry; St. Andrea and its stacks.
On your way around Puglia there are plenty possibilities of a refreshing swim in the clear sea of Puglia.
Jump on your biscycle and bike through South Puglia
Gallipoli famous for its “green gold” with many oil mills that the old town still preserves
Le Cesine nature Reserve and the fortified village of Acaya.
Beautiful creeks: The Bay of the Turks and its cliffs; old Roca and its Cave of Poetry; St. Andrea and its stacks.
The medieval Abbey of Cerrate on the Francigena Way
The most beautiful coasts of Puglia
The “Lecce Stone”
The medieval Abbey of Cerrate on the Francigena Way
And Salento with its great street food
Granada to Sevilla
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
431 km (~86km per day)
Avid
Big climbs, Quiet roads, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 850
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Classic Tours
Don't miss this opportunity experience this wonderful Granada to Sevilla cycling tour
This great cycling holiday tour begins in Granada. Granada is the last bastion of al-Andalus to fall to the Christian invaders in 1492. Before starting your cycling adventure there will be time to visit the famous and beautiful Alhambra Palace. The Alhambra Palace is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site which you encounter on the route to Sevilla. From Granada you make your way through the country side of Andalusia and you will face some serious climbing. The first night you will be spending in Priego de Córdoba. Historical Córdoba is the second UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy Andalusia on your road bike! Andalusia offers all you have on your bucket list, white washed villages, warm summers, and of course, the food!
On day 5 you face the toughest stage when riding out of Córdoba. Climbing the hills of the Sierra Morena a great cycling challenge and the overnight in Constantina is really nice.
Once again on the road and climbing the Sierra Morena the last night before you hit Sevilla. Cycling all south west into Sevilla, leaving the climbs behind and following the beautiful river valley into the contemporary capital of Andalucia.
This route might be intense for some amateur cyclists. The route can be driven on road bikes, gravel or e-bikes.
Route des Grand Alpes
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
France
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
546 km (~91km per day)
Avid
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
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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!
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
Barolo Piedmont Cycling Trip
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
308 km (~51km per day)
Active
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
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Self guided Barolo Piedmont cycling Trip on road bike
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.
Sevilla Road Cycling Tour
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
7 days
Active
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
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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.
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!
Costa Blanca Road Cycling Tour
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
685 km (~114km per day)
Avid
Big climbs, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
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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
Barcelona to Tourmalet
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
9 days (Bike: 7 days)
659 km (~94km per day)
Avid
Hilly, Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
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€ 1950
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Tour Operator Cycle Classic Tours
Guided cycling Tour Barcelona to Tourmalet 2021 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 Girona
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Spain
4 days (Bike: 2 days)
142 km (~71km per day)
Active
Hilly, On-road
Guided
Prices from
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€ 495
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Tour Operator Cycle Classic Tours
Experience an unforgettable cycling experience in Girona
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.
Abruzzo Road Bike Trip
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
Active
Hilly, On-road
Guided
Prices from
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€ 640
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Tour Operator Cycle Classic Tours
This Abruzzo Road Bike Tour is one of the best east side cycling Trips in Italy.
Cycling the east side of Abruzzo is amazing with the Mediterranean climate. Because of the high mountains the weather is perfect along the coast sline and inland for cycling. During this cycling tour you will experience the incredible variety of landscapes in Abruzzo. Enjoy the beaches, cities of art and great mountains. Nothing is missing during this Abruzzo Road Bike Trip. The route present the most particular mountain landscapes that can be found in the Apennines: the “little Tibet” of Campo Imperatore. Here you will start the cycling trip to the Adriatic coast through history, culture and a unique landscapes.
Abruzzo is a perfect region for a great cycling holiday, you will find quiet, low-traffic roads, spectacular landscapes and enchanting medieval towns.
Get an wonderful holiday in the region of Abruzzo and enjoy Italy
Welcome pack for the whole Trip
Cycle the ‘’Little Tibet’’ of Campo Imperatore
Cycling is great with the Mediterranean climate
Enjoy during this Trip beaches, cities of art and great mountains
The Adriatic coast through history, culture and the unique landscapes
Cycle Emilia Romagna
Tour Operator: Cycle Classic Tours
Italy
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
269 km (~54km per day)
Easy
Mostly flat, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1120
Overview
Tour Operator Cycle Classic Tours
Self guided cycling Tour Emilia Romagna
Your start location for this 7 days cycling Tour is Bologna. Home town to the oldest continually operating university in the world. Bologna has a long tradition of studies, gastronomy and arts. Make sure you put this culinary delight on your ‘must try’ list! On this new cycling tour, you’ll ride through Italy’s pasta region. All the meal who here will served include extraordinary local dishes made according to tradition. This cycling will not only be cycling. You’ll also visit castles and world heritage UNESCO sites. Cycling through Emilia Romagna and visit art, history, culture and the traditions of Emilia Romagna. All this makes Emilia Romagna an unforgettable cycling tour.
This cycling Tour is perfect for cyclists who prefer shorter distances and non-hilly terrains. Bicycles paths allow you to enter and exit towns easily. Your daily distances have an maximum of 62 km. The total distance of the whole Tour will be around the 168 and 262 km. Your departure location for this cycling Tour will be Parma. Parma is famous for its art, architecture, music, prosciutto (ham), cheese and the beautiful surrounding countryside. In Parma you’ll find one of the oldest universities in the world. The University of Parma. So on your last day there is enough to visit.
Jump on your bike and enjoy the taste of Emilia Romagna
Visit castles and world heritage UNESCO sites
Enjoy the great History, art, culture and tradition in Emilia Romagna
Cycle through Italy’s premier pasta region
Short distances and non-hilly terrains makes this Tour easy to ride
Cycle 62 km a day, with a total distance between the 168 and 262 km