Cycling for Softies

The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, valued as an inhabited historic city and an icon of the Enlightenment era. The beautiful Arcachon Bay offers a classy, classical seaside feel making it a popular summer spot for those in the know. The beautiful sandy beaches, delicious fresh seafood and an excellent network of cycle routes make this one of France’s best kept cycling secrets.

Highlights

• Bordeaux City – Its architecture, culture, food and wine.
• The grand wine chateaux of the Margaux appellation.
• The sand, sun and seafood of the Arcachon Bay and the spectacular views from the top of Dune du Pilat.

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. It’s ch√¢teau, 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.

Starting high in the Tuscan hills, in the pretty town of Cortona, this tour takes you deep into the most enticing Montepulciano and Montalcino wine territory.

The views around Asciano and the Crete Senesi are spectacular - and far easier to enjoy, thanks to the Raleigh e-bike you’ll be equipped with.

Ride between the Chianti towns of Greve, Radda and Lecchi with ease atop one of our excellent e-bikes and take in the marvels of Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra en route. With so many memorable spots to stop at and explore, we’ve made sure that this trip has the perfect mix of saddle time and free time, to make sure you leave with a long list of vivid memories. 

What not to miss
Sit with a coffee and soak up the atmosphere of Siena’s famed piazza
Glide between picturesque hilltop towns with the assistance of a top of the range e-bike
Enjoy a leisurely last day in Volterra, including a visit to its Roman ruins

After a day of leisurely cycling, enjoy gourmet evening meals that will include some of the finest traditional fayre in the world ... delightful local dishes made according to Italian traditions. You'll get away from the main tourist trail and pedal quiet roads. Your route will incorporate behind-the-scenes visits of parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar producers, but also ancient castles and various UNESCO world heritage sites.

We love
In this stunning region of Italy, history, art and culture - combined with fantastic food - provide an unforgettable Taste of Italy.

You'll discover old-world villages in the hills and vibrant cities brimming with culture, history and great gastronomy. The cycle route is mainly along valley bike paths, but as there are a few inclines, we suggest using an e-bike if you want to keep it easy all the way

On this self-guided e-bike tour, you'll ride through a classy corner of Sardinia that is frequently visited by royalty and a-listers.

Once a secret haven of the rich and famous, the Costa Smeralda is developing into one of Europe's premier destinations, with a fantastic array of hotels and restaurants nestled in its coastal towns and tranquil villages. The main attraction of the area has always been its picture-perfect beaches of soft, white sand and azure blue waters and this remains the case. But don't think for a second that this is all that is on offer here. The food, the wine, the history and the landscape itself are all fantastic propositions in their own rights.

We love riding amidst spectacular coastal views and between secluded beaches before a crisp glass of Vermentino post-cycle.

Lagoons, olive groves and limestone cliffs. Cities full of hidden treasure and glorious Provençal wine. This is France as it should be discovered. The MS Caprice and MS L'Estillo are 2-star to 3-star vessels.

We love: Flamingos and other wildlife of the Camargue regional nature park. Picture-perfect villages of Les-Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Vallabrègues. Finally, the spectacular Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Five nights and two vineyards with plenty of time in between to relax in our hand-picked, luxury spa hotels and explore the county aboard a top of the range E-bike. Expect peaceful lanes through charming countryside, easy riding along riverside and coastal paths and some spectacular scenery around the South Downs National Park.

We love
The scenic, luxurious beachside accommodation of Bailiffscourt offering a menu of award-winning spa treatments. Marvellous hillside rides passing through sprawling countryside and quaint hamlets.

What not to Miss
Scenic cycle routes featuring the picturesque Arundel Castle, Bramber Castle and the South Downs
Tour and tasting at the Ridgeview and Tinwood Wine Estates
Award-winning spa treatments at Ockenden Manor
Spectacular scenery at Cuckmere Haven

We have designed this tour to offer a true leisure cycling experience in Provence, with shorter distances and easier routes, giving you more time and energy to explore the local sites and taste the local produce. The tour takes in the charming buzz of St-Remy-de-Provence, rich in culture and history, as well as the stunning fortified village of Baux-de-Provence and the gorgeous village of Eygalières with its slow, relaxing pace of life. This is the perfect Provence tour for those looking for an easy ride.