Gourmet cycling holidays
Leisurely Cycling Holidays In The Wine Regions Of France & Italy... & New For This Year In England.
Our luxurious cycling holidays aren’t about clocking up the miles, they're about the time in-between. Welcome to life in the easy lane...
Bordeaux City & Vineyards
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
France
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
196 km (~39km per day)
Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1540
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
The city of Bordeaux, the 6th largest in France, offers a heady mix of a rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines.
This tour takes offers the chance to explore this magnificent metropolis and to spend time amongst the vast vineyards of the Entre Deux Mers appellation. From the city, you’ll ride a loop to the east, taking in famous wine towns like St Emilion, Sauternes and Cadillac.
We love
Cycling Bordeaux City – Its architecture, culture, food and wine. The world-class red wines of Pomerol and St Emilion and the sweet and dry white wines of Sauternes and Cadillac.
Bordeaux City Break
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
France
5 days (Bike: 3 days)
64 mi (~21mi per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 995
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
The city of Bordeaux, the 6th largest in France, offers a heady mix of a rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines.
The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, valued as an inhabited historic city and an icon of the Enlightenment era. This city bike break allows you to explore the bike-friendly streets of Bordeaux, to explore some of the more than 120,000 hectares of vineyards that surround the city and to spend a day at the beach on the beautiful Arcachon Bay.
Siena and San Gimignano
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
Italy
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
93 mi (~19mi per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1515
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
Picture Tuscany in your imagination and chances are you are picturing the rolling hills, beautiful towns and spectacular colours that make this one of our most exciting new itineraries.
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
Highlights of Puglia
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
Italy
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
240 mi (~40mi per day)
E-bike tour
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1535
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
Explore the heel of Italy's boot and one of it's best-kept secrets, taking in our top picks in the region aboard a top of the range electric bike.
On this self-guided e-bike tour, you'll explore the heel of Italy's boot and one of Europe's trending destinations.
This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisines to unique architecture. The route traverses the length of Puglia from north to the southern tip or Italy.
We love the spectacular towns of Matera and Alberobello, the latter of which is home to the iconic trulli houses.
Bordeaux City & Beach Break
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
France
8 days (Bike: 4 days)
104 mi (~26mi per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1565
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
The city of Bordeaux, the 6th largest in France, offers a heady mix of a rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines.
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.
We love
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.
Meandering Through Mayenne
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
France
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
90 mi (~18mi per day)
Easy
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1025
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
A perfect introduction to a wonderful region of rural France.
One of the country’s hidden gems, Mayenne is a wonderfully understated region full of old-world charm.
With riverside towpaths galore, Mayenne is perfect territory for people looking for sublimely easy traffic free cycling with a view.
In addition to the locks, mills and fords of the river itself, the towpath runs through pretty towns decked in flowers and bursting with heritage: Mayenne, Laval and Château-Gontier. Lots of blissful countryside in between makes for a delightful trip through the region - with plenty of lovely spots to stop for lunch, a cold beer or a picnic to remember.
We love
The delicious pure white local goats cheese and tasty rillette paté, jousting at Château Ste Suzanne, cycling for hours without seeing a car, the sense of being in ‘real’ France.
Avignon and Côtes du Rhône
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
France
7 days (Bike: 4 days)
71 mi (~18mi per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1605
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
Explore the Cotes du Rhone by pedal power and sample some of the region's finest landscapes, most charming towns and most delectable wines.
The highlights of this tour include the spectacular scenery of the Chateaneuf-du-Pape vineyards, where you are never more than a short walk from an opportunity to indulge in the world famous local produce, and the city of Avignon, with its rich history as a seat of power for the catholic church. This is the perfect tour for oenophiles and history buffs alike.
Gubbio, Assisi & Umbria
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
Italy
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
E-bike tour
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1145
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
Iconic Italian countryside with fine wines and gastronomic delights
Pedal your way gently along quiet side roads and tracks; travel the ancient 'via Flaminia' highway of the Roman empire; and feast on wondrous Italian fayre and delicious Italian wines.
Our Tuscan e-bike tours are the perfect way to discover the rolling hills of the region. Gone are the days of huffing and puffing your way to the top, e-bikes make light work of the undulating terrain leaving you free to take in the spectacular scenery with the wind in your hair.
Italy's Art Cities
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
Italy
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
212 mi (~42mi per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 1745
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
A stunning self guided cycling tour in one of the most cultured regions of the world.
Romance, art, history and great food come together on our most popular trip for beginning cyclists. From the canals of Venice, the bridges of Comacchio and the early Christian mosaics of Ravenna to the Renaissance architecture of Florence, this tour features six days of pedalling through the heart of Italian culture and cuisine.
We love
Along the way you'll pedal through vineyards and fruit orchards, and discover colorful ceramics in Faenza - while of course enjoying gourmet meals in Emilia-Romagna, Italy's foremost pasta region.
Exploring the River Tiber
Tour Operator: Cycling for Softies
Italy
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
115 mi (~23mi per day)
Easy/Moderate
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
£ 995
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling for Softies
Stress-free ride through the beautiful Tuscan landscape.
The Tiber valley runs from Mount Fumaiolo, on the Tuscan border with Emilia Romagna, through the Valtibertina and onwards through Umbria, to Rome and the Tirreno sea. On this tour, we show you the Upper Tiber valley as it wends from Sansepolcro, a town with rich artistic heritage, to Assisi, the home of St Francis, and onwards to the wine country of Montefalco. The cycling on this route features a lot of traffic-free cycle paths, which, coupled with the included e-bikes, makes this an excellent tour for those looking for an easy, stress-free ride through the beautiful Tuscan landscape.
What not to miss
Enjoy traffic-free cycling along the banks of the Tiber
Take in the views of Assisi's spectacular skyline
Explore the wine country of Montefalco aboard an E-Bike