Eurocycle Adventures

The Camino de Santiago is considered to be a spiritual expedition in its original form. A spiritual quest, the sense of physical accomplishment, making unique friendships and experiencing amazing landscapes are all reasons why thousands of people make the pilgrimage each year. Traditionally it’s done on foot but completing this expedition on two wheels is a magical way to see even more of this beautiful area and complete the 200km required to officially become a 'pilgrim'. We will be taking the Northern Way from Oviedo in Asturias along its stunning rugged coastline, into Galicia and then up to Santiago de Compostela. You'll also experience magnificent mountain scenery and arguably the best food Spain has to offer along the way.

Undulating / hilly terrain with perhaps three ascents per day on more challenging day. Long distance overall but distances per day are fairly manageable. Riders should have a good level of fitness and experience riding a bicycle. They should be competent with trail and loose gravel riding and regular cycling, gym sessions or other cardiovascular activity is recommended prior to attending this tour.

Transylvania is home to some of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns, old Saxon architecture, citadel ruins and ancient forests. For the first half of this adventure we’ll encounter the likes of Bran ‘Dracula’s’ Castle, the medieval town of Brasov and the beautiful Saxon villages with their fortified churches surrounded by rich pastoral landscapes. From there the diversity of this adventure will truly be experienced as we then head to Eastern Romania, travelling first class, to a completely different landscape, the UNESCO’s World Heritage listed Danube Delta. It’s one of the best preserved ecosystems in Europe consisting of hundreds of water inlets and providing a sanctuary for 300 species of birds, 160 species of fish and one of the largest single expanses of reed beds in the world. It’s no wonder it was featured on David Attenborough’s ‘7 Worlds, One Planet’. Make no mistake this is an absolutely amazing tour with huge diversity and a full but exciting travel schedule; so be sure to bring your sense of adventure for a truly memorable time.

Overall the cycling is very manageable with an average of around 50km per day. The first 3 days have an undulating terrain with the first day being the most challenging. The 5 days on the Danube Delta have mostly flat terrain with a slightly longer distance covered each day. Riders should have a good level of fitness and experience riding a bicycle as well as be competent with trail and loose gravel riding on both a mountain and hybrid bike.

Renowned for its rolling hills, plateau’s, valleys and limestone gorges, to the eye, the peak district presents as an inescapable challenge on two pedal-powered wheels. However, the trails which cut through the hills make it accessible to the leisure cyclist without spoiling the scenery. It's an exceptional extended weekend on your bike exploring all that this region has to offer - breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and a tart/pudding or two!

Highlights

• Amazing traffic-free cycling on the Monsal, Tissington and High Peak trails
• Beautiful scenery of the Peak District with its rolling hills, stone-lined lanes, and limestone rock faces
• Soothe the soul at tranquil Carsington Water.
• Abundance of sights and attractions in Buxton including caves, gardens, spas and the stunning Crescent and surrounding spa buildings
• Charming town of Bakewell, home of the Bakewell Tart and Pudding

The ride has challenging sections in the hills, although every effort is made to use the numerous flat disused railway lines. The optional Day 1 and day 2 are the most challenging and these are both circular routes.

Well, then this trip is for you! Catalonia is a magical place made for cycling. This trip is exceptionally diverse with many highlights including the stunning Costa Brava coast, Garrotxa volcanic area, Cap de Creus National Park and the historic coastal town of Cadaques.

Day’s 1, 2 and 5 are mostly flat and very manageable. Day 4 has steep undulation but if you are determined you’ll be fine. An E-bike is available for rent on this day. Along with the challenging ascending sections, the overall distance covered is substantial therefore regular cycling, gym sessions or other cardiovascular activity is recommended prior to attending this tour.

Home of the Austrian and Italian Alpes, with its magnificent valleys and mountain vistas, you'll be awe-struck by the dramatic surrounding landscapes. In such a mountainous area, this trip is ironically very forgiving, following the valleys that cut through the mountains. Perfect for the intermediate cyclist who enjoys manageable riding, taking in the surroundings and experiencing the local culture. The route follows the Alpe-Adria-Radweg trail, an unforgettable and diverse route linking the Austrian city of Salzburg to Grado on the Italian coast; going from the mountains to the sea and passing through the most beautiful areas in the region. Which explains why this trail was awarded the European Cycle Path Award of the year in 2015. Watch Video here

Halfway through the tour you’ll get to experience Austrian culture at its best at the Villacher Kirchtag; Austria's largest traditional festival. Put simply, it's a authentically Austrian and really truly spectacular! The second half of the tour leads us into Italy and down to the Adriatic Sea, riding along abandoned railway lines and trails are arguably some of Europe’s best landscapes. This is truly an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!

This tour is certainly challenging but you don’t have to be an expert to be able to do it! Day 2 is the most challenging but there is an option to get the train if you are feeling the pinch. Day 1 and Day 6 also have some challenging undulations but the remainder of the ride is relatively forgiving. Regular cycling, gym sessions or other cardiovascular activity is recommended prior to attending this tour.

It follows the newly opened King Alfred's Way as well as the Solent Way and the New Forest cycle trails. The King Alfred's Way in its entirety is a 350km circular off-road adventure route through 10,000 years of history, connecting some of England’s most iconic sites. Despite being easily accessible from cities in the south of England, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Think white horses on chalk hillsides and wide-open views across rolling waves of countryside. The name of the trail is inspired by Alfred the Great, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex. The tour starts in Reading and heads south-east in a clock-wise direction around the King Alfred’s Way route taking in the sights of the south downs. The journey then takes in the amazing cycling tracks and wildlife of the New Forest before venturing through the North Solent Nature Reserve with its expansive salt marshes. After a journey out to historical Hurst Castle, our finish point eventually will be Lymington, famous for sailing and smugglers. Come and experience a slice of British history on an almost entirely traffic-free cycling adventure with no shortage of idyllic countryside, forests and seaside riding.

Highlights

• Fantastic cycle trails of Alice Holt Forest and the New Forest
• Britain’s best display of wild heathlands
• Stunning views of the Solent along the cliff tops at Keyheaven and through the salt marshlands on the Solent Way path
• Roman and WWII history throughout the route.
• Riding along the North Downs ridgeway

This ride is graded as intermediate. 34% of the ride is unpaved and 66% is on paved or asphalt surfaces. The tour is suitable for the regular rider with medium fitness.

The tour can essential be split into two in term of difficulty. Days 1 and 4 are flat compared to day 2 and 3. Day 3 is the toughest day with up-and-down riding most of the day. No day has above 750m of uphill riding. Most of the tour is off-road on gravel trails, bridleways, tarmac and occasionally some sandy sections

This fabulous three-day tour is a largely traffic free tour where you'll discover the best of the the Norfolk Broads along canal-side paths and then ride through the sparsely populated Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Natural Beauty. The entire tour is mostly flat so it's perfect for the beginner-intermediate leisure cyclist.

Highlights

• The tranquil waterways of the Norfolk Broads
• The stunning views of the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline
• the traffic-free trails and picturesque landscapes of the Suffolk Heathlands Area of Natural Beauty
• Historic Dunwich Abbey

This ride is graded as beginner-intermediate. The tour is suitable for the semi-regular rider with medium fitness.

25% of the ride is unpaved and 75% is on paved or asphalt surfaces. The tour is almost entirely flat thoughout.

It has some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK, consisting of a series of spectacular hills and valleys with each ‘dale’ having it’s own distinct character, set against expansive heather moorland tops. You’ll ride through the picturesque Yorkshire countryside with it’s stone-built villages that sit amongst traditional farming landscapes, drystone walls and flower-rich hay meadows. To add to this, we will visit the bustling cities and towns of York, Harrogate and Leeds, making use of the numerous cycle friendly paths and greenways that are dotted throughout the region.

Highlights

• Experience the wonder of the Yorkshire Dales.
• Visit the natural wonder of Malham Cove.
• Visit the historic spa towns of Harrogate and Skipton.
• Experience a vibrant night out exploring the streets of York
• Enjoy easy riding along the Leeds to Liverpool canal.
• Ride along the river Ouse and magical Yorkshire countryside on quiet roads and traffic-free paths

This ride is graded as ‘Challenging’ because whilst the distance is manageable for a semi-regular rider with medium fitness, there are hilly days of riding.

Day 1 & 2 encounter hilly sections which are steep in parts. The average amount of uphill riding per day is 610m and the highest elevation is 590m although this is only encountered on days 1 & 2. The other two days are pretty much flat. We’ll use either back roads, country lanes or tarmac/gravel cycling paths.

Beautiful chateaux, traditional French cuisine, a spectacular landscape of vineyards, dense forests, winding rivers and picturesque fortified villages such as Beyna and La Roque Gageac. Charming towns such as Bergerac, Sarlat and Domme are also a must see and what better way to visit this amazing part of the world than by bike! This tour is a vast exploration of the Aquitaine region of France starting in the charming city of Bordeaux and then heading west taking in the famous vineyards and vast beaches of the Atlantic Coast. We'll wind our way through the world renowned vineyards and beautiful villages of this region, hugging the banks of the Dordogne river along the journey. You will get the opportunity to spend a leisurely day canoeing down with the tide of this magical river and sampling the finest food and drink of this magnificent hidden gem of France. This is a very diverse and beautiful tour that really allows you to immerse yourself in all the cultural goodies that France has to offer. If you've forgotten what the outside world is like and are itching to get out, then this one's for you!

Overall the cycling is very manageable with an average of around 50km per day for the first five days and only around 25km’s for the last three days. The first two days are flat terrain along the coast. Days 3 and 4 are the most challenging with some undulating terrain and some decent hills thrown in. Days 5 and 6 are short days in term of distance as we are using Vitrac as a base and exploring the local sights and we will make sure to challenge those who would like it as there are some hilly terrain that will challenge all. Day 7 is easy riding as we explore the streets of Sarlat and Bordeaux before setting off home either that evening or the following morning, depending on individual travel arrangements. Riders should have a good level of fitness and experience riding a bicycle, as well as be competent with trail and loose gravel riding on both a mountain and hybrid bike.

You are guaranteed to have a great trip with some great diverse cycling featuring traffic free routes with coastal, woodland and country trails. Join us for an amazing cycling adventure where you can either camp for 2 nights and enjoy 3 days riding or join us just for the one of the days! We will be exploring Kent's orchid region the 'garden of England', riding through the rich tapestry of farmland and quaint local villages as well as riding along the pebble shores of Hythe, Folkestone & Whitstable. It's a 2 night camping trip at one of Kent’s best campsites (Knowler Farm), which is next to impossible to get this time of year, but we've got you covered. It's another diverse trip to capture your sense of adventure in the deep Southeast of the UK.

Highlights

• Venturing through the 'fruit bowl'
• Beautiful scenery of the Kent Downs
• Visit Chilham with its traditional tutor architecture and Castle
• Ride the peaceful Royal Military Canal on Sustrans route
• Visit the beautiful coastline from Hythe to Folkestone
• Spend an hour paddling on the beautiful Stour River

The ride is manageable for a semi-regular rider with medium fitness with some hilly sections to encounter.

The ride is 60% on paved back roads and 40% paved/gravel cycle trails with minimal “A” roads. Day 1 and 2 have some challenging undulating sections. Day 3 is mainly downhill and flat.

The camping is Wild Camping. No electricity. Eco friendly long drop composting toilets and basic eco shower. Drinking water on site. Washing up on site and hand sanitation station. Traditional Tipi's (sleeps 2 with double air bed included) - 4 available on a first come first serve basis. Grass pitches available if you wish to pitch your own tent.