Mellow Jersey

The French Alps is one place that should be on every cyclist's bucket list - Its tough riding (we're not going to lie!)  but in our opinion there's very few places that can compete with the views you'll take in, and the satisfaction of getting to the top of an Alpine col is second to none.
 
The climbs here are firmly planted in the history of cycling, and we look forward to giving you the opportunity to tackle them for yourselves. We've put together a tour that takes in the most famous cols in the area, whilst also taking in some of the lesser known gems. 
 
We'll transfer you from Geneva airport over to our first base in the Maurienne valley, where over the coming days you'll experience the Col du Glandon, the Croix de Fer and the Col du Chaussy. You'll have an unforgettable day in the saddle as we transfer over to Bourg D'Oisins via the Col du Telegraphe and the Galibier, before enjoying a 50km descent down the Col du Lautaret. 
 
From here we'll ride the lesser known climb of the Col D'Ornon, the Col de Sarenne as well as the 21 hairpins of the mighty Alpe D'Huez. 
 
The team will be there to support you every step of the way, with detailed briefings, ride leader support, scheduled food stops and quality hotel accommodation. This week is not just a cycle tour, its an incredible once in a lifetime experience for any cycling enthusiast.

The Way of the Roses is, in our opinion the most beautiful and challenging of all of the Coast to coast rides. It runs from Morecambe to Bridlington - a total of 270km and 2,500m of climbing.

This highly popular journey passes through the historic cities of York and Lancaster, and lesser known gems such as Settle and Pateley Bridge. We'll have the Yorkshire dales to tackle on day 1, and the route takes in some of the roads used in the 2019 World Championships.

Starting off in sunny Morecambe, we head East towards Lancaster before getting out into the glorious rolling Lancashire countryside. Pen y Ghent is in constant view to the North as we find ourselves crossing into the Yorkshire dales, courtesy of a 20% climb out of the market town of Settle.
 
This section is the toughest of the whole ride with another climb up to Greenhow hill and one or two other 16 - 18% climbs thrown in for good measure. The scenery will more than make up for the leg busting climbs as Yorskshire shows off it's best vistas and some of the UK's finest scenery!
 
Small mercies follow as we descend out of the dales into the gorgeous Yorkshire countryside before riding along traffic free cycle paths into the bustling Medieval city of York. 
 
We'll soon find ourselves back in rural surroundings as we head towards Pocklington,with just one more gentle climb to get us onto the top of the East Yorkshire Wolds before 40 glorious descending miles all the way to the East coast of England and the Quintessentially British seaside town of Bridlington!

Mellow Jersey is returning to Southern Sardinia to offer an enchanting experience in this popular cycling region.

Sardinia is a big island and not heavily populated, making it an unspoiled environment, ideal to explore on two wheels. Our tour commences in Cagliari and finishes at the beautiful beach resort of Pula, consisting of six stages and taking us on an exploration of stunning climbs and picturesque coastline.

The tour tracks in a loop round the south of Sardinia, following the path of the renowned Sardinian culture connoisseur Max Leopold Wagner. His stays on the island not only provided for the three volumes of the Etymological Sardinian Dictionary, an essential tool for the study of the Sardinian language, but also “La vita rustica” (The Rustic Life), a book that reflects on life as seen by Wagner during his visits to the various regions of Sardinia.

The tour follows in Wagner’s path along quiet roads through some of the most historically and culturally rich regions of the island. You will gain an appreciation of Sardinia, from the most touristic corners to the very remote and traditional areas. It gives a great insight of both coastlines - east and west - as well as inner Sardinia, as it cuts through the middle of the island, with two overnights in very typical locations.

Stages have a low to medium difficulty level and leave time for enjoying the regions, taking a dip at the many beaches along the way, and enjoying the wonderful Sardinian food.

The Pyrenees is one of Europe's top cycling destinations, used annually in the Tour de France and providing some of the most exhilerating viewing of the whole Tour! The mountains here are tough, but the scenery is spectacular and it has a sense of calm that we feel sets it apart from the Alps. 
 
We'll take you on a journey across this stunning landscape, from the Atlantic Coast over to the Mediterranean, with a total of 15 cols to tackle in between! The scenery does not relent for the whole trip as we take on the formidable Cols du Tourmalet, Aubisque, Peyresourde and Aspin as well as cycling through some of the more remote and quieter roads.
 
We will typically be covering between 80 to 100 miles per day with varying amounts of climbing to be done! WIth a total of 725km and 13,500m to cover, this is no mean feat, but the satisfaction of conquering these iconic climbs and enjoying some stunning scenery will be worth every pedal stroke!

Women's cycling is on the rise, and we want to celebrate that with a week's training camp in our cycling paradise!

We have pulled together an experienced team to host you - we understand what's important to you in a cycling holiday and any concerns you might have along the way, and are here to make sure you get the most out of your cycling break.

Using our hotel in Alcudia as a base, we will take you on a stunning exploration of this cycling paradise, giving you the opportunity to challenge yourself on the climbs, get some group riding experience, and have plenty of fun along the way.

We recognise (and love the fact!) that there's super strong women riders out there, and also understand that there is a proportion of us who are still at the early stages of the cycling journey. Our camps cater for varying abilities and we typically split into smaller groups based on speed and / or experience.

All our rides are led by experienced ride leaders, who will be on hand to manage the group and help you with any mechanical issues on the road. There is a strong focus on team spirit on our tours, both on and off the bike, with rides generally ending up with refreshments near the beach! We pride ourselves on bringing together great groups of women keen to make new cycling friends and support each other on their cycling journeys.

Northern Mallorca is full of iconic rides, which has made the island as famous for cycling as it is today! From Formentor Lighthouse to the Sa Calobra climb, there's a plethora of routes to be explored! We've included a sample programme of what to expect below, however we are keen to ensure that all needs are catered for, so this may be adapted to accommodate the abilities of the group. We promise to take you on some top rides, give you the chance to meet some new cycling companions and in many cases achieve more than you thought possible!

La Marmotte is regarded as one of Europe's toughest events, and is a key event on many cyclists' bucket list. The event totals 177km of tough riding, featuring 5000m+ of climbing over some of the toughest climbs in the Alps.
 
2025 will be the 44th anniversary of the Marmotte, and will involve a change of route to include the Col de la Croix de Fer instead of the Col du Glandon. The remainder of the course will stay the same, taking in the Telegraph, Galibier and finishing at the summit of Alpe D'Huez. 
 
Plus, for those of you who are after even more of a challenge (like the Marmotte itself isn't enough?!) there is the 'Ultra fondo', which takes in an additional ascent and descent of the Col du Sarenne and a second ascent of Alpe D'huez - an extraordinary challenge at 225km with 6,300m of climbing!
 
7,500 cyclists tackle the event every year and the atmosphere is immense - entries sell out FAST, so be sure to get in early to guarantee your spot.

With the benefit of a closed road course, the Mallorca 312 takes in the best of what the island has to offer from the challenging ascents of the Tramuntana mountains to picturesque inland routes. The event has grown to be a key feature in the sportive calendar, and is by far our favourite!
 
The roads in Mallorca are quite simply the best we have ridden on, and that combined with (hopefully!) the Mallorcan sunshine and the incredible atmosphere of 8,000 cyclists taking on the challenge has led to this event becoming as popular as it is today.
 
Mellow Jersey will take care of all the details, meaning all you have to worry about is riding! We'll organise your entry, accommodation, transfers and logistics, take you on some great rides around the event and pass on our expert tips for the event itself. 

Mallorca 312 takes place on 24th. The event offers 3 distances (167km, 225km and 312km) - all of which include over 2000m of climbing

Southern Mallorca is less well known, but in our opinion the best riding to be had on the island! There's beautiful backroads, stunning farmlands and great monastery climbs to be explored! The more forgiving terrain means that it is not as challenging as the mountainous north - that said, there's plenty of mileage to be done, and the scenery and quieter roads all add to what is a wonderful region to cycle in.

We specialise in women's cycling breaks and understand what's important to you in a cycling holiday. From our base in Colonia Sant Jordi, we will take you on a stunning exploration of this cycling paradise, giving you the opportunity to challenge yourself on the climbs, ride in like minded groups, and have plenty of fun along the way.

We recognise (and love the fact!) that there's super strong women riders out there, and also understand that there is a proportion of us who are still at the early stages of the cycling journey. Our camps cater for varying abilities and we typically split into smaller groups based on speed and / or experience.

All our rides are led by experienced ride leaders, who will be on hand to manage the group and help you with any mechanical issues on the road. There is a strong focus on team spirit on our tours, both on and off the bike, with rides generally ending up with refreshments near the beach! We pride ourselves on bringing together great groups of women keen to make new cycling friends and support each other on their cycling journeys.

We've included a sample programme of what to expect below, however we are keen to ensure that all needs are catered for, so this may be adapted to accommodate the abilities of the group. We promise to take you on some top rides, give you the chance to meet some new cycling companions and in many cases achieve more than you thought possible!

Northern Mallorca is full of iconic rides, which has made the island as famous for cycling as it is today! From Formentor Lighthouse to the Sa Calobra climb, there's a plethora of routes to be explored!

We specialise in women's cycling breaks and understand what's important to you in a cycling holiday. We will take you on a stunning exploration of this cycling paradise, giving you the opportunity to challenge yourself on the climbs, ride in like minded groups, and have plenty of fun along the way.

We recognise (and love the fact!) that there's super strong women riders out there, and also understand that there is a proportion of us who are still at the early stages of the cycling journey. Our camps cater for varying abilities and we typically split into smaller groups based on speed and / or experience.

All our rides are led by experienced ride leaders, who will be on hand to manage the group and help you with any mechanical issues on the road. There is a strong focus on team spirit on our tours, both on and off the bike, with rides generally ending up with refreshments near the beach! We pride ourselves on bringing together great groups of women keen to make new cycling friends and support each other on their cycling journeys.

We've included a sample programme of what to expect below, however we are keen to ensure that all needs are catered for, so this may be adapted to accommodate the abilities of the group. We guarantee to take you on some top rides, give you the chance to meet some new cycling companions and in many cases achieve more than you thought possible!

The Peak District is one of the most spectacular and challenging places to ride in the UK.  Icons like the Cat and Fiddle and Winnats Pass are well trodden and often on busy roads, but we have a wealth of local knowledge to share with you - there is so much more see!
 
We'll take you off the beaten track to some of the most picturesque, peaceful and enjoyable riding that Peak District has to offer. From the scenic roads of the Goyt Valley to the panoramic view from Ringinglow, the views are second to none.
 
Our base in Buxton, famed for its natural thermal springs and stunning architecture, is ideally located to explore this beautiful area of the country. Our detailed itinerary is outlined below - we look forward to riding it with you!