Tailwind Tours

Welcome to the Yarra Valley and to its  typical valley ups and downs travelling via Yarra Glen and Yering, on to Coldstream. On the way home passing the major wineries of Rochford, Dominique Portet, Oakridge and Dominique Chandon before the final push north and home for a relaxing afternoon.

We head to the forests of ToolangI via Tarrawarra, Healesville & Chum Creek. Some good climbs through beautiful gum forests in shaded roads followed by some lovely fast descents toward our lunch today at De Bortoli Wines. After lunch a relatively easy run home for an afternoon at your leisure.

An early hit out on Melbournes infamous Beach road. There will be big bunches so be alert, keep the peleton tight and enjoy the atmosphere. Breakfast en route and then a day to rest up for tomorrows assault on the Bay.

The Iconic ride Around the Bay (Port Phillip Bay) sees us travel down the Mornington Peninsula en route to Sorrento where we board the Ferry to Queenscliff before pushing on to Geelong and Werribee and finally back into Melbourne.

A massage and hot soak when you get home followed by packing for tomorrow's departure. Then if you are feeling up to it a Celebration dinner is in order.

Fill your senses as you cycle along silent, dusty red roads bordered by towering ancient cliffs and deep craters with parrots, yellow-footed rock wallabies, kangaroos and emus as your only companions. 

Tempt your taste buds with bush tucker. Dine in style from European and Asian style cuisine at the famous Prairie Hotel in Parachilna. Sample quandong pies in Blinman and wash it down with a glass of famous South Australian wine from Bundaleer Wines - one of the largest producers in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
 

Our tour begins in Lyon where you will be met by our staff for the Coach transfer to our Hotel just a few kilometres from the trendy City of Chambery. Beautifully located in the heart of the French Alps, our accommodation has received some of our highest ratings from our previous guests.

From here we discover the picturesque rides of the French Savoy together with the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Galibier.
On arrival at the Chateau we will build bikes and take a short ride over St Michaels Mount to get the blood flowing after the journey.

Then, after 10 enchanting evenings and 9 sensational days of cycling, we sadly say goodbye to this beautiful part of the World as we again board our private Coach which will take us to the Seaside Village of St Jean de Luz on the stunning Cote Basque.

A cycle program that criss crosses the French Spanish border, with rides along stunning coastline and across beautiful mountains is complemented by the chance to revel in the French Beach Atmosphere, take in the chic shopping of Biarritz or visit the Guggenheim in Bilbao.

Then it’s off for four fabulous nights in the world of Gaudi, the vibrant City of Barcelona, before the Group takes its final Coach trip to Barcelona International Airport for our return home.

Hilltop Villages, a mighty mountain, Lavendar and the Pageantry of Provence, sun soaked rides along the cliffs of the Costa Brava, sandy beaches and hidden coves topped off with 3 days of rest in bustling Barcelona.

2 Countries
1 “Giant of Provence”
20 Fabulous Days
2 Great Hosts and just
12 Wonderful Guests (maximum)

A six day journey from the  stunning Gold Coast through the hinterland and on through the Fassifern Valley, before climbing over Cunninghams Gap to the Southern Downs. Then turning eastward to cross the border into New South Wales, traversing the border ranges en rout back to the Gold Coast.

Discover the Cosmopolitan City of Milan
Stay in Cernobbio, amongst the best of all the Lake Como resorts.
Visit the Famous Madonna del Ghisalli Church and Cycling Museum.
Beautiful shoreline rides and spectacular mountain climbs.
Ride parts of the Giro de Lombardia
Cycle Switzerland and Italy in the one day!
Cycle the rolling hills of Tuscany and Chianti
Meander through centuries old villages like Saint Gimigagno

With its rugged mountain ranges, fertile plains, intricate waterways and thriving aviation and aquaculture, Marlborough has a lot to offer from its water, wilderness and wine. Add to that some of the prettiest cycling in the whole of New Zealand and it’s not difficult to understand why this is one of New Zealand’s favourite holiday destinations.

Discover
the Boutiques of Blenheim
beautiful shoreline and Vineyard rides
Sample the famaous Marlbourough Sauvignon Blancs & Pinot Noirs
Visit Picton and Kaikoua

The first section of this tour is a climbers paradise with no less than 5 major climbs of the Tour de France on the menu.

The second part of the tour takes us to Alsace and a much easier set of rides ( though we can easily add a climb or two in the Vosges Mountains which will be at our backs in Alsace.
Then finally on to the beautiful City of Paris where you can enjoy all that this amazing City has to offer.

That was our aim as we set about designing this womens specific tour. The starting points for our mission were to make it

• unique
• diverse
• pleasurable
• well organised
• private and intimate
• exciting and memorable and
• achievable and comfortable without losing sight of the challenge with
• a balance of organised activities and leisure time for you to explore on your own.

A Tall order indeed and yet we are informed we have achieved our goal