Wide Open Road
Experience the wide open road
Wide Open Road Cycling Tours have been operating since 2001 and are owned, operated and run by Clare Holdsworth. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Clare has extensive cycling and travel experience in Europe and Australia, has detailed knowledge of the best cycling routes as well as the cultures, traditions, food and wine of the regions they pass through.
Our rides are point to point (we don’t believe in spending valuable holiday time in buses), we cycle around 80km a day, attract a mix of abilities, ages and genders. The common factor is a love of challenging but sociable cycling with a good meal and glass of wine (or two!). Many of our customers become lifelong friends and return in following years.
Gold Coast to Byron Bay Hinterland
Tour Operator: Wide Open Road
Australia
9 days (Bike: 8 days)
500 km (~63km per day)
Active
Hilly, On-road
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A 9 night, 8 day loop, starting and finishing on the Gold Coast, exploring the beautiful Tweed River, mountains, hinterland, cane fields, foodie hotspots & surf beaches
Experience some of the world’s best cycling as we ride from the Gold Coast to Byron & Beyond! Quiet rolling country roads, sugar cane, sub-tropical forests, spectacular views, picturesque beaches, laid-back villages and even a few seriously decent mountain climbs. The cycling is superb - it’s quite unexpected and underrated.
Terrain Lots of undulating hilly riding with a few flatter, easier coastal sections. A mix of mountainous, rolling hills and coastal cycling.
Food Northern NSW is a foodies dream destination. From farmers markets to hatted restaurants - it’s a food bowl of exceptional produce and a real culinary gem! This tour is also a food-tour by bike!
Grand Tour: Tourmelet, Sardinia & Corsica
Tour Operator: Wide Open Road
France, Italy & Spain
32 days (Bike: 19 days)
1600 km (~84km per day)
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Big climbs, On-road
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Combine both our 2023 Cycle Tours for a full month of riding the best cycling destinations in Europe.
This really is the ultimate cycling adventure! The Girona to the Tourmalet tour followed by Sardinia & Corsica Islands tour. See the individual stages/tours for more detail.
We will transport your bicycle between Lourdes and Barcelona - all you need to do is catch a train. Lourdes and Barcelona are connected by rail with 1-2 changes.
Between Tours
The first stage finishes in Lourdes.
You have 4 nights at your leisure.
We would recommend some time off the bike to rest your legs or some easy cycling.
There is plenty to explore in and around Lourdes or in Barcelona.
We can assist with hotels, travel ideas and recommendations for between tours.
The two cities are connected by rail, with 1-2 changes (~6hr journey time). We can assist with travel advice.
We can transport your bicycle and/or big bags/luggage between stages.
Arrive at our hotel in Barcelona
Vic Alps Cycle Tour
Tour Operator: Wide Open Road
Australia
5 days (Bike: 4 days)
400 km (~100km per day)
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Big climbs, On-road
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Tick off 4 of the #7PeakRide climbs
Join us for a long weekend cycle tour in the Victorian Alps and tick off 4 of the #7PeakRide climbs: Hotham, Falls, Buffalo & Dinner Plain. This is a fully supported cycle tour where you will enjoy the camaraderie of other like minded cyclists and quality regional produce.
Four days of spectacular cycling in the Victorian Alps with a carefully crafted itinerary enabling you to ride a fully supported loop showcasing the spectacular scenery, mountain villages, regional produce, local wineries & micro-breweries of NE Vic. Ride 4 iconic mountain climbs and stay in great family run accommodation.
Terrain We’re conquering four out of seven peaks along the famed 7 Peaks trail. Falls Creek, Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham, & Mt Buffalo climbs.