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Our group cycling holidays cover a wide range of destinations - there is something for all cycling abilities. We take care of everything - we plan the route, book the accommodation and do all we can to make sure you have a great time.

There is a support vehicle to carry your bags, and look after the group
(if you are feeling tired you can always hop on board). We also have a member of our team riding at the back of the group to help with breakdowns or any other problems and to make sure that no-one is left behind.

All our holidays have been carefully researched to ensure the routes use quiet scenic roads and include places of interest along the way.

You are provided with detailed route instructions so you can ride at
your own pace - you don't even need a map.

The holidays attract all sorts of different people, are usually a good mix of males and females, singles, couples, friends and families, and are always great fun.

A summary of our trips for 2010 can be found in the calendar (for full details click on the holiday name). If you’re looking for a gentle holiday, or for a challenge, our guide to tour grades will help.

If you would like more general information about our holidays and the way they operate have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page.

If you would like to read other peoples’ comments on our holidays then check
out the Customer Comments page.

HOLIDAY	DATES	TRIP SUMMARY	Updated 6th June 2010
London to Paris 1	Fri 30th April - Tue 4th May 2010 (5 days)	A fascinating trip that takes you from the heart of London across the English Channel to the home of the Eiffel Tower. Hotel accommodation.	Only twin rooms available
St Malo to Caen 1	Sun 2nd - Sun 9th May 2010 (8 days)	A gentle ride through the heart of Normandy, including Mont-St-Michel and the Pays d'Auge, the main cheese and cider producing area. Hotel accommodation	Spaces available
Cathedral Cities	Sat 8th - Sat 15th May 2010 (8 days)	New for 2010 this trip visits the famous cathedral cities of south west England, including Oxford, Salisbury & Winchester. Hotel accommodation.	HOLIDAY FULL
Channel to the Med 1	Sat 15th - Sun 30th May 2010 (16 days)	Starting at Calais this is a French 'End to End', taking you through the many varied landscapes of France, ending at the Mediterranean Sea. Choice of hotels or camping.	Only camping spaces available
Channel to the Med 2	Sat 1st - Sun 16th May 2010 (16 days)	Repeat of the holiday above. All the hotel spaces on the original trip filled up very quickly so we have added another one. Hotel accommodation only on this one.	Spaces available. Only a few single rooms left
Lands End to John O'Groats 9 Day Challenge	Fri 21st - Mon 31st May 2010 (11 days)	The 'End to End' in just 9 days using a more direct main road route - for very fit riders only. Hotel accommodation.	Spaces available
A Week in the Dordogne	Sat 29th May - Sun 6th June 2010 (9 days)	A lovely ride following the Lot and Dordogne River valleys, that takes you through some of the most picturesque villages in France. Hotel accommodation.	Spaces available
Round Ireland	Fri 4th - Sun 20th June 2010 (17 days)	This new trip takes you around the ever-varying coast of Ireland, starting and finishing in Belfast. Hotel/B&B's.	Spaces available
Lands End to John O'Groats 2	Fri 11th - Sun 27th June 2010 (17 days)	The 'End to End' is the ultimate challenge ride in the UK, and this is our most popular trip, following our original scenic route. Choice of B&B accommodation or camping.	1 Twin Room & Camping spaces available
Loire Valley	Sat 26th June - Sun 4th July 2010 (9 days)	New for 210 this is a gentle ride through the fabulous chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley. Hotel acommodation	Spaces available
Norwegian Fjords	Sat 3rd - Mon 12th July 2010 (11 days)	An outstanding trip through the magnificent rivers, lakes and fjords of southwestern Norway. Hotel accommodation.	Spaces available
Lands End to John O'Groats 3	Fri 9th - Sun 25th July 2010 (17 days)	A repeat of our June trip, following the same route. B&B accommodation only though on this one.	Due to cancellation space for single or couple
Raid Pyrenéen (and the Tour de France)	Wed 14th - Sun 25th July 2010 (12 days)	A strenuous ride along the Pyrenees from the Med to the Atlantic. The route of 800km includes 28 cols and 16,000m of climbing. Camping.	Spaces available
John O'Groats to Lands End	Sat 24th July - Mon 9th Aug 2010 (17 days)	New for 2010 this is our ever popular End to End, following the same route as our June trip but in reverse. B&B accommodation	Spaces available
Coast to Coast	Sat 31st July - Sun 8th Aug 2010 (8 days)	Our coast to coast ride takes you across the UK at its widest point frpm Lowestoft on the North Sea coast to St Davids Head in Wales. Camping.	Spaces available
London to Paris 2	Sun 8th - Sun 15th Aug 2010 (8 days)	Our second Paris trip is a leisurely ride that takes you from the heart of London across the English Channel to the home of the Eiffel Tower. Hotel accommodation	HOLIDAY FULL
Basle to Brest	Sat 14th - Mon 30th Aug 2010 (17 days)	A French 'Side to Side', this trip takes you from Switzerland through Burgundy & along the Loire Valley, ending on the the Britanny coast. Camping.	Spaces available
Mizen Head to Malin Head	Sat 14th - Mon 23rd Aug 2010 (10 days)	The Irish 'End to End' taking you from Mizen Head in the south through the colourful Irish countryside to Malin Head in the north. Hotel/B&B's.	Spaces available
Bordeaux to Barcelona	Sat 21st Aug - Sat 4th Sept 2010 (15 days)	This is the classic ride that takes you from the vineyards of Southern France across the Pyrenees to the bustling city of Barcelona. Hotel accommodation.	Spaces available
Grande Alps	Sat 28th Aug - Sun 5th Sept 2010 (8 days)	A challenging ride in the French Alps that includes most of the areas best known climbs, starting at Lac Leman and finishing on the Mediterranean Sea. Hotel accommodation	Spaces available
Lands End to John O'Groats 4	Sat 4th - Sun 26th Sept 2010 (23 days)	This is a three week 'End to End' holiday which follows the same scenic route as our June & July trips, but with shorter daily mileages. B&B accommodation.	Only Twin Rooms available
London to Amsterdam	Sat 11th - Sun 19th Sept 2010 (8 days)	This gentle holiday takes you from the centre of London across the North Sea to the canals and windmills of Holland. Hotel accommodation	Spaces available
Corsica	Sat 18th - Sun 26th Sept 2010 (9 days)	A fabulous holiday that takes you along the coast and through the central mountains of the most beautiful island in the Mediterranean. Hotel accommodation.	Spaces available

	Britain	Ireland	France	Rest of Europe
MODERATE	London to Amsterdam London to Paris 2		St Malo to Caen 1 London to Paris 2 St Malo to Caen 2	London to Amsterdam
REGULAR	London to Paris 1 Coast to Coast Lands End to JOG (23 Days)	Mizen Head to Malin Head	London to Paris 1 Dordogne Bordeaux to Barcelona Basle to Brest Corsica	Norwegian Fjords North Sea to the Alps Bordeaux to Barcelona
CHALLENGING	Lands End to JOG (17 Days - June) Lands End to JOG (17 Days - July)	Round Ireland	Channel to the Med Raid Pyrenéen High Alpes Haute Provence
STRENUOUS	Lands End to JOG (9 Days)

All Bike Adventures Holidays are graded as follows:-
	Gentle Adventures These trips are for those with limited or no cycling experience. Flattish landscapes, short distances and plenty of stops. Only independent holidays come in this category.
	Moderate Adventures Slightly harder trips with a few hills for people who cycle occasionally.
	Regular Adventures For 'average' cyclists. People who cycle fairly regularly and can cope with most hills.
	Challenging Adventures For people who like mountainous areas or longer cycling days.
	Strenuous Adventures With even longer mileages these trips are designed for fit people who are looking for a real challenge.