Cycling Trips

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Although a support vehicle will be available for each day’s ride, participants should enjoy spending much of the day (4-6 hours) on their bikes. Most of our cycling route is along quiet, scenic back roads with little vehicle traffic. The countryside in Spain is hilly so a regular conditioning program beginning at least 3-6 months prior to departure is strongly recommended. Anticipate daily hill climbs of varying inclines to last anywhere from 10-40 minutes. Although our trips are designed so that everyone can complete each day, we make shorter options available to handle your specific daily needs.

This trip is rated Moderate [2]. Trip members should be experienced cyclists capable of cycling up to 30 miles (up to 4 hours) without discomfort. Riding surfaces include paved and unpaved roads that are hard-packed gravel or smooth shingle. A support vehicle accompanies the rides.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be experienced riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 2-6 hours per day; they should be comfortable riding on a variety of surfaces besides paved roads, including cobblestone streets, city streets with vehicle traffic, and narrow country backroads.

Rides range from 8-41 miles with the ability to add 10 miles on several days. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with a few steeper ascents and descents. Total elevation gains and losses range from 100'-2,300'. Vehicle support is available when needed.

Note: The Irish drive on the left side of the road; therefore, we cycle with traffic on the left side of the road.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be experienced cyclists capable of cycling up to 56 miles (up to 6 hours) without discomfort. Riding surfaces include paved and unpaved roads that are hard-packed gravel or smooth shingle. There are some dirt and/or gravel cycling-trail sections. Terrain varies from flat plains to mountainous areas. A support vehicle accompanies the rides. We provide hybrid and electric bikes (your choice) for this tour.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Trip members should be capable of cycling up to 60 miles (5-7 hours). Participants should come equipped with a spirit of adventure.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding 4-5 hours a day (25-40 miles) on a variety of surfaces including paved and gravel bike paths, city streets with vehicle traffic, country back roads and dirt trails. The terrain in the Loire Valley is relatively flat; however we will encounter rolling hills and steeper hills in some places.

We cycle directly to/from our hotel each day; all guest luggage is transported by our van, which has room for a maximum of two riders (and their bikes) who wish to take a break from riding.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be experienced riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 2-6 hours per day; they should be comfortable riding on a variety of surfaces besides paved roads, including dirt trails, city streets with vehicle traffic, and narrow island roads.

Rides range from 15-35 miles with the ability to add 10 miles on a few days. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with a few steeper ascents and descents. Total elevation gains and losses range from 500'-2,300'. Most hill gradients average 2-4% and a few short hills can reach up to 9% grades. Vehicle support is available when needed.

This trip is rated Moderate [3], however there are many hills in this region, and we keep you on the go the entire day.  This is a trip for active people in good health.

The countryside near Prague is more hilly than that near Budapest - regular conditioning prior to the trip is essential.  Most days also involve a van transfer ranging in length from one to three hours. Please refer to the daily itinerary for daily cycling times and distances.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants should have cycling experience and be comfortable in the saddle for 4-5 hours per day. Rides consist of both moderate and more vigorous cycling days covering 31-46 miles in distance.

We recommend a conditioning program beginning at least 3 months prior to departure that incorporates rides of at least 30-50 miles. The better cycling shape you're in, the more you'll enjoy all this trip has to offer!

This trip is rated as Vigorous [4]. This trip is not suitable for beginners. Prior to participating on this trip, you should be routinely mountain biking on technical terrain. Trip members should be capable of mountain biking 10-30 miles (3-7 hours) per day for three consecutive days. Hill climbs are up to 1,500' in elevation gain.

Rides are on purpose-built and natural singletrack bike trails as well as forest trails that can be very narrow at times. The terrain will sometimes feature golf ball- to head-sized rocks as well as roots and sandy sections. The trail surface may be dry or muddy depending on weather conditions and we will encounter water crossings.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Trip members should be comfortable riding a mountain bike for approximately 3–9 hours per day for six consecutive days. Rides range from 8–30 miles, some including 2,565’ cumulative elevation gain at an altitude of approximately 8,000'.

We will be riding purpose-built and natural singletrack bike trails as well as forest trails that can be very narrow at times. The terrain will at times feature golf ball to head-sized rocks as well as roots, and sandy sections. The trail surface may be dry and sandy or muddy depending on weather conditions and we may encounter water crossings.

This trip is rated Moderate [3-4]. Participants should be experienced riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 4-6 hours per day; they should be comfortable riding paved, chip-seal roads with light vehicle traffic.

Rides range from 25-35 miles per day. Terrain is hilly with a few steeper ascents and descents. Elevation gains and losses range between 1700'-3800' each day. Most hill gradients average 3-6% and a few steeper points can reach up to 10% grades. E-bikes are available in a limited quantity upon request.

Participants should come equipped with a spirit of adventure and willingness to pitch-in and help with camp chores when necessary.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants should have cycling experience and be comfortable in the saddle for 4-6 hours per day. Rides consist of a both moderate and more vigorous cycling days covering 35-40 miles. Terrain is predominantly hilly with some long, steep climbs. Daily rides have total elevation gains and losses ranging from 1,100' - 4,400' with hill grades averaging 4-8% and with short pitches up to 15%. Participants should be comfortable riding on a variety of surfaces including paved roads, cobblestone streets, city streets with vehicle traffic and country backroads. Vehicle support is available when needed.

The countryside in Tuscany is very hilly with few flat sections, so a conditioning program beginning at least 3-6 months prior to departure is strongly recommended.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Although a support vehicle will be available for each day's ride, participants should enjoy spending 4-6 hours (up to 50 miles) per day on their bikes, as well as cycling experience that includes shifting gears, braking, riding in groups and riding safety. Trip members should be comfortable riding on a variety of surfaces including paved and gravel bike paths, city streets with vehicle traffic and country back roads. The terrain consists of some flat stretches but will predominantly include rolling hills and several moderate to steep uphills and downhills on most days.

A regular conditioning program beginning at 3-6 months prior to departure is strongly recommended. Cycling, walking/running and a daily stretching regimen are all great ways to prepare for this adventure.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Rides range from 12 – 40 miles a day (3 – 7 hours). Although a support vehicle will be available, participants should be experienced cyclists who enjoy spending much of the day on their bikes.

Terrain varies from flat to rolling hills with some steep grades, packed dirt roads and narrow trails. Some stretches of road near busy towns can be noisy with lots of traffic, exhaust and/or dust.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants should have cycling experience and be comfortable in the saddle for 4-6 hours per day. Rides consist of a both moderate and more vigorous cycling days covering 35-50 miles. Terrain is predominantly hilly with some long, steep climbs. Daily rides have total elevation gains and losses ranging from 1,100' - 4400' with hill grades averaging 4-8% and with short pitches up to 15%. Participants should be comfortable riding on a variety of surfaces. Vehicle support is available when needed.

This trip is rated Moderate [3] with many rolling hills in this region, and most days we keep you on the go the entire day. This trip is for active people in good health.

The Bohemian countryside is rarely flat, so regular conditioning prior to the trip is essential.  Most days also involve a van transfer ranging in length from a 1/2 hour up to 2 hours; please refer to the daily itinerary for approximate cycling times and distances.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be comfortable spending 4-6 hours on their bikes on most days over a variety of terrains including pavement and hard-packed dirt or clay. Daily rides range from 18 to 40 miles. A support vehicle will be available for individuals choosing to occasionally ride for shorter distances.

The countryside in southern Vietnam and Cambodia is mostly flat, but a few of our rides include raised narrow trails through rice fields and participants should feel comfortable maneuvering a mountain bike. Heat and humidity of this region can also increase the challenge of the rides. Participants should be in good cycling shape.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be experienced riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 2-6 hours per day; they should be comfortable riding paved chip-seal roads with light vehicle traffic.

Rides range from 15-35 miles per day with the ability to add a few more miles on some days. Terrain is hilly with a few steeper ascents and descents. Average elevation gains and losses are 1700' per day, not including the optional ride up Mt Constitution which is 2,200'. Most hill gradients average 3-6% and a few steeper points can reach up to 10% grades or higher. Vehicle support is always available when needed. E-bikes are available in a limited quantity upon request.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be experienced riders who are comfortable in the saddle for 3-6 hours per day. They should be comfortable riding paved roads with light vehicle traffic.

Rides range from 30-55 miles per day with the ability to boost or add a few more miles. Terrain is moderate hills with a few steeper ascents and descents. Average elevation gains and losses are 2800' per day. Most hill gradients average 3-5% and a few short sections that can reach up to 8%. Vehicle support is always available when needed. E-bikes are available in a limited quantity upon request.

A kayaking active is part of this adventure, participants may kayak up to 2 hours.

This trip is rated Moderate (3). Trip members should be comfortable riding a mountain bike for approximately 3–7 hours per day for four consecutive days. Rides range from 12–43 miles, some including 1,200’+ cumulative elevation gain.

We will be riding purpose-built and natural singletrack bike trails that can be very narrow at times. The terrain will at times feature golf ball to head-sized rocks as well as roots and sandy sections. The trail surface may be dry and sandy or muddy depending on weather conditions, and we may encounter water crossings.

This trip is rated as Vigorous [4]. Participants should have cycling experience and be comfortable in the saddle for 5-7 hours per day. Rides consist of both moderate and vigorous cycling days covering 40-55 miles. Terrain is predominantly hilly with some long, steep climbs. Daily rides have total elevation gains and losses ranging from 1,100' - 5,200' with hill grades averaging 4-8% and with short pitches up to 16%. Participants should be comfortable riding on a variety of surfaces with light vehicle traffic. Vehicle support is available when needed.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Trip members should be capable of cycling up to 40 miles (4-6 hours). Participants should come equipped with a spirit of adventure.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should have cycling experience and be comfortable in the saddle for up to 6 hours per day. Rides consist of both moderate and vigorous cycling days covering 19-52 miles in distance. Vehicle support will be available throughout the trip when needed.

We recommend a conditioning program beginning at least 1 month prior to departure that incorporates rides of at least 30-50 miles. The better cycling shape you're in, the more you'll enjoy all this trip has to offer!

This trip is rated [3/4] Moderate Plus. Participants should have cycling experience and be comfortable in the saddle for 6-7 hours per day. Rides consist of both moderate and more vigorous cycling days covering 30-70 miles. Participants should be comfortable riding a range of roads with light to moderate vehicle traffic.

We recommend a conditioning program beginning at least 3 months prior to departure that incorporates rides of at least 30-35 miles. Terrain ranges from moderate to large hills. Most hill gradients average 3-6% and a few steeper pitches that can reach up to 11% grades or higher. The better cycling shape you're in, the more you'll enjoy all this trip has to offer! Vehicle support will be available throughout the trip when needed.

This trip is rated Vigorous [4]. Trip members should be comfortable riding on dirt/gravel for approximately 3–7 hours per day for seven consecutive days. Rides range from 15–40 miles, some including 5000’ cumulative elevation gain at an altitude of approximately 8,000'.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Trip members should be capable of mountain biking 10-15 miles (2-4 hours) per day for most days. Rides are on mixture of gentle single-track, packed dirt roads, sand roads through coastal dune forests and open beach. Terrain ranges from gravel to packed clay with some sandy sections, roots and larger rocks. The trail surface may be dry or muddy depending on weather conditions. This trip is for experienced cyclists in good physical condition with experience navigating a mountain bike.​

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Trip members should be capable of cycling up to 60 miles (5-7 hours). Participants should come equipped with a spirit of adventure.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Trip members should be comfortable riding a mountain bike on technical terrain for approximately 3–7 hours per day for four consecutive days. Rides range from 13-25 miles, including one ride with 2,046’ elevation gain.

We will be riding singletrack and slickrock as well as forest trails that can be very narrow at times. The terrain will at times feature golf ball to head-sized rocks, sandy sections, switchbacks, exposure and hike-a-bike-sections. The trail surface may be dry and sandy or muddy depending on weather conditions and we may encounter water crossings.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be physically fit, have some experience cycling on paved roads and have a basic familiarity with shifting gears, braking, riding in groups and riding safety, in addition to being comfortable riding for 4-7 hours per day. Our route in southern Utah features some hilly terrain. Ensuring you are comfortable on a bike for daily rides of 20-40+ miles will greatly enhance your ability to fully enjoy all this adventure has to offer. There is a support vehicle on this tour. Hiking experience is also beneficial to your overall enjoyment of the trip.