The Trans Iberia is our newest end-to-end road cycling tour, from Barcelona to Porto through the heart of Spain and Portugal. We caught up with our biggest iconic journeys fan, Russ, who recently completed this brand new tour for 2026. Having already taken on some of our most epic rides, Russ shares his highlights from ...
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Russ Cummings
Russ Cummings was born in Newcastle and raised in Hull, his love of cycling began with youth hostel adventures to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Moors. After relocating to Berkshire for work, he rediscovered cycling in his forties, organising multi-day rides along the Kennet & Avon Canal for his sons, friends and fellow dads.
A demanding business career limited riding to weekends, but dreams of becoming a Saddle Skedaddle guide never faded. Instead, he became one of the company’s most enthusiastic customers, enjoying tailor-made cycling trips across Europe. Now working part-time with Saddle Skedaddle as a Chairman, he combines business expertise with a passion for exploring the world by bike.
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Whether you’re a group of friends looking for a unique bonding experience or are searching for a suitably challenging fundraising trip, our Tailor Made cycle holidays could be for you! We asked regular Skedaddler Russ Cummings why he keeps coming back for more bespoke cycling tours with us… Why do you keep coming back for tailor-made experiences? The routes, the people ...