A 205-mile long National Trail, the Pennine Bridleway runs through the heart of the Pennines, starting in the hills of Derbyshire and ending in Cumbria. Originally designed with equestrians in mind as an alternative to the hiker-only Pennine Way, the trail is now extremely popular with mountain bikers. The full route was officially opened by ...
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Salzburg: Explore Like A Local
The spellbinding city of Salzburg needs little introduction to many, thanks to its rich musical heritage and stunning location in the foothills of the Alps. This cultural hub is the start and end-point for a truly special Skedaddle cycling holiday in Austria – the perfect ride for those seeking gentle pedallin’ and plenty of fun ...
Saddle Skedaddle Declares a Climate Emergency
At Saddle Skedaddle, it has always been our philosophy that holidays should have a positive impact on the places we visit. That’s why we choose to travel sensitively, at the speed of the bike, supporting local communities along the way. For over 30 years we have had one simple mission: to inspire as many of you ...
Meet the guides: Abdel Lasri, Morocco
Our main man in Morocco, Abdel Lasri started guiding for Skedaddle back in 2018. A Moroccan native, Abdel now leads all of our holidays in the country, including our road or family holidays Road Atlas and Atlas to Desert. Explore our exciting range of holidays in Morocco! Full name: Abdelhadi Lasri or simply Abdel Tell us ...
6 Reasons to ride your bike in wonderful Wales
Wales, with its lush green hillsides, meandering river valleys and mountain top views has plenty to keep road cyclists happily entertained and challenged. We take a look at David Hall’s (our trusted road cycling expert), favourite reasons for riding in Wales... 'I'd been considering adding Wales to our range for a couple of years - ...
5 Tips for riding in the wet weather
If you live in the UK and never cycle in the rain, you likely never cycle! For those fair-weather cyclists among us, in the UK and around the world, our expert guides have 5 tips on making riding in the rain less daunting and more fun. No such thing as bad weather No such thing ...
Customer Stories: Your recent reviews
Trust has never been more important. At Skedaddle, we also know there’s no better way to get a feel for how we work, than by hearing thoughts from someone who has experienced us firsthand. So, we wanted to share the feedback we’ve recently received from our extended community on our cycling trips. That’s everyone from ...
Meet our guides in Portugal!
We love Portugal! The dramatic western edge of the European continent is home to a spectacular coastline, historic cities packed full of tradition, wild countryside and that sweet, tasty tipple known as Port. We're eager to give you a real local flavour of this popular destination so caught up with our guides in Portugal for ...
Top mind hacks to keep you happy up hills
If you are out on a bike, sooner or later, you’re going to encounter a hill no matter what type of cycling you do. For some of us, climbing is an exciting part of the ride. For others, not so much. If you fall into the second category, we are here to help! Here are ...
Cycling Essentials: Our Guide To The Kit You Need!
There are a few handy things you should always have with you every time you ride your bike, not just if you're on a long tour or a cycling holiday. Here’s our guide to biking essentials to get you sorted out for any ride! 10 bike ride must-haves Regardless of the bike you are riding ...
My Skedaddle Story: Grumpy Guide to the Loire Valley
Regular Skedaddler David Bentley and his lovely wife Leila this time set their sights (and wheels) on the land of fairy tale castles, royal residences, and incredible Renaissance architecture – the famed Loire Valley, one of our cycling holidays in France! To our delight, they came back with stunning photos to show off their journey and a few curious insights to ...
My Skedaddle Story: Hadrian’s Cycleway
Russell Hogg (age 62, from London) has been a cyclist for twenty years, he has travelled to many different countries with his bike, visiting exotic and far-flung destinations. But in 2020, due to travel restrictions, he tried a destination closer to home - Hadrian’s Wall, cycling back in time and pedallin' along the dramatic northern ...
10 tips for how to be a better traveller by bike
Sustainable and responsible travel has always been something we passionately care about at Skedaddle, both in our business and in our own personal lives. The way we travel, the places we visit, and even the way we spend our money has an impact on the environment and on the communities, we are in touch with, ...
Meet our guides in India
Awe-inspiring ancient architecture, legendary landscapes and a melting pot of vibrant, unique culture! India is a remarkable place for a cycling adventure that promises to renew your view of the world. And its friendly and cheerful people and their hospitality is something travellers from around the world have been raving about for decades. We got ...
How to dress for spring cycling
Spring weather is the very definition of changeable, you can go from snow to sleet to sun in a matter of minutes. Choosing the right clothing for a ride when the weather is unpredictable needs a few select pieces of mix and match kit in your wardrobe and an understanding of layering. Cycling in spring ...