We’re always eager to help you make the most of your time on the bike, so, if your trusty steed hasn’t seen the light of day for a while, fear not! We have caught up with our chief guide, Steve, to find out his top tips for getting your bike pedal-ready... Get to know our ...
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Meet the guides: Rob Wood
It’s no secret that we are proud of our guides. And we’re always very excited to share their stories and impressive cycling talents with you all! We wanted to catch up with veteran Skedaddle guide Rob Wood, who you might have already met if you have joined us in the UK before. Read on to learn ...
My Skedaddle Story: Cycling LEJOG
Riding the length of Britain is the ultimate challenge, through county after county, from sea to sea - Land's End to John o' Groats is a road cycling adventure that every cyclist dreams to complete at least once in their lifetime. With over 1,000 miles to conquer this is no easy feat, but we wholeheartedly ...
Fresh ways to stay active and motivated this winter
January is a popular time of year for giving things up – such as alcohol if you are following dry-January and indulgent food if you are on a weight-loss mission. It’s also a favourite time for self-improvement and committing to harsh new fitness regimes, but is now the right time? With short days and long, ...
10 films and videos for adventure enthusiasts
Whilst we still wholeheartedly believe in keeping up the exercise wherever you can, we are partial to a good film when the mood takes us too. They make for a great distraction during these challenging times, when travelling in person has become so much more difficult. So, with adventure on the mind, we wanted to ...
The Story Behind: Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
If Yorkshire is ‘God’s own country’ as its inhabitants say, then he has blessed it with a landscape perfect for cycling. Since the Tour de France first showcased its rolling hills and dales to the world in 2014, cyclists have been flocking to the area (a wisely chosen adjective given that the landscape is heavily ...
How to dress for winter cycling
If you normally only ride in summer or flee the UK winters to pedal in far-flung exotic locations, or if you are one of the many people new to cycling this year - riding in winter may be a daunting new experience. Let us guide you through how to dress to enjoy your winter cycling. ...
How cycling can help your mental health
We all know exercise is good for us but it’s not just our physical health that benefits, getting outside on your bike can do wonders for your mental health too. With the extra strain and challenges that we have experienced in light of the global pandemic, there are even more reasons for us to be ...
Meet the guides: Radu Man
Meet The Man! Rad The Man that is. One of our regular guides based in the UK and an absolute star according to customers who already had a chance to cycle with him on our guided trips in many corners of the world. If you haven't had the pleasure yet to meet him or already ...
Our Top 10 Cycling Cafés in the UK
After what has been a weird time for everyone, we've loved seeing so many of you out and about on your bikes as a way of keeping fit and healthy during lockdowns. However, here at Skedaddle we think everyone deserves a treat or two after a difficult couple of months! After all, there’s nothing better than ...
Meet the guides: Takashi Niwa
Our adventures in Japan are amongst some of the most exciting and enhancing experiences in our range! Meet Takashi, who will welcome you here with open arms and ensure you get to immerse yourself in the amazing part of the world he calls home... Full name: Takashi Niwa, or just Taka Tell us a little ...
Meet the guides: Antonio Desantis
On our quest to spread the word about our amazing guides and your chance to get to know our team even better, we caught up with Antonio for a little Q&A. Our Italian guide who you can catch in the heel of the boot enjoying the alluring shores of the Adriatic Sea... Full name: Antonio ...
Meet the guides: Ignacio ‘Nacho’
If you still haven’t yet conquered Spain with us and haven’t been lucky to meet our incredible team, we're here to change that! Read on to find out a little more about Ignacio (or Nacho) and his history with us here at Skedaddle for your insight into our big Spanish familia... Full name: Ignacio ‘Nacho’ ...
Meet the guides: Cristina Navarra
Ciao! Meet Cristina, our amazing Italian guide who calls the heel of the Italian boot, the beautiful coastal region of Puglia, her home... Full name: Maria Cristina Navarra, or just Cristina Tell us a little bit more about where you’re from… The heel of the Italian boot is my home! It's one of the longest ...
Meet the local partners that make us proud
Here at Saddle Skedaddle one of our core beliefs has always been to ensure that your cycling holiday has a positive impact on the places you visit. That means we develop our tours so that they maximise the benefits to the areas and communities we visit, involving long term connections with local partners. From our glorious guides to the guesthouses ...