There is something undeniably special about cycling the full length of a country. More than just a cycling holiday, these epic journeys allow you to experience a destination in a way few travellers ever do, watching landscapes and cultures change day by day from the saddle. For Skedaddle Travel Consultant Kerry Ashberry, our Iconic Journeys ...
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The lowdown on legendary Skedaddle picnics
Skedaddle picnics are without doubt legendary! We take picnics very very seriously. Our guides are highly trained professional picnic makers and inter-guide rivalry keeps picnic standards high. So what are the 5 key ingredients in a great Skedaddle picnic, we hear you ask? VarietyEvery day has to be different with a mix of new surprises and ...
E-bikes and Skedaddle holidays – everything you need to know
There’s no doubt that e-bikes are growing in popularity and here at Skedaddle we’ve seen a huge uptake of e-bikes on our cycle holidays over the past year. We caught up with Skedaddle guide and e-bike fanatic, Steve, to find out more and answer some of your burning questions around e-bikes and how to have ...
Making a Positive Difference with Our Partner in Peru
One of the things we love about building a global cycling community is uncovering our shared values and looking at how we can make a positive difference in the places we visit. This goes deeper than our passion for exploration on two wheels. It’s about being mindful of our impact on the natural environment, local ...
Meet the Guides: Dave Jones
Meet Dave (yes, another Dave at Skedaddle!) one of our fantastic UK cycling guides. He first joined the scene 14 years ago guiding a mountain bike trip and was instantly hooked. Now retired, he’s enjoying even more time guiding and he can't wait to join you! Read on for a Q&A with Dave, plus a behind-the-scenes interview ...
Meet the Guides: Carrie Williams
Meet Carrie, one of our UK cycling guides. A keen runner and lover of the outdoors who enjoys pushing herself physically, she discovered a love of cycling at a young age that has taken her across the UK and around the world. Becoming a cycling guide was her perfect match, and four years on with ...
Meet the Guides: Josiah Skeats
Meet Josiah (Jo for short) - UK cycling guide whose love of cycling was sparked far from home and fuelled by a taste for big adventures. Having seen first-hand how travelling by bike opens the world and the people in it, he jumped at the chance to join the Skedaddle guiding team! We caught up with Jo for a ...
Meet the Guides: Ruth Taylor
Meet Ruth - lifelong outdoor enthusiast and one of our incredible cycling guides. With a background in climbing and mountaineering and a competitive streak on two wheels, she can be found guiding our tours in the UK. To help you get to know our guide team a little bit better, we caught up with Ruth for a Q&A… Tell us ...
10 Simple pleasures of a cycling holiday…
Simple pleasures, that is what life is about, breathing in fresh clean air, moving your body, feeling the sun on your face and the wind in your hair - our cycling holidays are packed with these moments. I've helped guide countless Skedaddle trips across the European continent and have experienced so many incredible highs in ...
Meet the Guides: Paul Hamilton
Meet Paul, once a member of the police force, now one of our brilliant UK guides! We caught up with him to chat about how he got into guiding, his top trips and a few fun insights along the way. Tell us a little bit about yourself and where you’re from... Originally, I come from ...
Meet the guides: Ernesto, Chile
We take a closer look at our team in Chile who look after some of our most popular tours in South America. Meet our head honcho, Ernesto, who works tirelessly to ensure you all enjoy the best possible cycling experience across the pond. Read on to find out more about this friendly soul... 1. Name/nickname My ...
Meet the guides: Isobel Riley
Isobel first joined the Skedaddle scene 16 years ago on a trip to the Pyrenees, crossing the mountain range from the Atlantic to the Med - she certainly set her sights high from the get-go! Since then she has guided for us in the French Alps, Corsica, Italy, Spain and the UK multiple times. Having ...
Meet the Guides: Nick Shadlock
We caught up with guide, Nick, to chat about his passion for cycling, his journey into guiding and the moments that make his Skedaddle adventures so memorable. Tell us a little bit about yourself and where you’re from... I was born in Cambridgeshire, which is predominantly flat — probably why I developed such a love ...
The Story Behind: Colombia, Emerald Mountains
Photos by Lighttrapper Photography Have you ever wondered why Colombia produces so many superb cyclists? Or dreamed about those mythical mountains where Colombian riders have honed their skills? Then let us tell you everything you need to know about our most ambitious and exciting long-haul road trip… What is great about cycling holidays, is that ...
Meet the Guides: Dave Shuttle
At Skedaddle we’re pretty lucky to have an incredible bunch of guides who bring our cycling holidays to life. We love sharing their stories and passion for life on two wheels with you, and this time we’re catching up with Dave Shuttle – one of the many Dave's at Skedaddle! Read on to get to know our ...