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 ...
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The lowdown on electric bikes
If you have yet to try an electric bike (e-bike), that may soon change. E-bike sales are on the rise—the number of e-bikes sold in the UK rocketed up by 63% in 2020 versus the year prior according to Mintel—and the evidence points towards serious growth over the coming years. There is absolutely no denying ...
Ride, Rinse, Repeat – how to keep your kit clean during multi-day cycling trips
Cycling every day of your holiday means washing a lot of cycling shorts. Here are our tips for getting the job done quickly so there is more time to relax and explore. Wearing clean shorts every day of your trip is essential; not only will it help you to look and smell good it is ...
CYCLE WITH CONFIDENCE! Skedaddle’s responsible approach
Skedaddle has over 25 years of experience delivering amazing adventures with the health, safety and comfort of our travellers at the heart of everything we do. Ensuring we deliver safe cycling holidays has always been at the core of how we work, so in light of COVID-19, we have adapted and modified our procedures. We continue to work closely with all our partners and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
The Story Behind: Chile, Skedaddle’s spiritual home
Two old friends on one momentous year-long trip. The ingredients that inspired a lifelong passion for pedallin’. For Saddle Skedaddle’s co-founders, Andrew Straw (Straws) and Paul Snedker, their journey through Chile was so packed with unforgettable people, places and moments that they never stopped travelling by bike and exploring the world with others. Inspiring beginnings: Where ...
Family Cycling: Here’s what to pack…
One of the most stressful parts of going on a family cycling holiday with the kids is the packing! What to take? How much to take? Is it too heavy? Have we got it all?... So, to help you out, we have pulled together our top 7 family cycling must-packs, as well as a few ...
How to decide where to take your family next
The world is so huge, we know it’s hard to decide where to go for your next family cycling holiday. There are so many wonderful countries to explore, but there’s also amazing treasures to be discovered closer to home. We’ve thought long and hard about the benefits of both, and thought we should share them ...
5 reasons why your next family holiday should be self-guided
For families eager to see everything a destination has to offer at their own unique pace, then a self-guided family holiday is the answer! Booking one will give you the freedom to enjoy hopping on and off the bike whenever you please, making for a stress-free, fun-filled experience all round! But that’s only the beginning. ...
Grades Unpacked: How to pick the right grade for a cycling holiday
Choosing the right grade of holiday can be tricky. Making sure you are on the right grade of trip will ensure that the routes match your fitness and expectations, so you can make the most of the cycling opportunities on your chosen cycling trip. But how do you pick your grade? Our team of experts ...
Types Of Cycling – Unpacked
Cycling comes in many flavours and there is nothing to say you can’t pick and mix! There are so many different ways of enjoying riding your bike - it would be a shame to miss out on any of them. Here's our short guide to different types of cycling... Road Cycling Road cycling is the ...
8 things that people say before their first cycling trip
More and more people are choosing a holiday on two wheels! After all, if you ask us, it is the best way to explore a destination. But if you've never done a guided cycling holiday before, you might have a lot of questions right now. How will I keep up? What about a group? What if ...
Getting Ready for Your First MTB Trip: 6 Things To Know
How do you feel about spending hours on end in the great outdoors? Do you spend a fair amount of time biking for exercise? Is your idea of a good date an extended hiking trip up into the hills or mountains? Mountain Biking may be just the thing for you. Even if the idea of ...