With the greatest showcase of cycling exploits in the world underway, we wanted to introduce you to the climbs and climbers that have made cycling history! Your chance to discover how you too can ride the climbs where today’s best riders have honed their fitness. What's the fascination with riding mountains? We love climbing hills ...
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South America
Cycle South America’s dramatic Andes, lush Amazon, and coastal roads - adventures packed with culture and challenge. Find out more.
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: 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 ...
The Story Behind: Carretera Austral & Lake District, Chile
A little while ago we asked our maybes, newbies, and experienced Skedaddlers what their number one long-haul destination is. And Chile rode out as the clear winner. It was news to celebrate for us and all the inspiration we needed to create our latest trip in Patagonia, the Carretera Austral. A trip that’s been described ...
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 ...
The Joys of Exploring Somewhere New By Bike
As experts in cycling travel, we are very lucky to be able to help hundreds of people each year to ride their bikes and explore new to them places around the world. Here are the reasons why we are convinced that exploring somewhere new by bike is one of the best things you can do ...
Meet our team in Peru
Adventure is around every bend in Peru, an epic South American destination famed for its ancient culture and dramatic high-altitude scenery! Whether discovering the floating reed islands of Uros in Lake Titicaca, navigating the Sacred Valley’s many ancient Incan ruins, heading high up into the dramatic Andes to tackle some singletrack or exploring the historical ...
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 ...
Customer Video: Chile and Argentina
Our Chile and Argentina Lake District holiday has it all: astonishing snow capped volcanoes, clear blue waters of the lakes, glorious bright blue skies and some exhilarating routes perfect to be enjoyed on two wheels. But don't take our word for it - our latest Customer Competition winner, Ronen Siman Tov, has created a fantastic ...
12 hours in… Santiago de Chile!
Welcome to Santiago! Located in between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, this city is surrounded by some of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, yet often gets overlooked, until now! From museums to markets, and spectacular views of the mountains all around, there is something in Chile's capital for everyone to enjoy. In a nutshell... ...
Customer Story: Cycling Peru – a trip of a lifetime
Pedallin' your way through sacred Inca ruins and getting a glimpse of the exotic wildlife of the Amazon rainforest may sound like an impossible dream for some adventure seekers. But for Graham Roberts and his son Tomos, those dreams became reality when they embarked on our Peruvian Cycling Adventure for a once in a lifetime sensory overload. ...
Customer Story: Cycling Colombia
What is great about cycling holidays, is that they are always accompanied by a sweet sense of achievement when you complete the journey. And this is especially true on our fantastic (but challenging) road cycling holiday in Colombia. Our Customer Competition winner, Aileen Jamieson, just had a chance to experience it all first hand! Read her ...
Customer Story: Cycling in Chile, against all odds
Famed for its rolling vineyards and impressive Andes Mountain backdrop, our gently paced holiday in Chile's Wine Country offers a great insight into wine production, with some pretty spectacular views and stunning accommodation on the side. Having recently headed off to Chile to try this tour for himself, Professor Chris Oliver shares his story and experience of joining us ...
The lowdown on road cycling in Latin America
Our Road Cycling Product Specialist and Tour Leader, David Hall has sampled many a road in his time and over the years he’s developed a strong passion for cycling further afield. He’ll regularly be found on his bike in Costa Rica and Colombia and is the envy of the Skedaddle office at Christmas when he’ll ...
Customer Story: So You Think You Can Climb?
One of our favourite things to do is to read stories from our Skedaddlers and we were in for a treat when this pair shared with us an overview of their time in Colombia. Featuring the challenges of the Alto de Letras (that is reputed to be the longest climb in the world), friendly locals and amazing scenery, they ...