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 ...
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While On Tour
Make the most of your cycling tour with on-the-road tips covering nutrition, pacing, weather, and riding techniques. Find out more.
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 ...
5 cycling tips for descending
What goes up must come down! If you’ve conquered that big hill it is time to enjoy the reward of flying down the other side. Descending is one of the biggest thrills in cycling, it’s free speed, having expended a lot of energy to gain the top of a hill you can then ease off ...
Seven cycling kit bag essentials – do not leave home without them!
Let's talk about your cycling kit! Or more importantly about what you should remember to pack with you when heading out for multiple days in the saddle on your bike. *It's a great idea to use this as your pre-trip checklist too! Spares specific to your own bike... Obviously, you are not going to forget ...
A day in the life on a road cycling holiday
Here at Skedaddle, we believe there is no better way to explore than by bike and we have 30 years of experience of bringing you cycling holidays to back it up! Community and camaraderie have never been more important and we're one caring community built on enthusiasm, support and having fun - all essential ingredients ...
Gravel Riding FAQs: Everything You Need To Know
Are you new to Gravel Riding or just want to find out a bit more about what it involves? Then our Gravel Riding FAQs are a great place to start. Hopefully, this page provides answers to most of the questions you might have, but don’t forget that you can always contact our friendly sales team ...
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 ...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Skedaddle Road Cycling Tour
Embarking on a Skedaddle road cycling tour is an exhilarating way to explore new horizons, challenge yourself physically, and foster unforgettable friendships. But, like any adventure worth undertaking, the more prepared you are, the richer your experience will be. Here, we delve into what it’s like to join a Skedaddle road cycling tour, alongside essential ...
Your Guide To Gravel Riding Skills
Do you need to do anything different when riding on a gravel trail to riding on a cycle path or a pothole-strewn country road? What adaptations could you consider making to your bike before heading out on a Skedaddle gravel bike holiday? We put all these questions and more to our gravelly-gurus and this 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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Top 5 foods for cyclists (and why)
Food glorious food! Our skillful guides will always be there waiting for you with a legendary Skedaddle picnic on our guided cycling holidays, but if you go on your own or need a quick pick-me-up then it is important to think about your fuelling strategy. What are the best foods for cycling? Our guide and ...
8 unexpectedly essential guiding skills
Every great guide is a multi-talented, creative and resourceful individual. On top of the obvious essential skills of being a mechanic and navigator, a guide is also top class in a number of other unexpected areas. A Skedaddle guide is also a... 1. Natural diplomat Making sure that everyone feels welcome, valued and included in ...