Start planning your early season escape to the sun now! We offer a wide range of cycling holidays in the UK and Europe that you can choose from. Avoid the summer crowds and enjoy amazing coastal views in Sardinia, or take on an ultimate British challenge and cycle from coast to coast this spring. And so much more! Explore more of our range below...
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Sardinia - Coast to Coast
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 13/04/2024 | 20/04/2024 | £1,235.00 |
| 28/09/2024 | 05/10/2024 | £1,235.00 |
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2024 25 Mar – 30 Oct (excluding dates from 09 Jun – 31 Aug)
Season 1 – £1425 03 Apr – 08 Jun – 10 Sep – 30 Oct
Season 2 – £1565 25 Mar – 02 Apr – 01 Sept – 09 Sept
Alternatively for a great value holiday choose one of our scheduled departures below.
- Piscinas Beach – The highest sand dunes in the Med.
- Checking out the UNESCO heritage site; Nuraghe of Barumini
- Riding quiet roads in remote mountain areas
- Good home-cooked food, washed down with local wine
- The stunning descent to Bari Sardo on the east coast
- Constantly changing landscapes from sand dunes to high limestone cliffs
Sardinia - Island Flavours
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
OPTIONAL E-BIKE DEPARTURES
We offer this holiday with an e-bike only departure as well as regular trips where you can choose a normal bike or a pedal assist e-bike hire. Our e-bike only departures allow you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your holiday with us. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a regular trip but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 04/05/2024 E-Bike Departure | 11/05/2024 | £1,825.00 |
| * 19/05/2024 | 26/05/2024 | £1,825.00 |
| 21/09/2024 | 28/09/2024 | £1,825.00 |
| 13/10/2024 | 20/10/2024 | £1,825.00 |
- Checking out the UNESCO heritage site of Barumini Nuraghe
- Enjoying the long descent to Fluminimaggiore and Masua
- Sampling local specialties at Carloforte, on St Pietro island
- Riding along the Nebida coastline and marvelling at the view of Pan di Zucchero
- Experiencing the friendliness and hospitality of the Sardinian people
- Discovering the white beaches along the south-west coastal road
Azure Ocean Ride
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
OPTIONAL E-BIKE DEPARTURES
We offer this holiday with an e-bike only departure as well as regular trips where you can choose a normal bike or a pedal assist e-bike hire. Our e-bike only departures allow you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your holiday with us. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a regular trip but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 22/06/2024 | 29/06/2024 | £1,995.00 |
| 21/09/2024 E-Bike Departure | 28/09/2024 | £1,995.00 |
- Discovering Portugal’s most beautiful beaches
- Cycling alongside the Ria de Aviero, a 40km stretch of blue lagoon
- Helping the fishermen with their catch in Praia da Vieira
- Enjoying the views of the western shoreline from the Sitio viewpoint
- Exploring the historical, castle walled village of Óbidos
- Staying in beautiful Vimeiro
Granada to Seville
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 21/04/2024 | 29/04/2024 | £1,525.00 |
| 19/05/2024 Guaranteed | 27/05/2024 | £1,525.00 |
| 29/09/2024 | 07/10/2024 | £1,525.00 |
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2023 01 Mar – 31 Dec (excluding dates from 01 Jul to 17 Sep)
Season 1 – £1675 01 – 25 Mar, 11 – 22 Apr, 03 May – 30 Jun and 18 Sep – 31 Dec
Season 2 – £1875 26 Mar – 10 Apr and 23 Apr – 02 May
2024 03 Mar – 31 Dec (excluding dates from 01 Jul to 17 Sep)
Season 1 – £1795 01 – 17 Mar, 03 – 22 Apr, 18 Sep – 31 Dec
Season 2 – £1925 03 May – 30 Jun
Season 3 – £2025 18 Mar – 02 Apr and 23 Apr – 02 May
Alternatively for a great value holiday choose one of our scheduled departures below.
- Cycling between 3 of the most magnificent cities in Andalucia
- Travelling through rolling sierras and olive plantations
- Making use of the Vias Verdes
- Exploring the architectural wonders of Granada
- Visiting Cordoba – the birth place of Spanish Flamenco
- Celebrating your trip in the capital of the south, Seville
Puglia
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 20/04/2024 Guaranteed | 27/04/2024 | £1,195.00 |
| 05/10/2024 | 12/10/2024 | £1,195.00 |
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2024 25 Mar – 30 Oct (excluding departures from 09 Jun to 31 Aug)
Season 1 – £1335 03 Apr – 08 Jun – 10 Sep – 30 Oct
Season 2 – £1495 25 Mar – 02 Apr – 01 Sept – 09 Sept
Alternatively for a great value holiday choose one of our scheduled departures below.
- Cycling through lush landscapes of ancient olive groves and vineyards
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello
- Discovering the traditional Trulli houses of Puglia
- Relaxing each evening in comfortable hotels in authentic towns and villages
- Stopping at beautiful, sandy beaches with turquoise seas
- Tasting delicious local products, like extra virgin olive oil and Primitivo wine
Puglia
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
OPTIONAL E-BIKE DEPARTURES
We offer this holiday with an e-bike only departure as well as regular trips where you can choose a normal bike or a pedal assist e-bike hire. Our e-bike only departures allow you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your holiday with us. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a regular trip but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 27/04/2024 | 04/05/2024 | £1,925.00 |
| 08/09/2024 E-Bike Departure | 15/09/2024 | £1,925.00 |
| 28/09/2024 | 05/10/2024 | £1,925.00 |
- Cycling through wonderful landscapes of ancient olive groves, vineyards and stunning coastlines
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello and the Baroque city of Lecce
- Discovering the traditional Trulli houses of Puglia
- Relaxing each night in comfortable 3 and 4* hotels in authentic Apulian towns and villages
- Stopping at beautiful sandy beaches with turquoise seas
- Tasting delicious Apulian produce, like orecchiette and extra virgin olive oil
Granada to Seville
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
OPTIONAL E-BIKE DEPARTURES
We offer this holiday with an e-bike only departure as well as regular trips where you can choose a normal bike or a pedal assist e-bike hire. Our e-bike only departures allow you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your holiday with us. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a regular trip but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 14/04/2024 | 22/04/2024 | £2,465.00 |
| * 07/05/2024 | 15/05/2024 | £2,465.00 |
| 28/09/2024 E-Bike Departure | 06/10/2024 | £2,465.00 |
- Cycling between 3 of the most magnificent cities in Andalucia
- Riding through rolling sierras and olive groves
- Making use of the Vias Verdes
- Exploring the architectural wonders of Granada
- Visiting Cordoba – the birth place of Spanish Flamenco
- Celebrating your trip in the capital of the south, Seville
Alentejo and the Algarve
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
The prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2023 – £1765 Sunday departures available
03 Jan to 12 Dec (No departures from 26 Mar – 09 Apr, or from 01 Jul – 15 Sep)
2024 – £1995 Sunday departures available
07 Jan to 23 Jun and 15 Sep – 14 Dec
(No departures on 24 or 31 Mar or from 30 Jun – 14 Sep)
- Warming up with a loop ride through the Arrábida Natural Park
- Catching the ferry across to Troia and enjoying the quiet road along the Troia peninsula
- Enjoying the spectacular road along the coast near Porto Covo
- Visiting the Cabo Sardão lighthouse and enjoying the shore-line views of the wild cliffs
- Taking a dip on isolated beaches at the bottom of spectacular cliffs
- Discovering the city of Lagos in the Algarve, with its amazing mixture of tradition and tourism
- Visiting Cape St Vincent, Europe’s most southwestern point and its imposing lighthouse
- Wondering at the splendour of the high cliffs around Sagres
Emilia-Romagna
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2024 25 Mar – 30 Oct
Season 1 – £1395 03 Apr – 17 Jun and 04 Sep – 30 Oct
Season 2 – £1545 25 Mar – 02 Apr and 18 Jun – 03 Sep
- Visiting the hometown of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi
- Indulging in the best Italian food; Parma ham in Parma and Parmigiano in Reggio
- Gently cycling through beautiful countryside
- Sampling tasty slow-food produce on the Food Valley Bike route from Cremona to Parma
- Exploring modern and bustling Modena
- Taking in the vibrant university city of Bologna
Ireland
Highlights of Kerry
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
Duration
8 daysPrices from
£1,075 P.P.
Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active
Highlights of Kerry
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both normal bikes and pedal assist e-bikes and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures available from 01 Apr to 10 Oct.
2024 £1075 per person.
- Visiting the 15th Century Muckross Abbey & the 19th Century Muckross House
- Cycling the foothills of Ireland’s highest Mountain – Carrantuohill
- Exploring the picturesque shores of Kells Bay
- Dining in cosy Irish Pubs
- Enjoying views over the spectacular Three Lakes of Killarney
- Riding through the renowned Gap of Dunloe