The New Year is just around the corner and that means there’s not long before our first 2026 trips depart! For many destinations, Spring is our favourite time of year to go on a cycling holiday but we know that will come around quickly and we don't want you to miss out. That’s why we wanted to let you know about savings on our early season group trips and self-guided tours with early-season pricing. See our Ts and Cs below for more details.
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NEW! Andalucia - Costa de la Luz and Ancient Cadiz
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
Duration
8 daysPrices from
£2,225 P.P.
Grade 2-3: Gentle/Moderate
NEW! Andalucia - Costa de la Luz and Ancient Cadiz
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £100 when you book our tour departing 20 March 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 20/03/2026 Guaranteed | 27/03/2026 | £2,225.00 |
| 17/10/2026 | 24/10/2026 | £2,225.00 |
- Exploring the endless coastal trails surrounding Tarifa
- Indulging in delicious, freshly-caught seafood in Sanlucar
- Savouring a glass of sherry in a historic bodega within the Sherry Triangle
- Immersing ourselves in true Andalucian culture and enjoying some Flamenco
- Riding along the peaceful, traffic-free EuroVelo routes
- Experiencing the lively, vibrant town of Tarifa, the gateway to two continents
Guided
Land's End to John O'Groats Explorer
Guided Electric Bike Holiday
EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £250 when you book our tour departing 18 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 18/04/2026 | 09/05/2026 | £4,895.00 |
| 20/06/2026 Last Spaces | 11/07/2026 | £4,895.00 |
| 01/08/2026 | 22/08/2026 | £4,895.00 |
- 3 countries in 19 days of riding
- 1,000 miles of Britain at its best
– Riding an e-bike the length of Britain from toe to tip and declaring yourself an ‘End to Ender’
- Cornish pasties to haggis and everything in between
- Experiencing the regional changes in tradition, culture and accents as you progress from county to county
- Enjoying spectacular scenery from Cheddar Gorge to the Cairngorms
Guided
Sardinia - Island Flavours
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £100 when you book our tour departing 18 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 18/04/2026 | 25/04/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 23/05/2026 | 30/05/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 12/09/2026 | 19/09/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 10/10/2026 | 17/10/2026 | £1,995.00 |
- 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
Guided
Norfolk - Rebellion Way
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £100 when you book our tour departing 26 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 26/04/2026 | 02/05/2026 | £1,675.00 |
| 05/07/2026 Last Spaces | 11/07/2026 | £1,675.00 |
| 09/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | £1,675.00 |
| 06/09/2026 | 12/09/2026 | £1,675.00 |
- Coastal cycling, beach houses and British seaside sights
- Majestic manor houses and villages full of character and charm
- Varied terrain from rolling country lanes to wooded ways
- Tales of Boudicca and rebellions
- Delightful Diss and stunning Holkham Hall
- Miles of gentle pedalling through the Norfolk Broads
- Posing with Captain Mainwaring in Thetford
Self-Guided
Emilia-Romagna - The Food Valley
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour 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.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1575 29 Mar – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £1735 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Gently cycling on quiet roads and cycle paths through beautiful countryside
- Sampling tasty slow-food produce on the Food Valley Bike route from Cremona to Parma
- Tasting authentic Italian food in their towns of origin such as Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, and Bolognese Ragù
- Visiting the hometown of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi
- Exploring modern and bustling Modena
- Taking in the vibrant university city of Bologna
Guided
Suffolk - Wolf Way
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £100 when you book our tour departing 19 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 19/04/2026 | 26/04/2026 | £1,785.00 |
| 31/05/2026 | 07/06/2026 | £1,785.00 |
| 12/07/2026 | 19/07/2026 | £1,785.00 |
| 13/09/2026 | 20/09/2026 | £1,785.00 |
- Enjoying a variety of trails, from bridleways to quiet roads
- Exploring some of the earliest Neolithic settlements in Europe
- Discovering the Roman cities of Ipswich and Dunwich
- Discovering Bury St Edmunds Abbey, the burial place of King Edmund
- Reaching the most easterly location in the British Isles: Ness Point in Lowestoft
- Visiting Sutton Hoo, the Anglo-Saxon burial ground and ship
- Pedalling along the breathtaking Suffolk coastline
Self-Guided
Sardinia - Island Flavours
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour 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. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates from 08 Jun – 31 Aug)
Season 1 – £1625 29 Mar – 07 Jun / 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £1785 01 Sep – 08 Sep
Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled departures below.
- Checking out the UNESCO heritage site of Barumini Nuraghe
- Enjoying the long descent to Fluminimaggiore and Masua
- Riding along the Nebida coastline and marvelling at the view of Pan di Zucchero
- Sampling local specialities at Carloforte, on St Pietro island
- Experiencing the friendliness and hospitality of the Sardinian people
- Discovering the white beaches along the south-west coastal road
Guided
Granada to Seville
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £125 when you book our tour departing 7 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 07/04/2026 Guaranteed | 15/04/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 26/09/2026 | 04/10/2026 | £2,595.00 |
- 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
Guided
Cotswolds - Bourton-on-the-Water
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save £50 when you book our tour departing 13 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 13/04/2026 | 17/04/2026 | £1,145.00 |
| 15/06/2026 Last Spaces | 19/06/2026 | £1,195.00 |
| 24/08/2026 | 28/08/2026 | £1,195.00 |
- Staying at Harrington House, a comfortable HF Country House in the centre of picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water
- Three days guided cycling with an experienced leader
- Enjoying leisurely rides through beautiful rolling countryside
- Visiting the famous Cotswold market town of Stow-on-the-Wold
- Visiting the historic village of Bibury, famous for its stone cottages which once housed weavers
- Cycling through beautiful chocolate box villages
Self-Guided
Classic Tuscany
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour 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. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | 13/05/2026 | £1,495.00 |
| 25/09/2026 | 02/10/2026 | £1,495.00 |
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1695 24 Mar – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – £1995 15-30 Jun and 01-08 Sep
Alternatively for a great value holiday, please select one of our scheduled departures below.
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Staying at Tuscan farms overlooking stunning countryside
- Visiting the famous towns of Monteriggioni, Buonconvento, Asciano and Siena
- Riding through wonderful landscapes, wide open fields, cypress-lined hills and vineyards
- Trying delicious, regional dishes
- Sampling the best wines of Chianti, Montepulciano and Montalcino
- Absorbing the atmosphere of San Gimignano – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Terms and Conditions
1. For guided group trips on offer please quote code EARLY26 at the time of booking your trip. If booking online, please enter this into the ‘promo code’ box. Your discount will then be applied once your booking has been confirmed by our team.
2. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, including Loyalty Discounts, Cycling UK discounts and child discounts.
3. Valid on selected 2026 holidays for trips departing between March and May 2026. The offer is only valid for bookings made between 4th December 2025 and 9th January 2026. The offer cannot be backdated. Please see the holiday Dates & Prices section for discount details.
4. Only valid for bookings made directly with Saddle Skedaddle.
5. Tailor Made trips are excluded from this offer.
6. This offer can only be applied to the standard land-only price and cannot be applied to pre or post-trip trip extensions, trip insurance, single supplements, bike hire or optional activity costs.
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