Cycling Escapes
The chance to escape for fun on the bikes is surely soemthing every cyclist amongst us feels at sometime or another! Our escapes are designed for those cyclists eager for sun-kissed cycling in Europe, where stunning mountain scenery, great local food, cultural sights are as welcome as the riding itself.
For those with less time on their hands, why not try our cheeky weekend breaks in the UK? The perfect opportunity to get outdoors without worrying about committing too much time for the cause. Designed for those eager to experience all that a destination can offer, our escapes combine great riding experiences (including a few cheeky climbs) on undulating idyllic routes, with the chance to experience fascinating local culture too.
Found holidays
A journey of three regions, connected by wine growing, but uniquely different in terms of their history, architecture, food and indeed their wine. Alsace has had a varied, often troubled, history. Its German heritage is clear in the village names, regional dishes and architecture. We begin in the vineyards before heading into the foothills of the Vosges, where lush green hillsides and pockets of woodland have an almost alpine appearance, but in miniature. We take in the two most challenging and iconic climbs of this gent...
This exciting new trip from our Spanish team offers a multi faceted journey across Northern Spain. Travelling along the beautiful and dramatic Atlantic coastline and staying in traditional fishing villages with seafood to die for, we pass through the foothills of the Picos de Europa national park, where its serrated peaks reveal themselves without us having to go over them. It takes in the great cities of Oviedo, Lugo and Santiago; each with unique charm and history. The wild Cordillera Cantabrica mountains with anci...
Famed as Italy's most exotic island, Sardinia is blessed with a fantastic network of well-surfaced and car-free roads. Starting in the north of the island your journey takes you along the high-rising cliffs on the coastal road to Bosa and through the lush cork oak-forested Ferru Mountains. Heading south you cycle through the rolling Marmilla hills and can visit the UNESCO heritage site of Barumini, before crossing the fertile Campidano plain to the mountainous Green Coast. After visiting the San Pietro and Sant'Antioco i...
For this tour across Sardinia we've chosen a beautiful route that alternates between gentle coastal roads, vast plains, steady climbs and thrilling descents. We take you deep into the heart of this magical island. Starting in the south west of Sardinia near Montevecchio, you'll set off through hills carpeted with lush green maquis vegetation, towards the towering sand dunes of the Costa Verde, where your coast to coast adventure officially begins. You'll ride through olive groves and vineyards, unique and fascinating arc...
A coastal road cycling holiday winding down the Italian island of Sardinia. Famed as Italy's most exotic island, it is blessed with a fantastic network of well surfaced and car free roads and you'll be assured of some great cycling. The island has a stunning coastline which we will explore throughout this cycling tour. Starting in the north of the island, our journey takes us along the high rising coastal cliffs on the way to Bosa and through the lush cork oak forested Mt Ferru mountains. Moving south we head into the lo...
Come and discover this Spanish cycling gem and world-renowned wine region. La Rioja doesn't need much of an introduction… The deep red 'tinto' that has shaped the culture and land for centuries. Cycling around Rioja will make an indescribable impression on you; landscapes, heritage, culture, wine...Offering road cyclists the chance to discover the area's sights, both natural and cultural. It's no surprise that Rioja is a land where people live and breathe wine, boasting more than 500 wineries and fantastic cycling...
A great self-guided road cycling holiday in Spain for those looking for a little more freedom. Ronda, in the heart of Andalucia, is a beautiful city, famous for its 3 historic bridges, steeped in history and generally regarded as the birthplace of modern bullfighting. It's difficult to think of anywhere more Spanish and it's difficult to think of anywhere more ideally situated for a centre based, off season, 'winter warmer' road cycling holiday. Flights to Malaga from a wide range of UK regional airports leave a little o...
Ronda is a beautiful city, famous for its three historic bridges, steeped in history and generally regarded as the birthplace of modern bullfighting. It's difficult to think of anywhere more Spanish and it's difficult to think of anywhere more ideally situated for a centre based week of riding the Spanish terrain. Ronda is a Spanish gem, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges. It boasts a wealth of fantastic loop rides which meander through chestnut clad hillsides and dotted with ancient white villages which lead us to s...
This superb road cycling tour traverses east to west through the stunning mountain ranges of the Spanish region of Andalucia. Following the arc of the Mediterranean, our cycling route begins on the beautiful volcanic coastline of the Cabo de Gata. Leaving the clear waters of the Mediterranean and sweeping golden sands behind us we head into the mountains of Andalucía. We'll ride through the dramatic, inhospitable 'badlands' of the Tabernas desert, once the favoured backdrop of western films, before we climb onto t...
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17 to 19 May - Think of the Yorkshire Dales, and you think rolling hills, sheep, lush green fields dotted with farming villages and high heathery moors.
This road cycling weekend in the UK is quickly becoming one of Skedaddle's weekend classics. On the back of recent pro tours through this challenging and picturesque region, we've designed a weekend which includes some brilliant views, cheeky climbs, and Yorkshire treats to reward the miles you've put in! On arrival we settle ourselves for the weekend in beautiful Malham. Considered to be the gateway to the Dales, it's from here each day we head out into the glory (and suffering!) of the Yorkshire Dales. Both days will f...
This is another one of our road cycling weekends in the UK designed to give experience to those who are trying road cycling for the first time. It is also a perfect way to rekindle your love for riding if you've been off your road bike for a while. This weekend offers 2 great days of cycling in the Lake District designed to gently ease you into the excitement of riding on the open road. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like cruising through the countryside on a modern lightweight bike, this weekend is for you. ...
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21 to 24 Jun - Enjoy the thrills of descending, experience the camaraderie of group riding and test your legs on the odd ‘cheeky climb’ or two.
This road cycling holiday in the UK is part of our range of introductory weekends and is an excellent way to experience road cycling for the first time. These intro weekends are also a perfect way to rekindle your love for riding if you've been off your road bike for a while. Based in Wendover in the heart of the Chilterns, we offer two great days of cycling designed to gently ease you into the excitement of riding on the open road. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like cruising through the countryside on a modern...
This place to place road cycling weekend in the UK is a classic. We've been trying to keep it all to ourselves but the secret is out - Northumberland is simply a brilliant area to explore on your bike! Our weekend begins on the banks of the River Tyne, just a stone's throw from Newcastle's vibrant city centre. Once on the bikes it isn't long before we're deep into the North East's finest countryside and exploring England's least populated county. Having ridden through some of the region's remotest towns and villages we w...
One of our most popular road cycling weekends, the Shropshire road cycling weekend is packed with some of the most spectacular riding you're ever likely to enjoy on these shores. Church Stretton is blessed with possibly some of the most dramatic and spectacular hills in the heart of England. With ancient Long Mynd guarding the west and the Wenlock Edge outcrop lying to the east, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Gentle green pastures and shady woodlands combine with the surrounding hills to offer some fa...
This 'must-do' road cycling holiday is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, following the well signed National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea in the west to the North Sea in the east, cycling along quiet country lanes. Leaving the Irish Sea behind, you head into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This popular route and firm Skedaddle favourite is not without its challenges, taking in Hartside Pass, where at a respectable 580m abo...
A superb road cycling holiday that explores the very best of the coast of Portugal. Starting near Porto the route follows the coastline to the south, starting on almost flat terrain, on a road squeezed in between the ocean and a natural lagoon. From here we continue through pine trees forests to reach Figueira da Foz and Nazaré. The ocean views are a constant in this tour, the deep blue of the ocean providing a huge contrast to the deep green of the forests. After the fishing village of Nazare the terrain changes ...
A beautiful road cycling holiday in France, in one of the most popular and most visited regions, Provence. With its diverse landscape, ranging from snow-capped mountains, pancake flat lavender plains and a stunningly beautiful coastline it's not difficult to see why. All of this stunning scenery, combined with fantastic food, over 300 days a year of sunshine and an extremely agreeable climate make Provence an irresistible cycling holiday destination. Provence is home to some of the best road cycling in southern Europe. Y...
A guided cycling holiday exploring the Apulian region of Italy, located in the southeast of what is commonly known as the Heel of Italy's Boot, and also its best kept secret! This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisine to unique architecture. Our Puglia cycling route starts in the very southern tip, at Santa Maria di Leuca. From here we head...
Come and discover this world-renowned wine region by bike! The deep red tinto that is Rioja has shaped the culture and land for centuries. Cycling around La Rioja will leave an unforgettable impression on you; landscapes, heritage, culture, wine... offering road cyclists the chance to discover the area's sights, both natural and cultural. It's no surprise that Rioja is a land where people live and breathe wine, boasting more than 500 wineries and fantastic cycling where the deep red tinto has shaped the culture and land...
A self-guided cycling holiday exploring the Apulian region of Italy, located in the southeast of what is commonly known as the Heel of Italy's Boot, and also its best kept secret! This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisine to unique architecture. Your route starts in the very southern tip of Puglia, at Santa Maria di Leuca. From here you wil...
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28 May to 16 Jun - ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT (FEMALE)! Travel through many of France’s most beautiful and best loved regions including the Loire Valley, Dordogne, Rhône and Ardèche as we make our way triumphantly to the glittering delights of Nice and the Côte d‘Azur!
Skedaddle have been running the St Malo to Nice trip since 2011 and it's proved to be incredibly popular. The only question that customers have raised with us is whether we could make it a little more relaxing by taking slightly longer to complete the distance. We've done exactly that. The same fantastic journey, but now with slightly lower distances each day to allow you to soak up the scenery along the way. Our journey through France takes us through the 'spiritual home of cycling'. The French love affair with the bike beg...
The Dordogne region of southwest France has been attracting visitors for years and on this trip we offer the widest variety of rural French riding possible in a week long getaway! As well as cycling past classic Dordogne vineyards and over rolling green hills, this trip also takes us toward the Massif Centrale and visits the Auvergne, one of France's most deeply rural and undiscovered regions. The Dordogne area, famous for its gentle rolling hills and medieval fortified towns, is a dramatic contrast with the more rugged...
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07 to 14 Jul - During your cycling in the Ardèche, Lozere and Languedoc Rousillon regions you’ll find all types of terrain which will include quiet country lanes, undulating riverside roads and challenging climbs.
This incredible route takes us on a journey of spectacular gorges, beautiful forested National Parks, through the home of Roquefort cheese and onto the amazing fortified town of Carcassonne. This place to place ride starts at the bottom of the Gorges d'Ardèche and heads into the heart of the predominantly pine forested Cevennes National Park, which stretches across the Ardèche, Lozere and Gard regions, all of which we visit during the tour. From here, we then journey onto the Tarn Gorge, Gorge de la Jonte a...
Riding in the unspoilt region of Spain, this journey takes you through the most stunning mountain range in western Andalucia. During the tour you'll find yourself cycling along quiet country roads and lanes which will lead you past limestone peaks and cork oak clad sierras, linking the traditional pueblos blancos (white villages) that this region of Spain is famous for. This is a moderately paced road cycling holiday exploring exquisite countryside, Moorish history and fantastic food with lashings of Andaluz character. T...
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08 to 15 Jun - Tuscany needs no introduction! The region offers superb cycling and is an international training ground, attracting riders from all over the world.
An easy paced road cycling holiday in Italy that explores one of the country's premier cycling destinations. Tuscany - the word itself is evocative, conjuring images of classic Italian landscapes, rolling hills, cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. The region also offers superb cycling and is an international training ground, attracting riders from all over the world. Cycling is a way of life here and is taken seriously. We spend our first evening in the charming medieval town of Casciana Terme, a spa town retreat s...
An easy paced road cycling holiday that explores one of the country's premier destinations. Tuscany - the word itself is evocative, conjuring images of classic landscapes, rolling hills, cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. The region also offers superb cycling attracting riders from all over the world. You will spend your first evening in the charming medieval town of Casciana Terme, a spa town retreat scattered with great restaurants and superb gelateria. The following morning you will head south through the o...
This incredible holiday in an unspoiled area of southern Spain will take you through the most stunning mountain scenery in western Andalucia. During the tour you'll find yourself cycling along quiet country roads and lanes which will lead you past limestone peaks and cork oak clad sierras, linking the traditional pueblos blancos (white villages) that this region of Spain is famous for. This is a holiday for any road cyclist looking to explore exquisite countryside, Moorish history and fantastic food with lashings of Anda...