Nearly everyone who rides a road bike has aspirations to conquer a few iconic mountains from the world of professional cycling. If you've got your sights set high, we have a wide selection of tours on offer which showcase literally dozens of mountain challenges, all helping you achieve your cycling dreams of becoming the King or Queen of the Mountains...
In this category you'll find some of our most challenging rides, which feature many of the famous climbs from the Grand Tours of Europe, including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta d'Espana. The world of cycling extends far beyond Europe though, and for the slightly more adventurous we can also introduce you to some of the legendary roads of Colombia. All of these tours have been designed to challenge and whilst not all of them are extreme, they are intended for experienced riders with a good level of fitness.
25 Years of Pedallin' Passion
Road Bike Mountain Challenges
Alps and Dolomites - Giants of the Giro
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2023 | 06/08/2023 | £2,125.00 |
- Cycling through stunning mountain scenery
- Climbing the iconic Mortirolo, Passo Gavia and Passo Stelvio of Giro d’Italia fame
- Enjoying post-ride relaxation in typical chalet-style mountain hotels
- Re-charging your energy levels every evening with tasty local fayre
- Testing your legs and endurance on the final Monte Grappa climb
- Enjoying an aperitif in the lively towns of San Pellegrino Terme, Bormio and Bassano del Grappa
Alps - Mont Ventoux to Alpe d'Huez
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 15/07/2023 | 22/07/2023 | £2,125.00 |
| 19/08/2023 | 26/08/2023 | £2,125.00 |
- Legendary Tour de France challenges every day
- ‘Warming up’ on Mont Ventoux, the ‘Giant of Provence’
- Blue skies, fresh air and snow-capped peaks
- ‘Top of the world’ sensations on the summit of the Izoard
- Ticking off lots of Tour de France classics
- Riding through Provençal lavender flelds, synonymous with the region
- The final challenge of the legendary Alpe d‘Huez
Trans Pyrenees Challenge
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2023 | 13/08/2023 | £2,595.00 |
- Riding the entire length of Europe’s most dramatic mountain range
- Looking down on the switchbacks ahead from the summits of the Aspin and the Port de Pailhères
- The breath-taking descent from the top of the Tourmalet
- Fresh crepes and a coffee at the summit of Col de Peyresourde
- Bathing tired legs in the outdoor thermal waters in Ax-les-Thermes
- Fine Spanish food and wine in Bossost
- A picnic and celebratory drinks on the beach by the Med
Spain
Pyrenean Traverse
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
Duration
12 daysPrices from
£2,780 P.P.
Grade 4 : Challenging
Pyrenean Traverse
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 15/07/2023 | 26/07/2023 | £2,780.00 |
- A first evening feasting on Pintxos in beautiful Honarribia
- Conquering classic climbs of the Pyrenees including the Cat 1 Puerto de Portalet
- Winding through remote villages on unbelievably quiet mountain roads
- Gazing in awe at the highest mountains in the Pyrenees in the Parque de Aneto
- Wondering through the medieval streets of beautiful Ainsa
- Finishing the week with a glass of Cava on the beach in picturesque Cadaqués
Pyrenees Fitness Week (Grade 3-4)
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 22/04/2023 Guaranteed | 29/04/2023 | £1,115.00 |
| 07/10/2023 | 14/10/2023 | £1,115.00 |
- Spending your week in a period 16th century French house
- Training on many of the climbs often used in Le Tour de France
- Personalised training regime to suit your individual requirements by a ABBC qualified coach
- Cycling through traffic free rolling countryside, experiencing the beauty and tranquility of rural France
- Coming home to a home cooked feast every evening, freshly prepared by your coach’s wife, Toni
- Sampling the delicious local wines of the region
Emerald Mountains
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 27/05/2023 Contact Us | 08/06/2023 | £3,595.00 |
| 13/01/2024 | 25/01/2024 | £3,645.00 |
| 03/02/2024 | 15/02/2024 | £3,645.00 |
| 25/05/2024 | 06/06/2024 | £3,645.00 |
- Exploring unspoiled Andean highlands
- The historic city of Cartagena
- The hospitality of locals, so proud to show off their country
- The challenges offered by Colombia’s dramatic mountains
- Cycling with the warm Caribbean breeze at your back
- Being amongst the first to ride in this emerging destination