Off-road Journeys
Riding our mountain bikes is the perfect chance to explore these fantastic destinations and discover untold cultural highlights. We’ll ride the best routes that these regions have to offer but also get treated to fabulous food and the fascinating sights and sounds of everyday life. While these are still ‘proper’ mountain bike holidays they specifically offer the perfect chance to interact with local people, culture and even the local flora and fauna.
While there will be some physical challenges and occasional technical sections these holidays are designed with a wide range riders in mind, appealing to experienced cyclists and relative novices alike!
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08 to 14 Sept - Explore the many diverse trails of Terra Magica, the ‘Magic Land’ of Istria. From the rocky trails of the Skitaca peninsula to the cobbled streets of medieval Motovun, this holiday is sure to impress.
06 to 12 Oct - Riding the many diverse trails of Terra Magica, we will make use of short transfers each day to visit stunning unique regions of the Istrian peninsula.
This fantastic itinerary explores the many diverse trails of Terra Magica, the 'Magic Land' of Istria. From the rocky trails of the Skitaca peninsula to the cobbled streets of medieval Motovun this holiday will deliver great riding and breath-taking cultural delights. Basing ourselves in Rabac, a small town perched on the shores of the Adriatic, we will make use of short transfers each day to visit many unique regions of the Istrian peninsula. The riding is varied and rewarding; with most days featuring interesting chall...
Swaziland is home to some of the finest mountain biking that Africa has to offer. There's everything from smooth flowing singletrack through broadleaf forest, fast sinuous trails across grassy meadows and sections of quite challenging rocky riding including some fantastic slickrock trails. This is an experience of a lifetime combining great unexplored biking with fascinating African culture and wildlife. It is one of those destinations that although you know the name, you may well have to look it up on a map to find out ...
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05 to 13 Oct - Cycle through the Atlas Mountains and reach the fringe of the Sahara desert. You will also have time to explore the atmospheric Marrakech, brimming with exotic sights, smells and sounds.
This superb mountain bike holiday in Morocco explores a land of big skies and stark mountain ranges. We explore a range of Morocco's fantastic trails including remote paths and dirt roads taking us from Marrakech to the Tichka Pass, the highest in the High Atlas, and then descending along the Draa Valley to the fringes of the Sahara Desert. Mud-brick Kasbahs appear to rise up out of the desert, sitting in tranquil palm oases and framed by dramatic backdrops of snow-capped mountains. While non-technical the routes reward ...
It's thanks to pirates that we have the privilege of this fantastic cycling holiday. Menorca is strategic gem in the Mediterranean, with one of the largest and deepest natural harbours in the world and was continually invaded by pirates. So the Cami de Cavalls was built in the 14th century to circumnavigate the island, connecting watchtowers and patrolled by military on horseback to spread the news of approaching invaders. For the mountain biker the results are a spectacular 200km coastal trail with a high percentage of ...
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27 Dec - 02 Jan - Experience a New Years like no other, exploring the unspoilt Serra de Grandola and the Arrabida Natural Park on this thrilling MTB holiday.
This mountain bike holiday will give you a great taste of some of Portugal's most fantastic biking. The journey takes us on a tour of the highlights of the Lisbon region and its many great riding areas. While not well-known outside Portugal local riders have been enjoying these trails for years and included in the trip are two of Portugal's picturesque natural parks; Sintra and Arrabida. The riding on this biking trip is varied and interesting, with trails ranging from wide-open paths to tight and technical singletrack. ...
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14 to 21 Sept - Great fun for bikers of all ability from fit cyclists with some off-road experience to advanced riders looking for a relaxing holiday.
19 to 26 Oct - Alternating between dirt tracks, remote mountain roads, fun singletrack trails and quiet asphalt roads, this is a journey deep into the heart of Sardinia.
A brilliant place to place mountain bike holiday in Italy, great fun for bikers of all ability from fit cyclists with some off-road experience to advanced riders looking for a relaxing holiday. The route alternates between dirt tracks, remote mountain roads, fun singletrack trails and quiet asphalt roads. With steep climbs and thrilling descents this is a journey deep into the heart of Sardinia. Overall the trip requires a reasonable level of fitness rather than technical ability. Starting near Montevecchio, at the agrit...
A lovely place to place self guided mountain bike holiday in Italy, that alternates between dirt tracks and quiet asphalt roads, steep climbs and thrilling descents. This is a journey deep into the heart of Sardinia, requiring a reasonable level of fitness rather than technical ability. Starting near Montevecchio, at the agriturismo famous for its delicious home made pasta, we set off east taking us past an ever changing landscape of olive groves and vineyards, lush green oak woods and into breathtaking wilderness mounta...
Join us on this thrilling mountain biking holiday through the trails of central Italy. We trace the steps of the Via Francigena, an ancient route between the northern regions of Europe and the south, carrying merchants, armies and pilgrims from as far as Canterbury to Rome and on to Jerusalem. Now the Via Francigena is a network of trails, roads and tracks that are followed not only by faithful pilgrims on their way to Rome, but also walkers and bikers who are looking for an exciting journey. We have chosen to start ...
We're excited to offer this extraordinary chance to explore these unique islands by bike, travelling through one of Europe's last true wilderness regions, the Outer Hebrides, a superb location for a mountain bike holiday in the UK. Crowned the 'Hebridean Explorer', this 280km bike journey weaves its way through seven islands on a variety of ancient paths, historic by-ways, mountain tracks and impossibly quiet roads. While there is the occasional intermediate level trail, the riding is not overly challenging, allowing us ...
The Tuscan landscape hosts a fantastic mountain bike holiday in Italy. The famous sights of Tuscany are combined with great biking exploring woodlands, hills and valleys with some great tracks and routes that link famous hilltop towns such as San Gimignano, Siena, Pienza. This biking holiday in classic tuscany will enchant with its natural beauty as well as reward with the quality of the riding. While perhaps more well know for the rolling hills and quiet roads, Tuscany's long history of trade and agriculture has resulted in...
The Tuscan landscape hosts this fantastic self guided mountain bike holiday. The famous sights of Tuscany are combined with great biking exploring woodlands, hills and valleys with some great tracks and routes that link famous hilltop towns such as San Gimignano, Siena, Pienza. This holiday will enchant with its natural beauty as well as reward with the quality of the riding. While perhaps more well know for the rolling hills and quiet roads, Tuscany's long history of trade and agriculture has resulted in an extensive networ...