Spring is one of the best times of year to explore some of our favourite destinations around the world. In many parts of the UK and Europe, we're treated to a spectacular bust of colour, as the lush green hills become carpeted in blooms of wildflowers. It's a similar story in Morocco, Japan and South Korea when the spring climate is also perfect for an active holiday. In fact, many of our tours avoid hot and busy summer months so we advise planning ahead and checking the booking calendars to help you decide where and when to go. These are our top picks for spring cycling but our friendly team are happy to answer any questions you might have about the best time of year to visit certain destinations.
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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
Self-Guided
Girona Gravel Explorer
Self-Guided Gravel Riding Holiday
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 01 Mar – 16 Nov (excluding departures from 21 Jul – 31 August)
Season 1 – £1285 01 Mar – 31 Mar / 01 Nov – 16 Nov
Season 2 – £1395 01 Apr – 19 Jun / 01 Oct – 31 Oct
Season 3 – £1495 20 Jun – 20 Jul / 01 – 30 Sep
- Relax on gorgeous white sandy beaches, wander around ancient ruins, and meet with the friendly locals
- Cycle off-road through ancient vineyards and olive groves, treating your taste buds to the amazing local food
- Check out Salvador Dali’s art in his Theatre and Museum in Figueres
- Cycling the best tracks around Girona, the heart of Gravel riding in Spain
- Sip on the famous local wine of Emporda it’s got the international stamp of approval!
Self-Guided
Azure Ocean Ride
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.
2025 05 Jan – 13 Dec
Season 1 – £1795 05 Jan – 29 Jun and 15 Sep – 13 Dec
Season 2 – £2135 30 Jun – 14 Sep
2026 05 Jan – 13 Dec (excl. Easter week between 29 Mar and 05 Apr and St John’s Day 23/24 Jun)
Season 1 – £1825 05 Jan – 30 Jun and 16 Sep – 13 Dec
Season 2 – £2195 01 Jul – 15 Sep
Worth noting We run this tour from Jan through to Dec. The summer months however (generally from 01 Jul – 15 Sep) can be really busy. More people, more cyclists, busier restaurants, busier hotels etc, so we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or Autumn if you‘re looking for a quieter getaway with less cyclists to share the route with.
Please note We are generally not able to confirm any bookings for this tour made within 4 weeks of departure. Please contact our office if you are looking to book and begin your holiday within this period and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
- 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
- Visiting the lovely Vimeiro
Guided
Tuscany - Strade Bianche Explorer
Guided Gravel Riding Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 Guaranteed | 16/05/2026 | £2,195.00 |
| 20/09/2026 | 27/09/2026 | £2,195.00 |
- Riding some of the classic Tuscany gravel routes including the Strade Bianche
- Cycling through the historic wine regions of Tuscany, stopping off for a bit of wine tasting
- Exploring the region on a mix of terrains
- Riding the stunning UNESCO heritage region of Val d’Orcia
- Relaxing in small villages for a coffee with the locals
- Easing along the rolling hills of the ‘Colli Sienesi’
- Chilling out with a post-ride Chianti or Brunello
Guided
Roads of Ronda
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
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| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 08/03/2026 | 14/03/2026 | £2,195.00 |
| 08/11/2026 | 14/11/2026 | £2,195.00 |
- Staying in the quintessentially Spanish town of Old Ronda
- Cycling through the rugged, ‘bandit country’ of the Sierra de las Nieves
- Climbing the 1,200m up ‘The Colossus’
- The seemingly never-ending descent down to the fine sands of Estepona
- Taking a refreshing post ride dip in the Med
- Tasty tapas and sunset sangrias
Self-Guided
Alentejo and the Algarve
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
The prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 – £2125 Sunday departures available
05 Jan to 29 Jun and 15 Sep – 13 Dec
(No departures on 13 or 20 Apr or from 30 Jun – 14 Sep)
2026 – £2175 Sunday departures available
11 Jan to 21 Jun and 20 Sep – 06 Dec
(No departures over the Easter week 29 Mar – 05 Apr, St John’s Day 23/24 Jun and over the hotter / busier summer months)
Please note We are generally not able to confirm any bookings for this tour made within 4 weeks of departure. Please contact our office if you are looking to book and begin your holiday within this period and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
- 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
Guided
Mountains and Coast
Guided Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 21/02/2026 Last Spaces | 07/03/2026 | £2,165.00 |
| 07/03/2026 Guaranteed | 21/03/2026 | £2,165.00 |
| 21/03/2026 | 04/04/2026 | £2,165.00 |
| 14/11/2026 | 28/11/2026 | £2,165.00 |
| 14/02/2027 | 28/02/2027 | £2,205.00 |
| 06/03/2027 | 20/03/2027 | £2,205.00 |
| 20/03/2027 | 03/04/2027 | £2,205.00 |
| 13/11/2027 | 27/11/2027 | £2,205.00 |
- Exploring the lesser visited parts of Vietnam by bike
- Stunning Saigon – the ‘Pearl of the Orient’
- Heading off the tourist trail in the Central Highlands
- Treating your tastebuds to Vietnam’s legendary cuisine
- Get your caffeine hit with a fresh roadside brew
- Soaking up the sunshine at beautiful Nha Trang
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
Guided
Vineyards of the Douro Valley
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2026 | 18/04/2026 | £2,695.00 |
| 17/10/2026 | 24/10/2026 | £2,695.00 |
- Riding along the Douro river through immense vineyards surrounded by terraced slopes
- Staying in the charming lodgings of wine farms, where we visit Port wine cellars and sample some port and wine
- Riding on the N222 in the heart of the Alto Douro, considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world, with its jaw dropping scenery
- The historic fortified village of Almeida
- Tackling the dramatic climb to the summit of Torre in the Serra da Estrela, the highest point of mainland Portugal
- The final hotel at Unhais da Serra, an unexpected oasis at the end of the trip
Guided
Sardinia - Coastal Explorer
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 Guaranteed | 16/05/2026 | £2,125.00 |
| 23/05/2026 | 30/05/2026 | £2,125.00 |
| 19/09/2026 Guaranteed | 26/09/2026 | £2,125.00 |
| 10/10/2026 | 17/10/2026 | £2,125.00 |
- Riding the stunning coastal road from Alghero to Bosa
- The ride to Montiferru through its oak forest
- Sampling delightful Sardinian foods with a vast variety of local wines
- Enjoying the view of Pan di Zucchero on the Nebida coastal ride
- Sweeping down the long descent to Fluminimaggiore and Masua
- Glimpsing the white beaches which hug the south west coast road
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