If you're a keen roadie looking for a cycling trip that will ease you into what you can expect from a classic Skedaddle tour in the mountains, you're in luck! Featuring their fair share of cheeky climbs, these are by no means meant for beginners, but they do offer a much more gentle alternate to our more extreme mountain routes.
Provence - Le Ventoux a Velo
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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03/06/2023 Guaranteed | 10/06/2023 | $2,785.00 |
02/09/2023 | 09/09/2023 | $2,785.00 |
- Exploring the world famous beauty of one of France’s most popular regions
- Conquering Mont Ventoux – the mighty Géant de Provence
- Stunning views of the turquoise waters of Lac de Sainte Croix
- Riding the rim of the Gorge du Verdon, Europe’s very own Grand Canyon
- The lavender fields of the Plateau de Valensole
- Sipping on a cheeky post ride rosé in the sunshine
Pyrenees Fitness Week (Grade 2-3)
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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01/04/2023 Guaranteed | 08/04/2023 | $1,435.00 |
30/04/2023 Guaranteed | 07/05/2023 | $1,435.00 |
27/05/2023 Guaranteed | 03/06/2023 | $1,435.00 |
15/10/2023 Guaranteed | 22/10/2023 | $1,435.00 |
- 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 tranquillity of rural France
- Coming back to a home-cooked feast every evening, freshly prepared by your coach’s wife, Toni.
- Sampling the delicious local wines of the region
Corsica - The Beautiful Isle
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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20/05/2023 Contact Us | 27/05/2023 | $2,565.00 |
16/09/2023 Guaranteed | 23/09/2023 | $2,565.00 |
- One of the most dramatic coastal rides in Europe
- The descent through the Scala di Sta Regina between the Col de Vergio and Corte
- Chestnut beers all round in Corte, the ancient and rustic mountain capital
- Mouthwatering local cuisine, charcuterie and cheeses
- The Castagniccia – Corsica’s most unspoiled region of chestnut forest, wild boar and traditional rural villages
Corsica - Southern Secrets
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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27/05/2023 Guaranteed | 03/06/2023 | $2,565.00 |
23/09/2023 | 30/09/2023 | $2,565.00 |
- Approaching Corte’s towering citadel at the end of our first day’s ride
- Exploring Corsican mountain villages, distinct from anywhere else in France
- Descending sweeping roads which carve through cool pine forests
- Bonifacio’s dramatic cliff top old town
- Earning the rewarding views over the Med after a challenging climb
- Fuelling up with the delicious local produce
Lakes of Lombardia
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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15/07/2023 Guaranteed | 22/07/2023 | $2,695.00 |
12/08/2023 | 19/08/2023 | $2,695.00 |
- Riding into Switzerland from Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano
- The ascent to Madonna del Ghisallo and the world famous cycling museum
- Strolling through Bellagio on Lake Como after a great lake-side ride
- Conquering Passo Maniva and the sweeping downhill to Lago di Idro
- Relaxing with a post-ride drink overlooking yet another beautiful lake
- Enjoying good food, fine wines and quality accommodation
Dolomiti Discoverer
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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01/07/2023 Fully Booked | 08/07/2023 | $2,565.00 |
22/07/2023 | 29/07/2023 | $2,565.00 |
- Admiring from various angles the classic grey and orange jagged peaks of the Dolomites
- Riding the Sella Ronda, part of the Maratona delle Dolomiti, one of Italy’s biggest Gran Fondo events
- Riding the dazzling descents and climbs you yearned to ride whilst watching the Giro d‘Italia
- The sense of achievement at the end of the tour having conquered many climbs at your own pace.
- Superb, mouth-watering and filling Italian food after a day on the bike – plenty of carbs!
Sierra Nevada and Granada
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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* 16/04/2023 Contact Us | 22/04/2023 | $2,080.00 |
15/10/2023 | 21/10/2023 | $2,080.00 |
- Checking out the white mountain villages of the Alpujarras
- A night in a luxurious cave house in Guadix
- The Sierra Nevada Challenge – riding to the roof of Spain
- The classic Vuelta ride through the Sierra de Pandera
- Tasty tapas and sunset sangrias
- The descent to Granada and its amazing Alhambra Palace
Road Atlas
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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11/11/2023 Guaranteed | 20/11/2023 | $2,050.00 |
27/12/2023 | 05/01/2024 | $2,050.00 |
03/02/2024 | 12/02/2024 | $2,155.00 |
09/11/2024 | 18/11/2024 | $2,155.00 |
27/12/2024 | 05/01/2025 | $2,155.00 |
- The High Atlas mountain range
- The extraordinary view from the top of the towering ‘Test Pass’
- Exploring the surreal blue rocks of Tafraoute
- The incredible 100km ride from Tafraoute towards the coast
- Enjoying a cold beer on one of Morocco’s finest terraces at Immouzer
- The sights, smells and sounds of the Marrakech souk
- Starting and finishing in this years ‘Capital of Culture’ Marrakech
Julian Alps and Istria
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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20/05/2023 Contact Us | 27/05/2023 | $3,595.00 |
02/09/2023 | 09/09/2023 | $3,595.00 |
- Riding the 50 hairpins of Vrisic Pass; a little known alpine classic and a must for any road cyclist visiting Slovenia
- Crossing the border on hidden back lanes with little traffic
- Spending our first evening close to the majestic Lake Bled
- Visiting the UNESCO heritage site of the Pastojna caves
- Passing through vineyards famous for Muscat and Istrian whites
- Ending our journey in the picturesque village of Rovinj
Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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* 20/05/2023 | 27/05/2023 | $1,890.00 |
19/08/2023 | 26/08/2023 | $1,890.00 |
- Admiring the rugged natural beauty of two of England’s most beautiful National Parks
- Riding up Buttertubs Pass – possibly the only Tour de France “classic climb” in the UK
- A stop in the village of Cartmel, famous for its sticky toffee pudding
- Riding some major Lake District passes
- Fuelling up on Yorkshire puddings as God intended them
- Enjoying a well deserved pint of Sneck Lifter at the end of a hard day in the saddle
Classic Fjords
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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17/06/2023 Guaranteed | 25/06/2023 | $5,305.00 |
02/09/2023 | 10/09/2023 | $5,305.00 |
- The natural beauty of the Norwegian landscape, fjords, mountains, waterfalls and coastlines
- Narrow and dramatic Norangsdalen Valley & the beautiful coastal roads of Hjørundfjorden
- Scenic, pollution-free, quiet roads and the freshest, cleanest air you can breathe
- Cycling the shores of world-famous Sognefjord and beautiful Balestrand
- Trollstigen Pass (The Troll’s Ladder) Norway’s most spectacular mountain road
- Cruising along the UNESCO listed Geirangerfjord by ferry
- Ålesund, Norway’s most beautiful city showcasing its impressive Art Nouveau architecture
Wales - Monmouthshire and the Brecon Beacons
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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* 28/04/2023 Contact Us | 05/05/2023 | $1,925.00 |
29/09/2023 | 06/10/2023 | $1,925.00 |
- The Wye Valley, an officially designated Area of Natural Beauty
- The magnificent ruins of Tintern Abbey
- The lush green rolling landscapes and leafy lanes of Monmouthshire and the Usk Valley
- Taking in the awesome views from Maen Llia after climbing the Devil’s Elbow
- The wide-open spaces, big skies, and wild beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Some of the best cycling in the British Isles