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 tour. 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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Provence - Le Ventoux a Velo
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 13/06/2026 | 20/06/2026 | $3,810.00 |
| 08/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | $3,810.00 |
- 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
Sardinia - Coastal Explorer
Self-Guided Road Bike Tour
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 – $2215 26 Mar – 07 Jun and 09 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2535 01 Sept – 08 Sept
- Riding the stunning coastal road from Alghero to Bosa
- Exploring the sandstone coast of Santa Caterina di Pittinuri
- Visiting the Sinis Peninsula and the ancient Roman ruins of Tharros
- The view of Pan di Zucchero on the Nebida coastal ride
- Sweeping down the long descent to Fluminimaggiore and Masua
- Exploring the white beaches running alongside the south west coastal road
Sardinia - Coast to Coast
Self-Guided Road Bike Tour
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 – $2280 29 Mar – 07 Jun / 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2525 01 Sept – 08 Sept
Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled departures below.
- Riding the roller-coaster road below Mount Arcuentu to the west coast
- Exploring the UNESCO heritage site of Su Nuraxi at Barumini
- Taking a dip in the emerald waters of Sardinia
- Cycling through the Sardinian “Blue Zone”
- Dining on delicious home cooked food, washed down with tasty local wine!
- The stunning descent to Bari Sardo on the East Coast
Tuscany - Giro della Toscana
Self-Guided Road Bike Tour
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 in July and August)
Season 1 – $2425 29 Mar – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2895 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
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.
- Cycling through the historic wine regions of Tuscany, stopping off for a bit of wine tasting along the way
- Staying in quality accommodation, with fantastically warm hospitality
- Easing along the rolling hills of the ‘Colli Sienesi’
- Riding the stunning UNESCO heritage region of Val d’Orcia
- Stopping off at the lovely San Gimignano and Montalcino
- Chilling out with a post-ride Chianti
Tuscany - Giro della Toscana
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 09/05/2026 | $3,050.00 |
| 31/05/2026 | 07/06/2026 | $3,050.00 |
| 29/08/2026 | 05/09/2026 | $3,050.00 |
| 03/10/2026 | 10/10/2026 | $3,050.00 |
- Cycling through the historic wine regions of Tuscany, stopping off for a bit of wine tasting along the way
- Staying in quality accommodation, with fantastically warm hospitality
- Easing along the rolling hills of the Colli Sienesi
- Riding the stunning UNESCO heritage region of Val d’Orcia
- Stopping off at the lovely San Gimignano and Montalcino
- Chilling out with a post-ride Chianti
Atlantic Escape
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 25/04/2026 | 04/05/2026 | $4,135.00 |
| 31/10/2026 | 09/11/2026 | $4,135.00 |
- Stunning Sintra and its sunsets
- The lovely fishing village of Nazare
- Incredible accommodation in 4 star hotels each night
- Views from the Arrabida mountains
- Coastal riding and beautiful beaches
- Reaching mainland Europe’s most southwesterly point by bike!
Scotland - Kirkpatrick Coast to Coast
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2026 | 15/05/2026 | $1,895.00 |
| 19/07/2026 | 24/07/2026 | $1,895.00 |
| 13/09/2026 | 18/09/2026 | $1,895.00 |
- Learn about Kirkpatrick Macmillan and his velocipede, which changed the world forever!
- Breathtaking landscapes and dramatic coastlines
- Charming and vibrant Kirkcudbright
- Victorian viaducts and romantic ruined abbeys
- Picturesque finish at the harbour of Eyemouth
- Quiet country roads of the unexplored Borders
Scotland - Tour d'Ecosse
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 09/05/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 23/05/2026 | 30/05/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 13/06/2026 | 20/06/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 04/07/2026 Last Spaces | 11/07/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 08/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | $2,650.00 |
| 05/09/2026 | 12/09/2026 | $2,650.00 |
- Quiet single-track roads for miles on end
- Bealach Na Ba – the greatest road ascent in the UK
- Feasting on fresh seafood after a day in the saddle
- Stunning views out over the Isle of Skye
- Cycling the peaceful lochside roads
- The swooping coastal road from Ullapool to Kinlochewe
Puglia - The Beautiful South
Self-Guided Road Bike Tour
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 – $2565 29 Mar – 07 Jun / 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2795 01 Sept – 08 Sept
- Savouring the deep red wine of the Salento region and the crisp whites of Locorotondo
- Enjoying the sights of Alberobello, famous for the ‘trulli’
- Exploring the gnarled olive groves in the countryside of Alberobello
- Visiting 2 UNESCO heritage sites; Lecce and Alberobello
- Admiring the Baroque churches of Lecce
- Enjoying the panoramic coastal road between Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto
Coast to Coast - Puglia to Cilento
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 18/04/2026 | 25/04/2026 | $2,995.00 |
| 26/04/2026 | 03/05/2026 | $2,995.00 |
| 27/09/2026 | 04/10/2026 | $2,995.00 |
- An epic coast to coast journey through southern Italy riding from the Adriatic coast to the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Alberobello, Matera, Padula and Paestum
- Losing ourselves in the labyrinthic white washed alleyways of Noci and Tricarico
- Climbing the hills of little-known Basilicata, to the hill-top villages of Castelmezzano, Calvello and Marsico Vetere
- Cycling through the Dolomiti Lucane, southern Italy’s lesser-known Dolomites
- Enjoying the roller-coaster ride along the Cilento Coast from Palinuro to Paestum
- Sampling southern Italy’s best food and wine
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