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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Scotland - Kirkpatrick Coast to Coast
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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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 - Wild About Argyll
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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07/06/2026 | 13/06/2026 | $2,465.00 |
12/07/2026 | 18/07/2026 | $2,465.00 |
09/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | $2,465.00 |
30/08/2026 | 05/09/2026 | $2,465.00 |
- Scenic shorelines on Loch Goil, Loch Long and Loch Eck
- Lush forest with a variety of trails and textbook gravel riding
- Pairing Scotland’s finest seafood with local whisky and craft beer
- Deep glens beneath towering mountains in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park
- Sunsets across Loch Fyne at Portavadie
- Chance to spot otters, red squirrels and white-tailed eagles
Scotland - The Caledonia Way
Guided Leisure Bike Tour

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.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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17/05/2026 | 24/05/2026 | $2,895.00 |
28/06/2026 | 05/07/2026 | $2,895.00 |
26/07/2026 | 02/08/2026 | $2,895.00 |
06/09/2026 | 13/09/2026 | $2,895.00 |
- Marvelling at the beauty of Kilmartin Glen and its ancient monuments
- Enjoying traffic-free Caledonia Way cycleways and lovely canal side routes
- Checking out Ben Nevis and The Grampians from Loch Linhe
- Fort Augustus and taking on the legendary ascent of Glendoe
- Exploring Knapdale – One of Scotland’s National Scenic Areas
- Cycling to Scotland’s best-loved towns including Fort William and Fort Augustus
Scotland - Hebridean Way
Guided Leisure Bike Tour

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.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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03/05/2026 Guaranteed | 09/05/2026 | $3,650.00 |
24/05/2026 | 30/05/2026 | $3,650.00 |
31/05/2026 | 06/06/2026 | $3,650.00 |
21/06/2026 | 27/06/2026 | $3,650.00 |
05/07/2026 | 11/07/2026 | $3,650.00 |
26/07/2026 | 01/08/2026 | $3,650.00 |
16/08/2026 | 22/08/2026 | $3,650.00 |
30/08/2026 | 05/09/2026 | $3,650.00 |
- Riding along the Golden Road
- Miles and miles of picture-perfect white sand beaches
- Enjoying a wee dram from the Distillery at Tarbert
- Seeing the traditional weaving of Harris Tweed
- Views of Luskentyre Beach over a delicious picnic lunch
- Visiting the Blackhouse Village at Gearrannan
- The awe inspiring Callanish Standing Stones
Scotland - Lochs and Glens
Guided Leisure Bike Tour

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.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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10/05/2026 | 16/05/2026 | $2,335.00 |
14/06/2026 | 20/06/2026 | $2,335.00 |
19/07/2026 | 25/07/2026 | $2,335.00 |
23/08/2026 | 29/08/2026 | $2,335.00 |
- Watching the sun rise over Loch Lomond
- The beautiful lochs of Venachar, Lubnaig and Tay
- Cycling through the dramatic Cairngorms National Park
- Scottish wildlife at its best including deer, red squirrels, eagles and osprey
- Castles and distilleries galore
- Rural Scottish cycling at its very best
Scotland - Tour d'Ecosse
Guided Road Bike Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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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
Scotland - Lochs and Glens
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
Daily departures available from April to mid October.
Choose your own dates from:
2025 $965 per person
2026 $1025 per person
You either can make a booking online or over the phone. Once we have your details, we’ll be able to check availability.
- Watching the sun burn away the mists from Loch Lomond
- White pudding, Lorne sausage and tattie cakes for breakfast
- Enjoying a dram at one of Scotland’s whisky distilleries
- Perth’s Georgian buildings
- Miles of quiet winding loch-side roads
- The spectacular mountain backdrop
Scotland - Highlands Coast to Coast
Guided Mountain Bike Tour

E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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21/06/2026 | 27/06/2026 | $2,895.00 |
23/08/2026 | 29/08/2026 | $2,895.00 |
- True wilderness mountain biking in awesome scenery
- Mix of great biking trails across the Highlands
- The views from the top of the Corrieyairack Pass
- Rolling into Fort Augustus along the Caledonian Canal
- Choosing your daily Highland single malt
- Blasting down Mount Keen to Glen Esk
Northumberland - Reivers Trails
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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21/06/2026 | 27/06/2026 | $2,395.00 |
13/09/2026 | 19/09/2026 | $2,395.00 |
- Miles and miles of traffic-free gravel Reivers trails to explore
- A raid across the Scottish Border and a night in Newcastleton, Liddesdale
- A chance to spot ospreys which have nested in Kielder since 2008
- A visit to the Skyspace installation designed by artist James Turrell
- Fabulous vistas across Europe’s largest man-made lake
- The flowing contours and switchbacks of Kielder’s Lakeside Trail
- A delicious local pint from First and Last’s Bellingham-based brewery
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.
2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding dates from 09 Jun – 31 Aug)
Season 1 – $2425 24 Mar – 08 Jun / 09 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2650 01 Sept – 08 Sept
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
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