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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Guided
Northumberland - Reivers Trails
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Self-Guided
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
Self-Guided
Puglia
Self-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.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | $1,835.00 |
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding departures from 09 Jun to 31 Aug)
Season 1 – $2135 24 Mar – 08 Jun / 09 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2395 01 Sept – 08 Sept
Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled departures below.
- Cycling through lush landscapes of ancient olive groves and vineyards
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello
- Discovering the traditional Trulli houses of Puglia
- Relaxing each evening in comfortable hotels in authentic towns and villages
- Stopping at beautiful, sandy beaches with turquoise seas
- Tasting delicious local products, like extra virgin olive oil and Primitivo wine
Guided
Puglia
Guided 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. |
|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2025 Last Spaces | 27/09/2025 | $2,995.00 |
| 07/06/2026 | 14/06/2026 | $3,135.00 |
| 20/09/2026 | 27/09/2026 | $3,135.00 |
- Cycling through wonderful landscapes of ancient olive groves, vineyards and stunning coastlines
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello and the Baroque city of Lecce
- Discovering the traditional Trulli houses of Puglia
- Relaxing each night in comfortable 3 and 4* hotels in authentic Apulian towns and villages
- Stopping at beautiful sandy beaches with turquoise seas
- Tasting delicious Apulian produce, like orecchiette and extra virgin olive oil
Self-Guided
Sicily
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both normal 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.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person, and applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding departures from 09 Jun – 31 August)
Season 1 – $2395 24 Mar – 08 Jun and 09 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2575 01 Sep – 08 Sep
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding departures from 08 Jun – 31 August)
Season 1 – $2525 29 Mar – 07 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2710 01 Sep – 08 Sep
- Visiting the Baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Noto, all UNESCO Heritage Sites
- Sampling delicious Sicilian pastries, like cannoli
- Cycling along the beautiful coastal road to Capo Passero
- Exploring the medieval streets of Ortigia di Siracusa
- Enjoying an aperitivo ‘al fresco’ with the locals in one of the many piazzas
- Discovering the astonishing Oasis of Vendicari
Self-Guided
Emilia-Romagna - The Food Valley
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday 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.
Daily departures. 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 throughout July and August)
Season 1 – $2135 24 Mar – 16 Jun and 03 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2350 17 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 02 Sep
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – $2250 29 Mar – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – $2480 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.
- Gently cycling on quiet roads and cycle paths through beautiful countryside
- Sampling tasty slow-food produce on the Food Valley Bike route from Cremona to Parma
- Tasting authentic Italian food in their towns of origin such as Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar, and Bolognese Ragù
- Visiting the hometown of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi
- Exploring modern and bustling Modena
- Taking in the vibrant university city of Bologna
Self-Guided
Sierras Explorer
Self-Guided Mountain Bike Tour
E-Bike 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.
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 01 Mar- 30 Nov (excluding dates from 01 Jul to 8 Sep)
Season 1 – $2135 01 Mar – 10 Apr / 01 Oct – 30 Nov
Season 2 – $2350 20 – 30 Apr / 5 – 7 May / 12 May – 30 Jun / 09 – 30 Sep
2026 01 Mar- 30 Nov (excluding dates from 29 Mar – 04 Apr / 01 Jul to 07 Sep)
Season 1 – $2210 01 – 28 Mar / 01 Oct – 30 Nov
Season 2 – $2425 05 – 30 Apr / 03 May – 30 Jun / 08 – 30 Sep
- Exploring the historical town of Ronda
- Riding the slick Guadiaro single-track
- The incredible descent through the Alcornocales to the white hilltop town of Jimena
- Spending a night in the beautiful setting of a 13th century Moorish castle.
- Riding the shores of the Straits of Gibraltar past secluded coves and ancient watchtowers
- Tapas bar hopping in the fun-filled town of Tarifa
Self-Guided
Self-Guided
Spain
Girona and the Catalan Coast
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
Duration
8 daysPrices from
$1,995 P.P.
Grade 2-3: Gentle/ Moderate
Girona and the Catalan Coast
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday 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.
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 01 Mar – 16 Nov (excluding departures from 21 Jul – 31 August)
Season 1 – $1995 01 Mar – 31 Mar / 01 Nov – 16 Nov
Season 2 – $2135 01 Apr – 19 Jun / 01 Oct – 31 Oct
Season 3 – $2425 20 Jun – 20 Jul / 01 – 30 Sep
2026 01 Mar – 16 Nov (excluding departures from 21 Jul – 31 August)
Season 1 – $2065 01 Mar – 31 Mar / 01 Nov – 16 Nov
Season 2 – $2210 01 Apr – 19 Jun / 01 Oct – 31 Oct
Season 3 – $2495 20 Jun – 20 Jul / 01 – 30 Sep
- Pedal through the stunning landscapes of Empord�, Catalonia’s hidden gem
- Ride through vineyards and discover the wine of this D.O. region
- Immerse yourself in local culture with museums that explore everything from fishing and cork making to anchovies, an ancient flour factory, a marmalade paradise, and an olive oil mill
- Marvel at the Dal� Museum, a surrealistic masterpiece
- Grab a coffee, kick back by the sea, and soak in the sun for some well-deserved relaxation
- Visit a local winery and sample their produce
Self-Guided
Girona Gravel Explorer
Self-Guided Gravel 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 01 Mar – 16 Nov – (excluding departures from 21 Jul – 31 August)
Season 1 – $1780 01 Mar – 31 Mar and 01 Nov – 16 Nov
Season 2 – $1925 01 Apr – 19 Jun and 01 Oct – 31 Oct
Season 3 – $2065 20 Jun – 20 Jul / 01 – 30 Sep
2026 01 Mar – 16 Nov (excluding departures from 21 Jul – 31 August)
Season 1 – $1835 01 Mar – 31 Mar / 01 Nov – 16 Nov
Season 2 – $1995 01 Apr – 19 Jun / 01 Oct – 31 Oct
Season 3 – $2135 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!
Guided
NEW! Coast to Coast - Puglia to Cilento
Guided Road Bike Tour
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2025 Last Spaces | 05/10/2025 | $2,850.00 |
| 06/10/2025 Guaranteed | 13/10/2025 | $2,850.00 |
| 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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