The New Year is just around the corner and that means there’s not long before our first 2026 trips depart! For many destinations, Spring is our favourite time of year to go on a cycling tour but we know that will come around quickly and we don't want you to miss out. That’s why we wanted to let you know about savings on our early season group trips and self-guided tours with early-season pricing. See our Ts and Cs below for more details.
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Spain
NEW! Andalucia - Costa de la Luz and Ancient Cadiz
Guided Leisure Bike Tour
Duration
8 daysPrices from
$3,180 P.P.
Grade 2-3: Gentle/ Moderate
NEW! Andalucia - Costa de la Luz and Ancient Cadiz
Guided Leisure Bike Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $125 when you book our tour departing 20 March 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 20/03/2026 Guaranteed | 27/03/2026 | $3,180.00 |
| 17/10/2026 | 24/10/2026 | $3,180.00 |
- Exploring the endless coastal trails surrounding Tarifa
- Indulging in delicious, freshly-caught seafood in Sanlucar
- Savouring a glass of sherry in a historic bodega within the Sherry Triangle
- Immersing ourselves in true Andalucian culture and enjoying some Flamenco
- Riding along the peaceful, traffic-free EuroVelo routes
- Experiencing the lively, vibrant town of Tarifa, the gateway to two continents
Guided
Guided
Spain
NEW! Andalucia - Costa de La Luz and Cadiz Discoverer
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
Duration
8 daysPrices from
$3,135 P.P.
Grade 2-3: Gentle/ Moderate
NEW! Andalucia - Costa de La Luz and Cadiz Discoverer
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $125 when you book our tour departing 14 March 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 14/03/2026 | 21/03/2026 | $3,135.00 |
| 24/10/2026 | 31/10/2026 | $3,135.00 |
- Enjoying Andalucia’s extensive network of non-technical, coastal gravel riding
- Riding cyclepaths, 4×4 tracks, asphalt lanes, earthy singletrack and sandy trails
- Experiencing vibrant Tarifa; The gateway to 2 continents
- Discovering the coast of light’s wild and rugged coastline with huge expansive white sand beaches and traditional fishing villages
- Indulging in delicious local seafood and local wines and sherries
- Exploring the lanes of fun-loving Cadiz for the best tapas and flamenco
- Savouring a glass of sherry in a historic bodega within the Sherry Triangle
Guided
Land's End to John O'Groats Explorer
Guided Electric Bike Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $300 when you book our tour departing 18 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 18/04/2026 | 09/05/2026 | $6,995.00 |
| 20/06/2026 Last Spaces | 11/07/2026 | $6,995.00 |
| 01/08/2026 | 22/08/2026 | $6,995.00 |
- 3 countries in 19 days of riding
- 1,000 miles of Britain at its best
– Riding an e-bike the length of Britain from toe to tip and declaring yourself an ‘End to Ender’
- Cornish pasties to haggis and everything in between
- Experiencing the regional changes in tradition, culture and accents as you progress from county to county
- Enjoying spectacular scenery from Cheddar Gorge to the Cairngorms
Guided
Guided
Spain & Portugal
NEW! Trans Iberia - Barcelona to Porto
Guided Road Bike Tour
Duration
22 daysPrices from
$8,250 P.P.
Grade 3: Moderate
NEW! Trans Iberia - Barcelona to Porto
Guided Road Bike Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $300 when you book our tour departing 11 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 11/04/2026 | 02/05/2026 | $8,250.00 |
| 03/10/2026 | 24/10/2026 | $8,250.00 |
- Starting the journey in the cultural capital of Barcelona
- Crossing the stunning mountain roads of the Sierra de Gredos
- Delighting in the varied regional specialities of the Iberian Peninsula
- Discovering the fortified city of Toledo
- Exploring the ancient narrow streets of Morella, Albarracín and Chinchón
- Toasting the end of the ride with a glass of Port on the banks of the Douro
Guided
Sardinia - Island Flavours
Guided Leisure Bike Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $125 when you book our tour departing 18 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 18/04/2026 | 25/04/2026 | $1,995.00 |
| 23/05/2026 | 30/05/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 12/09/2026 | 19/09/2026 | $2,850.00 |
| 10/10/2026 | 17/10/2026 | $2,850.00 |
- Checking out the UNESCO heritage site of Barumini Nuraghe
- Enjoying the long descent to Fluminimaggiore and Masua
- Sampling local specialties at Carloforte, on St Pietro island
- Riding along the Nebida coastline and marvelling at the view of Pan di Zucchero
- Experiencing the friendliness and hospitality of the Sardinian people
- Discovering the white beaches along the south-west coastal road
Guided
Norfolk - Rebellion Way
Guided Leisure Bike Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $125 when you book our tour departing 26 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 26/04/2026 | 02/05/2026 | $2,395.00 |
| 05/07/2026 Last Spaces | 11/07/2026 | $2,395.00 |
| 09/08/2026 | 15/08/2026 | $2,395.00 |
| 06/09/2026 | 12/09/2026 | $2,395.00 |
- Coastal cycling, beach houses and British seaside sights
- Majestic manor houses and villages full of character and charm
- Varied terrain from rolling country lanes to wooded ways
- Tales of Boudicca and rebellions
- Delightful Diss and stunning Holkham Hall
- Miles of gentle pedalling through the Norfolk Broads
- Posing with Captain Mainwaring in Thetford
Guided
Grand Traverse Explorer - South to North
Guided Road Bike Tour
EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $300 when you book our tour departing 25 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 25/04/2026 | 16/05/2026 | $7,850.00 |
| 29/08/2026 Guaranteed | 19/09/2026 | $7,850.00 |
- Riding up the backbone of Italy on a stunning route which takes in some of the best road cycling that Italy has to offer
- Cycling through 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 5 National Parks
- Visiting some of the most important historical and artistic cities in Italy: Lecce, Assisi, Siena, Venice
- The camaraderie of your fellow cyclists who’ll be joining you on this incredible tour
- Immersing yourself in Italian culture – meeting the friendly locals, experiencing delicious culinary specialties and tasting the wines of each region
- Cycling from the most south-easterly point of the heel of Italy up to Venice, having ridden nearly 1,100 miles and climbed almost 22,000 metres!
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.
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
Guided
Sensational Sierra Nevada
Guided Mountain Bike Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $125 when you book our tour departing 12 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 12/04/2026 | 18/04/2026 | $2,895.00 |
| 11/10/2026 E-Bike Departure | 17/10/2026 | $2,895.00 |
- Remote technical riding on seldom visited paths
- Impressive views of the Sierra Nevada’s highest peaks
- Testing climbs and descents on natural terrain
- Re-fuelling on tasty local cuisine
- Endless free-flowing trails through a bikers paradise
- The beautiful white villages of Moorish origen in the dramatic Poquiera Valley
Guided
Guided
Spain
Ruta de la Plata - Seville to Santiago
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
Duration
16 daysPrices from
$6,565 P.P.
Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Chellenging
Ruta de la Plata - Seville to Santiago
Guided Gravel Riding Tour
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EARLY SEASON SAVINGS
Save $300 when you book our tour departing 26 April 2026. Book before 9 January and enter promo code EARLY26. Your discount will be applied once your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| * 26/04/2026 Guaranteed | 11/05/2026 | $6,565.00 |
| 04/10/2026 | 19/10/2026 | $6,565.00 |
- Biking through 4 diverse regions and 7 provinces of Spain
- Delicious, regional cuisine
- Sampling a diverse range of trails and paths
- Exploring historic Roman roads and viaducts
- 1,000km of challenging linear riding through ever changing landscapes
- Crossing high passes and endless thrilling descents
- Arriving in the beautiful Santiago de Compostela at the end of our journey
Not sure which trip's right for you? Just ask!
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Terms and Conditions
1. For group trips on offer, pease quote code EARLY26 at the time of booking your trip. If booking online, please enter this into the ‘promo code’ box. Your discount will then be applied once your booking has been confirmed by our team.
2. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, including Loyalty Discounts, Cycling UK discounts and child discounts.
3. Valid on selected 2026 holidays for trips departing between March and May 2026. The offer is only valid for bookings made between 4th December 2025 and 9th January 2026. The offer cannot be backdated. Please see the holiday Dates & Prices section for discount details.
4. Only valid for bookings made directly with Saddle Skedaddle.
5. Tailor Made trips are excluded from this offer.
6. This offer can only be applied to the standard land-only price and cannot be applied to pre or post-trip trip extensions, trip insurance, single supplements, bike hire or optional activity costs.
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