Have you ever wanted to breeze through quiet country roads, in a small group of like-minded cyclists, at a pace that covers a decent distance without being a race, with a friendly, experienced guide to lead the way? And at the end of a satisfying day in the saddle to arrive at a comfortable hotel with the enjoyable prospect of a drink and dinner together? But would you also like the excitement of reaching the Mediterranean, or the achievement of riding the length of Spain?

Then a Great Bike Ride will appeal, with everything organized for you and with a price that includes just about everything - ferry travel, bed-and-breakfast, and almost all dinners and picnic lunches. Most road, hybrids and e-bikes will be suitable (so long as their range is sufficient for the daily distances) and everything you need can be packed in two medium panniers and a bar bag; we will move lightly with minimum footprint. The pace will be steady and punctuated with regular stops, perfectly achievable with reasonable fitness and a measure of self-reliance.

Imagine a typical day: a decent breakfast, about six hours in the saddle to cover the planned 50 or 60 miles, a mid-morning stop to buy the picnic lunch and drink proper coffee; time to admire the pretty villages and lovely countryside; and arriving at the next hotel in the late afternoon ready for a delicious dinner all together. Can there be a better way to travel?

Have a look inside at the 2024 tours:

25 May - 8 June 2024 for the REMOTE SPAIN ride from Bilbao to Seville (NOW FULLY BOOKED)

7-20 September 2024 for the MANCHE-to-MED ride from Dieppe to Montpellier. (NOW FULLY BOOKED)

(REGRETTABLY POSTPONED DUE TO POLITICAL SITUATION) 2 weeks in Tunisia, on-road from Tunis to the Sahara, fully supported with own bikes