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, challenge and real satisfaction of riding all the way from the Channel to Switzerland or 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 - bed-and-breakfast, and every dinner and picnic lunch. Most road, hybrid 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 or seven 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 2025 tours:

24 April - 7 May 2025 for the REMOTE SPAIN ride from Santander to Seville

26 May - 7 June 2025 for the 5 COUNTRIES ride from Dunkirk to Basel