Cycle Touring Holidays
Cycle touring is a great way to discover a new destination. You will find yourself cycling through towns, villages and environments you never thought you would, have time to breathe in every fold of the landscape, and really get under the skin of the local culture. Not to mention that a cycling holiday is going to get you fitter and healthier than sitting on the beach - there's certainly no problem having that extra cheeky treat at lunch time, and you can have an extra beer or two in the evening, guilt free!
Cycling and Bike Holidays
Cycling tours through France, winding through some beautiful scenery or taking famous cols of the Alps whilst enjoying the lovely pastries and cheeses on offer!
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Cycle routes in Morocco threading their way through the Atlas mountains to the desert or the sea, past ancient forts.
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Why go cycle touring?
Touring on your bike allow you to see a large area and, if they are self guided, to do so at your own pace. You'll be able to go slow enough to see and appreciate nature, but fast enough to cover a decent distance, enabling a full exploration of an area.
Many operators will have a support vehicle which will carry your luggage between stops. They should also have spare parts and tools in case anything happens to your bike.
Where to go?
The beauty of touring is that they enable you to explore a massively diverse range of places, from Morocco to the Alps to Cambodia! So long as there are roads or good quality tracks, you can go on a cycling holiday there. Bikes are some of the most versatile modes of transport, so make the most of them - go and explore!
What to Expect?
Cycling holidays are usually on roads or good paths and so don't involve off road routes - these are mountain biking holidays. There are different holidays all over the world which involve different types of terrain and require different levels of fitness, therefore it is a good idea to have a look around before choosing a trip to find the right one for you. There should be lots of information available, and if not the operator should answer all of your questions.
Gear and Kit
This very much depends on which operator you choose for your cycling holiday. Many will provide hire bikes if necessary, however you will often be required to take your helmet, and certainly cycling clothes. Whilst we're on the subject, a couple of sets of lycra cycling shorts with a chamois will be a life-saver when you are doing more than a couple of hours in a day!
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