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42 listed, in date order. Click on any title for further information.


		Scottish Borders no places available			Ref: 1305


		Scottish Borders & KM Rally no places available			Ref: 1320


		France, Auvergne no places available			Ref: 1322


		North Lakes			2
		Place for a female to share with another female.
		3rd June 2013 (Mon) - 9th June 2013 : 7 days			£455
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Hotel : Half board
		Penrith, an attractive market town, bounded by the Lake District National Park and North Pennines is an ideal base to explore the country lanes and quiet roads in Cumbria's Eden, Lyvennet and Lowther Valleys. Cross Lake Ullswater by steamer. Staying at hotel with full leisure facilities.
		Leader: Pat & Ron Harrow			Ref: 1324


		Albania, an Emerging Country no places available			Ref: 1325


		Austria, Salzburg no places available			Ref: 1321


		South West Scotland, Galloway			2 2+

		9th June 2013 (Sun) - 16th June 2013 : 8 days			£550
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Moving-on, Rest day : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		Cycling from Dumfries across rolling countryside to Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse on Fleet and Whithorn. 2 nights on the Mull of Galloway, with a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens. Return via New Galloway. Interesting and great cycling country, home of the pedal cycle and world-famous moorland sculptures at Glenkiln.
		Leader: Pat & Ron Harrow			Ref: 1326


		France, Provence & Southern Alps no places available			Ref: 1329


		France, Haute Provence			2 3
		4 places available
		16th June 2013 (Sun) - 23rd June 2013 : 8 days			£569
		Moderate / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support
		The hills of the Baronnies and the plain of the Rh�ne offer quiet roads, beautiful scenery, orchards, vineyards and olive groves, gorges, cols and Mont Ventoux. Pleasant hotel. Choice of short or long rides with vehicle support on the longer rides.
		Leader: Chris Ellison			Ref: 1328


		Cycle & Cruise in Eastern Holland no places available			Ref: 1331


		Austria, Salzburg			2

		7th July 2013 (Sun) - 20th July 2013 : 14 days			£1080
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Moving-on, Rest days : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		Tour the lakes and mountains of Austria's Salzburger-land, Salzkammergut and Bavaria's beautiful Berchtesgadener-land. 10 riding days of 40 miles average, 50 maximum, with a few big hills but none huge and all alive with the sound of music - reputedly! (Repeat of Chris Juden's tour in June).
		Leader: Mark Waters			Ref: 1382


		Cycle & Cruise in Eastern Holland			1 2
		New tour - repeat of 21 June tour
		12th July 2013 (Fri) - 20th July 2013 : 9 days			£999
		Easy / Moderate			ABTOT
		Moving on : Coach : Hotel Barge : Full board
		Based on a hotel barge which moves with you each day so no packing/unpacking. Exploring Eastern Holland with old Hanseatic towns, forests, meadows, thatched cottages, windmills, canals, Veluwe national park, a visit to see Van Goghs paintings. Tandems welcome, easy terrain, all meals & coffee stops included.
		Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam			Ref: 1383


		France, Champagne & Castles			2
		One room available
		22nd July 2013 (Mon) - 28th July 2013 : 7 days			£750
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Coach : Hotel : Half board
		Based at a 3 star hotel just outside the champagne town of Epernay,cycling through champagne vineyards, forests and villages, visiting castles, follies and champagne houses. Good views of the area from the vineyard slopes.plenty of photo opportunities tandems welcome.
		Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam			Ref: 1336


		France, Pas de Calais			2

		12th August 2013 (Mon) - 17th August 2013 : 6 days			£550
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Ferry : Hotel : Half board
		Cyclng this little known area of France which is sandwiched between the Artois hills and the coast with fortified towns, cobbled streets, abbeys, windmills, clairmarais wetlands, fontinettes canal boat lift, La Coupole where the V2 rockets were launched in WW2. Easy pace, tandems welcome.
		Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam			Ref: 1341


		Herefordshire & the Welsh Borders no places available			Ref: 1343


		France, Provence			2
		Place for a female to share with another female
		24th August 2013 (Sat) - 2nd September 2013 : 10 days			£890
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Coach : Hotel : Half board
		Based at a welcoming rural hotel in the Vaucluse. Excellent home cooking, quiet lanes, Mediterranean climate, flora and fauna, medieval villages, beautiful limestone scenery. 8 days cycling, choice of 15 routes from 32-131km, optional ascents of Mont Ventoux and la Lure.
		Leader: Geraldine Goldsmith			Ref: 1344


		France, Cevennes			2+
		Place for a female to share with another female
		24th August 2013 (Sat) - 9th September 2013 : 17 days			£1450
		Moderate +			ABTOT
		Multi-centre : Coach : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		From Orange, moving on every other day. Explore medieval towns and villages, the spectacular Aven Armand, plus the Tarn, Jonte and Dourbie Gorges, some high Causses and Mediterranean hinterland. Optional rides take in the Pont du Gard, Mont Aigoual and Point Sublime. Returning from Narbonne
		Leader: Sheila Simpson			Ref: 1345


		Spain, El Comtat			2+ 3

		31st August 2013 (Sat) - 7th September 2013 : 8 days			£395
		Moderate + / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Land-only : Hotel : Half board
		Ride deep into the Sierra Aitana, journey along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn. Explore the ancient town of Cocentaina during the evenings.
		Leader: Peter & Marjorie South			Ref: 1347


		France, Alsace region			2

		1st September 2013 (Sun) - 8th September 2013 : 8 days			£825
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Coach : Hotel : Full board
		Alsace, close to the German border, is the smallest region in France. The architecture is very Germanic with lovely old half timbered houses with balconies of flowers in colourful Alsacian villages, vineyards, hopfields,forests, Rhine Marne canal, potteries, museums, European Parliament building & Petite France area in Strasbourg. Photo opportunities. Tandems welcome.
		Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam			Ref: 1350


		Explore North Norfolk no places available			Ref: 1353


		Spain, El Comtat			2+ 3

		7th September 2013 (Sat) - 14th September 2013 : 8 days			£395
		Moderate + / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Land-only : Hotel : Half board
		Ride deep into the Sierra Aitana, journey along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn. Explore the ancient town of Cocentaina during the evenings.
		Leader: Peter & Marjorie South			Ref: 1354


		Spain, El Camino de Santiago			2

		7th September 2013 (Sat) - 22nd September 2013 : 16 days			£1250
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Moving-on : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		Since the 11th century pilgrims have followed this route from St Jean Pied de Port, crossing the Pyrenees, traversing the vast plateau of the Metesta, climbing the mountains surrounding Galicia on their way to Santiago de Compostelle. A ride through time: encounters with interesting travellers and hosts: something to remember. 55-110kmpd
		Leader: Pete Jarvis			Ref: 1356


		Spain, Costa Blanca MTB			2+

		14th September 2013 (Sat) - 21st September 2013 : 8 days			£495
		Moderate +			ABTOT
		Centre-based, Off-road : Land-only : Hotel : Half board
		Based on an area in El Comtat region which has a number of graded routes from blue (easy) to black (difficult). Signed routes, some riding on tarmac to reach the start of trails. Fantastic mountain routes with unrivalled scenery. Transfers included.
		Leader: Peter & Marjorie South			Ref: 1361


		Explore North Norfolk no places available			Ref: 1384


		France, Loire Valley			2

		15th September 2013 (Sun) - 22nd September 2013 : 8 days			£795
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Coach : Hotel : Half board
		Based in the medieval town of Loches with its ch�teau, tower and keep. Cycle through forests, medieval towns and villages and along river valleys, seeing ch�teaux and castles on the way. Coffee stops, interesting places to visit, including the Ch�teau's at Montresor, Montpoupon & Amboise, tandems welcome.
		Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam			Ref: 1362


		USA, New England in the Fall no places available			Ref: 1363


		Shropshire & The Long Mynd MTB			2+ 3

		27th September 2013 (Fri) - 29th September 2013 : 3 days			£130
		Moderate + / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Centre-based, Off-road : Hostel : Half board
		MTB weekend in the beautiful Long Mynd area of Shropshire. Open moorland tracks with spectacular views, breathtaking descents into hidden valleys - cross country riding at its best. Two rides each day to accommodate different abilities. Based at Bridges hostel.
		Leader: Paul Rogers			Ref: 1365


		Scotland, Loch Lomond & Trossachs			2

		28th September 2013 (Sat) - 4th October 2013 : 7 days			£475
		Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Country house : Half board
		Staying in Gartmore House near Aberfoyle in National Park, an area sometimes known as 'The Highlands in Miniature' owing to its landscape of Lochs, Glens and Mountains. Cycling 35 - 45mpd on quiet roads, cycle paths and forestry tracks. Visit Loch Lomond, Lake of Menteith and Callander.
		Leader: Pat & Ron Harrow			Ref: 1366


		Bath, Mendips and South Cotswold			2+ 3

		11th October 2013 (Fri) - 14th October 2013 : 4 days			£150
		Moderate + / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Hostel : Half board
		The Youth Hostel perched high above the beautiful City of Bath is an excellent base from which to explore Wells at the foot of the Mendip Hills to the South, and Tetbury in the gentler Cotswolds to the North.
		Leader: Mike Diederich			Ref: 1367


		France, Pays Cathare			1 2

		12th October 2013 (Sat) - 19th October 2013 : 8 days			£685
		Easy / Moderate			ABTOT
		Moving-on : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		Visiting the precipitous locations of the ruined chateaux of the 13C persecuted Cathares is the theme of the tour. Includes the Gorge de Galamus, the vineyards of the Corbiere, traffic free lanes, wine tasting, family run hotels - a perfect recipe for a relaxing ride.
		Leader: Pete Jarvis			Ref: 1368


		India, Rajasthan no places available			Ref: 1370


		Nepal, the Kathmandu Valley			2+

		12th November 2013 (Tue) - 26th November 2013 : 15 days			£2149
		Moderate +			ATOL
		Moving-on, Rest days, Off-Road : Air : Hotel : Half board : Luggage transfer
		PLEASE NOTE: RETURN DATE IS DIFFERENT TO THAT IN THE DECEMBER CYCLE. Step into a land that time forgot and experience Nepali rural life at first hand. Traverses the magical Kathmandu valley using minor roads and jeep tracks. Pass through hidden villages and ancient temples. Stay at hilltop resorts that afford stupendous views of the awesome snow clad Himalaya.
		Leader: Daryl & Fiona Pollitt			Ref: 1371


		Christmas in York			1 2

		24th December 2013 (Tue) - 27th December 2013 : 4 days			£225
		Easy / Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Hotel : B&B
		Explore this historic city and surrounding countryside using cycle paths, lanes and B-roads, or simply relax and enjoy being waited on. Led rides of 32 and 50 miles (short cuts available) on Christmas and Boxing Days, plus led walks. B&B plus superb Christmas lunch. Non-cycling partners welcome.
		Leader: Geraldine Goldsmith			Ref: 1372


		New Year in Winchester			1 2

		29th December 2013 (Sun) - 1st January 2014 : 4 days			£285
		Easy / Moderate			ABTOT
		Centre-based : Hotel : Half board
		Explore the area around Winchester the ancient capital of Wessex, cycling on quiet lanes through chocolate box villages and river valleys. Visit a Georgian market town, the Bluebell steam railway, the Army Flying Museum, Romany church in the woods, King Arthur's round table. Photo opportunities, choice of 2 rides each day, tandems welcome. 4-star hotel
		Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam			Ref: 1373


		New Zealand			2+

		18th January 2014 (Sat) - 11th February 2014 : 25 days			£3030
		Moderate +			ATOL
		Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Luggage transfer
		A tour in the stunning scenery of South Island commencing in Christchurch and heading south to Queenstown, the adventure centre of New Zealand, before transferring to the west coast. Return to Christchurch over the Southern Alps and Arthurs Pass.
		Leader: Peter Crofts			Ref: 1374


		Cuba, West			2+

		20th January 2014 (Mon) - 4th February 2014 : 16 days			£2199
		Moderate +			ATOL
		Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support
		Cycle Cuba, a tropical paradise suspended in time. Experience the vibrancy and rhythm of Havana, visit Trinidad, Cuba's best preserved colonial city. Ride through the spectacular landscape of the Vinales and enjoy the fabulous scenery of the Escambray Mountains. Rest days in Havana, Trinidad and the Escambray Mountains. Fly Gatwick/Havana
		Leader: John & Pat Ashwell			Ref: 1386


		Sri Lanka			2+

		26th January 2014 (Sun) - 13th February 2014 : 19 days			£2210
		Moderate +			ATOL
		Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support
		Visit ancient ruined cities, temples and hill shrines. Cycle through jungle and spice farms to the cultural capital of Kandy. Climb through scenic hill country and manicured tea plantations to colonial Nuwara Eilya. Visit Uda Walawe Park with its elephants and birdlife. Cycle along the south coast's palm fringed beaches.
		Leader: Lyndon & Caryl Bracewell			Ref: 1375


		India, Kerala & Tamil Nadu			2

		7th February 2014 (Fri) - 23rd February 2014 : 17 days			£2249
		Moderate			ATOL
		Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support
		A tropical paradise. Warmth and sunshine, palm fringed beaches, tea, coffee and spice plantations, friendly people and superb South Indian cuisine. Cruise the fabulous inland waterways on converted rice barges. Visit Cochin's antique and spice warehouses, witness sunsets over the harbour. Fly from Heathrow or Manchester
		Leader: Sheila Simpson			Ref: 1376


		Thailand			2 3

		8th February 2014 (Sat) - 23rd February 2014 : 16 days			£2065
		Moderate / Enthusiast			ATOL
		Multi-centre : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support
		Experience Bangkok then have fun getting off the beaten track and beyond the big resorts. Discover tropical forests and tiny islands with golden beaches and friendly people. Explore the ancient ruined temples of Arruthaya. Lots of rest days, swimming, snorkelling. Suitable for anyone with a sense of adventure. Fly Heathrow/Bangkok.
		Leader: Chris Ellison			Ref: 1377


		France, Auvergne			2 3

		1st June 2013 (Sat) - 30th September 2013 :			£840
		Moderate / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Moving-on, Self-guided : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		Unique volcanic landscapes are at the heart of this region which offers the highest climbs of the Central Massif. 14 nights.
		Leader: Peter England			Ref: 13s2


		France, The Causses			2 3

		1st June 2013 (Sat) - 30th September 2013 :			£840
		Moderate / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Moving-on, Rest days, Self-guided : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		From the Quercy Causses in the west to the larger, higher Grands Causses in the east. These limestone plateaux cut by deep river gorges offer some of the most dramatic scenery in France. 14 nights.
		Leader: Peter England			Ref: 13s4


		France, Vivarais to Causses			2 3

		1st June 2013 (Sat) - 30th September 2013 :			£840
		Moderate / Enthusiast			ABTOT
		Moving-on, Rest days, Self-guided : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage
		From the Vivarais Mountains where the Central Massif meets the Rh�ne valley to the bleached limestone hills as you approach the Mediterranean. Dramatic limestone gorges cut by the rivers Tarn and Jonte through the Causses are visited as well as the volcanic landscapes of the Mont Mezenc region. 14 nights.
		Leader: Peter England			Ref: 13s5

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