Holidays
37 listed, in date order with guided Tours first.
Alternatives are leader or country or number order.
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  North Wales MTB        no places, departure 26th AugRef: 1063
  Severn Wayfarer        no places, departure 28th AugRef: 1044
  France, Provence        no places, departure 28th AugRef: 1045
  North East Spain, Catalunya        no places, departure 28th AugRef: 1046
  Kyrgyz Republic, the 'Jewel' of Central Asia        no places, departure 30th AugRef: 1043
  France, Loire        no places, departure 4th SepRef: 1047
  France, La Route des Grandes Alpes        no places, departure 4th SepRef: 1048
  Land's End to John O'Groats        no places, departure 4th SepRef: 1049
  Scottish Borders        no places availableRef: 1050
  Cumbria, Eden Valley        no places availableRef: 1051
 
  France, Causses & Aubrac (High Plateaux)          3   
Place for a female to share with another female
12th September 2010 (Sun) - 26th September : 15 days£1000
Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Rest Days  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Carry own luggage
France's highest limestone plateaux (the causses) offer miles of quiet routes and stunning views of dramatic gorges overlooked by remarkable rock formations. The volcanic origin of the wild Aubrac plateau provides an equally attractive scenic contrast. Time to visit attractive villages.
Leader: Peter EnglandRef: 1052
 
  MTB Beginners Peak District        no places availableRef: 1053
  USA, New England        no places availableRef: 1054
  Turkey, Cappadocia & Taurus Mountains        no places availableRef: 1055
  Bhutan, End to End        no places availableRef: 1058
  India, Sikkim        no places availableRef: 1056
  Italy, Sicily        no places availableRef: 1057
  Indo China, Vietnam and Laos        no places availableRef: 1059
 
  Christmas in York          1     2   
24th December 2010 (Fri) - 27th December : 4 days£140
Easy / Moderate 
Centre-based  :  Hostel  :  Some meals
From York YH, explore this historic city and surrounding countryside using lanes, B-roads and Sustrans paths, or try an optional Audax event - Xmas 50km, Boxing Day 100km - or simply relax and enjoy being waited on. B&B (twin rooms), plus large Christmas lunch and bar snacks on Christmas evening.
Leader: Sheila SimpsonRef: 1060
 
  New Year in Hampshire          1     2     3   
Please note change of accommodation from that in the tours guide
29th December 2010 (Wed) - 1st January : 4 days£230
Easy / Moderate / Enthusiast 
Centre-based  :  Hotel  :  Half board
Accommodation has been changed from Fort Purbrook to The Hilton, a comfortable 3-star hotel on the outskirts of Portsmouth, close to cycle paths. Choose from 3 rides each day. Cycle along quiet lanes to coastal villages, market towns, the Watercress Line Steam Railway, Portsmouth’s historic waterfront and Fort Nelson. Cycle along the top of Portsdown Hill with lovely views over the harbour and surrounding area. Single rooms available, supplement applies. 17-63mpd.
Leader: Pam & Dave PilbeamRef: 1061
 
  Chile & Argentina Lake District        no places availableRef: 1062
  Cuba, West        no places availableRef: 1072
  India, Kerala & Tamil Nadu        no places availableRef: 1064
 
   Costa Rica          2   
10th February 2011 (Thu) - 24th February : 15 days£2195
Moderate £1445 land only
Moving-on, Rest Days  :  Air  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Luggage transfer
Make this a bike trip to remember. Cycle in the most bio-diverse country on the planet. Volcanoes, jungles, spectacular coasts, rain forests, toucans, thermal pools and great coffee! Some unsurfaced roads and tracks, some challenging climbs, easy pace, average 65kmpd.
Leader: Daryl & Fiona PollittRef: 1065
 
  Cuba, West        no places availableRef: 1066
  Cuba        no places availableRef: 1067
 
  Morocco, High Atlas Traverse          3   
12th March 2011 (Sat) - 26th March : 15 days£980
Enthusiast 
Moving-on  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Carry own luggage
From Marrakech following the old trade route over the Atlas to the orange growing Souss Valley and the bustling souks of Taroudant. Over the Anti Atlas to the shoe-making town of Tafraoute, descend to the coastal plain and the surfing mecca of Taghazoute before traversing the final ranges and desert back to Marrakech.
Leader: Pete Jarvis  Pete JarvisRef: 1068
 
  Vietnam, The Far North          3   
New Tour, not in the Tours Guide.
24th March 2011 (Thu) - 10th April : 18 days£1850
Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Rest days  :  Air  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Full vehicle support
An adventurous tour on a route new for 2011 through the far north of Vietnam. Explore vibrant Hanoi, cycle through stunning landscapes and villages of ethnic minority tribes. Visit Bac Ha’s colourful Sunday market, frequented by Tay, Nung, Dao, Flower H’Mong, Giay and Phu La tribes. Cruise beautiful Halong Bay on luxury junk. Flights Heathrow/Hanoi.
Leader: John & Pat AshwellRef: 1073
 
  Morocco, High Atlas Jebel Sahro          3   
26th March 2011 (Sat) - 5th April : 11 days£790
Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Off-road  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Full vehicle support
Traverse the High Atlas and the Jebel Sahro mountains of Morocco, over cols (3100m), through sheer rock walled gorges (Todra) and canyons (Dades). Traditional Berber villages with date palmeries contrast to the tented nomadic lifestyle of the goat herders. An adventurous ride for the regular rider.
Leader: Pete Jarvis  Pete JarvisRef: 1069
 
  France, Causses to Pyrénées          3   
15th May 2010 (Sat) - 30th September : £840
Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Self-guided  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Carry own luggage
Several Pyrenean climbs are included. The Corbières with their Cathare castles, the lower slopes carpeted with vines, and the Espinouse Mountains provide a scenically contrasting link between the Pyrénées and the high limestone plateau. 14 nights.
Leader: Peter EnglandRef: 10s13
 
  France, Auvergne          2     3   
15th May 2010 (Sat) - 30th September : £840
Moderate / Enthusiast 
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 EnglandRef: 10s14
 
  France, The Causses          2     3   
15th May 2010 (Sat) - 15th October : £840
Moderate / Enthusiast 
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 EnglandRef: 10s11
 
  France, Vivarais to Causses          2     3   
15th May 2010 (Sat) - 15th October : £840
Moderate / Enthusiast 
Moving-on, Rest days, Self-guided  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Carry own luggage
From the Vivarais Mountains where the Central Massif meets the Rhône 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 EnglandRef: 10s12
 
  France, Provence & Southern Alps          3+ 
21st June 2010 (Mon) - 30th September : £950
Enthusiast + 
Moving-on, Self-guided  :  Land-only  :  Hotel  :  Half board  :  Carry own luggage
Through the Vercors to Mont Ventoux and the Vaucluse. East across the Durance Valley to Barcelonnette, from where you cross the high cols of the Southern Alps, heading south to the Verdon Canyon, the Haut Var and the Luberon. 14 nights.
Leader: Peter EnglandRef: 10s15
 
  France, Vercors, Drome & Isere        no places availableRef: 10s5
  France, South, Cycling & Vines 2        no places availableRef: 10s6
  France, South, Cycling, Vines & Cuisine        no places availableRef: 10s7

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