Holidays 59 listed, in date order. Click on any title for further information.
| France, Provence & Southern Alps | 3+ | |||||
| (open) - 30th September 2013 : | £950 | |||||
| Leader: Peter England | Ref: 13s1 | |||||
| France, Auvergne | 2 3 | |||||
| (open) - 30th September 2013 : | £840 | |||||
| Leader: Peter England | Ref: 13s2 | |||||
| France, Causses to Pyrénées | 3 | |||||
| (open) - 30th September 2013 : | £840 | |||||
| Leader: Peter England | Ref: 13s3 | |||||
| France, The Causses | 2 3 | |||||
| (open) - 30th September 2013 : | £840 | |||||
| Leader: Peter England | Ref: 13s4 | |||||
| France, Vivarais to Causses | 2 3 | |||||
| (open) - 30th September 2013 : | £840 | |||||
| Leader: Peter England | Ref: 13s5 | |||||
| Cycle & Cruise in Eastern Holland no places available | Ref: 1331 | |||||
| The Pennine Cycleway no places available | Ref: 1332 | |||||
| Japan, Hokkaido no places available | Ref: 1334 | |||||
| Land's End to John O'Groats | 3+ | |||||
| 3 places available including one for a female to share with another female. This tour is being repeated in September | ||||||
| 6th July 2013 (Sat) - 24th July 2013 : 19 days | £1695 | |||||
| Enthusiast + | ABTOT | |||||
| Moving-on, Rest days : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support | ||||||
| Cycle from the bottom to the top of Great Britain. This very scenic tour uses hostels, motels and hotels and is mostly half board. With a longest day of 80 miles and many hills it is designed for the more experienced cycle -tourist. | ||||||
| Leader: Chris Ellison | Ref: 1335 | |||||
| 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 no places available | Ref: 1336 | |||||
| Cheshire, Family Camping no places available | Ref: 1337 | |||||
| New Forest & the Isle of Wight | 1+ | |||||
| 3rd August 2013 (Sat) - 10th August 2013 : 8 days | £160 | |||||
| Easy + | ABTOT | |||||
| Moving-on : Camping : Self catering : Carry own luggage | ||||||
| PLEASE NOTE: TOUR NOW FINISHES 10 AUGUST. Through the beautiful and tranquil New Forest National Park with a 2 day trip to the Isle of Wight. Relaxed pace with plenty of tea stops and opportunity for photos. Riding as a group. | ||||||
| Leader: Cristina Ruiz-Perez | Ref: 1338 | |||||
| French Alps, Famous Cols no places available | Ref: 1339 | |||||
| Germany for families no places available | Ref: 1340 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| India, Ladakh Explorer | 3+ A | |||||
| 23rd August 2013 (Fri) - 9th September 2013 : 18 days | £2595 | |||||
| Enthusiast + / Adventurous | ATOL | |||||
| Moving-on : Air : Hotel : Full board : Full vehicle support | ||||||
| PLEASE NOTE: THE TOUR ITINERARY IS NOW DIFFERENT TO THE ONE ADVERTISED IN THE DECEMBER CYCLE. New adventure tour to Buddhist Ladakh in the Indian Himalaya. A spectacular journey through an incredible landscape, culminating with the ascent of the Khardung La from the Nubra Valley, the world's highest road. Physically demanding with great rewards. Part hotels and part fully serviced luxury tents. Fly Heathrow/Delhi/Leh - Leh/Delhi/Heathrow. | ||||||
| Leader: John & Pat Ashwell | Ref: 1342 | |||||
| Herefordshire & the Welsh Borders no places available | Ref: 1343 | |||||
| France, Provence no places available | 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 | |||||
| France, Pyrenean Traverse | 3+ | |||||
| Due to a cancellation, place for a male to share with another male. | ||||||
| 27th August 2013 (Tue) - 8th September 2013 : 13 days | £1180 | |||||
| Enthusiast + | ABTOT | |||||
| Moving-on : Land-only : Hotels : Half board : Full vehicle support | ||||||
| A classic route from the windy Atlantic coast to the calmer Mediterranean. Approximately 800km, this route climbs 26 cols in 10 days and is a very challenging ride. Famous Tour de France cols (eg. Aubisque, Tourmalet, Aspin) and many lesser-known cols on minor roads, with spectacular scenery. | ||||||
| Leader: Lynn Bland | Ref: 1348 | |||||
| France, Caen to Cannes no places available | Ref: 1346 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Land's End to John O'Groats | 3+ | |||||
| 31st August 2013 (Sat) - 18th September 2013 : 19 days | £1695 | |||||
| Enthusiast + | ABTOT | |||||
| Moving-on, Rest days : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support | ||||||
| Cycle from the bottom to the top of Great Britain. This very scenic tour uses hostels, motels and hotels and is mostly half board. With a longest day of 80 miles and many hills it is designed for the more experienced cycle -tourist. | ||||||
| Leader: Chris Ellison | Ref: 1349 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Peru & Bolivia no places available | Ref: 1351 | |||||
| France, Tour du Mont Blanc no places available | Ref: 1352 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Slovenia no places available | Ref: 1355 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| USA, Yellowstone & the Tetons no places available | Ref: 1357 | |||||
| France, Ardeche/Cevennes no places available | Ref: 1358 | |||||
| London & the Essex villages no places available | Ref: 1359 | |||||
| France, Tour of Corsica no places available | Ref: 1360 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 château, tower and keep. Cycle through forests, medieval towns and villages and along river valleys, seeing châteaux and castles on the way. Coffee stops, interesting places to visit, including the Château's at Montresor, Montpoupon & Amboise, tandems welcome. | ||||||
| Leader: Pam & Dave Pilbeam | Ref: 1362 | |||||
| Explore North Norfolk no places available | Ref: 1384 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Mallorca - Island Tour no places available | Ref: 1381 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Bhutan End to End no places available | Ref: 1369 | |||||
| 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 Watercress 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+ | |||||
| Place for either a single male or a single female | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| South Africa | 3 | |||||
| 22nd February 2014 (Sat) - 11th March 2014 : 18 days | £2395 | |||||
| Enthusiast | ATOL | |||||
| Moving-on : Air : Hotel : Some meals : Luggage transfer | ||||||
| Explore the Cape wine route and ride along the spectacular southern coast east of Cape Town. Finish with 3 days at leisure in Cape Town, sightseeing, riding. Opportunity to ride the famous ARGUS cycle event. | ||||||
| Leader: Neil Wheadon | Ref: 1378 | |||||
| Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Trail no places available | Ref: 1385 | |||||
| Morocco, High Atlas Traverse | 3 | |||||
| 16th March 2014 (Sun) - 30th March 2014 : 15 days | £1075 | |||||
| Enthusiast | ABTOT | |||||
| Moving-on, Rest days : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage | ||||||
| From the ancient capital of Marrakech, following the old trade route over the Atlas to the orange growing lands of the Souss Valley and the bustling souks of Taroudant. Over the Anti Atlas to the shoe making town of Tafraoute; a descent to the coastal plain and the surfing mecca of Taghazoute before traversing the final ranges and desert back to Marrakech. | ||||||
| Leader: Pete Jarvis | Ref: 1379 | |||||
| Morocco, High Atlas-Jebel Sahro | 3 | |||||
| 30th March 2014 (Sun) - 9th April 2014 : 11 days | £885 | |||||
| Enthusiast | ABTOT | |||||
| 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. 36-94kmpd. An adventurous ride for the regular rider. | ||||||
| Leader: Pete Jarvis | Ref: 1380 | |||||
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