Lace up your shoes, strap on your helmet and adjust your bike seat for some serious cycling. Thanks to such factors as an increased interest in wellness, multi-generational, and sustainable travel, cycling tours have enjoyed a boom in popularity over the last few years—and as a result, there are now more unforgettable two-wheel itineraries than ever from which to choose. Whether you’re a novice who’d like to pair your peddling with wine tastings and Michelin-starred meals or a dedicated enthusiast up for a three-country journey, here are six biking tours to get your wheels spinning.
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Tour de France Bike Tour
Image Credit: Courtesy Trek Travel This summer, Trek Travel is offering bike enthusiasts exclusive access to the world’s most prestigious cycling race route—plus perks during the Tour de France itself. The 107th edition of the Tour de France will take place this June 29-July 19, and as the official tour operator for both the Tour de France and the Trek-Segafredo racing team, Trek Travel is able to offer its clients behind-the-scenes experiences and the chance to follow in the pros’ paths. Book the 7-day Tour de France Bike Your- Alps to Paris Ultimate Team & VIP Access Week 3 Tour, taking place July 14-20, and you’ll get to peddle through the scenic Col des Aravis and to the mountaintop finish at Col de la Loze in Méribel, then ice your legs at luxury hotels like Le Kaïla, a five-star mountainside lodge. Guests will be provided with top-notch bikes and support from a pro-team, and rides will be kept short (so that non-riders can come along for the fun, too.) Best of all, you’ll also get VIP access to viewing points at Stage 17, Stage 18 and the grand finale in Paris (where you’ll stay at the Hotel de Crillon), as well as the chance to mingle with team reps and take a tour of the pro cycling team bus. Rates starting at $9,299 per person, double occupancy.
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Conquest of the Moors Bike Tour
Image Credit: Courtesy Ride & Seek Serious bikers, this one’s for you. Known for its unique—and often multi-phase—cycling tours, Ride & Seek has just unveiled a 23-day, 885-mile journey that follows the Conquest of the Moors. The trip is split into two stages; you can sign up for just one stage, or the whole epic trip. During the first half, taking place September 28-October 6, you’ll explore the history of the Moors in Morocco, biking from Fez to Tangiers with stops in Meknes, Volubilis, Tetouan and more along the way. Phase two (October 6-20) will focus on the 700-years of Muslim rule on the Iberian Peninsula, as you cross the Mediterranean Sea to ride from Silves, Portugal to Cordoba, Spain, on a route that takes you along the Algarve coast, into national parks, to 11th-century Moorish fortresses, and to historic towns like Ronda and Grenada. (You’ll also climb the highest paved road in Europe, the Pico de Veleta.) Accommodations will be in charming boutique hotels, from stylish riads in Morocco to Andalusian haciendas in Spain. Rates for the full 23-day trip start at €8,950 per person.
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Sardinia Yacht + Bike Tour
Image Credit: Courtesy Riccardo Rocchi/ DuVine Enjoy the best of both worlds on this six-night, Level 3 DuVine tour, which explores the beauty of Sardinia by bike and boat. Start off slow with a glass of local Vermentino onboard your accommodation for the trip, a luxe sailing yacht equipped with its own private chef. After some cruising, the biking begins in earnest on day two, as a guide takes you to smaller islands and around the coast’s hidden harbors to explore secluded beaches and small villages. Throughout the week, you’ll have the chance to pedal along mountain bluffs and coastal roads, and up to historic sites, local vineyards, the famous Genna Silana pass and more. On some days, the group can opt to ditch the bikes for some mountain climbing or a hike in spectacular sites like the Supramonte range. Bikes, guides, gourmet meals, apres-biking cocktails and more are included. Rates start at $7,795 per person.
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Napa & Sonoma Luxe Biking Private
Image Credit: Courtesy Butterfiled and Robinson Organized by Butterfield and Robinson, this five-day private journey takes you deep into Northern California wine country, including notable regions like the Russian River and Alexander Valley. In addition to biking past spectacular scenery (including the majestic Redwoods) and getting an up-close look at this famous agricultural hub, you’ll also enjoy an array of unforgettable drinking and dining experiences. Among them are private tours and tastings at Ridge Vineyards, Arista Winery, and Joseph Phelps Vineyards, a barrel blending experience at Conn Creek Winery, and a three-Michelin star meal at SingleThread Farm’s unparalleled restaurant. You’ll also overnight at SingleThread, as well as at Auberge du Soleil. Prices start at $8,695 per person, based on double occupancy and a minimum of four guests.
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Bike Across Morocco
Image Credit: Courtesy Amy Jeffries Explore the diverse scenery of Morocco on this nine-day trip with Ciclismo Classico, which takes you from the coastal city of Tangier to the cultural hub of Fez. Along the way, you’ll pedal through colorful souks and past the blue-hued homes of Chefchaouen, explore cultural sites, enjoy a tasting of local specialties, and relax at upscale properties like Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay and Palas Faraj. As some of the terrain will be hilly (you’ll venture up to spots like the Imperial city of Meknes and the Alpine-style Ifrane, in the mid-Atlas mountains), the tour is best for intermediate riders and above. Guides, van support, and luggage handling services are included, as is a GPS-equipped bike and other accessories. Starting at $5,995 per person.
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Bali Family Bike Tour – 20s & Beyond
Image Credit: Courtesy Backroads/Marybeth Wallace Forget the scooters and go by bicycle in Bali, instead. Designed for families (options for couples, friends, solos and families with teens are also available), this new eight-day journey from Backroads gives you a street-level view of terraced rice fields and colorful markets, ancient temples and black-sand beaches, as you wind your way in a loop around the central and eastern part of the island. Along with challenging rides up Mount Batur and through the hills around Ubud, you’ll also enjoy rafting down the Ayung River, snorkeling trips to shipwrecks, cooking classes and cultural experiences like meetings with local artists. Overnights will be at spots like Maya Ubud Resort and Spa and Alila Manggis. Rates start at $4,299 per person, based on double occupancy.
