Love Cycling? Love going on holiday? A lot of people won’t associate going on holiday with doing exercise but for those of us that do, here is a list of the top 5 cycling holidays.
Cycling holidays in…
UK
1. Lake District
The Lake District has long been a popular destination for walkers and climbers but many are unaware of the bike trails, winding bridleways and single paths that are available for cyclists. People travel from across the globe to get a glimpse of the breathtaking scenery the Lake District has to offer and its all here on your doorstep! Whether you go on an organised tour or personalise your trip with a DIY adventure you will not be disappointed.
FRANCE
2. Brittany
If you’re looking for a more laid-back, easy cycling holiday then this idyllic part of France could be perfect for you. Brittany is blessed with being mostly flat with lots to see and do including fishing ports, little villages and much more. You’ll need to set aside 8 days to make the most of this trip with cycling hotels available along the way.
3. Provence
For those who are serious about cycling and want more of a challenge – why not attempt the Tour de France? The Upper Provence, Ventoux and Luberon is a six day tour that starts in Avignon. Featured on the tour is the climb up Mont Ventoux – 1912m – which is a regular in the Tour De France. Another selling point of this tour is the many stops in acclaimed wine-making towns where you can sip away the evenings.
FURTHER AFIELD
4. Morocco
If you’re looking for a family friendly cycling holiday then Morocco is ideal. Not only can you cycle along the coast and desert, but Morocco also has a lot more to offer in terms of entertainment for families. Experience treasure hunting in souks, camel rides in the desert and surfing. Cycling specialists Saddle Skedaddle’s Morocco Desert, Coast and Mountains trip has a wide range of trips on offer.
5. South America
If you’re looking for more a length get away then South America could be perfect for you. Cycling expeditions here can take as little as 10 days and stretch to over five months. Tour d’Afrique’s South American Epic is the longest supported cycling tour in the world and covers the entire content starting in Columbia and ending in Argentina. This tour is a staggering 13,641km (that’s 8476.12 miles)! If you don’t have that much time to dedicate to it or don’t fancy some of the tour you can join in at several stages including Carretera Austral in Patagonia – a 27 day tour and Chile Lake District – which is a 13 day tour.
Of course these are just a selection of the vast world of cycling holidays. Holidays can be as long and as exotic as you want making them popular with novices and pro’s across the world. If staying closer to home suits you better, don’t underestimate the beauty of the UK and how much it has to offer.