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Trek Travel Classic Climbs of the Tour de France Cycling Vacation
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Classic Climbs: The Tour

French Alps, Pyrénées, and Mont Ventoux

Ride the most famous climbs of the Tour de France on this nine-day cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees. Join us on this epic trip as we greet each day with new challenges and ride the legendary cols of Aubisque, Galibier, and the mythic Ventoux, along with the test of all tests: the grueling ascent up Alpe d'Huez. You'll follow in the footsteps of countless pro riders on this Classic Climbs trip, which offers scenic beauty, spectacular riding, and the experience of a lifetime through the Alps and Pyrénées. Book your trip with confidence »
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Challenging climbs and alpine passes await you in between the gorgeous French countryside
Fuel yourself with traditional alpine favorites including tartiflette, raclette, and fondue
Imagine yourself leading the peloton as you ride over the names of your favorite pro riders painted on the road
Marvel at the stunning alpine vistas along the way throughout the entire trip
Explore the intimate villages that come alive with dedicated fans during cycling's grandest race
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This trip is the single best bicycle tour I have ever been on!   I would even consider doing it again. The guides are excellent. The riding is superb and the lodgings are excellent. I strongly encourage any avid bicyclist to consider booking this tour immediately.
-Bill, Trek Travel Guest

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Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes) at 8:30 AM for a round of introductions and a bike fitting. This morning, you’ll appreciate the true grit and sheer determination of the pros as you climb the Col du Soulor, often featured in the Tour de France. It begins with a gentle ascent, then soon ratchets up to a severe 9% grade. Take a break for lunch at the summit at a local bistro, or continue on to summit Col d’Aubisque, from where you can enjoy a well-earned sweeping descent and scenic ride all the way back to Lourdes. This evening, we’ll meet over cocktails and dinner to discuss what's to come in our cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrénées.

Today's Ride:

Lourdes to Soulor Loop
Approximately 53 mi | 85 km and 5,000 ft | 1,500 m

Avid Option:

Lourdes to Soulor Loop with Col d’Aubisque
Approximately 65 mi | 104 km and 6,600 ft | 2,000 m

Hotel:

Grand Hotel Gallia & Londres

Included Meals:

Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner

Today you confront one of the Pyrénées’ legendary mountain passes: the mighty Col du Tourmalet. Cruise for a few miles along the valley floor following the river to Pierrefitte-Nestalas before climbing gently through the Gorges de Luz. With dramatic jagged cliffs above and a lively bubbling stream below, this section of the ride is incredibly picturesque. You'll ascend Tourmalet from the Barèges side - the same side the pros approached in 2012 and the finish line for Stage 14 in 2019. This climb is where Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador confronted each other in the fog in 2010’s deciding mountaintop finish. From here, you’ll descend to climb over the Col d’Aspin to the town of Saint Lary-Soulan. Or, if you still have power in your legs, ride one more climb up the Pla d’Adet, with an 8% average grade over the six-mile climb and grades reaching up to 12%. This afternoon, be sure to visit the hotel spa before enjoying dinner at your leisure, comfortably located at our hotel restaurant.

Today's Ride:

Lourdes to St. Lary via Col du Tourmalet and Aspin
Approximately 65 mi | 104 km and 9,000 ft | 2,700 m

Avid Option:

Lourdes to St. Lary via Col du Tourmalet, Aspin, and Pla d'Adet
Approximately 74 mi | 119 km and 12,100 ft | 3,700 m

Hotel:

Mercure Saint Lary Sensoria

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

This morning, you’ll rise early, bidding adieu to the mountains of the Pyrénées and beginning the day's transfer to Provence and the home of Mont Ventoux. Take some time to rest, relax, and watch the scenery change from the Pyrenean mountain landscapes to the vibrant lavender fields of Provence. This afternoon, with Ventoux as your backdrop, you’ll ride through the vineyard-covered hillsides from one sleepy village to another. If you’d rather take a day off the bike to linger in one of Provence’s quaint villages or take a dip in the pool, your guides are always ready to accommodate. Tonight your home will be in the Château de Mazan, once frequented by the notorious Marquis de Sade. You and your travel companions will be treated to your first Provençal meal at the hotel’s fantastic restaurant.

Today's Ride:

Mazan to Blauvac Loop
Approximately 15 mi | 24 km and 1,120 ft | 341 m

Today's Activity:

Shuttle Pyrénées to Provence

Hotel:

Château de Mazan

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Dinner

Prepare yourself for epic scenery and legendary riding today! The challenge is the mighty Mont Ventoux - 13.42 miles of climbing with no flat sections and an average grade of 10% through the middle 6.2 miles before you hit the moonscape. What makes this climb challenging is not just the ride itself but also the weather. Intense winds or scorching heat can make this climb seem a hundred times more difficult than those found in the Alps. Your day will start early to give you the best opportunity to have a stellar climb. After taking a picture at the top to memorialize achieving this feat, you’ll descend to Malaucène to enjoy a bistro lunch where you can relax and refuel before spinning back to the hotel. This evening, you and your travel companions can explore this charming Provençal village and dine in the bistro of your choice.

Today's Ride:

Malaucène to Mont Ventoux Loop
Approximately 47 mi | 75 km and 6,440 ft | 1,962 m

Avid Option:

Malaucène to Bedoin to Malaucène with double ascent of Mont Ventoux
Approximately 60 mi | 96 km and 11,476 ft | 3,497 m

Hotel:

Chateau de Mazan

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch

This morning you’ll rise early and say "au revoir" to the lavender fields of Provence to focus on your next destination - the majestic Alps. After a scenic three and a half hour transfer, you’ll gear up to tackle the next classic climbs: Télégraphe and Galibier. Now the Tour's most visited mountain pass, the peloton first ascended Galibier in 1911. Take on the same route as the pros and understand just what makes the double ascent so tough! Challenging and beautiful, this is one of the great rides of the French Alps. If you're up to it, throw in the Lacets de Montvernier, featured in 2018 Tour de France, for some additional miles. After cresting the top of Galibier, you have a beautiful and fast descent to the town of La Grave and our hotel for the night, Hotel Edelweiss. This evening, you’ll be treated to a cycling-friendly dinner so you can retreat to your bed in time to rest up for tomorrow’s special day.

Today's Ride:

St. Michel to La Grave with Col du Télégraphe and Col du Galibier
Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 8,200 ft | 2,500 m

Avid Option:

La Chambre to La Grave with the Lacets de Monvernier, Col du Télégraphe, and Col du Galibier
Approximately 55 mi | 88 km and 9,200 ft | 2,800 m

Hotel:

Auberge Edelweiss

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

This morning, you begin by cycling one of the Tour’s most famous climbs and descents, the Col du Lautaret and descent to Briançon. Here is where Alberto Contador and Alexander Vinokourov won some of their most heralded Tour stages. Once in Briançon, make your way to the Vallée de la Clarée, with its quiet roads and stunning scenery. After a short climb over Col de l’Echelle, you'll descend into Bardonecchia, Italy for lunch. Enjoy the superb Italian food and coffee, and a quick taste of what makes Italy so magical. Later, you have the option to tackle both climbs again or alternatively opt for a shuttle back to La Grave. Tonight you are free to explore La Grave to find a great restaurant to refuel before more stunning climbs tomorrow!

Today's Ride:

La Grave to Bardonecchia, Italy with Col du Lautaret and Col de l’Echelle
Approximately 56 mi | 90 km and 5,250 ft | 1,600 m

Avid Option:

La Grave to Bardonecchia with Col du Lautaret and Col de l’Echelle double
Approximately 84 mi | 135 km and 8,200 ft | 2,499 m

Hotel:

Auberge Edelweiss

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch

Welcome to another day of thigh burning climbs and rapid descents. You'll start your day with a gentle descent and incredible views from La Grave, en route to the epic Col du Glandon, which was first featured in the 1947 Tour and showcased again in Stage 19 of 2013. The base of the col is at the Lac du Verney, which often hosts the swim of the Alpe d’Huez triathlon. From there, you'll ascend 3,770 feet over 15 miles. At the top, you’ve earned the fresh alpine air and dramatic mountain views this remote area affords for the short time the road is open from June to October. As always, your Trek Travel guides will have refreshments and snacks available for you to rest and refuel. If you have the legs, continue up another mile and a half to the summit of nearby Col de la Croix de Fer, featured last in the 2018 Tour de France. After a satisfying mountain lunch, enjoy an incredible descent and the last climb back to our hotel in Alpe d’Huez. Tonight, explore the village of Alpe d’Huez for dinner and celebrate the week’s exploits so far.

Today's Ride:

La Grave to Alpe d'Huez via Villard Reculas with Col du Glandon
Approximately 60 mi | 95 km and 7,200 ft | 2,200 m

Avid Option:

La Grave to Alpe d'Huez via Villard Reculas with Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer
Approximately 70 mi | 112 km and 11,500 ft | 3,500 m

Hotel:

Les Grandes Rousses

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch

It's time. The moment you have been waiting for: the classic ascent of Alpe d'Huez, the most revered and famous mountaintop finish in France. With an average grade of 8% and 21 hairpin bends, this lion of a climb will grab and hold all your attention. You'll descend onto the route made famous in the 2013 Tour over the Col de Sarenne to take in the beauty of the mountains and to imagine the pros descending this small and narrow road, before we reach the final climb of the trip, Alpe d’Huez. The ultimate grand finale ride, this climb was first included in the Tour in 1952, and it's often one of the most exciting points in the race as the pros dance on their pedals to the summit. Take a photo on the summit podium and relax over lunch at the top of this mighty mountain as you soak up the reward of the grueling ascent: astounding views. Tonight, gather with your traveling companions and guides to raise a glass to the Tour, the legendary riding that makes it famous, heroes past and present, and your incredible cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees!

Today's Ride:

Alpe d’Huez Loop with Col de Sarenne
Approximately 31 mi | 50 km and 5,800 ft | 1,767 m

Avid Option:

Alpe d’Huez Loop with Col de Sarenne Double  
Approximately 60 mi | 96 km and 9,500 ft | 2,895 m

Hotel:

Les Grandes Rousses

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner

It's truly been an amazing trip, and you're sure to return home a different cyclist, changed forever by the experience. It's time to say farewell to your guides and fellow riders at 9:00 AM at the hotel lobby before boarding your shuttle to Grenoble train station.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Hotels

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Hôtel Gallia & Londres

Lourdes, France

Explorer Accommodation | This 4-star, 17th-century styled hotel is located right in the historic heart of Lourdes. Spectacular riding into the Pyrénées and the sights and sounds of this unique city lie right outside your door.
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Mercure Saint Lary Sensoria

Saint Lary Soulan, France

Luxury Accommodation | In the heart of the Pyrénées lies the hotel Mercure Saint Lary Sensoria, offering an exceptional location with excellent access to many of the legendary mountain passes. The hotel has kept its roots and soul in these mountains and has a history of impeccable service.
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Château de Mazan

Mazan, France

Explorer Accommodation | Nestled in the tiny town of Mazan - only a short distance from the base of Mont Ventoux - stands Château de Mazan. Originally built in 1720 during the Regency Period, the Château soon became the property of the notorious Marquis de Sade. It was here that the Marquis organized his first theater festival. The Château has since been transformed into a charming, well-appointed hotel that welcomes tourists from all over the world.
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Auberge Edelweiss

Le Grave, France

Explorer Accommodation | Located along the route between the Col du Lautaret and Alpe d'Huez, the charming Auberge Edelweiss is run by a family passionate about cycling. Accustomed to housing cyclists - even a stage winner or two - this hotel knows how to cater to active travelers and has the appropriate facilities, including a whirlpool and sauna. Additionally, the hotel's terrace offers the ideal setting to enjoy a cold beverage and spectacular views of the Meije glacier after a great day of cycling.
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Les Grandes Rousses

Alpe d'Huez, France

Explorer Accommodation | Ideally situated in the center of Alpe d’Huez village, Les Grandes Rousses is a contemporary mountain chalet in a chic mountain setting. It is tastefully decorated with a mix of copper, wood, leather, and wool details. Enjoy the pool, spa, or some fresh air on the large terrace overlooking the village.

What's Included

For us, the details matter most

Every moment of a Trek Travel Classic Climbs bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create more memories.

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Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane is the best way to enjoy the ride. Trek Bikes has launched the all-new Trek Domane and now you can ride it on our trips. It raises the bar to deliver incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance and features highly responsive disc brakes and electronic shifting. This new bike is lighter than ever before, and carbon wheels come standard on every bike. The road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology lets you ride as long as you want with less fatigue. The bike you ride on a biking vacation matters. That is why we provide the newest and best bikes in the business. Learn More

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Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7

Take the tailwind with you and leave your limits behind on the all-new Domane+ SLR 7. With a groundbreaking ratio of ultra-lightweight design and electric assist, Domane+ SLR 7 has everything you love in a road bike, with the extra boost to take you farther than ever before. This performance e-road bike will help you on the climbs, hang with the fast group, and venture further on your cycling vacation. So go ahead – take the long way. With Domane+ SLR 7, there’s always room for more distance, more speed, and more fun! Upgrade to the Domane+ SLR 7 on this trip for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. Please contact a Trip Consultant to check availability. Learn More

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Eight nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
  • Two experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
  • Daily route support with both guides and our support van
  • Daily breakfast, six lunches and five dinners
  • Two social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
  • Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc
  • Up to three daily route options on riding days
  • Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Each bike is equipped with a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer, a flat pack (containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator), front and rear Bontrager Flare R lights, a Bontrager saddle, and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals)
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmets
  • All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
  • All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
  • A digital photo album of your trip
  • Entrance fees for all activities, private tours, and events

GEAR

  • Upgrade your ride to the Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7 (+$599 subject to availability)
  • Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmet
  • Bontrager men's and women's specific saddles
  • Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior to your trip.
  • For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $360-$450 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip. 
  • Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Personal items purchased during the trip
  • Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
  • On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.

More Information

Rider Level: 4 - Avid?

AVERAGE DAILY MILEAGE:
85 kilometers/ 53 miles
TOTAL MILES:
641 kilometers / 398 miles
AVERAGE DAILY ELEVATION:
2,238 meters / 7,344 feet
TOTAL ELEVATION:
15,497 meters / 50,844 feet
TERRAIN: MOUNTAINOUS
When cycling the Alps and Pyrenees, the terrain is mountainous with several mountain passes each day. Classic Climbs of the Tour is best suited for our Type 4 Riders. Type 4+ Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer.
NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES:
This destination is best suited to guests who want to cycle every day. Because of the terrain and/or remoteness of the hotels and riding routes, there are few, if any, non-riding options available. If a non-rider wants to accompany a rider guest on this trip, they would need to spend many hours in the van and/or at the hotels on the trip. Due to this, we strongly discourage non-riders from this destination. As an alternative, call a Trek Travel Trip Consultant at 866-464-8735 for trip suggestions where more non-rider activities are available, such as:
  • Provence
  • Tuscany
  • Loire Valley

See itinerary for specific daily ride distances and elevation options. On all of our vacations, Trek Travel seeks to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer every guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip. At times routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip experience.

Averages and totals are calculated from our "Avid Ride" options.

Travel Details

How to Get There

FLY INTO:
Pau (PUF) or Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees airport (LDE)
MEETING TIME:
8:30 AM
MEETING LOCATION:
Hotel Gallia & Londres, Lourdes, France

Say Farewell

FLY OUT OF:
Lyon (LYS) or Paris Charles de Galle (CDG)
DEPARTING TIME:
10:15 AM
DEPARTING LOCATION:
Grenoble TGV Station, Grenoble, France

Arriving

We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of our cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrénées, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Pau (PUF) or Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE). There are direct flights to Pau and Tarbes from Paris (CDG or ORY) and some European cities. Air France has several daily options, and early bookers may find cheaper flights with EasyJet, although these are less frequent. From the airport, you can take a taxi to Lourdes; from Tarbes, the taxi is approximately 30 euros and from Pau expect to pay between 70-100 euros.

As the trip ends in Grenoble, we recommend booking your return flight from Lyon (LYS) or Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). You can take a TGV from Grenoble to Paris Gare de Lyon station or Lyon. This journey is approximately three hours to Paris and one hour to Lyon. For tickets and schedules please check www.trainline.com

In the afternoon prior to the first day of your trip, your Trek Travel guides will meet you for the bike fitting at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes). For that purpose, please bring your cycling shoes, your helmet, pedals, and saddle if you plan to use your own. In case you want to ride after the fitting, you can bring your cycling gear for a self-guided warm-up ride. The bike fitting is located in the courtyard on the lower level at the rear of the hotel (Garage à vélos). Once you arrive at the hotel, please ask the reception to direct you to the rear parking area. Your guides will be on hand to welcome you and get you fitted on your Trek bike.

The following day, your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Hotel Gallia & Londres (26 Avenue Bernadette Soubirous- BP83 Lourdes) at 8:30 AM for the first day of the trip. Your guides will get you settled in and begin your bike fitting if you were unable to make it the day before. Once you arrive at the hotel, please present yourself at reception and you will be directed to your guides.

If you will be late for the start or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip starts with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel Gallia & Londres (+33 (0)5 62 94 35 44), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. A taxi from the airport to our meeting place at the hotel will take approximately 30 minutes and cost around 40 euros.

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Leaving

You will say farewell to your guides at 9:00 AM, and a private shuttle will take you to the Grenoble TGV station to arrive approximately at 10:15 AM. Trains run directly to Lyon and Paris. See www.trainline.com for schedules. Please do not arrange any connections from the station until after 11:00 AM.

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Planning For Your Trip

Packing and Weather

The summer months can bring warm days, ranging from the mid 60s to low 80s, with evenings dropping to the mid 50s to mid 60s. When traveling in the mountainous regions of France, it is best to be prepared for variable conditions, as weather can change very quickly, and there is always the chance of snow and rain. We recommend always traveling with rain gear, as well as plenty of breathable layers to provide warmth should the temperature drop at any point during the cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees. Packing List

Before and After Your Trip

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Before: Lourdes, France

If you have the time, consider staying in Lourdes before your trip to experience this unique town. As the second most visited destination in France after Paris, Lourdes attracts some five million people each year and is a place of mass pilgrimage from Europe and other parts of the world. Visit the famous grotto, where apparitions of the Virgin Mary are reported to have occurred in 1858. The spring water from the grotto is also believed by some to possess healing properties. Lourdes is a fascinating destination unto itself. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre-trip hotel:

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After: Grenoble, France

If you have the time, consider staying in Grenoble after your trip to further explore the diverse activities this French town offers. Grenoble has numerous outdoor activities, including via ferrata, a mountain route equipped with fixed cables, ladders, and bridges that provide access to otherwise isolated routes to climbers with a variety of skills. Not to be missed in this Rhône-Alpes town is a ride up the télépherique; egg-shaped cable cars, les bulles, take you across the Isère river to the bastille, a series of ancient fortifications. Enjoy the view from the summit, then wander the many trails leading down to the city. We recommend the following accommodations for your post-trip hotel:

Why Trek Travel

Our Bikes

Our unrivaled selection of Trek Bikes sets the bar for quality and comfort. From the ultra-smooth Trek Domane SL 7 to the Trek Electric-Assist Verve+, you deserve the best ride on your vacation. Plus, we offer a range upgrade options to take you the extra mile.

Our Guides

Our guides are trained to make your trip magical. They aren't just experts in riding; they're trained in delivering uncompromising service in ways you won't believe. We know that it's the unexpected surprises that make a trip magical. That's why our guides pride themselves on anticipating your needs before you ask.

Your Day. You Decide.

Our vacations are built to deliver the ultimate in flexibility, from extreme relaxers to hard-core roadies. You pick your mileage, itinerary and experiences. We take care of the rest.

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