Ride and Seek Bike Tours

We specialise in bicycle tours which do more than just take you from A to B. We pride ourselves on tours thought out in the greatest detail so the cyclist can not only see and ride some of the greatest roads in Europe, but also visit some of the most spectacular sites as well. Providing a cultural insight into the areas we visit both historically and gastronomically is central to what we do.


  • A video slideshow from the 2012 Hannibal Expedition from Barcelona to Rome!


  • The Guides - come cycle with Dylan, a multi-lingual bike guide with 12 years experience, and Sam an archaeologist and documentary maker. With extensive experience of cycling and living in the regions they travel through they also offer an insight into the history, culture and gastronomy of these cycling meccas.


  • The Hannibal Expedition is based on a documentary and bike ride Sam and his brothers did for the BBC called 'On Hannibal's Trail'.  Currrently showing on National Geographic around the world it took in some of Europe's most iconic and picturesque bike touring routes through Spain, France and Italy. Come ride the Hannibal Epic we guarantee it is one of the best rides in the world. Contact us for more details.

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Who am I? I’m relatively fit and am comfortable with steady hills that are less than 750m in length.
Distance: 30-50km (18-30miles)
Altitude gain: 200-500m
Time in the saddle: 1-3 hours
Terrain: Flat to undulating
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Who am I? I ride my bike on a regular basis either for fitness, to commute, or just for fun. I enjoy an active lifestyle, as well as a physical challenge.
Distance: 50 -70km (30-45miles)
Altitude gain: 600-1000m
Time in saddle: 2-4 hours
Terrain: Undulating terrain, with hills up to 2 km in length.
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Who am I? Fitness is a central part of my life. I ride my bike on a weekly basis and am comfortable with rides of 2 hours or more at a relatively strong tempo. I like a physical challenge and like to get my heart pumping.
Distance: 70-115km (43-71 miles)
Altitude gain: 1000-2000m
Time in saddle: 3-5hours
Terrain: All terrain, with hills averaging 3-4km, but up to 10km in length.

Try: The Hannibal Expedition - All stages!

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Who am I? I ride my bike an average of 160km per week and enjoy riding at a fast pace for an extended period of time. I love to push myself to my physical limits.
Distance: 100-160km (60-100miles)
Altitude gain: 1500-4000m
Time in saddle: 4-8hours
Terrain: Whatever is put in front of me! Try: The Hannibal Expedition

Stage 2 -  Avignon to Gavi
The Epic Barcelona to Rome!
Napoleon Paris to Moscow! (research)

2013 Tour Dates

April 19th - 22nd Mont Ventoux (SOLD OUT)
June 8th - 15th A Villa in Umbria
June 16th - 24th Tuscany Classic
Sept 4th - 11th Piedmont Wine and History
Sept 4th - 11th Tuscany Classic
Sept 7th - Oct 3rd Hannibal Epic: Barcelona to Rome
Sept 7th - 15th Hannibal Stage 1: Barcelona to Avignon
Sept 15th - 23rd Hannibal Stage 2: Avignon to Gavi
Sept 16th - 24th Velosophy custom Hannibal Stage 2: Avignon to Gavi
Sept 23rd - Oct 3rd Hannibal Stage 3: Gavi to Rome
Oct 5th - 12th A Villa in Umbra
Oct 5th - 13th Umbria Classic

November 9th - 16th Tasmania...the best of