Get Out on the Road Again
While we are certainly not out of the woods yet, the future is looking much brighter for the cycle tour industry. Everyone here at Ride and Seek is looking forward to getting out on the road again later in 2021 and in 2022. We can’t wait to explore the world again with our adventurous and tenacious guests and team members. We’d like to inspire you, whether you’ve been on an epic cycling tour before or if you’ve always dreamed of cycling hundreds of miles with like-minded adventurers. As travel opens up and we look out over the vast journeys ahead of us, we are filled with hope and anticipation for what’s to come.
Rather than overwhelming you by looking at all of our Epic Cycling Tours, we’d like to take a closer look at some of our guests’ favourite experiences: our Napoléon Bike Tour and our 3 Islands Mediterranean Bike Tour.
Our Napoléon Bike Tour — From Paris to Saint Petersburg
One of our greatest bike tours, this epic journey takes 36 days to cover the 3702 km/2300 miles. So, it is somewhat of an understatement to say this is not for the faint-hearted! As its name suggests, this tour follows the trail of one of modern history’s greatest conquerors: Napoléon Bonaparte. This huge tour is split up into three distinct stages, and you can opt to ride only one leg of the journey, two, or all three stages. You can read about the entire Paris to St Petersburg cycling tour or you can skim the highlights below:
The first stage takes you from Paris to Bautzen. You will explore the oak-lined canals of Paris before heading eastwards, along the idyllic regions of Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine before entering south-western Germany, traversing the famous Rhineland on your way to Bautzen.
The second stage takes you from Bautzen to Vilnius, leaving Germany’s perfectly smooth cycle paths for Poland’s rural roads lined with deciduous giants along the quieter routes through the beautiful Polish countryside on our way to the incomparable city of Gdansk and onwards to Lithuania and the impressive baroque architecture found in the capital city of Vilnius.
The third stage is between Vilnius and Saint Petersburg. With the largest travel distances per day of just below 200 km, this final stage of the tour is arguably the most epic yet. These longer distances are mostly possible due to the relatively gentle relief in the Baltic states. This is flat cycling around inland seas instead of climbing the mountainous landscapes of central and Western Europe. We move from Lithuania into Latvia, then into Estonia, which each nation’s countryside offering its own distinct flavour. Finally, we make it to Russia and to its former capital, St Petersburg.
Our 3 Islands of the Mediterranean Bike Tour — Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily
This epic bike tour of the Mediterranean takes place over 23 days, spanning a distance of 1788 km/1111 miles. With three completely different islands, each with their own distinct look and feel, this is the perfect epic tour for anyone looking for as much variety as possible on their next bike tour. We invite you to spend a little time reading about the entire 3 Islands Mediterranean Bike Tour, but if you’d like the highlights, we’ll summarise the three different stages below — each of which is available as a mini-epic bike tour in its own right.
The first stage takes place in Corsica. Starting out in Bastia, in the north of Corsica, we travel southwards, along the west coast, through Corsica’s majestic mountains and idyllic fishing villages. The countryside is breathtaking and the first week’s journey ends in the beautiful village of Bonifacio. From here, we sail to Sardinia.
The second stage of the tour explores Sardinia, along the island’s western coast. Not only is this particular coastline covered with beautiful beaches and rugged cliff sides, it has a long and fascinating history with the Phoenicians, meaning there are plenty of structures to see and there are centuries of history to unpack. The Sardinia tour culminates in the picturesque and colourful capital city of Cagliari. From here, we sail to Sicily.
The third stage of the journey takes place in Sicily, starting in Palermo, travelling first along the western edge of the island, and then along the entire southern coastline, finishing in Catania. The views will take your breath away and the weather is consistently beautiful.
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What our guests say
It was a privilege to join the inaugural Samurai tour with Ride and Seek! The riding was as good as I’ve experienced anywhere. We were immersed in pristine beauty, crystal clear rivers and a “back in time” look at rural Japan!
Jon F
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It was a privilege to join the inaugural Samurai tour with Ride and Seek! The riding was as good as I’ve experienced anywhere. We were immersed in pristine beauty, crystal clear rivers and a “back in time” look at rural Japan!
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Not just another bike tour, but a complete adventure; places, distances, terrain, vistas, gastronomy, history, stories and people from all walks that you would never meet in ordinary life; managed with care and attention every day to get us safely home.
Alex B
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Not just another bike tour, but a complete adventure; places, distances, terrain, vistas, gastronomy, history, stories and people from all walks that you would never meet in ordinary life; managed with care and attention every day to get us safely home.
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After my 12 years of riding bike tours and adventures, and my second tour with Ride & Seek, I believe Dylan and his professional guides have the magic formula. Every detail is covered and no request is too large, so all I needed to do was turn the pedals and enjoy the ride. I can’t say enough about the route, food, wine, and accommodations, however, the icing on the cake is their knowledge of the local history and culture. Thank you, Dylan and team, and keep up the great work.
Ted V
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After my 12 years of riding bike tours and adventures, and my second tour with Ride & Seek, I believe Dylan and his professional guides have the magic formula. Every detail is covered and no request is too large, so all I needed to do was turn the pedals and enjoy the ride. I can’t say enough about the route, food, wine, and accommodations, however, the icing on the cake is their knowledge of the local history and culture. Thank you, Dylan and team, and keep up the great work. |
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This 3 Islands is the full package. The most complete cycling trip I have ever experienced. As promised by Ride and Seek, every day contained challenging cycling, breathtaking scenery, and multiple opportunities to experience the history and culture of these three islands. Dylan Reynolds and his expert team of guides managed a set of formidable logistics flawlessly. Hats off to Ride and Seek for this amazing journey!
Christine C
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This 3 Islands is the full package. The most complete cycling trip I have ever experienced. As promised by Ride and Seek, every day contained challenging cycling, breathtaking scenery, and multiple opportunities to experience the history and culture of these three islands. Dylan Reynolds and his expert team of guides managed a set of formidable logistics flawlessly. Hats off to Ride and Seek for this amazing journey! |
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Overall this was more than just a ride- it was a carefully planned and professionally implemented event providing not only a bike riding experience through astounding scenery but a degree of exposure to the local culture, cuisine and the ancient and modern history which has uniquely shaped these beautiful places and their people. Ride and Seek are to be congratulated on providing such a virtuoso performance!
Chris B
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Overall this was more than just a ride- it was a carefully planned and professionally implemented event providing not only a bike riding experience through astounding scenery but a degree of exposure to the local culture, cuisine and the ancient and modern history which has uniquely shaped these beautiful places and their people. Ride and Seek are to be congratulated on providing such a virtuoso performance!
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The ability to achieve climbing both Mt Ventoux and Alpe d’Heuz at age 71 made this experience one of a lifetime. It proves to me, once again, that regardless of age, one can target accomplishment and achievement beyond the comprehension of most. The planning and execution of Ride and Seek made this possible for me and I will forever be grateful! Thank you!
Jerry P
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The ability to achieve climbing both Mt Ventoux and Alpe d’Heuz at age 71 made this experience one of a lifetime. It proves to me, once again, that regardless of age, one can target accomplishment and achievement beyond the comprehension of most. The planning and execution of Ride and Seek made this possible for me and I will forever be grateful! Thank you!
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I signed up for Hannibal ride because of the combination of historical story and the cycling adventure. It met all my expectations. Excellently organised and supported in every way. I am a slow rider up hills (the slowest) but there were plenty of opportunities for me to ride at my own pace and I appreciated that flexibility by the guides.
Robert R
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I signed up for Hannibal ride because of the combination of historical story and the cycling adventure. It met all my expectations. Excellently organised and supported in every way. I am a slow rider up hills (the slowest) but there were plenty of opportunities for me to ride at my own pace and I appreciated that flexibility by the guides. |
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A spectacular, challenging, exquisite, unforgettable experience. When you ride and seek you will hit the bed each night knowing you are truly alive and you have experienced something very special.
Luke N
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A spectacular, challenging, exquisite, unforgettable experience. When you ride and seek you will hit the bed each night knowing you are truly alive and you have experienced something very special.
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