Cycling and mountain biking vacation classifications
We organise our cycling and mountain biking vacations by difficulty & distance covered each day to help you find the right cycling or mountain biking vacation for your level of fitness.
Introductory cyclingFor the infrequent cyclist mainly on the flat with gentle slopes. Distances of between 15-25 miles/25-40 kms per day.
Moderate cyclingFor the leisure cyclist who exercises regularly. Will include some steeper cheeky climbs. Distances of between 20-30 miles/ 35-50 kms per day.
Adventurous cyclingFor those who cycle regularly. Includes some steep climbs and distances of between 25-50 miles/40-80 kms per day.
Challenging cycling For regular cyclists who are looking for longer distances of between 40 and 70 miles/ 65-120kms per day.
Self guided cyclingSelf guided cycling vacations are for you if you don't want to join a group and prefer to cycle along the open roads at your own pace.
Charity cycle ridesCharity cycle rides are ideal for people who don’t only want to travel responsibly, but also want to give that little bit extra and help contribute towards a favourite charity. All of our charity cycle rides are either run by charities, or contribute a significant proportion of the cost of the vacation to a good cause.
Introductory mountain bikingThese tours are for those new to mountain biking or those who do not have a high level of fitness. Easy combination of on-road and off-road routes. Distances of between 15-30 miles / 25-50 km per day.
Moderate mountain bikingGentle off-road routes with no difficult technical sections. Distances of between 15-30 miles / 25-50km per day.
Adventurous mountain bikingAimed at those who are regular cyclists and have a degree of off-road mountain biking experience. Some moderate and difficult technical sections. Distances of between 25-50 miles / 40-80 km per day.
Challenging mountain bikingFor those who are regular mountain bikers and have a good level of fitness. Routes with frequent moderate to difficult technical sections. Distances of between 25-50 miles / 40-80 km per day.
Hard core mountain bikingFor those who are regular and keen mountain bikers and have a good level of off-road biking experience. Rides will include high-level technical sections. Distances vary from day to day, depending on topography, between 30-60 miles / 50-100 km per day.