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Introductory mountain biking vacations

If you're new to the thrill of mountain biking or have had some time out of the saddle, then these introductory mountain biking vacations are a great place to start. Run by responsible operators these mountain biking vacations are an easy combination of on road and off road routes covering distances of 15-30 miles / 25-50 km per day. Take a look at our cycling vacations & mountain biking vacations classification guide to find the right mountain biking vacation for you.

Introductory mountain biking vacations
Peak District mountain biking weekends, England
Biking for novices & pros alike, from £225 (3 days) ex flights
Mountain biking vacation in Scotland
Exciting mountain biking breaks in the Scottish Highlands, from £845 - £995 (7 days) ex flights
Shell: Family MTB and activity camp
Family MTB & activities in the Catalan countryside, from €799 (8 days) ex flights
Lake District mountain biking weekends, England
Off road mountain biking in the Lake District., from £95 - £235 (1) ex flights
Spain mountain biking vacations, Sierra Nevada
Awesome mountain biking in Andalucia's Sierra Nevada., from £745 (7 days) ex flights
Turkey mountain biking vacation, Turquoise Coast
For the novice & more experienced alike, from US $1050 - US $1190 (8 days) ex flights
Mountain biking vacations in England
Down singletrack and muddy trails around England, from £95 - £625 (6 days) ex flights
Mountain biking short breaks in Spain
Luxury mountain biking fun in Spain's high sierras, from £450 - £545 (4 days) ex flights
Catalonia family self guided biking holiday, Spain
Customised family MTB trip near Girona, Catalonia, from €255 (8 days) ex flights

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These full and frank independent Introductory mountain biking vacations reviews are from travelers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travelers below.

Spain mountain biking vacations, Sierra Nevada
My most memorable parts were the fantastic rides, the buzz you get when you reach the top of an exhausting climb and then get to whizz down descents that will really get the adrenaline pumping through your body! (more)
From £745 excluding flights
Lake District mountain biking weekends, England
Fantastic mountain biking in a beautiful location - one of the best vacations I've been on and I came away feeling I'd really pushed myself physically and mentally, and achieved something.  (more)
From £95 - £235 excluding flights
Mountain biking vacations in England
It was great to see the fantastic scenery and villages of the South West and this was just the mountain biking challenge I was looking for, both in terms of technical skill and fitness. (more)
From £95 - £625 excluding flights
Mountain biking short breaks in Spain
This vacation was our honeymoon and it was exactly what we were wanting. Idylicc location in the mountains, so quiet and relaxing. (more)
From £450 - £545 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

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 cycling
For the infrequent cyclist mainly on the flat with gentle slopes. Distances of between 15-25 miles/25-40 kms per day.
Moderate cycling
For the leisure cyclist who exercises regularly. Will include some steeper cheeky climbs. Distances of between 20-30 miles/ 35-50 kms per day.
Adventurous cycling
For 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 cycling
Self 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 rides
Charity 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 biking
These 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 biking
Gentle off-road routes with no difficult technical sections. Distances of between 15-30 miles / 25-50km per day.
Adventurous mountain biking
Aimed 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 biking
For 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 biking
For 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.
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