Cycling for Softies

Cycling for Softies

Gourmet cycling holidays

Cycling for Softies operate luxury cycling holidays in the wine regions of Europe. Is there any better way to explore the most beautiful wine regions of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and England than by bicycle? We don’t think so.

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Cycling for Softies have hand-picked the best gastronomic routes in Provence, Loire, Burgundy, Mayenne, Alsace, Champagne and Bordeaux in France, and Tuscany, Umbria, Amalfi and Puglia in Italy, plus Sardinia. In the UK, you can also visit the Cotswolds and Sussex. Their newest destinations are Spain and Portugal, where you can now enjoy cycling in Catalonia or the Douro Valley.

Self-guided luxury cycling holidays are all about taking it nice and slow in the saddle and stopping as often as you like to drink it all in. As a special treat, why not upgrade your holiday with an extra night in one of our Chateau Escape hotels.

Why Travel with Cycling For Softies?

A Cycling for Softies holiday will be tailor-made to your requirements in 3*, 4* and 5* hotels. With restaurants booked for you for delicious evening meals each night.

With expert on the spot support, transfer of your luggage between hotels and fully serviced touring bikes, maps and route notes provided.

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Destinations & Tours

Key Destinations

England, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal

Sussex And The Cotswolds

Explore picturesque pockets of English coast and countryside on our latest tours, perfect for escape within the UK this year. Vineyard tours and tastings en route, indulgent evening meals and hand-picked boutique hotels.

E-Bikes

Specifically designed tours for electric-bikes, with all of the tours having an E-bike option too.

New For 2024

Sunny Cycling in Spain and Portugal.

Explore the beautiful regions of Catalonia and the Douro Valley on an unforgettable and leisurely adventure in Iberia. Our new tours are perfect for immersing yourself in the rich culture and fascinating history of these wine regions.

Environmental Impact

Cycling tours are designed to ensure minimum impact on the environment by encouraging visitors to visit these regions by bike, often it also encourages them to cycle more at home too

Special Offers

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Save 5% on Gourmet cycling holidays across Italy, France and the UK

Special offer for Silver Travellers – Save 5% on Gourmet cycling holidays across Italy, France and the UK.

Terms and conditions apply.

For more details on this offer, please call 020 7471 7760 or

We regularly receive special offers and discounts from our travel partners.

For the latest offers and a bespoke quotation, speak to our Silver Travel Advisors on 0800 412 5678.

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Speak to a Cycling for Softies advisor for advice on where to go, what to do and how to choose your perfect holiday.

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