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it’s all about the journey

Cycling holidays in the UK, Europe and Asia: designed by cyclists for cyclists

Led by the friendliest guides, and most helpful back-up team, of any cycle tour company we know!

Our dream is of a Pedal Nation: united by bike riding, traversing boundaries.

Love cycling but don’t have time to plan a holiday?
Prefer someone else to handle the logistics? Or want to ride with like-minded people on a great adventure?

Pedal Nation runs fully supported cycling holidays across the UK, Europe and Asia, with rides graded to suit different abilities and types of bike.

For us, “it’s all about the journey” is more than a strapline. Our trips combine the best parts of traditional cycle touring — exploration, great routes and a real sense of achievement — without the hassle. We take care of the logistics, so there’s no luggage to carry and nothing to organise.

Ride at your own pace, with regular chances to regroup and socialise. One guide cycles with the group while another drives the support van, carrying luggage, food and providing back-up whenever it’s needed.

At Pedal Nation, we believe the world is best experienced by bike. You don’t need to be the fastest rider on the shiniest bike — what matters is that you head home smiling, with great stories, new friends, and the knowledge that we can even transport your bike to and from the trip.

Why choose Pedal Nation?

There are lots of companies these days offering supported cycle tours, so why choose us? The loyal band of clients who return year-after-year are testament to our holidays. Time and again people comment that the energy and atmosphere on our tours is special, and that they like our ethos. We are small enough to offer a genuinely personal touch. And with 13 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE OF PROVIDING CYCLING HOLIDAYS AND OVER 40 YEARS PROVIDING TREKKING HOLIDAYS THROUGH OUR SISTER COMPANY HIGH PLACES we are longstanding enough to guarantee a professional service you can count on.

We can deliver your bike safely to and from our UK and European trips, saving all the hassle and cost of flying with your bike. Alternatively we can arrange bike hire. E-bike transport and hire also available.

Experienced Friendly Guides

Our guides are experienced cycle tourists who will encourage you all the way, and are well accustomed to dealing with unforeseen problems. With small groups, you can be assured of personal support.

Genuinely Small Groups

We believe in low impact travel, so keep our groups small (max 12, compared to some operators whose tours involve 20-30!) This means you can really get to know the other cyclists on tour!

Financial Protection

Not all cycle holiday companies are ABTA members and ABTOT registered, but we like to keep your money safe. We are fully bonded, making booking with us risk-free.

Because surely these are two of the best reasons to choose a cycling holiday! Expect friendly competition between guides over making the best picnics and personally selected evening restaurants and hotels.

Our ethos

Clients often comment on our ethos in reviews: informal, friendly & good fun. No macho culture, just supportive of all kinds of cycling goals and levels, and with a strong belief in small-scale, low-impact tourism.

Extraordinary service

From first getting in touch with us, to booking and organising logistics, to great days out on the road - we can assure you of a first-class level of service from our small team. And not a bot in sight!

Interesting routes

We like to provide something a bit different, and draw on our guides' expertise of to create innovative tours which provide a real sense of 'journey' & travel. A challenge. A sense of achievement upon arrival. And much to see en route.

Our upcoming tours in the UK and Europe

The following are our our most immediately upcoming tours with spaces still available.

Click HERE for a full list of UK tours and dates and HERE for Europe. We also offer bespoke tours – click  HERE for more info.

Our tours in Asia

Due to our local connections and longstanding work in the contintent, we are known as the specialists in Asian cycle adventures.

Click HERE for a full list of our tours and dates in Asia. We also offer bespoke tours – click  HERE for more info.