cycle holidays

[joanna]

I'm thinking of doing an organised cycle holiday next year - maybe the Devon coast to coast.

Any recommendations to companies to go with? Has anyone been on one?

Thanks
Joanna

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Im ot sure about any companies but it is really easy to organise yourself . Ive done it a few times and stayed at the Youth Hostel at Okehampton once which is about half way . Ive camped a couple of times with plenty of sites near or near abouts . You could break it up over a few days ie , Ilfracombe then stay at Orchard Yarde , a great little place actually on the trail then on to Okehampton for a night then pootle down to plymouth .

 

[e-rider]

BikeEvents (www.bike-events.org) do cheap cycling holidays in Ireland, France and Holland. They are fairly well organized and quite popular, especially considering how much cheaper they are compared to other companies. I think they have yet to put details of all their 2013 holidays on their website but they should appear soon.

 

[vernon]

The popular cycling magazines have quite a few adverts from cycling holiday companies. The CTC also do organised tours have a look at the web site.

 

[Ticktockmy]

Part of the fun of taking a cycling Holiday or short tour, is planning it yourselves, Its quite simple to do; once you have a plan and a route, post it on this forum and for sure Peeps will give you more than enough advice to put your plan into action. There is a Devon Coast to coast route, and maps are available from Sustans.
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-...g-distance-rides/england/devon-coast-to-coast.
Hope that helps
Bob G.

 

[steveindenmark]

I agree with you Bob about planning being a lot fun. But a lot of people do not think like us.

Steve

 

[Cycleops]

I agree, planning is half the fun. Plus wirh a organised tour you have to go when they say go so you can't stay on if you like a place. I am planning a trip in Devon or Cornshire next year and will be going solo.

Do you want to camp or stay in b&b's Joanna? Perhaps you don't fancy travelling alone, in which case try and find a mate to go with. Just make sure you are good friends.

 

[NabbotCycle]

I did the Devon Coast to Coast 18 months or so ago, with a group of children. We took our time and did it over three days with two overnight stops - 30 to 40 miles a day. I would thoroughly recommend a stop at Yarde Orchard cafe at East yarde on the Tarka Trail - for the night or just for food. Great food, a small bunkhouse, yurts or camping. And very friendly.

 

[andym]

skedaddle.co.uk are good but there are others and there may be local specialists.

IME going with a company can be a good experience: obviously the rest of the group are an important factor but I've not been on one where there was anyone who wasn't decent company. The organised tours also mean you have backup, and someone to transport your luggage. They should also know the best places to stay and best places to eat (or at least they'll steer you away from the duff ones).

The only catch is of course that that all costs - DIY will definitely be cheaper.

 

[TheDoctor]

Do you want to camp or stay in b&b's Joanna? Perhaps you don't fancy travelling alone, in which case try and find a mate to go with. Just make sure you are good friends.

After a week of touring you'll hate each other, so why not go with someone you don't much like to start with?

 

[Alex11]

After a week of touring you'll hate each other, so why not go with someone you don't much like to start with?

Cycling is a great bonding experience!