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Group Bike Tours & Cycling Holidays

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Europe's finest cycling destinations, fully organised for groups — 140+ tours across 20+ countries, self-guided and guided, for bigger groups of riders.

Highlights

  • The most rewarding way to share a cycling experience with the people who matter most
  • GPS, accommodation, luggage transfer and 24/7 support included — without loss of quality as your group grows
  • Self-guided or guided, any destination is ready for group touring
  • Denmark, Croatia and Slovenia — our strongest picks for larger groups
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Do Larger Cyclist Groups Trust Us With Logistics?

Organizing a group cycling holiday sounds straightforward until you're coordinating departure dates across multiple schedules, cross-referencing accommodation availability for larger rooms, and trying to match a route to five different activity levels at once. Most of the work happens before anyone gets on a bike — and most of it goes wrong in the details.

Since 2020 we've been planning and running cycling holidays across 20+ European destinations. We know which routes handle larger groups, cycling teams or cycling clubs without losing the experience, which accommodations work for eight or more riders, and how to build an itinerary that keeps mixed-ability groups together without anyone feeling held back or left behind.

Every group tour we organize includes:

  • Detailed self-guided itinerary with route notes and daily stage information

  • GPS tracks and a navigation app loaded before you leave

  • All accommodations booked, with breakfast included

  • Daily luggage transfer between hotels

  • Bike rental delivered straight to your first hotel

  • 24/7 support from our team throughout your trip

You ride. We handle everything else.

Still have questions? Get in touch or book a free consultation with one of our cycling specialists.

Hassle-Free

We take care of route planning, accommodations, luggage transfers, and all logistics, so you can focus purely on enjoying your ride.

Tried & Tested Adventures

Our cycling routes are hand-picked & tested, to ensure breathtaking landscapes, smooth roads, and maximum safety - giving you the perfect ride every day.

Unbeatable Support

Our 24/7 customer support is where we show our passion, ensuring your cycling holiday runs smoothly and your well-being is always our top priority.

Book with Confidence

We are a financially protected company, fully bonded and insured, keeping your money safe and allowing you to travel with confidence.

Local Experts

Our professional cycling guides in select locations know the local terrain and are trained to make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity both safe and enjoyable.

Tours Designed With Every Rider in Mind

Many of our tours are well suited to larger groups, cycling clubs or professional teams. Here are some tours that our team suggests for more riders:

Some destinations handle larger groups better than others — infrastructure, road width and accommodation capacity all matter at scale.

Our three strongest picks for groups of 6 or more:

  • Denmarkflat, traffic-free paths built for high cyclist volumes and easy group navigation

  • Croatiacoastal stages and island ferries create natural group gathering points between each day's riding

  • Sloveniaquiet Alpine roads, compact terrain and the only destination in our portfolio with guided group tours available

The most common group cycling challenge: not everyone rides at the same level.

An e-bike closes that gap entirely. Stronger riders go unassisted. Others use electric support. The whole group covers the same route and arrives at the same hotel — without anyone feeling held back or pushed beyond their comfort.

E-bikes are available across all 20+ destinations in our portfolio and are our strongest recommendation for any mixed-ability group.

For groups who want a local expert alongside them every day, guided tours are available in Slovenia.

A guide rides with your group throughout — adjusting the pace, handling the unexpected and sharing local knowledge no GPS track can replicate. Two formats available:

  • Private guided — the guide is entirely yours, pace and plan built around your group

  • Small group guided — ideal for solo travellers or pairs who enjoy the social dynamic of riding with others

Explore our guided group-friendly tours in Slovenia →

Group travel has less scheduling flexibility than solo touring — which makes timing more important, not less.

May, June and September are the strongest months across most destinations — manageable temperatures, long days and accommodation that hasn't yet reached peak summer capacity.

July and August are perfectly rideable but securing rooms for larger groups requires significantly more lead time.

Book early! The spots fill up fast.

Matching a route to a group means accounting for the least experienced rider, not the strongest one.

Our tours are rated 1–5 by activity level. For mixed groups, we recommend:

  • Choosing one level below your strongest rider

  • Adding e-bikes for those who need extra support

  • Building in a rest day on tours of 7 nights or more

Not sure which tour fits your group? Get in touch and we'll match you honestly.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no minimum group size — any tour in our portfolio can be organised for any number of riders. That said, if you are 6 or more, you are in safe hands.

Groups of this size and above are something we have extensive experience planning for, and where our local knowledge across 20+ destinations makes the biggest practical difference.

Denmark, Croatia and Slovenia are our three strongest recommendations for groups of 8 or more — flat or manageable terrain, infrastructure that handles higher cyclist volumes and accommodation well suited to larger parties.

Not sure which fits your group? Book a free consultation and we'll advise based on your dates, activity level and group size.

Earlier than you think — especially for summer. Securing accommodation for larger groups in peak season requires significantly more lead time than individual bookings.

As a general guide:

  • For May, June and September departures — book at least 4–6 months ahead

  • For July and August — 6+ months is strongly recommended

  • For quieter shoulder months — 2–3 months is usually sufficient

The earlier you get in touch, the more options remain open.

Yes — and this is one of the most common situations we plan for.

The practical solution is almost always e-bikes for the less experienced riders in the group. Stronger riders go unassisted, others use electric support, and the whole group covers the same route and arrives at the same hotel.

We'll also help you choose a route pitched at the right activity level for the group as a whole — which typically means planning around the least experienced rider, not the strongest one.

Explore our e-bike first tour selection →

Both options are available — depending on the destination.

  • Self-guided is available across all 20+ destinations — GPS tracks, pre-booked accommodation, daily luggage transfer and 24/7 support, with complete freedom to ride at your group's own pace.

  • Private guided and group guided tours are currently available in Slovenia only — a local expert rides with your group every day, adjusts the pace and handles anything that comes up on the road.

Yes — within reason.

Standard tour itineraries can be adapted for larger groups in terms of accommodation, start dates and, in some cases, daily distances. Significant route changes require more lead time and depend on the destination and season.

Get in touch directly with your group size and chosen destination — pricing for larger groups is handled on a case by case basis and depends on travel dates, destination and the specific accommodation involved.

Our 24/7 support line is available throughout every tour — for injuries, mechanicals or any situation where a rider needs to step off the route for a day.

We handle the logistics: alternative transport, accommodation adjustments and re-joining the group at the next stage where possible. No one is left to figure it out independently.

Discover Europe's finest cycling holidays and bike tours — iconic routes, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable adventures for every kind of rider.

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