A guided group cycling tour pairs you with a small group of like-minded cyclists and a local expert who rides with you every day — not in a support vehicle behind you, but on the road alongside you.

All logistics are handled before you arrive: accommodation, GPS tracks, luggage transfer and 24/7 support. The difference from a self-guided tour is having a guide who knows every road personally, adjusts the pace to the group and handles anything unexpected on the spot.

Cyclists who are there for the same reason you are — to ride well, see somewhere properly and share the experience with people who get it.

Groups are kept small deliberately. We match riders by activity level and touring experience where possible. If you have specific preferences or concerns about group composition, get in touch before booking and we'll give you an honest picture of who typically joins each tour.

Yes — and solo travellers are among the most common participants on our guided group tours.

A solo supplement applies for single room accommodation. Beyond that, the experience is identical — you ride with the group, share the evenings and have the same local guide alongside you throughout. Many solo cyclists who join a guided group tour describe it as one of the best travel decisions they've made.

It depends on the tour — and this is worth being honest about before booking.

• Cycling from Alps to Adriatic — rated 4/5, suits regularly cycling riders comfortable with multi-day climbing

• Slovenia's Ride of the Champions — demanding road cycling on iconic Slovenian climbs, for experienced riders

• Legendary Dolomites and Slovenia Road Challenge — the most demanding tour in the group, requires solid fitness and Alpine climbing experience

A guide can adjust daily distances and route choices — but cannot change the fundamental character of the terrain. If you're unsure which tour suits your level, see our activity level breakdown guide.

Two key differences:

• Who you ride with — a guided group tour means sharing the road with other cyclists you'll meet on arrival. A private guided tour means the guide is entirely yours — pace, plan and daily decisions all built around your group alone.

• Price — private guided tours cost more because the guide's time and expertise is dedicated entirely to you.

Both formats use the same guides and the same quality of accommodation. The choice comes down to whether you want the social dynamic of a group or the complete flexibility of a private experience.

Private guided tours are available — and keep the full experience entirely within your group.

Rather than joining other cyclists, a private guided tour means the guide is yours alone. The pace, the daily plan and any route adjustments all revolve around your group's needs, fitness levels and preferences rather than a compromise across multiple parties.

Private guided tours are currently available in Slovenia and are particularly popular with:

• Groups of friends who want local expertise without sharing the experience with strangers

• Couples who prefer complete flexibility over the social dynamic of a mixed group

• Families or corporate groups with specific scheduling or route requirements

Everything else remains identical — the same guides, the same accommodation standard, the same GPS tracks and 24/7 support throughout.

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Currently in Slovenia only — our home destination and the place our expertise runs deepest. Slovenia is also the only destination in our portfolio where we offer road, MTB and gravel tours in both guided and self-guided format.

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More guided destinations are in development. If you'd like to be notified when new guided group tours launch in other countries, get in touch and we'll keep you updated.

A good guide manages this before it becomes a problem.

Our guides assess the group's pace on the first day and adjust the plan accordingly. On tours with route options, slower riders can take shorter alternatives while stronger cyclists extend their stage — the group converges at the same hotel at the end of each day.

If a rider is genuinely struggling beyond what route adjustments can solve, our 24/7 support line arranges practical alternatives: a transfer for a stage, a rest day or a modified itinerary for the remainder of the trip.