
The road less travelled
INTRODUCING BESPOKE CYCLE TOURS
Small group, 1–8 day cycling holidays designed for discerning travellers who enjoy gentle rides, cultural discovery, and regional food and wine.
Explore the road less travelled in Sydney, Regional Australia, Sweden, Italy, and Japan — with quiet rural routes, quality e-bike options, engaging local encounters, boutique accommodation, and gourmet experiences. Guided, self-guided, supported and co-hosted tours available. Friends and family groups welcome with custom itineraries and dates to suit.
SYDNEY BIKE TOURS
Experience Sydney’s world famous built and natural attractions on a high-quality e bike with a qualified local guide. A maximum group size of four ensures you will have a personalised experience exploring the many scenic, cultural and historic delights of Sydney. Enjoy a leisurely restaurant or Sydney Fish Market lunch during your Sydney bike tour on predominantly dedicated cycleways or quiet residential streets. Two great itineraries to choose from.
ORANGE REGIONAL DISCOVERY TOURS
A stimulating six day circular tour departing from the regional food and wine hub of Orange. Self-guided and Supported tour options. Ride on average 50 kms per day, primarily on quiet scenic backroads making for rewarding cycling . Ample time to relax and soak up the beauty of distant horizons and talk with farmers, artisans, wine makers and story tellers. Highlights include discovering boutique wine and food producers, Cowra Japanese Gardens , historic villages and local arts and culture.
HIGH COUNTRY (N.E. VICTORIA) GRAND TOUR
This seven day itinerary delivers some of the most enjoyable cycle touring in Australia. 320 kms on rail trails in the foothills of the Australian Alps and on quiet back-roads stretching out to the Murray River. Equally rewarding are encounters with a variety of ‘locals’ excelling in their various fields of endeavour. Two nights in each of beautiful Bright and historic Beechworth and Rutherglen provide an ideal blend of rewarding bike riding with time to relax and absorb the regions unique appeal.
GIPPSLAND GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL TRAIL
A most rewarding and relaxing cycling adventure in Victoria, Australia predominantly on a wide compacted gravel rail trail free from vehicular traffic. Cycle across a continually changing landscape; rolling hills and open plains; forests and farms and quaint villages and towns.
GOLDFIELDS & SPA TOUR
This six-day circular tour provides a diversity of experiences throughout the leisurely 240 km journey primarily on quiet back roads. Meet a range of local characters with fascinating stories to tell as you traverse a variety of scenic landscapes. In the 1850’s the Castlemaine area was the world’s richest shallow alluvial goldfield. Today the Goldfields region is prospering once more; as is the Spa Country to the south. There you enjoy a two-night stay with ample time to soak up the many attractions of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
SWEDEN KATTEGAT COASTAL TOUR
This is a unique European 8-day tour built around Sweden’s Kattegat Coastal Cycle Path; voted Europe’s best cycle route in 2018. The tour commences in wonderful Copenhagen with a train transfer to Helsingborg in Sweden where the cycling holiday commences. Over 6 days cycle 350-400 kms to the journeys end and 2 nights in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city. Enjoy beautifully varied scenery and history dating back to the Iron Age. The cycling is excellent with an ever-changing mix of bike paths, trails and quiet country roads. *Stockholm 2 day/night add-on option available.
ITALY CIOCIARIA GOURMET TOUR
A truly bespoke cycling and cultural journey on the road less travelled in Italy’s Ciociaria region S.W. of Rome. Three nights in the historic hilltop village of Veroli to ride, walk and learn from your local bi-lingual hosts about the rich history dating back to pre-Roman times. Follow this with four nights in a superb private residence built over a Roman gateway in the village of Atina overlooking the fertile Camino Valley. Excellent out/back cycling and an exploration of local culture, food and wine.
JAPAN GOURMET CYCLE TOUR
A wonderful cycling and cultural journey on the road less travelled in Japan. Discover culinary delights and ride one of Japan’s signature rides. Explore cultural precincts in Okayama, Hiroshima and Kyoto and learn about Japan’s deep history and traditions. Enjoy comparatively safe and relaxed cycling with your experienced Bespoke host and be rewarded with a unique Japan itinerary with special insights and experiences provided by co-hosts Risa and Aaron - a master Japanese chef.
AUSLMAT PEDAL SRI LANKA AUG ‘25
Make your first Sri Lanka experience special with either a 7 or 14 day cycling holiday in August 2025 - and help improve local hospital facilities at the same time. Bespoke Cycle Tours is actively supporting the Australia Sri Lanka Medical Aid Team (AUSLMAT) medical mission, ensuring participants not only experience the island’s beauty but also contribute to vital healthcare initiatives. Cycle through ancient heritage sites, lush tea plantations, breathtaking highlands, and serene coastal roads. Immerse yourself in the island’s rich cultural tapestry and natural beauty. Also visit hospitals, schools, and local communities and make a tangible impact.