Cycling Tours in Sydney, Regional Australia, Sweden, Italy & Japan
While no two days are the same, a sample day on a supported tour will include a leisurely breakfast over good coffee prior to the morning cycle with a road-side morning tea breaking up the journey. After a tasty lunch at a country café, farm or off-road picnic, the afternoon’s cycling may include a visit to talk with an orchard or gallery owner. Arrival at the nights’ accommodation with plenty of time to explore the local village/town prior to dinner at a well-regarded local eatery. Join one of our supported; guided or self guided tours or contact us to arrange your own tour. (Two Sweden nine day tours in Aug. 2024 are booked out - enquire now for 2025).
Orange Regional Discovery Tour
6 Nights / 6 Days (Supported)
5 Nights / 6 Days (Self-Guided)
A leisurely circular tour departing from the regional food and wine hub of Orange. Cycle on average 50 kms per day allowing plenty of time to relax; meet a range of stimulating ‘locals’ and learn much about the regions geography, culture, history, agriculture and its regional cuisine.
High Country (N.E. Victoria) Grand Tour
6 Nights / 7 Days (Supported)
This itinerary delivers some of the most enjoyable cycle touring in Australia in the foothills of the Australian Alps and the fertile plains stretching out to the mighty Murray River. The region has a rich indigenous; gold, bushranger and agricultural history including the growing of hops, chestnuts and walnuts, apples, grapes and excellent wines.
Sydney Cycling Day Tours
(Guided)
Sydney Harbour: Bridges, Boats and Culture (17km)
Unique Natural Beauty and Iconic Beaches (34km)
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 as you explore the many scenic, cultural and historic delights of Sydney. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a quality restaurant during your cycling tour on predominantly dedicated cycleways or quiet residential streets. Two great itineraries to choose from.
Goldfields Discovery
5 Nights / 6 Days (Supported)
This tour is a varied and stimulating journey absorbing Central Victoria’s golden past and its eclectic present. It is a ‘must do’ for those who love cycling on the road less travelled across a wide variety of landscapes. Highlights include a day soaking up the vibrant spa town of Daylesford; lunch with a lovely farmer; meeting an eclectic artist, and exploring Castlemaine, a mecca for characters with an artistic and cultural bent. These experiences contrast nicely with exploring gold relics around Maldon and marvelling at the heritage buildings of a more prosperous time at Maryborough.
Sweden Kattegat Coastal Cycle Tour
8 nights / 8 days (Guided)
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. Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Swedish people. The cycling conditions are excellent with an every-changing mix of bike paths, trails and quiet country roads.
Italy Ciociaria Gourmet Cycle Tour
7 nights / 8 days (Inc. Bilingual Local Hosts)
A unique 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 host about the friendly Ciociarian culture dating back to pre-Roman times. Follow this with four nights in a superb ‘period residence’ built over a Roman gateway in historic Atina, overlooking the fertile Camino Valley. Be energized with a rich variety of out/back cycle routes and an exploration of local culture, food and wine.
Japan Gourmet Cycle Tour
7 nights / 8 days (Co-Hosted)
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.
Cycle Distance and Preparation
Cycle distances for 6 or 7 day tours are mostly around 40-60kms per day allowing for a relaxed pace and lots of time for off-bike activities and rest. Good aerobic fitness will ensure your cycling enjoyment combined with specific ‘cycling fitness’. Cycle regularly before the tour and get ‘saddle conditioned’ to be on a bike seat for up to 6 hours over the duration of the day.
Confidence to ride on roads shared with two-way car and truck traffic is needed. While approximately 80% of each tour is on quiet back roads, rail trails or dirt roads; there are times when relatively busier main roads are used.
Small Group Sizes and Logistics
1 day Sydney Cycling Tours have a min. group size of 2 and max. of 4. Sydney Cycling Tours are lead by a qualified local guide. Clients ride quality Moustache e-bikes and enjoy a waterside restaurant lunch. 3 to 7 day self-guided tours have a minimum group size of 2. The core inclusions for these tours are accommodation, baggage transfers and detailed trip notes/maps. 6 to 9 day set departure supported tours have a min. group size 5 or 6 and a max. group size of 10. On supported tours core inclusions are accommodation; most meals, visits to attractions including galleries, farms and wineries; back up vehicle (with knowledgeable driver) carrying luggage; spare bikes, on-route purchases and even clients wishing to have a break from cycling plus detail trip notes/maps. Electric bikes are popular with Bespoke clients. Australian tours utilize top of the range electric step-through Moustache hire bikes .
More Information
On booking a tour you are provided with detailed trip notes/maps. These include a thorough outline of each day’s itinerary, what to bring and how best to prepare for the tour; joining instructions and other information to help make your participation as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. Should a tour be cancelled or postponed due to insufficient numbers you will receive a full refund or you can transfer the funds to another departure date. Please read the BCT Terms and Conditions carefully before booking a tour. If you would like more information prior to booking please contact BCT.