What is your riding style?
The booking form asks you to choose your "current rider type".
Use the descriptions below to choose the type
that matches your level.
Our tours are designed as holidays,
not races! At every level the pace is relaxed, and the aim is to enjoy the scenery, the people
and the food.
That said, you will ride almost every day during the tour,
so we recommend a little training before you leave.
Relaxed rider
My lifestyle:
I ride regularly for fitness, commuting or just for fun. I lead a generally active life and sometimes enjoy a bit of a physical challenge. On holiday I want to ride, but not necessarily every day.
What I enjoy:
Gentle ups and downs and hills that are not too hard. I like the feeling of reaching the top. When I have ridden enough, I am happy to hop in the support van.
Level: beginner
Active rider
My lifestyle:
Fitness is central to my life. I ride most weeks, and I am used to rides of two hours or more at a fairly fast pace. I like challenges that get my heart rate up.
What I enjoy:
Riding on varied terrain. I enjoy hills and moderate mountain passes, and sometimes like to boast about them. I enjoy picking up speed on moderate descents. I keep track of my climbing and I am confident on hills.
Level: intermediate
Challenge rider
My lifestyle:
I ride about 160 km (100 miles) a week on average and enjoy long, fast rides. I like training and improving, and sometimes race my friends.
What I enjoy:
Any terrain. Hills of course, and real mountain passes too. Steep gradients and technical descents are part of the fun.
Level: advanced