Cycling tours

Let the good times roll on a cycling adventure

With nothing but the wind between you and the open road, travelling on two wheels is all about getting up close and personal with the places you visit. You might find yourself riding through ethnic villages in Vietnam, getting stuck in a goat traffic jam in Morocco, or sharing the streets with vintage cars and horse-drawn carriages in Cuba. Intrepid style cycling isn’t the Tour de France – there'll be plenty of camaraderie with your fellow riders and the lycra shorts are definitely optional – but we promise it’s an unforgettable way to experience the world.

Our cycling trips

Intrepid Travel - Tanzania Cycling Adventure

Where you can go cycling

Why choose us

Bikes included

Our cycling trips include bike hire. Our bikes come in a full range of sizes and are chosen to suit the terrain you'll be covering. They're serviced regularly, and any broken chains or flat tires will be fixed by your leader. Most trips also offer e-bike hire (at an additional cost).

Small groups

Our maximum group size is 16 people, though they usually average 10. The beauty of small group travel is that you can visit out-of-the-way places and get to know the locals while enjoying a good social mix and plenty of camaraderie along the way.

Local leaders

Our locally-based leaders are all cycling junkies and undergo rigorous training to run these trips. That said, they’re still regular Intrepid leaders – meaning they know all the best local bars, restaurants and hidden spots away from the tourists. 

Safety first

We run safety assessments on all our trips and our leaders are specially trained to run cycling adventures and provide basic first aid. Most of our cycling trips also have a support vehicle in case of injury, hazardous weather or road conditions – or if you’d like to give your legs a rest.

Travel that gives back

Intrepid travelers seek to leave a positive impact and give back to the places they visit. By joining a cycling trip, you’ll support our Intrepid Foundation cycling partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide children, health workers and farmers in low-income communities with durable bicycles, research and mechanics training.

Leave lighter tracks

Riding a bike is good for you (even factoring in the odd Tuscan cellar door pitstop). But it’s also better for the environment. All Intrepid trips are 100% carbon offset, but a large chunk of our cycling trips are powered by the greenest energy of all: yours!

The people who make our trips great

Intrepid leader Alice, Italy
Alice, Italy

One of my favorite trips is Cycle Tuscany. We ride from the Apuan Alps down to the coast, followed by a dip in the Mediterranean and a picnic of fresh focaccia and tomatoes. We continue through rural villages, protected wildlife parks and sandy beaches all the way to the medieval jewel of the walled city of Lucca – and that's just in one day. Top tip for an Intrepid cycling trip: bring patience, an open heart and an open mind. Oh, and trust your legs!

Reviews

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Cycle Southern Thailand

Louisa · Traveled November 2024
Review submitted 24 Nov 2024

Cycle Southern Thailand

Reinaldo · Traveled November 2024
Review submitted 24 Nov 2024

Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail

Francis (Frank) · Traveled November 2024
Review submitted 19 Nov 2024

Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail

Jordan · Traveled November 2024
Review submitted 20 Nov 2024

Cycle Vietnam

Katelyn · Traveled November 2024
Review submitted 26 Nov 2024

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