Top bike tours for July 2026

Starting in Dubbo, riders head south to Wellington, passing through the quiet village of Geurie, with its friendly locals and classic country bakery. Continuing onwards, the route traverses open farmland and gentle hills to Gulgong, a historic gold rush town where you can explore the Gulgong Pioneer Museum and quaint heritage streets. Expect scenic views of wheat fields and woodlands, perfect for spotting native wildlife.

The journey from Dunedoo to Mendooran follows more undulating terrain, with stretches of bushland providing shade and opportunities for birdwatching. Mendooran itself is a quiet spot ideal for a relaxing arvo at the local pub. The next leg to Ballimore takes you through classic scenery, and the final day back to Dubbo via Wongarbon offers a gentle finish through open plains and small villages.

The best time to tackle this ride is during autumn (March to May) or spring (September to November), when temperatures are mild and the countryside is lush. Summer can be quite hot and dry, while winter brings chilly mornings and occasional frosts. Along the way, you'll find plenty of Aussie hospitality, ample chances to stop at local cafes and country pubs, and beautiful scenery that’s quintessentially NSW.

The terrain throughout is a combination of smooth bitumen and well-maintained gravel roads, making it suitable for touring bikes with wider tyres.

Valhalla, also known as the Hall of Heroes, was the goal for all real Vikings. Ruled by the Norse God, Odin, only the bravest and fiercest of warriors, both male and female, were able to find their way there. Our own two-wheeled warriors will follow in the Vikings’ footsteps on their own Road to Valhalla, pedalling past the lakes in Finland, through the forests of Sweden and along the fjords in Norway. How many of those that start in Helsinki will be brave and fierce enough to make it to Trondheim and complete the Road to Valhalla?

The Road begins in Helsinki and heads west past the historic Finnish city of Turku before heading out to the Åland Islands, an archipelago of 6,700 islands. The route continues into Sweden and the famous cities of Stockholm and Gothenburg and then on to Norway’s capital, Oslo. Heading south along the Baltic Sea, the route takes the riders along the rugged coast to Stavanger where the riders board a ferry to the picturesque city of Bergen. The last stages pass through Norway’s stunning fjords and mountains before arriving in Trondheim, marking the end of their Road.

Highlights

• Turku Cathedral
• Åland Islands
• Bridges of Stockholm
• Fjords of Norway

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Our self-powered caravan begins in Beijing, China, the political and cultural centre of China and crosses mysterious lands, fiery deserts, and forbidding mountains. Almost 15 weeks later riders will arrive in Istanbul, the majestic capital of Byzantium, the Roman Empire, the Ottomans and now the Republic of Turkey. The route follows the Silk Road northwest before dropping back south in Central Asia. Included are visits to destinations definitely off the beaten track - the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan where riders will climb to over 4600 meters and cycle across the 'Roof of the World' and distant Mongolia, where riders will cycle along ancient trading routes through the vast steppes and meet the country's nomadic people, experiencing their age-old traditions.

Silk Route participants will ride to the mystical Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara and camp amongst the stunning meadows, rivers and peaks of Kyrgyzstan. There are points where quietness pervades and where the original travellers of the Silk Route seem to be just beyond the next hill, beckoning cyclists further along this arduous trek. Time and time again, riders will be amazed at the layers of history emerging from the sand, shake their heads at all that has been lost and take heart from all that is being preserved and created. Each group of Silk Route riders will be enriched by an intricate knowledge of ancient lands crossed and the inspiration that comes from sharing a grand adventure with new friends and fellow nomads.

Highlights

• Mongolian Steppes
• Pamir Highway
• Historic Silk Road cities
• Istanbul

This challenging expedition offers you the best opportunity to explore the vastness and diversity of South America by bike. In keeping with the TDA vision, it is an epic trans-continental expedition unlike any other. This is the only South American bicycle trip that covers the continent from top to tip, that includes up and coming Colombia, the menacing row of volcanoes in Ecuador, the majestic vistas throughout the Andes, the stunning and surreal landscapes of the Bolivian Salt Flat, the old colonial towns of Northern Argentina, allows you to cycle the entire legendary road – the Carretera Austral and savour the remoteness of Patagonia & the vineyards and lakes of southern Chile.

The intrepid participants will be cycling this amazing continent from top to tip; starting in Cartagena, Colombia on the shores of the Caribbean; up and down the Andes ‘a few times’; covering Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina; exploring the Bolivian Salt Flats, Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu; visiting some of the grand cities like Bogota, Quito, Lima, La Paz, Santiago; cycling through the stunning Patagonia region of southern Chile and Argentina, and finishing in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego on the shores of the Drake Passage. Along the way the cyclists will pass through 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, a dozen National Parks and numerous other areas of historical and archeological interest.

Highlights

• Cycling the Andes Mountains
• Mystical Machu Picchu
• Bolivia's Altiplano & Salt Flat
• Chile's Carretera Austral

A bike tour starting from Milan, from the Martesana canal, will lead you along a bike path to Lecco (Como lake), passing from a beautiful natural scenery to a context with a glorious past, testified by period buildings and ancient villas. Along the way, the Crespi Workers’ Village is worth a visit: built at the end of the 19th century, has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1995 as an “extraordinary example of the phenomenon of the worker’s village, the most complete and best preserved of south Europe”.

The route along the Martesana canal and the Adda river is an easy, flat cycle path. Only very short stretches are on dirt track. Recommended for all types of bikes.

A cycling trip between Eurovelo 6, E 3 hiking trail and Eurovelo 13, all of which end on gorgeous Black Sea spots in Bulgaria & Romania!

The Black Sea Route aims to establish a continuous hiking and biking trail along the Black Sea coast from the Danube Delta to Istanbul. It follows the diverse seaside of lakes, cliffs, beaches and mountains on the territory of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.

• Join us and you will become a messenger of the Black Sea Path, supporting and assisting in a national hiking and cycling route along the panoramic coast of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.
• For 12 days we will travel along the coastal paths from the lakes of the Danube Delta to Rezovo, connecting the trans-European routes Eurovelo 6 from France along the Danube to Constanta, E 3 from Spain via Mount Kom to Emine and Eurovelo 13 - The Iron Curtain Road from Norway to Rezovo.
• The transition will be marked by fresh spring weather, the final chords of bird migration, the timid leafing of the forest and the cool sea breeze.

The Black Sea Route Epic will start in Visina, Tucea Region, Romania, pass through the cities of Varna and Burgas in Bulgaria and finish at Rezovo village on the Turkish-Bulgarian border, the final spot on the Iron Curtain Trail Eurovelo 13. The tour is dominated by coastal lands and beaches. We are riding on dirt, cobblestone or sandy roads, marked and unknown tourist trails with as few paved sections as possible through urban areas.

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Discover Korea on 2 wheels riding along the country`s most famous bicycle route!
Our Seoul to Busan cycling holiday is 7 days of riding but a 9-day guided tour experience!

The package begins with an afternoon e-bike tour, orientation and fitting and a comfortable night at the Silla stay hotel in Seoul.

All meals, drinks, accommodation and transfers are included in the package from this point.

We ride 70-90km per day with regular stops to enjoy sites of interest and connect with the people of Korea. Along the way we see the hidden beauty of Korea, dine on a mushroom farm, create our own Korean paper, visit ancient temples and shrines, go for karaoke, and much more.. We eat Koreas most famous foods , go to a private Korean spa, and experience epic views at the right time of the day. Our accommodation varies from 4 star hotels to luxury B&Bs, traditional Hanoks even a cycling motel! Most importantly, they all have a fun and unique character in common and offer comfort at the end of our cycling days.

A support car is present at all times for luggage transfers, refreshments, cycling assistance and emergency. Tour ends with a celebration night near the beach in Busan and a day of exploring the second biggest city of Korea followed by KTX back to Seoul.

The level of this cycling holiday is easy-going. No major mountains (but a few punchy hills!) and the elevation is overall down hill!
With over 550km of cycling, this cycling holiday is a big challenge! A challenge we take on together!

Cultural and natural variety abound here, forged over the centuries by numerous political changes and imperial influences from the Byzantine to the Ottoman. We contrast Tirana, Skopje, Prishtina and Podgorica with traditional towns, villages, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and places of untouched natural beauty. Each country offers a different culture, cuisine and tradition to discover, each growing as an independent nation in its own right and taking its place in the modern world. This is a rare chance to see the re-emergence of places kept off limits until relatively recently.

East meets West and new merges almost seamlessly with old. Over the centuries people have travelled to this region for its fertile soil, natural resources and healing waters. This enchanting land, which has remained virtually untouched by tourism, boasts rich tradition, vibrant culture and mouth-watering cuisine. With vast historical attractions, nightlife costal towns, countless national parks and 11 UNESCO sites, this adventure tour is delightfully different.

Join us on a ride of historic proportions as we follow in the footsteps of Napoleon’s ‘Grande Armée’ from Paris to Tallinn. This extraordinary journey across Europe once continued all the way to Moscow, but today celebrates the remarkable transformation of Eastern Europe since the fall of the Soviet Union.

At a time when events in Ukraine and political pressures on the European project dominate the headlines, this immersive journey offers a deeper perspective on the success and scope of the European project and the many positives that can be found across the continent.

We ride through the storied Champagne region of France before crossing into the picturesque, castle-clad green hills of southern Germany. Our route then winds through beautifully preserved UNESCO-listed medieval towns in Poland before reaching the windswept shores of the North Sea. From here we turn east, tracing a path through the tranquil lake districts of northern Poland and onward across the quietly captivating Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, finishing in the medieval splendour of Tallinn.

Experience total immersion in the landscapes, history and culture of the regions we ride through as we follow this inspirational trail along roads less travelled.

Have you got what it takes to ride one of the world’s most gruelling and iconic cycling challenges?

The Tour 21 sees a team of amateur cyclists, take on the world’s most gruelling cycling challenge by riding the full Tour de France route, one week ahead of the professionals in June and July. The team will follow the same route and will ride over 3,500km in just 21 days – all to raise over £1,000,000 for Cure Leukaemia, the official charity partner of the Tour de France.

For the closest experience to a pro-cycling team that you will find, register your interest by following the link below!

The only amateur Tour de France ride to include rolling road closures throughout France! And including one week (7 nights) at the Andy Cook Cycling Spring Training Camp in Mallorca.

Minimum Fundraising – £30,000

Three Iconic Stages to put you to the test:

1. The Vosges Wall: Stage 14 – Mulhouse to Le Markstein
2. The Final Double-Header: The Alpe d’Huez Duet (Stages 19 & 20)
3. The Grand Finale: Stage 21 – Thoiry to Paris Champs-Élysées

The Mawson Trail is an epic bucket-list ride for any cycling enthusiast and Outback Odyssey is your way of enjoying the spectacular 900km adventure with all your needs taken care of by a team with over 20 years’ experience on the trail - so all you need to do is ride.

This epic ride will take you through the Australian Outback, one of the most spectacular places on earth. With 600 million years of secrets waiting to be revealed, it’s home to one of the greatest adventures of your life. It’s not as much a challenge as it is a life-changing experience!

Each day is an adventure. We ride. We eat. We drink. We have a laugh.

Spend 16 days riding the mighty Mawson Trail from Adelaide to Blinman, exploring some of the jewels in South Australia’s tourism crown and mastering the challenge and adventure of the 900km of off-road riding. Enjoy the hospitality, history and culture of Outback towns and ride through the best of the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and the stunning variety of the vast Flinders Ranges.

Or choose one of three Mini-Mawson sections: Adelaide – Burra (5 days); Burra-Melrose (6 days); Melrose-Blinman (7 days).

This biennial showpiece is always a sell-out for the limited field of 200 guests which ensures a relaxed, intimate and friendly experience for all. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Adelaide Hills | Barossa Valley | Clare Valley | Mid-North | Flinders Ranges

Our newest adventure for 2026 includes a wide selection of rides on 8 unique islands, each encircled by a ribbon of smooth pavement.

Our cruise begins in the small city of Papeete on French Polynesia’s largest island, Tahiti. While quaint by Western standards, Papeete is a lively city rich with the cultural heritage of the Polynesian people. You’ll have time to visit the colorful downtown walking-district, adjacent to our embark.

Our floating resort will transport us each night to a new island while we sleep. There’s no need for daily repacking on this cycling adventure.
As with all Santana Adventures, our numerous mid-ride activities will get you out of the saddle for tasty treats and cultural interactions across all 8 islands.
We’ll experience live music and dance performances, pearl farms, vanilla plantations, fresh juice stops, ancient temples, a local coconut farm, and much much more.
Every morning, you’ll have the choice between gentle coastal rides, challenging inland climbs, or both. This is your vacation, enjoy it the way you want!

The world’s most beautiful white sand beaches belong to the shorelines of Bora Bora, where we’ll pedal along the silky smooth ribbon of pavement that traces this world famous coastline. Because these islands are protected by reefs, the water in the surrounding lagoons is serene and crystalline.
While each island is large enough to ride all day long in the shade of the palm trees, the size of the islands offers up an assortment of post-lunch options. Each afternoon there’s ample time for beach-combing, snorkeling, kayaking, hikes, jet skis, scuba, or yes… even more cycling.

From the moment you leave Seoul, this journey becomes more than movement—it becomes a narrative traced along the spine of a country. Roads that follow the river, paths connecting towns and cities, and fields where you pause to breathe—all slowly imprint the feeling of passing through Korea onto your body.

As the pace of your pedals shifts, the landscape changes, and with each passing day the nation becomes a single line drawn beneath your wheels. And in the final moment you arrive in Busan, that line remains not as a record but as an accomplishment. This course speaks less about the physical distance between the north and south, and more about the inner journey completed at your own rhythm.

Take on the longest journey that lets you read the country of Korea with your entire body.

Embark on an exciting 8-day/7 nights/6 days cycling Japan Cycling Adventure that encompasses 6 days of invigorating cycling and unique cultural experiences along the way. Experience the beauty of Japan as you pedal through picturesque landscapes, covering an average of 50km per day. Throughout the journey, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of 6 different cities.

Explore a variety of cycle-friendly accommodation in each city, ranging from traditional Japanese Ryokans and ancient temples to modern western-style hotels, carefully handpicked for their hospitality and uniqueness. These local gems offer complimentary breakfast and ensure secure bike storage during your stay. Many locations boast the indulgence of hotel hot springs (Onsens), where you can unwind, immersing yourself in an ancient tradition after a day of cycling. Embrace the perfect blend of comfort and cultural experiences throughout your cycling journey!

Dubbed the "Land of the Morning Calm," the peninsular nation evokes images of misty mountains, serene rivers, and ancient heritage. Yet, alongside this tranquility, throbs an electrifying pulse in the metropolitanism of its bustling cities and the technological dynamism in all things from commerce to transport.

This tour has been designed to give you a taste of authentic Korea as we ride leisurely along the country’s world-class cycling paths to discover both the old and the new. Starting in Seoul, we hit the ground running with a ramble through its historic core before spending five days cycling beside wide rivers that meander through rolling hills, vast farmlands, and thriving towns. We reserve a day for an off-saddle exploration of Andong Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 600 years, and the tour ends back in Seoul. Most nights are spent in small cities hardly visited by foreign tourists, and during mealtimes we let loose on the diverse and delectable world of Korean cuisine!

Join us on this delightful Korean cycling journey, showcasing some of the country’s finest inland cycling routes and scenery. As the tour starts and ends in Seoul, the adventure is perfect for those who want to add an active and off-the-beaten path element to a longer Korean holiday or those with more limited time looking to make the most out of 9 days in the country.

You start your day in Flåm by taking a train journey on the Flåm Railway, considered to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. The train climbers up through the Flåm valley and offers panoramic views of wild and magnificent nature.

When you get off the train at Vatnahalsen you walk about 200 meters to the starting point of the spectacular Flåm Zipline. Once safety instructions are completed and you are all geared up, you're ready to throw yourself off the deck and fly through the beautiful valley at speeds reaching 100 km/h! During the zipline tour, you get a feeling of flying through the wild and beautiful nature.

The zipline increases in speed down the valley, and after 1381 meters you end up in Kårdalen. Kårdalen is situated right next to the Rallarrosa Cheese Farm, in the upper part of the Flåm valley.

Your adrenalin will still be pumping when you arrive at the cheese farm, where you can spend some time unwinding and sample great cheeses, enjoy a light meal or some drinks. After some relaxation, you pick up your bike and head down to Flåm on a bike ride through the scenic Flam valley.

The bike ride is a gentle downhill ride on the Rallarvegen and goes along the tranquil Flåm River back to your starting point in Flåm. There are several great places to stop for a break or take some pictures along the route.

• Take the fantastic Flåm Railway up the beautiful Flåm Valley through spectacular nature!
• Get off at Vatnahalsen and go on an exciting ride on Flåm Zipline, Scandinavia's longest zip line!
• After a thrilling zip-line experience, a relaxing bike ride through the Flåm Valley takes you back to Flåm

This experience in Flåm leaves a minimal environmental footstep, as you travel by train, zipline, and bike.

Full-day bike tour starting from Pinhão, the heart of the Douro valley. We'll start by transfering you from your hotel in Porto to Pinhão, where you'll start riding on a hybrid, road or E-bike, according to your preference, on a tour adapted to your pace and guided by local guides. You will ride in the car-free roads or trails by the quaint villages of the Douro plateau and valley, until you reach the village of Pinhão, by the Douro river. Lunch is included in a local wine estate, where you'll taste the excellence of the portuguese cuisine of this region, always accompanied by local wines. In the afternoon, you'll et to enjoy a wine tasting experience, and visit the small village of Pinhão, before being transferred back to your hotel in Porto. Extend your stay for an aditional night in Pinhão or Peso da Régua.

This once in a lifetime Slovenia Cycling Tour is an unforgettable adventure, catering for riders and non-riding partners alike, who appreciate the finer things on and off the bike.

What makes this tour truly unique is the incredible beauty and diversity of the landscapes we ride through — from the crystal-clear waters of Lake Bled and the soaring Julian Alps - to the rolling vineyards of Brda and the sun-kissed coast of Piran, each day unveils a new facet of Slovenia’s breathtaking scenery.

Non-riding partners are warmly welcomed, ensuring every guest enjoys the very best of Slovenia.

Whether you’re chasing unforgettable climbs or indulging in local wines and coastal views, this tour blends adventure with elegance—the essence of the Après Vélo lifestyle.

Our Croatia cycle tour is an adventurous journey on the Dalmatia Coast spanning 380km from Split in the north to Dubrovnik in the south. Our unique route has exhilarating mountain and coastal cycling on the islands of Brac, Hvar, Korcula, and the Peljesac Peninsula. The total climbing is 6,600 meters.

The Dalmatian islands of Croatia make for an exhilarating cycle tour. And we all know that there are no exhilarating cycling experiences on flat land! Every island has a challenging hill (or two) opening up to incredible panoramic views in many cases and those glorious long descents into harbours. This is one of our tougher Active Tours but we've classified it as such because the distances together with what can be a challenging climb, still allow for more time in the afternoon and evening to enjoy a swim and relax into island life. Several of our Mallorca stalwart clients have been blown away with our routes on this tour and the quality of the cycling involved.

Highlights

• The fishing village of Pucisca on Brac
• The port of Hvar
• View of Velo Grbalje on the Malo Grbalje Cycle Route
• Korcula Old Town
• Racisce Fishing Village, Brac
• The climb to the Church of St Nicholas on the Peljsac Peninsula
• The spectacular descent into the beautiful village of Trpanj
• The unbeatable memory of the Dingac Tunnel descent into Trstenik to finish

Without busy mainland traffic the beautifully maintained tarmac roads of Dalmatia are a joy to ride with climbs that open up at every corner with a glorious vista. The clear water in all of the bays in Croatia viewed from on high are absolutely spectacular! We explore the southern Islands of Croatia’s extensive and world renowned archipelago staying in comfortable and convenient hotels many of which have pools. We spend two nights in the same hotel on Hvar and two nights in the same hotel on Korcula. There are 7 nights in total and 6 days of cycling. All hotels have pools.
Our Croatia cycle tour has been carefully designed for you with the right combination of holiday and fitness fun; enough cycling to feel a wonderful sense of achievement and the satisfaction of being able to see the islands from an eco-friendly vantage point!

You know that iconic American road trip? Let’s change things up a little bit: ditch the car and see the USA by bike instead!

From the Pacific to the Atlantic, through America’s small towns and popular cities, across landscapes that have inspired artists and poets…join us for our 17th annual epic 53-day cycling coast to coast adventure.

Starting in San Diego, California and ending in St. Augustine, Florida, the weather at that time of year is ideal for a cross-country bicycle tour.

You will enjoy the vastness of this wonderful country from the seat of your bicycle. Traveling this way allows you to explore, see, hear, smell, taste, and enjoy this country like no other cross-country transport can do!

Yes, bicycling across the country on the Coast 2 Coast Bicycle Tour will be an adventure that will change your life. Are you ready for the challenge? How about actually enjoying the challenge while we take away all the hassle? From coast to coast, Timberline Adventures takes care of all the details so you can truly bask in the beauty of the countryside and just enjoy the ride.