Cycling Holiday recomendations.

Mint Sauce

Thinking of a cycling holiday next year and looking for some recomendations, websites to look at, companies to deal with, and general hints and tips, google is not really helping, maybe using the wrong search inquires.

Looking at the guided holidays, ie, something thing that has your flights/trains, transfers, accomadation, etc, all looked after, so that all you do is leave your hotel/b&b with your guide in the morning and cycle to the next location.

Would be myself and one or two others, flying out from either england or ireland, our own road bikes, somewhere in mainland europe, possibly covering some TDF stages (just so that we can say we done at least one), the odd climb, dont mind if you are part of a larger group when you get there.

Like i said, tried google already, only thing have found so far is one sports holiday website that specialised in holidays were you are a spectator, or cycling holidays where they supplied the bike and aimed more at tourists. We're thinking more an adventure or a challenge. Did see an adventure holiday website before which included cycling holidays but cant remember what it was called, included snow, scuba, surf, and safari holidays if any help.

Sorry if long winded, any suggestions appreaciated.

Ryder

onyourbike.ie should cover you. The raid alpine/pyrennes look good.....

Lumen

http://www.velopeloton.com/

Raam

www.vamoscycling.com