Wide Open Road Cycle Tours

15/06/2026

On our tours we try to immerse our group in local traditions, culture, cuisine - a fabulous night in rural Sardinia. , one of the pioneering agriturismo on the island - a working farm where everything we ate for dinner was made on the property - from the porcheddu (suckling pig - a local delicacy), Zuppa Gallurese, olives and olive oil, wine, marinated artichoke and sun-dried tomatoes , cows and goats cheese and home baked bread. Our accommodation in the stazzu (farm houses) memorable - stone houses in cork forest, which are reached by walking among pigs, chickens, cows and vines. A delightful stay where the owners truly care about showcasing rural Gallura and showcasing their own produce. Thank you for such a special stay

14/06/2026

12/06/2026

Superb morning on the Col de Bavella, Corsica.

11/06/2026

Corsica Day 6 - rolling riding along the west coast, steep pinches (18% ouch!), sea views, and a great beach and spritz to finish the day! Corsica continues to impress us with its relaxed vibe, mountains tumbling to the sea and quiet roads. Well done all on a tough day! 90km 1600m ⬆️

10/06/2026

Corsica Day 5 - Porto to Liscia bay… the incredible ride through the red rocks of the Calanches de Piana, a UNESCO world heritage site. Followed by coastal cycling, lunch with a view and a gorgeous hotel to finish the day. Some members of the group also climbed the Col de Vergio through pine forest to over 1600m! Something for everyone. Well done all, a wonderful ride.

08/06/2026

Day 3 Corsica - We cycled the stunning western coast between Calvi and Porto. Incredible cliff edge roads with views of the sea and red rocks of the Calanches. Lunch a highlight - Aubergine a la Bonifacienne before a climb and sweeping descents. Dinner with magical views and a special birthday celebration!

08/06/2026

Day 2 Corsica - the spectacular rugged scenery of the Desert des Agriates and the perched villages of the Balagne craft trail. Both stunning roads with superb views. Our accommodation was in a beautiful historic Maison Americain and we enjoyed an afternoon wine tasting overlooking the pool. Dinner - traditional Corsican fare of exquisite charcuterie and sanglier! Our host hilarious and we felt we were in the “real” Corsica!

05/06/2026

Day 1: Corsica & Sardinia 2026 - an incredible day cycling 105km around Cap Corse, the finger like promontory on the north of the island. Some of the most spectacular coastal cycling in the world! Vivid blues and greens, dotted with little villages, the road snaking as it rose and fell along the mountainous coast. After a well deserved swim, we enjoyed a seafood meal and local Patrimonio Vermentino wine for dinner in St Florent - the pleasure yachts bobbing in the harbour as the sun set.

03/06/2026

Corsica - Cap Corse & Bastia - R&R before the start of our Corsica and Sardinia tour. Such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sparkling clear blue Mediterranean - seafood lunches, swims and snorkelling, history and the Genoese watch towers dotting the coast. Relaxed atmosphere and zero crowds compared to the Côte d’Azur. A perfect place to unwind and get ready for our amazing 13 day tour ahead. !

27/05/2026

The Shimanami Kaido 🇯🇵 is one of the worlds most incredible cycle routes and should be on every cyclists bucket list! Join us to ride it in 2027! Bookings opening soon for Spring and Autumn tours! 🇯🇵