Bike Alive

11/07/2026

It's that time again! The 2027 tour schedule is on the website. We're running the Raid Pyrenean, French Pyrenees Coast to Coast, Dolomites & Stelvio, Route des Grandes Alpes, St Malo to Nice, Spain End to End and Portugal N2. If you're thinking about doing something for next season, check it out now 😀

11/03/2026

The ultimate French cycling adventure. This 14-night tour takes us diagonally across France, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, through one diverse region after another, full of stunning scenery and amazing history. We stay in some beautiful hotels and enjoy some amazing dinners - not to mention sampling those lovely local wines. We also offer a package for non-riding partners, if your "other half" wants to come and share the experience.

The Ultimate French cycling tour. From the golden sands of the Atlantic to the busting Mediterranean city of Nice. We offer two options - a challenging 10-day ride, or a more relaxing 13-day ride, so whatever your ability, we have your perfect holiday. And all your dinners are included - you won'

11/03/2026

Ride the infamous Raid Pyrenean, from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast, over the French Pyrenees, finishing at Cerbère on the Mediterranean. The route includes 18 cols, many of which you'll have seen year after year on the Tour de France, such as the Col du Tourmalet, the Col d'Aubisque and that spiteful little Col de Portet d'Aspet. Complete the challenge within 100 hours to get a medal and a certificate, and we'll support you every step of the way. We have two Raid Pyrenean tours scheduled this year, so if this is something that you've always wanted to do, now's your chance.

Probably the most famous European cycling challenge. Coast to coast from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, over all the famous cols in the Pyrenees, in 100 hours. Everyone who finishes in the time gets a medal and certificate. We include everything except flights and lunches, and we support you

11/03/2026

Our Spain End to End tour starts in the rolling green velvet hills of the Basque Country in the north, and finishes in the seaside resort of Mazagón in the south, where we stay in a Parador overlooking the sea. The route takes us through beautiful and diverse countryside, and includes some of the prettiest villages, and most historic towns that Spain has to offer. Days average 112km or 70 miles, giving everyone plenty of time to explore the towns and check out the tapas bars. We've chosen some lovely hotels, and each night we'll enjoy a 3-course dinner with the local wines. We still have some places on our September tour, so if you want to see the real Spain and immerse yourself in the local culture, now's your chance.

We travel from the rolling, velvet green hills of the Basque Country, to the small town of Mazagón on the Atlantic coast, riding 11 full days and staying in some lovely hotels, and some fascinating, historic towns. Of course we enjoy the delicious food and wines of each region we pass through. Thi

29/12/2025

If you're looking for an "End to End" with a difference, come and ride the legendary N2 in Portugal. This famous road runs from Chaves in the North to Faro on the South Coast, and travels through one lovely, historic region after another - through eucalyptus forests, olive groves, vineyards, and endless pretty whitewashed villages with their quaint, but challenging, cobbled streets. We stay in some beautiful hotels and enjoy some wonderful food, including all the local speciality cheeses and wines, and it’s all included. We run this event as a 5-day challenge, or as a 7-day tour, so take your pick.

Portugal is one of the least developed countries in Europe, and that gives it an unspoiled character that makes it the perfect destination for cyclists. We ride on quiet roads, through pretty cobbled towns and villages, and past forests, vineyards and olive groves. We stay in wonderful hotels, enj

29/12/2025

The ultimate French cycling adventure! This 14-night tour takes us diagonally across France, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, through one diverse region after another, full of stunning scenery and amazing history. We stay in some beautiful hotels and enjoy some amazing dinners - not to mention sampling those lovely local wines. We also offer a package for non-riding partners, if your "other half" wants to come and share the experience.

The Ultimate French cycling tour. From the golden sands of the Atlantic to the busting Mediterranean city of Nice. We offer two options - a challenging 10-day ride, or a more relaxing 13-day ride, so whatever your ability, we have your perfect holiday. And all your dinners are included - you won'

29/12/2025

If you've always thought of Spain as arid and boring, then think again. Our Spain End to End tour starts in the rolling green velvet hills of the Basque Country, and finishes in the seaside resort of Mazagón, where we stay in a lovely hotel overlooking the sea. The route takes you through some of the most beautiful and diverse countryside, and includes some of the prettiest villages, and most historic towns that Spain has to offer. We're running it twice in 2026, in June and September.

We travel from the rolling, velvet green hills of the Basque Country, to the small town of Mazagón on the Atlantic coast, riding 11 full days and staying in some lovely hotels, and some fascinating, historic towns. Of course we enjoy the delicious food and wines of each region we pass through. Thi

29/12/2025

For all avid Tour de France spectators, this is the tour for you! Spend a full six days cycling right across the Pyrenees, from the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean, taking in all those iconic cols you've seen again and again on the Tour, such as the Col d'Aubisque and the Tourmalet.

Six days of cycling, following the same route as the official Raid Pyrenean, but with more time to enjoy the scenery. We ride from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean, across all the main cols of the Pyrenees.

26/12/2025

The ultimate French cycling adventure! This 11-night challenge takes us diagonally across France, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, through one diverse region after another, full of stunning scenery and amazing history. We stay in some beautiful hotels and enjoy some amazing dinners - not to mention sampling those lovely local wines. We also offer a package for non-riding partners, if your "other half" wants to come and share the experience.

The Ultimate French cycling tour. From the golden sands of the Atlantic to the busting Mediterranean city of Nice. We offer two options - a challenging 10-day ride, or a more relaxing 13-day ride, so whatever your ability, we have your perfect holiday. And all your dinners are included - you won'

26/12/2025

The Route des Grandes Alpes goes from Lake Geneva to Menton on the Mediterranean, and takes in most of the iconic cols that you'll have seen again and again on the Tour de France. We ride the route in seven full days and stay in some lovely hotels, where we enjoy wonderful three course dinners, plus all the lovely local wines and cheeses. The route is tough, but we'll be there to support you every step of the way. This is another "bucket list" ride that you won't want to miss.

The Route des Grande Alpes runs from Lac Leman (or Lake Geneva to us anglophones) to Menton on the Mediterranean. The road is about 100 years old and goes across almost all the major passes in the Alps. It's a demanding ride, and very beautiful, and we support you all the way.