The Pro Che or the No Che?
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Che Tour History – With a week until the Che Bike Tour launch a little history on the divisive figure central to our journey – Che Guevara!
Mont Saint Michel – Launchpad for Allies – Normandy to The Rhine
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Thanks everyone for the fantastic response to our new Allies – Normandy to The Rhine tour! We are really looking forward to this one. We have been researching it in the background for 12 months and have been looking forward to the 100 year anniversary of the end of World War I to launch the […]
Bike Odyssey visits Cradle Mountain
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Cradle Mountain is emblematic of what is special about Tasmania. It features beautiful temperate rainforest, glistening mountain lakes, unique flora and endearing fauna. It is much loved by all Tasmanians and is protected within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. “Cradle” is one of the unmissable stops on our epic bike tour around the island […]
Wondering what we are changing on our 10th Anniversary Hannibal for 2019….here is a taste (literally!)
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The Hannibal bike is an amazing journey. Having lived and breathed Hannibal for 20+ years, from university study to research at the British Museum to documentary making with the BBC and obviously running this journey as a tour for the last 7 years it made sense to step back and take a fresh look and we […]
Come on Hannibal with us and don’t ride at all!
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The non-rider Bike Odyssey Tour Option Some couples have a partner who thinks cycling is just downright not for them! Fair enough, but why not still enjoy a holiday together? One on a bike while the other enjoys the cultural side of things – guided tours, village wanders, tastings (olive oil, wine, cheese….), gallery visits, […]
Electric Bikes on our Odysseys
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Would you like to experience one of our cycling Odysseys but think they are too hard? More and more we are seeing friends and couples who want to holiday together, but are not on the same level of cycling fitness, ability or fanaticism! Or individuals who want to Odyssey but just want a little assistance…. We want […]
Hannibal in the Apennines – a 2019 Hannibal Update
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In 2018 we are updating the Hannibal – Barcelona to Rome Bike Tour. After 7 years of running this cycling odyssey and with 2019 being the 10 year anniversary of riding this journey for the BBC it seems to be the perfect time to take a step back and look carefully at every aspect of […]
The Lionheart Bike Tour? What is in a name?
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Richard actually had a couple of nicknames – the first ‘Oc e No’ (Yes and No in Occitan), was given because of his reputation for terseness! The second Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart was possibly because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior in his early days when he […]
2019 Bike Odyssey Tour Dates
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We don’t do many bike tours, we do exceptional bike tours. All our energy goes into these 5 Odysseys for 2019. Come and join us on a bike adventure you will never forget. Tasmania – UnderDownunder: Feb 24 – Mar 16 Explore the wilds to the civilised throughout Tasmania in a clockwise circumnavigation of the Isle. Our tour includes […]
Epic Reading For Epic Cycle Touring
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A Guide To Bike Odyssey Cycle Tours Bike Odyssey specializes in adventurous cycle tours complete with atmospheric resting places and gourmet food. The inspiration for our journeys is often the big history makers. So here’s a quick book list to help you enjoy the historical aspect of the cycle tours. Start your prep reading now […]