Spend A Vacation Cycling In Europe

By Eric Simmons


For those who are physically active cycling in Europe has been a popular way to spend a vacation for many years. If one enjoys riding bikes and immersing their self in the culture of the country they are visiting a bike tour can be the a great fit for a vacation. Bike tours can be done with any level of experience.

Planning an vacation is exciting. Deciding exactly where to go and stay can prove to be difficult if one has not taken a trip like this before. There are many blogs and websites on line that offer tips and suggestions for bike tour vacations. There are also many books available on the subject.

Bike tours can be adjusted to fit into the amount of time one has to spend on their vacation. Guided tours are offered all over Europe. Having a guide is the traditional form of a biking tour. Guides can provide history of the area and lead the way. These tours are often planned out and paced to accomplish a certain distance in a day. These planned tours are a great option for taking the work out of planning a vacation.

Companies that provide guided cycling tours have routes all over Europe to choose from. A majority of the trips last for about 7 days but there are longer trips that are available to travelers. Overnight trips will often include luggage transportation, food and lodging. For those not looking to travel so long a day trip may be a good option. Day tours are shorter in distance and are a great place to start for beginners who want to have an experience like this. Biking through Europe is a great way to experience the culture and learn history while traveling.

Planning a personal tour is also a service that is offered from cycling tour guides. In most cases tours are given to small groups of people but if one want to have a more intimate experience personal cycling tours are also an option. These can be customized to fit and individual.

Hired tour guides are usually people who are locals and have lived in the area they are providing tours of. A tour guide can make a trip more interesting by providing facts and experiences that make the trip feel more personal. Discovering a country in this way can be a memorable experience.

Companies that offer cycling tours in Europe have bikes available for traveling. It is common for them to have well maintained men's and women's bikes. Some companies also carry tandem bikes that can be used for tours.

Cyclist that travel and vacation like this may want to check into discount programs that are offered by companies. There are companies that offer a frequent travelers discounts. Some times these are given off of other tours planned with the company again in the future.

All levels of experience can enjoy cycling in Europe. There are tours offered for sight seeing or that will challenge ones biking abilities. Choosing to go biking in Europe is a great way to add physical activity to a vacation.




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