Spotlight on Florence
In the lush Tuscan countryside, the city of Florence stands out as a maze of tiny streets and white buildings. The grand cathedral is ever-present in the skyline, while, from the t...
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The beauty of the French châteaux
When you're cycling through France, it's likely you'll whizz past (and if you're lucky, spend the night in) a couple of châteaux. There are thousands in the country, ranging from a...
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Top three cultural events in Provence this summer
Provence is glorious in the summer. The scents of flower fields hang in the air, the atmosphere is lazy, the evenings are long and warm, and, most importantly, the terrain is excel...
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Our favourite restaurants in Provence
Gently meandering through lavender fields and quaint hillside villages is just one of the joys of a cycling holiday in Provence. As far as we're concerned, eating and drinking in s...
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Softies' top five most luxurious hotels
After a wonderful day riding through some of Europe's most breathtaking landscape, one of the biggest joys of a Cycling for Softies tour is staying in luxury accommodation. If you ...
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Five little secrets about Mayenne
France's Mayenne is little known to the many tourists who flock to the country each year. And that's part of its appeal. It's a well-kept secret, full of old-world charm. This nort...
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Why Normandy is a fantastic place to cycle
Often described as the Devon of northern France, Normandy and the Calvados Coast is home to lush countryside, quaint villages and serene sand dune beaches. There's lots to love abo...
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Five ways to make 2018 the best year so far
As we are now well into January, it’s likely many people have already forgotten their New Year’s resolutions. A recent YouGov poll discovered that unsurprisingly exerc...
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Cycling short breaks: the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one
Everyone's Christmas list features one or two people that are hard to buy for: a dad who's sick of socks, a partner who already has everything – or perhaps you're stuck for o...
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Exceptional Travel Experiences from our Sister Brands
Britain's original ski travel agency and tailor-made ski tour operator, Ski Solutions has been arranging ski holidays for over 30 years across Europe and North America. The Ski Solutions team are all skiing experts, and their knowledge and passion for the mountains will ensure you experience a truly memorable ski holiday.
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The ultimate collection of European Cycling Holidays. BSpoke's cycling experts can tailor-make your perfect holiday where you can travel at your own pace or in a group of like-minded individuals. A BSpoke Tour is all about being as restful or as adventurous as you desire.
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Wilderness Scotland offers an inspiring range of guided and customised adventure holidays, in the most remote and beautiful regions of Scotland. The Wilderness Scotland team know how to create enriching adventure holidays and know the wild places of Scotland better than anyone.
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Specialists in offering a range of adventure holidays, tours and incredible wilderness experiences. Wilderness Ireland take their clients to the most remote and beautiful regions of Ireland, all while staying at the most welcoming accommodations and delivering outstanding customer service.
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