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From one gourmet feast to another, a Softies holiday is about the local area, amazing places to stay, gourmet food and long lunches.
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Traditional French Food
France: the land of bread, wine and cheese. It's no coincidence that we deferred to France when it came to finding a word to describe food – cuisine – as the country has become synonymous with fine dining and luxurious wines. Over years of running our cycling tours in France as ‘a gentle pedal between meals’, we've become French cuisine aficionados.
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Pretty Kaysersberg in the Alsace wine region
Full of quaint riverside villages with patio cafes and painted shutters, Alsace is a charming region in eastern France. Kaysersberg, one of the jewels in the French crown, has just...
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The Perks of E-Biking
Electric bikes are quietly taking the world by storm; nearly one-third of bike sales in cycling-mad Holland are now electric, Despite their popularity, it's understandable if you'...
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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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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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