Which cycling tour companies are best for solo travellers?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026

These 60 cycling tour companies say they take solo travellers on their own websites, read 5 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the trip, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

Which cycling tour companies are best for solo travellers?

60 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they take solo travellers; Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and Aix eBike & Guide have the most Google reviews.

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Lavender fields at Valensole, Provence. Photo: Grafixart-Photo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table holds 121 companies: the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about bike tours, plus companies found from their own region and trip pages. Their own websites were read on 5 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every company in the table whose own website says it takes solo travellers: 60 companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 804 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

44|5 Cycling Tours

Best for
Guided road tours in southern France
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers, who pay a single supplement for their own room.
Why choose them
Owner Gerry Patterson committed fully to tours as 44|5 Cycling Tours in 2014, after arriving in the south of France in 2008.
Ask for
Ask for the HighRoad dates, the hotel list and the rental bike arranged through its partners.
Not the fit if
your group cannot reach the minimum of 6 people needed to run a tour.
Published price
HighRoad Alpe d'Huez-Ventoux is priced at €4500 in double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE.
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Adventure Cycling Association

Best for
Led US bike touring from a nonprofit
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers on inn-to-inn tours, placing them with a same-gender roommate unless they pay the single supplement.
Why choose them
Runs led group tours in self-contained, inn-to-inn, van-supported and fully supported formats, with Adventure Levels set for each tour.
Ask for
Ask for the Adventure Level and support format of the tour you want before you register.
Not the fit if
you need a rental bike, as riders must bring their own bike on every tour.
Published price
The 8-day Katy Trail inn-to-inn tour from 8 May to 15 May 2027 costs US$3,499, with hotels at double occupancy plus breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Read 5 November 2026.
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Aix eBike & Guide

Best for
Guided e-mountain bike rides from Aix-en-Provence
Solo travellers
Sells open-access rides shared with other cyclists at 80€ per person, so solo riders can join a set daily departure.
Why choose them
Open-access rides last 3 hours for six people maximum, with two departures a day in season. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 438 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask which themed ride and departure time suit your group and whether to add the wine tasting option.
Not the fit if
you might cancel within 48 hours of the start, as no refund is given then.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, terms-and-conditions.html.
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Anima Toscana Bike Tours

Best for
Guided and self-guided Tuscany bike tours
Solo travellers
Lets solo guests on group tours share a double room with a guest it assigns or pay the single room extra charge, with 50% of that charge asked up to 21 days before departure if a partner is unavailable.
Why choose them
The guided Tuscany Bike Tour runs 7 days/6 nights on fixed dates: 4-10 May, 8-14 June, 14-20 September and 12-18 October. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the price of the Tuscany Bike Tour for your dates and the single room charge.
Not the fit if
you need a guaranteed group departure, as group tours run only with a minimum number of participants.
Money protection
Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022).
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms, en, about.
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Apulia Bike Tours

Best for
Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
Solo travellers
Takes bookings for one participant with a single traveller supplement of €240 on the Tour of Salento.
Why choose them
Lists 19 self-guided tours in Puglia and Basilicata plus four in Sicily. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the e-bike rental fee and the hotel category for your chosen arrival day.
Not the fit if
you want a guide or a support van on the road, as its tours are self-guided with telephone assistance.
Money protection
Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571).
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Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for
Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
Solo travellers
Matches solo travellers of the same sex to share on guided group tours and absorbs the single supplement for those booked 120 days or more before departure if a match is missing.
Why choose them
Art of Bicycle Trips was founded in 2010 by Pankaj Mangal during a 100km ride in India.
Ask for
Ask for the bike options and surcharges, group size and hotel level for your chosen trip.
Not the fit if
you will travel without medical insurance covering accident costs, which is mandatory to join.
Published price
Self-Guided Shimanami Kaido is listed from US$1,495 per person for 5 days. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-conditions, about-us/our-company, home page.
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Asimismo

Best for
Private guided gravel day tours in Tuscany
Solo travellers
Runs bespoke private tours for one person only, so a single rider rides with the guide.
Why choose them
Asimismo works with a maximum of 7 clients for each guide on its Tuscany tours.
Ask for
Ask for a route matched to your fitness and a local bike rental contact for your date.
Not the fit if
you might cancel late, as only 50% is refunded up to 30 days in advance and the total sum is kept after that.
Published price
Road Bike Daily Tours start from €300 for a guided full day of up to 5 hours, with the final price set by tour, length and number of participants. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs, guided-tours-store.
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Auster Cycling Retreats

Best for
Private guided cycling retreats in Umbria
Solo travellers
Offers group tours it describes as suited to singles or couples who want a social trip and to meet like-minded people.
Why choose them
Runs retreats in three locations: Umbria in Italy, Dorset in England and the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the available dates and the villa and bike rental arranged for your group.
Published price
Retreats typically range from 3k-5k EUR for a double room, including accommodation, transport, bike rental, villa meals as specified and guided routes. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: dates, home page.
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Backroads

Best for
Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
Solo travellers
Matches solo travellers who prefer to share with a roommate of the same gender, otherwise the single occupancy charge applies.
Why choose them
Offers more than 5,300 scheduled departures in 2025 across nearly 550 itineraries. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 123 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the activity level, hotel tier and e-bike option on your chosen departure.
Not the fit if
a rider under 16 wants an e-bike, as 16 is its minimum e-bike age.
Published price
Tuscany Bike Tour, 6 days, from US$4,499 per person based on double occupancy, including accommodations, most meals, bikes and baggage transfers. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about/media/company-facts, why/traveler/family/ages.
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Baroudeur Cycling

Best for
Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
Solo travellers
Describes its self-guided stays as suiting couples, solo cyclists and small groups comfortable with GPS navigation.
Why choose them
Guide Jérôme Cousin rode 4 Tours de France and 2 Vueltas over 11 years in the peloton.
Ask for
Ask for the Like a Pro and En Liberté prices for your week plus the carbon road bike rental rate.
Not the fit if
you may cancel within 30 days of departure, as no refund is given then.
Published price
Guided Gravel Algarve and Faro-Lisbonne stays cost from €1,600 per person for 7 days/6 nights, guide and assistance included. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: destinations/sejour-velo-portugal, eng/terms-and-conditions.
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Bike Florence & Tuscany

Best for
Guided one-day bike tours from Florence
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on its shared small-group day tours from Florence.
Why choose them
Owners Piero and Elena guide shared tours of 2 to 8 guests themselves, across eight listed tours.
Ask for
Ask which day tour fits your riding level and whether you want the Bianchi e-bike upgrade.
Not the fit if
you are bringing children under 12 on a shared tour, as regular shared tours need age 12 and over.
Published price
The private Family Biking Tour is from €200 per person, with gelato included. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, tuscany-bike-tours, tours/family-biking-tours.
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BikePlanet Tours

Best for
Guided bike and barge tours in Europe
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers with a published single supplement of 550 euros on the Lake Constance to Salzburg hotel tour.
Why choose them
BikePlanet lists 7 of its own guided tours plus 20 run by its partner Premium Bike Tours. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the e-bike rental price and the cabin or hotel list for your departure.
Not the fit if
you want travel insurance in the package, as the Normandy tour page lists it as not included and asks guests to arrange their own.
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Bikeriding Tuscany

Best for
Guided Italy tours with van support
Solo travellers
Pitches its group tours as a way to meet like-minded travellers, with solo guests sharing a room if available or paying a single supplement.
Why choose them
Most of its tours average 40km to 70km a day, adjustable for custom and private groups.
Ask for
Ask for the difficulty rating and single supplement for the tour and dates you want.
Not the fit if
you may cancel late, as cancelling 30 to 0 days before departure costs 100% of the trip price and its fees are not negotiable.
Published price
The guided Italy Coast to Coast tour, 5 days/4 nights, is listed at €1,350. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, terms-and-conditions, tuscany-bike-tours.
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Bikestyle Tours

Best for
Guided trips to the Grand Tours
Solo travellers
Pairs solo travellers on twin-share trips with someone of similar ability, age or occupation and the same gender, or sells a single supplement for their own room.
Why choose them
Runs the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic for up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for twin-share pairing or the single supplement and the hire bike measurement form for your tour.
Not the fit if
you will not buy travel insurance, which it makes mandatory for all guests with cover for cancellation, medical costs and cycling.
Published price
2027 Tour de France GC Classic, 14 days, 13-26 July 2027, AUD $11,750 per person twin share, with 13 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, all breakfasts, 8 group dinners, guides and support vehicles included. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, tours/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-gc-classic-t, booking/conditions.
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Butterfield & Robinson

Best for
Small group and self-guided biking trips
Solo travellers
Invites travellers to bring a friend or come alone on its trips.
Why choose them
Butterfield & Robinson was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and his sister Martha. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 210 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the activity level, e-bike option and hotel list for your chosen biking trip.
Not the fit if
you want to privatise a Small Group date for fewer than eight travellers, the group size the site gives for that option.
Published price
Alsace Self-Guided Biking is listed from US$4,995 per person for 6 days. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: how-to-travel, our-story, how-to-travel/small-group.
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Camomille Cycling

Best for
Private guided road rides in Mallorca
Solo travellers
Takes riders on 100% private rides, just you or you with friends, family or a club, with a guide who has raced around the world.
Why choose them
Camomille CC takes up to 6 riders per guide, with a second guide or support vehicle for groups of 7 or more.
Ask for
Ask for a route plan and the bike rental option for your ride date.
Not the fit if
you want a women-only departure: it describes its trips as women-led rather than women-only.
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Ciclismo Classico

Best for
Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers with a solo travel collection, saying guides spark group energy while leaving personal time and space.
Why choose them
Founded in 1989 by Lauren Hefferon, it runs guided tours with its own guides, support van and bikes. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the ability level of your chosen tour and whether an e-bike is available on it.
Published price
Croatia's Istrian Peninsula tour starts from US$7,500 for 8 days and 7 nights at intermediate level. Read 5 November 2026.
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Cicloposse Bike Tours

Best for
Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on guided tours, who can join a scheduled group departure. Some self-guided tours work for one person.
Why choose them
Founders Marco Tornaghi and Giuliana Mulas moved to Tuscany from Milan in June 1994 to start the business. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the hotel list and the e-bike or e-gravel rental price for your tour.
Not the fit if
you are travelling with young children, as tours are best for teenagers aged 13 and older.
Published price
The self-guided Sicily Bike tour costs from €1,880 per person in double occupancy for 7 days, with bike rental priced separately. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs-bike-tours, our-team, Sicily-bike-tour.
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Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays

Best for
Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
Solo travellers
Publishes single-room prices for solo travellers, such as GBP 1,039 per week at Zafiro Tropic from 29 Jan to 11 Feb 2027.
Why choose them
Runs daily guided rides in five ride groups, from Affogato at 40-60 km to Espresso at 100-160 km. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 111 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask which ride group suits your pace and for the ROSE bike rental rates for your week.
Not the fit if
a child under 16 will ride, as the minimum age to join a riding activity is 16.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: spring-cycling-holidays, ride-groups, terms-and-conditions.
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Cigala Cycling Tours

Best for
Guided road tours with former pros
Solo travellers
Offers single rooms at €75 a night on the Tour of Flanders Experience, with limited availability.
Why choose them
Founder Matteo Cigala has led over 100 tours since founding Cigala Cycling in 2015.
Ask for
Ask for the rental bike spec and the single supplement for your chosen 2027 departure.
Not the fit if
you may cancel late, as no refunds are issued for cancellations fewer than 31 days before the trip.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips/tour-of-flanders-experience, terms-conditions.
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Cycle Peru

Best for
Guided cycling tour of southern Peru
Solo travellers
Sells a single supplement of US$600 on its 12-day tour.
Why choose them
Runs one fully guided 12-day tour with five departure dates listed, one in 2026 and four in 2027.
Ask for
Ask for the departure dates and the mountain bike size for your height.
Not the fit if
you will not take travel insurance, which it makes mandatory with cover for medical expenses, injury, cancellation and theft.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: our-tour, booking-information/terms-and-conditions-of-book.
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Cycling Country

Best for
Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
Solo travellers
Takes individual travellers with a single supplement, such as from €255 on Olive Trails, refunded the supplement if a roommate match is found.
Why choose them
Cycling Country set up base in the village of Alhama de Granada in 2003.
Ask for
Ask for the bike hire price for your chosen bike and the single supplement for your dates.
Not the fit if
you want a mountain bike tour, as all its tours run on asphalt road or hard-packed Rail to Trail paths.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, about-us.
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Cycling for Softies

Best for
Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
Solo travellers
Says all its tours suit solo travellers, with a single supplement at many hotels, while bike and boat holidays let solo travellers cycle with like-minded people.
Why choose them
A typical Softies holiday covers around 25km a day, with longer or shorter options on some tours. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 164 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 August 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the hotel list, the e-bike supplement and the half board option for your tour.
Not the fit if
you want to ride with a guide, as its cycling holidays are all self guided apart from its bike and boat tours.
Money protection
ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711).
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Cycling Vietnam

Best for
Van-supported cycling trips in Vietnam
Solo travellers
Takes solo bookings, with a published one-person price of US$950 on the Mekong 3-day trip and a single supplement of US$35.
Why choose them
Runs its trips on a fleet of about 140 bikes, including Trek hybrids and Trek hardtail mountain bikes.
Ask for
Ask for the group price for your party size and the bike model for your height.
Not the fit if
you may cancel less than 24 hours before departure, as 100% of the tour price is charged.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips/mekong-3-days, bikes, terms.
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CyclingHero

Best for
Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
Solo travellers
Runs solo rider departures and asks solo travellers to get in touch for details.
Why choose them
It started in 2019 when a Canadian, a Dutchman and an Italian went on a ride together.
Ask for
Ask for the dates and prices behind Book Now and the Basso bike rental rate for your trip.
Not the fit if
you want to join a group of strangers, as its tours are private, never group-based.
Published price
From the Dolomites to the Stelvio, 6 days, has a starting price of $2949 in US dollars, self-guided with van support. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, our-story, bike-tours.
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Cyclomundo

Best for
Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
Solo travellers
Publishes a single supplement on every trip for riders travelling individually, such as 140 euros on A Short Escape from Geneva.
Why choose them
Cyclomundo is a French travel agency established in 2003 that sells cycling trips in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the hotel list and the bike hire price for your start date and season.
Not the fit if
you want a fully customised tour for fewer than 6 people, the minimum the company requires.
Money protection
Member of APST, the French travel guarantee.
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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for
Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on scheduled departures and will try to pair a solo traveller with another to waive the Single Supplement.
Why choose them
DuVine was started in 1996 by Andy Levine after a post-college cycling trip in Burgundy. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 474 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the trip level, e-bike or Colnago supplement and single supplement for your dates.
Not the fit if
you are bringing under-18s on a scheduled departure, which requires travellers aged 18 or older.
Published price
Classic Tuscany 4-Day is listed from US$4,595 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trip-essentials/faqs, about, region/europe/italy.
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Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for
Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
Solo travellers
Takes many solo travellers, around 30% of guests, who pay a single supplement for a private room throughout the trip.
Why choose them
Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
Not the fit if
you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
Published price
Classic Climbs of Girona is listed at €2899.00 for a 6-day guided tour with departures on 22 Dec 2026, 5 Apr and 10 May 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, home page.
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Echelon Cycling Hub

Best for
Private guided road rides in Mallorca
Solo travellers
Builds custom tours for solo riders and groups of up to 10 guests, tailored to level, goals and riding style.
Why choose them
Founded in 2018 in Kyiv, it has led cycling tours across 7 countries and trained 400+ riders in its Skills School.
Ask for
Ask for the Grand Tour price, the group size and which rental bike is included for your dates.
Not the fit if
you may cancel less than 45 days before departure, when all payments are non-refundable.
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EF Adventures

Best for
Guided group bike tours with Tour Directors
Solo travellers
Gives solo travellers a private room in every hotel for a room supplement and runs a solo-specific Mallorca biking tour.
Why choose them
EF Adventures launched in 2024, growing out of EF Education First, founded in 1965. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the bike options on your departure and the private room fee before you book.
Not the fit if
travelling with children under 14, as tours are for travellers aged 14+.
Published price
Italy Biking: Tuscany, 9 days, is on sale from US$5,390 (originally US$5,990) per person based on double occupancy, land only. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/solo-travel, about, about/terms/booking-conditions.
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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for
Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
Solo travellers
Says more than a third of its travellers join solo, who can share a room with another solo traveller to avoid a single supplement.
Why choose them
Exodus was founded on 4 Feb 1974 and introduced cycling holidays in the early 90s. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 489 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 5,826 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the Trip Notes with daily distances, the hire bike size and the group size for your departure.
Not the fit if
you are travelling with children under 16, as the minimum age on most tours is 16.
Published price
Cycling Vietnam is listed at 14 days from £2,097 (reduced to £1,951) as a guided group trip excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs, about-exodus/our-history, about-exodus/essential-information.
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France Bike Trips

Best for
Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on Guided Cycling in Provence, with a single supplement of 350 € for 5 nights.
Why choose them
Its parent company Vélorizons began in 1999, born from the passion of an MTB guide. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the physical level of your chosen trip and the bike rental price for your dates.
Not the fit if
you need a guided departure confirmed with a small party, as guided trips usually need 5 participants to confirm.
Money protection
Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
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Grasshopper Adventures

Best for
Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
Solo travellers
Pairs solo travellers with a same-sex traveller in a twin-share room on guided tours, where 1 in 3 travellers travel solo, or offers a private room for a single supplement.
Why choose them
Grasshopper Adventures started in Bangkok in 2004 and caps guided tours at 16 people, with a Tour Leader for every eight riders.
Ask for
Ask for the bike model, the e-bike upgrade and the guaranteed departure dates for your tour.
Not the fit if
you are travelling with children, as its tours are designed for adults and restricted to ages 18+.
Published price
Vietnam: Highlands & Coastlines is listed from US$2,090 per person for an 8-day guided tour, down from US$2,199. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs, why-us, tour-style/guided-bike-tours.
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Gravel Adventure

Best for
Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
Solo travellers
Says many riders come solo, with a shared double room by default and a single-room supplement available.
Why choose them
Has run fully supported cycling trips since 2013, first as MTB-Adventure, with Gravel Adventure since 2022.
Ask for
Ask which level, Adventure or Explorer, suits you and whether a rental bike can be arranged.
Not the fit if
you travel without comprehensive travel insurance covering gravel trips, which is required on all tours.
Published price
Tuscany Gravel costs from €2,790 per person in a shared room for 8 days, guided or self-guided. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/trans-alp-gravel, corporate, terms.
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Headwater

Best for
Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
Solo travellers
Shows a single supplement on each trip, from £357 on Austrian Lakes, with prices based on two sharing.
Why choose them
Running since 1985, it takes over 6,000 travellers a year on 300+ trips in 35 countries. Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 186 reviews, newest 29 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the activity level, bike make and single supplement on the cycling trip you want.
Not the fit if
you plan to travel uninsured, as travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers.
Money protection
ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: holidays/activity/austria/M07SZ.htm, all/about, all/book/conditions.htm.
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Intrepid Travel

Best for
Small group trips led by local leaders
Solo travellers
Rooms solo travellers on a twin-share basis with someone of the same gender, or sells a single supplement for a room to yourself on most trips.
Why choose them
Ran its first trip in Thailand with five travellers in 1989. Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 2,535 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the Cycle New Zealand: Alps 2 Ocean dates, bike type and physical rating.
Not the fit if
you travel internationally without travel insurance, which is compulsory on all its trips.
Published price
Cycle New Zealand: Alps 2 Ocean, 6 days, from USD $2,675. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Payments held in designated client accounts until the trip departs.
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Life on a Bike

Best for
Comparing bike tours from European operators
Solo travellers
Tags many tours Solo-friendly and offers room pairing for solo guests on group tours, with a pairing fee typically 50 to 100% of the single supplement.
Why choose them
Lists 450+ tours from 30+ partner operators in 20+ countries. Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews, newest 28 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the operator's cancellation scale and insolvency protection for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if
you want to book with the company that runs the trip, as it retails packages organised by independent operators.
Published price
Danube Cycle Path Price Hit Passau to Vienna, 7 days / 6 nights, self-guided, from €459 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page, route/danube-price-hit-passau-vienna.
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Live Love Ride

Best for
Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
Solo travellers
Lets riders join group departures as an individual guest, with a mandatory single room supplement of 500€ on the Alentejo guided example.
Why choose them
Live Love Ride caps its group departures at eight guests, with a minimum of three to run.
Ask for
Ask for the bike model, hotel list and single room supplement for your tour dates.
Not the fit if
you want a private guided tour for fewer than four guests.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: booking-guided, open-dates-calendar, home page.
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Lotus Cycle Japan

Best for
Guided small-group bike tours in Japan
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on its bike tours in Japan, with a single supplement on guided tours.
Why choose them
Lotus Cycle Japan has run bike trips in Japan since 2012.
Ask for
Ask for the guided departure dates, e-bike option and single supplement for your tour.
Not the fit if
your children are under 145 cm tall, the minimum height to ride the provided bikes.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/faq, home page.
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Macs Adventure

Best for
Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers, with a solo supplement calculated at checkout.
Why choose them
Founded in 2003 by Neil Lapping, it has a team of over 150 people with offices in Glasgow, Denver and Saarbrücken. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 113 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 227 reviews, newest 25 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the grade, accommodation level and e-bike upgrade price on your chosen route.
Not the fit if
you travel solo on remote or challenging routes, as some of these trips are not offered to solo travellers.
Published price
Cycling the Canal du Midi, a 7-day self-guided trip, costs from £1,075.00. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about-us/adventure-inspiration/solo-adventure, about-us, home page.
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Marmot Tours

Best for
Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on any tour, sharing a twin room with a same-gender rider unless a single room is booked for a supplement.
Why choose them
Has helped cyclists since 2004 with fully supported road cycling holidays in the mountains of Europe. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the classic and challenge route options for each day and a titanium hire bike in your size.
Not the fit if
you want to start on a day of your choice, as trips run on fixed departure dates.
Published price
Alpine Classic Cols costs £1,890 per person for 6 days on the bike from 18 Jun to 25 Jun, with two guides and two support vans. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, home page, road-cycling-holidays/alpine-classic-cols.
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Mr Biker Saigon

Best for
Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo riders on its set departures.
Why choose them
Founded in 2016 by Minh Thai, it names five cycling guides and two mechanics on its team. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 173 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask which deposit applies to your booking and the departure dates for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if
you travel without full travel insurance, which it requires of passengers.
Published price
The Ultimate Saigon to Hoi An tour, 10 days, is listed at USD1,796 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: vietnam-gravel-bike-tours, about-us, terms-conditions.
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MTB Vietnam

Best for
Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
Solo travellers
Charges a single supplement of $335 per person for a room to yourself on the 5-day Northern Vietnam Family Cycling Tour.
Why choose them
Lists 138 guided tours across 4 regions of Vietnam.
Ask for
Ask for a private start date and an e-bike on your chosen route.
Not the fit if
you will not buy medical evacuation insurance, which it says is compulsory in Vietnam.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-tours/5-day-northern-vietnam-family-cycl, cycling-tours, home page.
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Much Better Adventures

Best for
Small-group adventure trips run by local hosts
Solo travellers
Designs trips to be solo-friendly, with groups typically a mix of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends.
Why choose them
Much Better Adventures lists 260+ adventures across 60+ countries.
Ask for
Ask for the maximum group size and the activity level of the cycling trip you want.
Not the fit if
you plan to travel without insurance, as all travellers must have cover for the trip activities and emergency medical evacuation.
Published price
Cycle the Highlands of Northern Vietnam, 9 nights, is listed from £1,782. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about, home page, products/10058-adventures-arctic-circle-fat-bike.
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Offbeat Pedals

Best for
Guided cycling tours in South India
Solo travellers
Describes its classic and tailor-made itineraries as suitable for solo travellers, families and groups.
Why choose them
Founder Francis Antony has led tours across India and Sri Lanka for 15+ years.
Ask for
Ask for the bike model, support level and hotel list for your chosen Kerala or Rajasthan tour.
Published price
The Boat and Bike Kerala Backwater Tour, 5 days, is listed at 750 USD per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: about, tours/kerala-backwaters-boat-and-bike-tour.
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Paradise Cycling

Best for
Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
Solo travellers
Says the Serra Algarviana tour suits couples, solo travellers and small groups.
Why choose them
Paradise Cycling has been riding in Portugal since 2011.
Ask for
Ask for the season price, luggage transfers and bike hire for your chosen dates.
Not the fit if
you might cancel late, as from 29 days before the start all base costs on fixed-date and guided tours are non-refundable.
Published price
Across the Algarve Gravel costs from €1207 per person for 1 to 2 people in low season, for a 6-day, 7-night self-guided tour. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT).
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Pedal Ventures

Best for
Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
Solo travellers
Says many riders join its Challenging tours solo and meet like-minded cyclists on the shared route.
Why choose them
Lists cycling holidays in 21 countries or regions, from Austria and France to Vietnam.
Ask for
Ask for the bike hire price and the hotel grades on your chosen self-guided route.
Not the fit if
you travel without comprehensive travel insurance, which is required for all customers.
Money protection
Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279).
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: challenging-cycling-tours, cycling-holidays, legal/booking-conditions.
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Portugal Best Cycling

Best for
Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers, who pay the per-person price plus single supplement on a group date, or nearly the per-person cost x 2 on a private date.
Why choose them
Has taken travellers by bike in the Alentejo and Algarve since 1990.
Ask for
Ask for the season supplement and the e-bike rental price for your start date.
Not the fit if
you may cancel within 20 days of departure, as no refund is given after that point.
Published price
Castles and Wine, 8 days, costs from 1,150 € per person self-guided (minimum 4), plus season supplement. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs, home page, terms-and-conditions.
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Portugal Bike

Best for
Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
Solo travellers
Describes Guided departures as a strong fit for solo travellers, with regular checkpoints and fellow travellers plus a single supplement for a private room.
Why choose them
It has been cycling Portugal since 1995, founded by José Neves and Cristina Henriques.
Ask for
Ask whether the Guided or Self-Guided version suits you and for the e-bike supplement on your tour.
Not the fit if
you are travelling with children, as it only recommends participants aged 16 or 18 and over.
Published price
History, Heritage & Coast, 7 days, is from €1850 per person Self-Guided, with hotels, breakfasts, bike, GPS and baggage transport included. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: guided-bike-tours, about, faqs.
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Ride & Seek

Best for
Long guided road tours on history routes
Solo travellers
Finds a roommate for solo travellers who ask and charges only 50% of the single supplement if none is found.
Why choose them
Ride & Seek lists cycling tours across 5 continents, with 16 Epics and 34 countries. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews, newest 15 November 2024. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the grade, bike hire rate and stages you can book for your chosen Epic.
Not the fit if
you are a novice cyclist: it says its Epics are less suited to the novice cyclist.
Published price
The Dante Rome to Bologna Gravel tour, 23 April to 11 May 2027, is listed at €9,350. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page, bike-tour-gradings-difficulties.
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SpiceRoads Cycling

Best for
Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers with an optional single supplement or a free same-sex room share, covering the single room if a roommate is unavailable.
Why choose them
Has shared its passion for travelling by bicycle since 1995 and runs cycle tours in over 30 countries. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 61 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the bike hire price and the guaranteed departure dates on the tour you want.
Not the fit if
you want to bring children under 18 on longer tours, where the minimum age is 18.
Published price
Adriatic Escapes, an 8-day road cycling tour from Cavtat to Dubrovnik, costs from US$ 3,535, with road bike hire extra at US$ 330. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Payments protected in a client account once paid in full.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tour_info/about, about, tours/croatia_montenegro_bosnia_biking.
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SunVelo

Best for
Hotel-based guided road cycling in Mallorca
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers, saying 'many solo travellers that come out to ride with us have a great time and make new friends'.
Why choose them
Runs guided group departures daily in Mallorca with 3 riding groups each day.
Ask for
Ask for the riding group that matches your pace and BMC carbon bike hire for your dates.
Not the fit if
your children are under 16, as that is the minimum age to join a group riding activity.
Money protection
Protected by an ABTA insurance bond (ABTA Y6185).
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Top Bike Tours Portugal

Best for
Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
Solo travellers
Prices a Solo Traveler add-on at +€206, or +€299 for 8 nights on the Atlantic coast tour, alongside single room supplements from +€494.
Why choose them
Founded in 2013, it started as a bicycle rental and maintenance shop run by owner Sérgio Marques. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 28 July 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a proposal on your chosen route with the e-bike or carbon road bike add-on priced.
Not the fit if
you may cancel a guided tour within 30 days of the start, as no refund is given then.
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Tour de Vines

Best for
Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers, tries to find room-mates for those wishing to share and charges a single room supplement when a share is unavailable.
Why choose them
Tour de Vines ran its first tour in 2005 and became a full-time business in 2012. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the e-bike hire price and the hotel list for your chosen departure.
Not the fit if
anyone in your group is under 18, the minimum age on scheduled group guided tours.
Published price
The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail group weekend, 3 days, guided, is listed at $949 per person (AUD) in 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: legal/terms, our-story, cycling-tours/cycling-tours-australia.
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Tourissimo

Best for
Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers with a private room surcharge, typically US$495-$795 on most tours. It says Magnifica groups are 40% solo travellers.
Why choose them
Magnifica tours take a maximum of 12 guests and Chef Bike Tours a maximum of 14.
Ask for
Ask for the tour level, the private room surcharge and the e-bike fee for your departure.
Not the fit if
you need a refund for weather, pandemics or emergencies, as its cancellation terms make no exceptions for them.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, terms-and-conditions.
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Tropic Trails

Best for
Small-group cycling and wildlife tours in India
Solo travellers
Says its tours are safe and welcoming for solo travellers, including women, with solo prices given at booking and private tours also available.
Why choose them
Tropic Trails was founded in August 2020 by Anoop and Abid and keeps groups typically between 4 and 6 guests.
Ask for
Ask for the e-bike option, daily distances and solo price for your chosen cycling tour.
Not the fit if
you might cancel under 7 days before the tour, when there is no refund.
Published price
Kerala Spice Trails & Backwater Cycling Holiday is listed at USD 2,085. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: contact, about, refund-cancellation-policy.
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VBT Bicycling Vacations

Best for
Guided bike tours with support vehicles
Solo travellers
Offers a limited number of single rooms on most programmes, with single supplement costs shown on each tour page.
Why choose them
VBT was founded in 1971 by a Middlebury College professor in Vermont. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the activity level, single supplement and e-bike availability on your departure.
Not the fit if
you want challenging riding, as it says 'We don't currently offer any Challenging tours'.
Published price
The Spain & Portugal Coastal Bike Tour, 7 days, costs from US$5,795 per person, double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about/vbt-team, tours/challenging-tours.
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Via Panoramica

Best for
Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
Solo travellers
Welcomes solo travellers on all tours, in a small international group on guided tours or riding independently, with single rooms at a supplement that may apply.
Why choose them
Via Panoramica was founded in April 2019 by Cecilia Rocha Mendes and lists 19 tours from its base in Gabicce Monte.
Ask for
Ask for the Cannondale rental size and the hotel list for your departure date.
Not the fit if
you may cancel late, as cancelling under 3 days before departure or a no-show costs 100% of the price.
Published price
Adriatic Coast, a 7-day self-guided tour, starts from €1,190 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection
Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, about-us, tour.
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Vietnam By Bike

Best for
Guided supported cycling across Vietnam and Indochina
Solo travellers
Takes solo travellers and tells them whether a tour is Guaranteed to Depart or Standby until the 2-person minimum is reached.
Why choose them
Its home page lists 14 Vietnam tours, 16 in Cambodia, 7 in Laos and 15 across Indochina.
Ask for
Ask whether your departure is Guaranteed to Depart or Standby and the single supplement for it.
Not the fit if
you are travelling with children under 14, as most tours are listed for Age 14+.
Published price
Cycling Vietnam: Hanoi to Saigon, 14 days, is listed at US$2580. Read 5 November 2026.
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We Ride Japan

Best for
Guided road tours in south-western Japan
Solo travellers
Offers solo travellers an optional single supplement of +¥88,000 on its 2027 tours for their own room.
Why choose them
Will and Tamie Turner founded We Ride Japan in 2023.
Ask for
Ask for the rental bike size and the 2027 departure dates for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if
your group includes children under 13, as that is the minimum rider age on its group guided tours.
Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: southern-japan-cycle, about-us, faq.
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Which of these publish a price?

53 of the 60 companies with cards publish a price for a trip on their own websites; ask the others for a written quote that lists what it includes.

Which of these companies protect your money?

18 of the 60 companies with cards name a scheme, bond, insurer or client account that protects payments if they fail; check the number with the scheme before you pay.

  • 44|5 Cycling Tours: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
  • Anima Toscana Bike Tours: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022)
  • Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
  • Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
  • Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
  • EF Adventures: Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments
  • Exodus Adventure Travels: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages
  • France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
  • Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
  • Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
  • Headwater: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights
  • Intrepid Travel: Payments held in designated client accounts until the trip departs
  • Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
  • Paradise Cycling: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT)
  • Pedal Ventures: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279)
  • SpiceRoads Cycling: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full
  • SunVelo: Protected by an ABTA insurance bond (ABTA Y6185)
  • Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code

Who to contact first

Start with the 44 companies on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and riding level.

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

  • What the price includes and excludes, line by line: hotels, meals, bike, e-bike or road bike upgrade, support van, transfers.
  • The riding: daily distances and climbing, the surface and how the group splits by level.
  • The deposit, when the balance is due and what you lose if you cancel.
  • Which scheme protects your money and the number to check it.

Solo cycling tours: the questions people ask

What should I ask a cycling tour company before booking?

What the price includes, line by line; the daily distances and climbing; whether the bike, an e-bike or a road bike upgrade costs extra; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; and which scheme protects your money.

Do these companies provide the bikes?

47 of the 60 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 44 say e-bikes are offered. Check the model and any upgrade charge on your quote.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes.

Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Each card names the trip or offer the company's own website gives; lengths, riding levels, styles and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and Aix eBike & Guide, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

9 of the 60 companies with cards: Butterfield & Robinson, Cycling for Softies, Exodus Adventure Travels, Headwater, Intrepid Travel, Life on a Bike, Macs Adventure, Ride & Seek and Top Bike Tours Portugal. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

50 of the 60 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites; the cancellation terms page compares them. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table, built from the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often; its own website says it takes solo travellers. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.

Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 5 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. Photos show the places named in their captions, not any company's trips. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.