How much does an e-bike upgrade cost on a cycling tour?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026
These 37 cycling tour companies publish the price of an e-bike upgrade or hire, or include e-bikes in the price 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.
How much does an e-bike upgrade cost on a cycling tour?
37 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish the price of an e-bike upgrade or hire, or include e-bikes in the price; South Spirit Bike, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp have the most Google reviews.

Aix eBike & Guide
- Best for
- Guided e-mountain bike rides from Aix-en-Provence
- E-bike
- Includes the electric mountain bike, a Scott E-Scale 920, in the price of every guided ride from Aix-en-Provence.
- 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.
- Published price
- An open-access shared e-MTB ride costs 80€ per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Apulia Bike Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
- E-bike
- Charges €115 per bike for an e-bike on its 6-day tours, €160 on 8-day tours and €300 on the 15-day Grand Tour of Puglia.
- 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).
Art of Bicycle Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
- E-bike
- Includes a Flyer Go Tour6 3.40 or similar e-bike in the trip price on its guided Epernay to Paris Champagne bike and barge tour. On many other trips e-bikes come at a surcharge.
- 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.
Baroudeur Cycling
- Best for
- Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
- E-bike
- Rents KTM Macina e-bikes from €31 per day and KTM Gravelator e-gravel bikes from €39 per day on rentals of 7 days or more in Portugal, priced separately from its stays.
- 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.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM045230002.
BikePlanet Tours
- Best for
- Guided bike and barge tours in Europe
- E-bike
- Charges €210 for a stepthrough pedal assist e-bike on its Danube bike and cruise tour from Passau to Budapest, against €95 for a regular bike.
- 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.
- Website
- bikeplanet.tours
Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
- E-bike
- Charges €260 for an e-bike and €350 for an e-gravel bike on its Cycling Tuscan Wine Country tour, on top of the tour price.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- cicloposse.com/contact-us
Cycle Fiesta
- Best for
- Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
- E-bike
- Includes hybrid bike hire on its Valencia self-guided holiday and supplies carbon road bikes or e-bikes for a supplement of €100 for the tour.
- Why choose them
- Supported tour groups are normally between 8 and 12 people.
- Ask for
- Ask which deposit and balance date apply to your tour, as its pages give different figures.
- Not the fit if
- you travel without insurance, as participants must hold travel insurance covering cycling, medical care and repatriation.
- Money protection
- Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Cycling Country
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
- E-bike
- Lists hire of a hybrid e-bike at €395 or a road e-bike at €460 for its 9 day Carmona to Granada self-guided tour.
- 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.
- Website
- cyclingcountry.com
Cycling for Softies
- Best for
- Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
- E-bike
- Uses e-bikes as standard on its Sardinia cycling tours, so riders can cover more of the rugged coastline.
- 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).
Cyclomundo
- Best for
- Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
- E-bike
- Hires e-bikes at 300 euros per bike on its self-guided D-Day Sites from Juno to Utah tour, against 240 euros for a road bike.
- 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.
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Best for
- Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
- E-bike
- Offers hybrid e-bikes (Specialized Turbo Vado SL) on most tours free of charge and road e-bikes on Level 2 and 3 tours in select destinations for a US$400 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.
- Enquiry
- duvine.com/contact
eBikeTouring
- Best for
- Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
- E-bike
- Rents e-bikes from €35 (Merida eSpresso City 400 EQ) to from €65 (Amflow PX Carbon). Uses eMTB, eTrekking or eGravel bikes on its guided Chianti Rufina tour.
- Why choose them
- Started in 2013 in a bike shop just outside Florence and is powered by the Bicipedia bike shop.
- Ask for
- Ask which e-bike suits the Chianti Rufina tour you pick and book at least 24 hours ahead.
- Not the fit if
- you plan to book less than 24 hours ahead, as tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
- Website
- ebiketouring.it
France Bike Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
- E-bike
- Rents e-bikes for 345 € for 6 days on Guided Cycling in Provence and 255 € for 7 days on its Loire tour.
- 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.
FunActive Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
- E-bike
- Charges 279 € for an e-bike on its Alpe Adria e-bike tour, with insurance included.
- Why choose them
- FunActive Tours keeps a rental fleet of over 1,300 bikes for its customers. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 145 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the single room supplement and e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to buy its travel insurance and live outside Europe, as that cover is valid only for European residents.
- Money protection
- Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I).
- Website
- funactive.info
GravelUp
- Best for
- Guided gravel bike trips in France
- E-bike
- Rents HELP e-gravel bikes from partner Origine in all its destinations at €70 per day. All its trips are open to e-gravel bikes.
- Why choose them
- Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009.
- Website
- gravelup.earth
Live Love Ride
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
- E-bike
- Charges 300€ for an e-bike upgrade on its guided Alentejo gravel and MTB tour.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- llride.com/contact
Much Better Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group adventure trips run by local hosts
- E-bike
- Includes e-bike hire with helmet in the price of Hike, E-Bike and Feast in Puglia and Matera.
- 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.
- Website
- muchbetteradventures.com
Offbeat Pedals
- Best for
- Guided cycling tours in South India
- E-bike
- Includes branded e-bikes with a range of 60 to 70 km on pedal assist on its Boat and Bike Backwater Tour in Kerala.
- 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.
- Website
- offbeatpedals.com
Portugal Best Cycling
- Best for
- Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
- E-bike
- Charges 250 € for e-bike rental on the self-guided Short Algarve Adventure and 140 € on its guided versions.
- 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.
- Website
- portugalbestcycling.com
Portugal Bike
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
- E-bike
- Lists e-bike rental at Euro 350 extra on its History, Heritage & Coast tour, on request and subject to availability.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- portugalbike.com/contact-us
Provence Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Self-guided rides from a Provence base
- E-bike
- Hires electric bikes for an additional €208 per tour in 2027, mostly Giant e-bikes with step-through frames.
- Why choose them
- Provence Cycling Holidays pre-programmes 30+ tried and tested backroad rides into each guest's GPS.
- Ask for
- Ask for farmhouse or villa availability and the e-bike or carbon road bike hire for your week.
- Not the fit if
- your children are under 15, as the holidays tend to suit kids of 15 and over.
Ride & Seek
- Best for
- Long guided road tours on history routes
- E-bike
- Rents the Merida eSCULTURA 400 e-road bike at €50 per day in Europe and the Specialized Creo SL E5 Comp at US$50 per day in Japan.
- 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.
- Website
- rideandseek.com
Rindo Bike Tour Japan
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
- E-bike
- Offers an e-bike upgrade on all tours, priced at US$85 per day for a Vado or US$95 per day for a Creo on custom self-guided tours.
- Why choose them
- Caps its group guided tours at a maximum of 12 riders, with a road crew acting as guide, mechanic and driver. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the rider level of your chosen tour and the e-bike fee if you want help on climbs.
- Not the fit if
- your children are under 12, as group trips take children aged 12 and over with a parent or guardian.
- Enquiry
- biketourjapan.com/contact
Rooster Bike Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
- E-bike
- Charges €325 for a premium electric touring bike on the Danube Cycle Path 8 Days Gentle, including panniers, helmet, lock, repair kit and rental fee.
- Why choose them
- Says it has 15 years of adventure tourism experience and over 45,000 explorers on its biking and hiking adventures. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 16 May 2025. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the single supplement and the e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guide riding with you, as its tours are self-guided and you cycle without a guide.
- Website
- roosterbiketours.com
Salento Bici Tour
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours in Salento
- E-bike
- Rents Velo de Ville AEB 800 e-bikes at 35€ for 1 day, 215€ for 7 days and 25€ for each day beyond.
- Why choose them
- It runs 5 guaranteed guided departures every year for groups of 6 to 16. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 185 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the guided departure dates and the list of accommodations it normally uses.
- Not the fit if
- you need a self-guided start on a day other than Friday or Saturday without extra cost, normally 75€ per person.
- Website
- salentobicitour.org
SalentoBike
- Best for
- Self-guided Trek bike days in Salento
- E-bike
- Adds €10 per person for an e-bike on its self-guided Salento bike tours.
- Why choose them
- SalentoBike's fleet counts seven bikes: two Trek gravel bikes, one Trek all-road bike and four e-bikes.
- Ask for
- Ask for a GPX route built around your level and the bike delivered to where you are staying.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guide riding with you, as every ride is self-guided.
- Website
- salentobike.com
Slow Active Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
- E-bike
- Rents Bosch e-bikes from €50/day and says bike rental is cheaper if you book one of its tours.
- Why choose them
- Its cycling tours run in Puglia and Basilicata, from the 6-day Salento bike tour to the 8-day Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike rental price on your tour and the season price table for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 5 days of departure, as withdrawal then costs 100% of the total.
- Money protection
- Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan.
South Spirit Bike
- Best for
- Bike hire and self-guided routes from Avignon
- E-bike
- Rents e-bikes at 44 euros a day from Avignon for its self-guided Provence routes, with city bikes from 13 euros a day.
- Why choose them
- South Spirit Bike offers road assistance for its rental bikes 7 days a week from 9h to 18h. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 577 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the luggage transfer price and an e-bike for your chosen multi-day route.
- Not the fit if
- you want roadside help with punctures, derailments or flat batteries, as its assistance does not cover them.
- Website
- southspiritbike.com
Sun-E-Bike
- Best for
- Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
- E-bike
- Includes high-end e-bike rentals in the price of its self-guided long trips in Provence.
- Why choose them
- Launched in 2012, it runs 3 shops in Bonnieux, St-Rémy de Provence and Vaison la Romaine.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list and e-bike model for your Provence tour dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel less than 48 hours before departure, when the charge is 100% of the trip price.
- Published price
- Alpilles weekend for 2 people from €416, including hotel, breakfast, e-bikes and roadbook. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris.
- Enquiry
- sun-e-bike.com/en/contact
Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
- E-bike
- Lists an electric bicycle at €309 per tour, or €355 for 8 nights on the Atlantic Coast to Lisbon Bike Tour.
- 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.
- Website
- topbiketoursportugal.com
Tour de Vines
- Best for
- Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
- E-bike
- Hires a Velectrix Urban e-bike for $150 per tour on its Murray to Mountains Rail Trail group weekend.
- 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.
- Website
- tourdevines.com.au
Tourissimo
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
- E-bike
- Supplies e-bikes on request at booking as a premium upgrade for a US$195 rental fee for the tour.
- 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.
- Website
- tourissimo.travel
Tramuntana Tours
- Best for
- Guided mountain bike tours in Sóller, Mallorca
- E-bike
- Rents Trek Charter+ e-bikes for 55€ for 1 day and e-MTBs such as the Trek Rail+ 5 for 75€ for 1 day, with an extra day at 20€ or 30€.
- Why choose them
- Has rented bikes and run tours in Sóller since 2005. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 367 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the grade of the guided MTB tour and the bike rental price for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as tours cancelled 72 to 24 hours before cost 50% and under 24 hours 100%.
Via Panoramica
- Best for
- Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
- E-bike
- Charges €300 per person for a premium rental bike on its Tasting Italy by E-Bike tour.
- 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.
- Money protection
- Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code.
- Website
- viapanoramica.com
Vietnam By Bike
- Best for
- Guided supported cycling across Vietnam and Indochina
- E-bike
- Charges an e-bike surcharge of US$50 per person on its Mekong Delta cycling tour, 2 days, where the standard bike is a Cannondale or Trek mountain bike.
- 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+.
- Enquiry
- vietnambybike.com/contact
Vélo Ventoux
- Best for
- Road cycling holidays around Mont Ventoux
- E-bike
- Rents its ebike sport, with a Polini E-P3+ motor and 500Wh battery, from €91 for 1 day to €447 for 7 days.
- Why choose them
- Founded and run by Craig Entwistle and his wife Vicky, it has run cycling holidays in Provence since 2002.
- Ask for
- Ask for the tour dates, the Wilier rental bike sizes and the single supplement for your stay.
- Not the fit if
- you want a custom tour for fewer than 5 riders, as custom tours are for groups of 5 or more.
- Website
- veloventoux.com
We Ride Japan
- Best for
- Guided road tours in south-western Japan
- E-bike
- Charges ¥77,000 for the tour duration to rent an e-bike such as the Specialized Vado SL or LIV Escape E+ on its 2027 tours.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- weridejapan.jp/contact-us
Which of these publish a price?
36 of the 37 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.
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Apulia Bike Tours
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Baroudeur Cycling
- BikePlanet Tours
- Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cycling Country
- Cyclomundo
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- eBikeTouring
- France Bike Trips
- FunActive Tours
- GravelUp
- Live Love Ride
- Much Better Adventures
- Offbeat Pedals
- Portugal Best Cycling
- Portugal Bike
- Provence Cycling Holidays
- Ride & Seek
- Rindo Bike Tour Japan
- Rooster Bike Tours
- Salento Bici Tour
- SalentoBike
- Slow Active Tours
- South Spirit Bike
- Sun-E-Bike
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Tramuntana Tours
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- Vélo Ventoux
- We Ride Japan
Which of these companies protect your money?
11 of the 37 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.
- Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
- Baroudeur Cycling: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM045230002
- Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
- 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
- France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
- FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
- GravelUp: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009
- Slow Active Tours: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan
- Sun-E-Bike: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris
- Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code
Who to contact first
Start with the 30 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.
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Apulia Bike Tours
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Baroudeur Cycling
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cyclomundo
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- eBikeTouring
- France Bike Trips
- FunActive Tours
- GravelUp
- Live Love Ride
- Much Better Adventures
- Portugal Best Cycling
- Portugal Bike
- Provence Cycling Holidays
- Ride & Seek
- Rooster Bike Tours
- Salento Bici Tour
- SalentoBike
- Slow Active Tours
- Sun-E-Bike
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Tramuntana Tours
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- Vélo Ventoux
- We Ride Japan
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.
E-bike upgrade costs: 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?
35 of the 37 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 35 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?
South Spirit Bike, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp, 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?
4 of the 37 companies with cards: Cycling for Softies, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours 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?
31 of the 37 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 publishes the price of an e-bike upgrade or hire, or includes e-bikes in the price. 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.
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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.