Can I bring my own bike on a cycling tour?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026
These 59 cycling tour companies say guests may bring their own bike 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.
Can I bring my own bike on a cycling tour?
59 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that guests may bring their own bike; Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp have the most Google reviews.
In short
What the three with the most Google reviews are best for:
- Exodus Adventure Travels (489 Google reviews): Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. (474 Google reviews): Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
- GravelUp (443 Google reviews): Guided gravel bike trips in France

44|5 Cycling Tours
- Best for
- Guided road tours in southern France
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders on their own bikes. BreakAway riders can bring their own bike or rent one.
- 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.
- Website
- 445cyclingtours.com
Adventure Cycling Association
- Best for
- Led US bike touring from a nonprofit
- Own bike
- Requires every participant to supply their own bike on every tour and some bike shops near tour starts may rent one.
- 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.
- Website
- adventurecycling.org
Art of Bicycle Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders to bring their own bike on most tours, confirmed in advance with the travel advisor, plus their own saddle and SPD pedals.
- 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.
Asimismo
- Best for
- Private guided gravel day tours in Tuscany
- Own bike
- Asks riders on its Tuscany gravel week to bring their own gravel bikes, with tyres of at least 700x34 (700x40 recommended) and a front chainring of 42 teeth or fewer.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- asimismo.eu/contact
Auster Cycling Retreats
- Best for
- Private guided cycling retreats in Umbria
- Own bike
- Invites guests to bring their own bike or let Auster arrange one, with the bike fitted for the week ahead.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- auster-cycling.com/contact
BikePlanet Tours
- Best for
- Guided bike and barge tours in Europe
- Own bike
- Lets guests bring their own regular or e-bike on board the Danube bike cruise from Passau to Budapest.
- 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.
- Published price
- The 8-day Rhine bike and barge tour on the IRIS, Amsterdam to Koblenz, starts from about €1,750 per person on 28 May 2027, based on double room occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- bikeplanet.tours
Bikeriding Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours with van support
- Own bike
- Answers 'Yes, you can absolutely bring your own bike' in its FAQ, while offering its fleet of carbon road, gravel and e-bikes for riders who prefer to travel light.
- 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.
Bikestyle Tours
- Best for
- Guided trips to the Grand Tours
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests riding their own bike. Guests tell the company their bike bag type and hire is optional.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- bikestyletours.com/contact
Camomille Cycling
- Best for
- Private guided road rides in Mallorca
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests on their own bikes and asks them to share any specifics during the planning call so the bike is ready for the ride.
- 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.
- Website
- camomillecycling.com
Ciclismo Classico
- Best for
- Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
- Own bike
- Lets riders bring their own bike, with a US$30 handling fee for transporting the bike case on tour, payable before the tour.
- 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.
Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests with their own bike, depending on the itinerary and installs your own pedals or saddle. Bike rental is priced separately from the tour.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- cicloposse.com/contact-us
Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
- Own bike
- Welcomes your own bike, with bike storage, tools and track pumps at all partner hotels.
- 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.
- Published price
- A Spring 2027 7-night holiday is from GBP 829 per person on a 2 person share at Zafiro Tropic, with half-board, airport transfers and guided rides included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- ciclosmajor.com
Cigala Cycling Tours
- Best for
- Guided road tours with former pros
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests' own bikes on all trips, with rental optional. Riders bring their own pedals.
- 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.
- Published price
- Lake Garda & Stelvio is listed at €1099 per person for 6 days, with prices charged in euros. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tours.cigalacycling.com
Cycle Fiesta
- Best for
- Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
- Own bike
- Tells riders who bring their own bike to pack a helmet, puncture tools, a multi-tool and suitable pedals. The Best of the Pyrenees tour leaves bike hire out of the price so riders can bring their own.
- 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.
- Published price
- Historic Andalucia, a 9-day supported tour, costs €1,880 per person with bike hire included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Cycle Peru
- Best for
- Guided cycling tour of southern Peru
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests bringing their own bike, with spare tubes and brake pads and mechanical disc brakes. Own SPD pedals and shoes can be fitted.
- Why choose them
- Runs one fully guided 12-day tour with four departure dates listed 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.
- Published price
- Canyon, Condors and Machu Picchu, 12 days, US$3495 per person twin share, with 11 nights, all breakfasts, 8 dinners, 9 lunches, bike hire, support vans and airport transfers included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- cycleperu.net/contact
Cycling Vietnam
- Best for
- Van-supported cycling trips in Vietnam
- Own bike
- Supplies rental bikes in different sizes unless you bring your own bike and suggests bringing your own helmet, shoes and pedals.
- 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.
- Published price
- The Mekong Delta 3 days trip is priced at US$950 for one person, including entrance fees, boat trips, full board, van support, bike rental and a cycling guide. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- cyclingvietnam.net/contact
CyclingHero
- Best for
- Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
- Own bike
- Welcomes your own bike and stores your bike box for the whole stay.
- 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.
- Website
- cyclinghero.cc
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Best for
- Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests' own bikes when guests handle shipping, assembly and maintenance. Guides fit own pedals and saddles.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- duvine.com/contact
Eat Sleep Cycle
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests on their own bikes and offers a discount on trips where bike hire is included, with bike boxes in soft cases to travel in the support van.
- 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 (listing 'Eat Sleep Cycle Nice Hub'). 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.
- Website
- eatsleepcycle.com
eBikeTouring
- Best for
- Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
- Own bike
- Offers a Local Guide Service with personalised routes for riders who bring their own bikes.
- 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.
- Published price
- The guided Wine Tasting Ride costs from €110 and ends with a wine tasting at a historic Tuscan estate. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- ebiketouring.it
Echelon Cycling Hub
- Best for
- Private guided road rides in Mallorca
- Own bike
- Lets riders bring their own bike on its Mallorca private guided tour, with on-road mechanical support.
- 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.
- Website
- echeloncyclinghub.com
Exodus Adventure Travels
- Best for
- Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
- Own bike
- Gives a discount off the holiday price to clients who bring their own bike, if they tell Exodus at booking.
- 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.
- Website
- exodus.co.uk
Fat Tire Tours
- Best for
- Guided city bike and e-bike tours
- Own bike
- Lets London guests bring their own bicycle for a 10% discount, with their own lock.
- Why choose them
- It began in 1999 with its first bike tours in Paris. Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the private tour price for your group and city, at least two weeks ahead.
- Not the fit if
- a rider on the Washington, D.C. electric bike tours is under 16 or shorter than 5 ft.
- Published price
- The Private Florence E-Bike Tour is listed from US$319, €300 or £265. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- fattiretours.com
FunActive Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests with their own bike, carried on transfers at the owner's risk. The own-bike return transfer costs 45 € per bike on Road bike Dolomites to Trieste.
- 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
Girolibero
- Best for
- Self-guided and bike and barge tours
- Own bike
- Lets riders bring their own bicycle on some trips, shown on each trip page.
- Why choose them
- Girolibero has organised bike tours in Italy and Europe since 1998. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty level, bike or e-bike rental and comfort level for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel a cycling tour within 5 days of departure, when 100% of the price is charged.
- Published price
- Puglia and Salento, 6 days, is listed from 690€. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132).
- Website
- girolibero.com
Grasshopper Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
- Own bike
- Accepts guests' own bikes once the team confirms the bike type suits the riding conditions and fits guests' own pedals or saddle at the start of the tour.
- 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.
Gravel Adventure
- Best for
- Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
- Own bike
- Expects guests to bring their own gravel bike or light MTB, with bike transport offered to guests travelling from Denmark.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- gravel-adventure.com/contact
GravelUp
- Best for
- Guided gravel bike trips in France
- Own bike
- Lets riders bring their own gravel bike or rent a premium gravel or e-gravel bike for +€70/day, as on the Ventoux trip.
- 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
Holimites
- Best for
- Dolomites road, gravel and MTB tours
- Own bike
- Lets riders bring their own bike on the Dolomites Heritage Gravel Bike Adventure if it suits gravel terrain, with easiest gearing of 40x42 and tyres of 40C or wider.
- Why choose them
- Holimites was founded in 2000 by three young local hoteliers and is based in Badia in the Dolomites. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Colnago rental size and the price of your chosen Dolomites package for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you lack a solid training base, as the Heritage Gravel tour asks for at least 2000 km ridden and 5+ hours in the saddle on longer days.
- Website
- holimites.com
Horizons Cycling
- Best for
- Guided road trips with support vehicle
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders who bring their own bike and handles the logistics of the bike case or bag.
- Why choose them
- Open Signature trips take a maximum of fourteen people, with a guest-to-guide ratio of no less than three-to-one. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 103 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the price and 2027 date of the Signature trip you want.
- Not the fit if
- you need a confirmed public departure, as Signature trips run when six or more people sign up.
- Website
- horizonscycling.com
Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
- Own bike
- Allows guests to bring their own bike but advises renting. Own power meter pedals are fitted free and crank-arm power meters for a €20 fee.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 1986 by motor-paced world champion Max Hürzeler, starting as training camps on Mallorca.
- Ask for
- Ask for the price list for your station and week and the CUBE model in your frame size.
- Not the fit if
- you want to mountain bike, as it states that it does not offer mountain bikes.
- Published price
- Mallorca packages cost approximately €600 to €1,200 per week per person, excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- huerzeler.com
India on Bicycle
- Best for
- Guided cycling holidays across India
- Own bike
- Lets guests bring their own cycle and deducts the bike hire cost, with own clip pedals and saddles allowed on provided bikes.
- Why choose them
- India on Bicycle lists ten fixed-price cycling trips in India ranging from 4 to 15 days.
- Ask for
- Ask for the daily distances, hotel category and season dates for your chosen region.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling alone, as departures run daily for a minimum of 2 people.
- Published price
- Highlights of Kerala, 4 days, is listed at US$795 per person on twin-share. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- indiaonbicycle.com
inGamba
- Best for
- Guided road trips with former pro guides
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests on their own bikes at the full trip price and advises bringing their own shoes and pedals.
- Why choose them
- João Correia founded inGamba Tours with a single tweet in 2010. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike fit form and the single supplement for your chosen week.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 75 days of departure, as no credit applies then and the US$2,500 deposit is non-refundable.
- Published price
- Puglia costs US$9,950 per person for a 7-day guided trip from 3 to 9 October 2027, with lodging, meals and a Pinarello Dogma F Disk included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- ingamba.pro
Life on a Bike
- Best for
- Comparing bike tours from European operators
- Own bike
- Lets guests ride their own bike or rent one. It recommends renting because mechanical assistance can only be guaranteed on hired bikes.
- 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.
- Website
- lifeonabike.com
Live Love Ride
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
- Own bike
- Invites guests to bring their own bike, with own pedals and saddle fine, while also providing Scott road, mountain or e-bikes.
- 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
Marmot Tours
- Best for
- Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
- Own bike
- Welcomes your own bike, helps with bike assembly and carries empty bike boxes in its support vans on point-to-point tours.
- 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, with two guides and two support vans. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Member of ABTOT (5621) and ABTA (Y6184) for financial protection when booking.
- Enquiry
- marmot-tours.co.uk/contact
Mr Biker Saigon
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
- Own bike
- Inspects and tunes a guest's own gravel bike before the tour begins and welcomes own clip-in pedals.
- 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.
- Website
- mrbikersaigon.com
MTB Vietnam
- Best for
- Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders who prefer their own setup to bring their own bike. Riders may use their own helmet, pedals or saddle.
- 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.
- Published price
- 6 Day Family Cycling Adventure from $1,185, with homestay and hotel twin share, English-speaking guide, support van, meals mentioned and a Trek 4500 mountain bike included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- mtbvietnam.com/contact
Offbeat Pedals
- Best for
- Guided cycling tours in South India
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests' own bikes and fits own pedals and saddles, with panniers or racks also allowed.
- 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
Paradise Cycling
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
- Own bike
- Accepts riders on their own equipment, who are responsible for it being safe, roadworthy and suitable for the activity.
- 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).
- Website
- paradise-cycling.com
Pedal Ventures
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders to bring their own bike or hire one. Lists bring your own bike at £21 for 7 days on Along the Danube to Vienna.
- 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).
- Enquiry
- pedalventures.com/contact
Portugal Best Cycling
- Best for
- Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
- Own bike
- Lets you bring your own bike on Van and Guided tours, with airport transfers costing more as a van is needed.
- 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.
- Website
- portugalbestcycling.com
Provence Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Self-guided rides from a Provence base
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests' own bikes, fitting a small GPS mounting to the handlebars on arrival. Guests can bring their own pedals and saddle.
- 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.
- Published price
- The B&B-based tour costs from €1,549 to €1,659 per person for 6 nights / 7 days, with bikes, GPS, breakfasts and two dinners included. Read 5 November 2026.
Ride & More Travel
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
- Own bike
- Accommodates riders who prefer to travel with their own bike and takes a deduction off the price.
- Why choose them
- Ride & More Travel is a small team of three specialised guides based in Pernes-les-Fontaines.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel range, bike type and guide or support vehicle option for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride outside Provence, as its trips run in that one region.
- Published price
- Côtes du Rhône et Dentelles de Montmirail, 4 days, is listed from 1075 € per person, with nights, breakfasts, luggage transfer and bike rental included. Read 5 November 2026.
Ride & Seek
- Best for
- Long guided road tours on history routes
- Own bike
- Facilitates guests bringing their own bike and mounts their own pedals and saddle, carried in foldable soft cases or cardboard boxes.
- 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.
- Website
- rideandseek.com
Ride Nagano
- Best for
- Bespoke guided e-bike journeys in Nagano
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders bringing their own bikes on its Nagano tours, though most use the company's bikes.
- Why choose them
- Ride Nagano recommends booking its tailored Japanese Alps journeys 3 to 6 months ahead.
- Ask for
- Ask for a route matched to your fitness and the e-bike and ryokan options.
- Website
- ridenagano.co.jp
Rindo Bike Tour Japan
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
- Own bike
- Welcomes riders' own bikes on self-guided tours and advises how to get them to the tour start.
- 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
- Own bike
- Lets you bring your own bike at €0 once you check its suitability for the tour during booking and points you to trusted bike workshops to unbox and assemble it.
- 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
- Own bike
- Lets you bring your own bike, plus your own pedals if you tell it in advance.
- 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
Sancho Bikes
- Best for
- Guided day rides from Cala Bona, Mallorca
- Own bike
- Asks riders to bring their own bike on the free tours and the Sancho's Boys Sunday ride, 10 EUR. Pedals and cleats may be brought on premium tours.
- Why choose them
- A three-generation Sancho family business, it has traded since 1972.
- Ask for
- Ask for a place on the weekday tour you want and a bike sized to your height and inseam.
- Not the fit if
- you are new to road riding and want the Tramuntana Epic, which requires previous experience.
- Enquiry
- sanchobikes.com/en/contact
SpiceRoads Cycling
- Best for
- Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
- Own bike
- Matches each rider with a bike unless they decide to bring their own.
- 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.
- Website
- spiceroads.com
SunVelo
- Best for
- Hotel-based guided road cycling in Mallorca
- Own bike
- Welcomes your own bike, adding it to the two-way airport transfer for £35 and reminds guests to bring their own saddle, pedals and cycling shoes if preferred.
- 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).
- Enquiry
- sunvelo.com/contact-us
Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
- Own bike
- Encourages you to bring your own bike, seat and pedals.
- 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.
- Published price
- Porto to Santiago Coastal Way, 8 days, is from €1,587 per person self-guided in low season with 2 sharing. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- topbiketoursportugal.com
Tour de Vines
- Best for
- Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
- Own bike
- Lets riders bring their own bike on every tour, free of charge on most tours, with clip-in pedals and own saddles fitted.
- 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.
- Website
- tourdevines.com.au
Tourissimo
- Best for
- Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
- Own bike
- Lets riders on the Appenninica MTB tour bring their own bike with bike case transport included. Guests on other tours may bring their own pedals, saddle and helmet.
- 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.
- Published price
- Its cycling club bike-hotel weeks, typically 8 days/7 nights, cost under US$2,000 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tourissimo.travel
Veymont Travel
- Best for
- Private van-supported road cycling tours
- Own bike
- Welcomes your own bike if you arrange shipping, with your own saddle, helmet or pedals fitted by guides at the start.
- Why choose them
- Brothers Romuald and Florian, who also guide, launched Veymont Travel in spring 2018.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote for your group size and dates, including bike rental and any pro race package.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as cancelling 20 days or less before departure costs 100%.
- Published price
- The Andalusia tour is from 3590€ per person, based on 4 participants. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris.
Via Panoramica
- Best for
- Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
- Own bike
- Welcomes guests' own bikes on any tour and recommends a hard-shell bag or box for travel.
- 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.
- Website
- viapanoramica.com
Vélo Ventoux
- Best for
- Road cycling holidays around Mont Ventoux
- Own bike
- Stores your bike box from the first day, once you have assembled your own bike, until the last day of the tour when you dismantle it.
- 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.
- Published price
- Fixed-base stay in Puyméras, 3 nights, from £440 between May and September, with cyclist's breakfast, GPX files and mechanical assistance. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- veloventoux.com
We Ride Japan
- Best for
- Guided road tours in south-western Japan
- Own bike
- Lets guests bring their own bike or hire one. Says a boxed bike can be couriered from Narita, Haneda or Kansai airports for about JPY 10,000 one way.
- 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?
51 of the 59 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.
- 44|5 Cycling Tours
- Adventure Cycling Association
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Asimismo
- Auster Cycling Retreats
- BikePlanet Tours
- Bikeriding Tuscany
- Bikestyle Tours
- Ciclismo Classico
- Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Cigala Cycling Tours
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cycle Peru
- Cycling Vietnam
- CyclingHero
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Eat Sleep Cycle
- eBikeTouring
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Fat Tire Tours
- FunActive Tours
- Girolibero
- Grasshopper Adventures
- Gravel Adventure
- GravelUp
- Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- India on Bicycle
- inGamba
- Life on a Bike
- Marmot Tours
- Mr Biker Saigon
- MTB Vietnam
- Offbeat Pedals
- Paradise Cycling
- Pedal Ventures
- Portugal Best Cycling
- Provence Cycling Holidays
- Ride & More Travel
- Ride & Seek
- Rooster Bike Tours
- Sancho Bikes
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- SunVelo
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Veymont Travel
- Via Panoramica
- Vélo Ventoux
- We Ride Japan
Which of these companies protect your money?
15 of the 59 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
- Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
- Exodus Adventure Travels: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages
- FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
- Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
- Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
- Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
- GravelUp: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009
- Marmot Tours: Member of ABTOT (5621) and ABTA (Y6184) for financial protection when booking
- 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)
- Veymont Travel: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris
- Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code
Who to contact first
Start with the 41 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.
- 44|5 Cycling Tours
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Asimismo
- Bikeriding Tuscany
- Bikestyle Tours
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Cigala Cycling Tours
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cycle Peru
- Cycling Vietnam
- CyclingHero
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- eBikeTouring
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Fat Tire Tours
- FunActive Tours
- Girolibero
- Gravel Adventure
- GravelUp
- Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- inGamba
- Life on a Bike
- Marmot Tours
- Mr Biker Saigon
- MTB Vietnam
- Paradise Cycling
- Pedal Ventures
- Portugal Best Cycling
- Provence Cycling Holidays
- Ride & Seek
- Rooster Bike Tours
- Sancho Bikes
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- SunVelo
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Veymont Travel
- Via Panoramica
- 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.
Bringing your own bike: 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?
53 of the 59 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 40 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 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?
6 of the 59 companies with cards: Exodus Adventure Travels, inGamba, Life on a Bike, 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?
46 of the 59 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 guests may bring their own bike. 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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