Which cycling tour companies have the smallest groups?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026
These 46 cycling tour companies give a maximum or typical group size 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 have the smallest groups?
46 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they give a maximum or typical group size; Exodus Adventure Travels, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and GravelUp have the most Google reviews.

44|5 Cycling Tours
- Best for
- Guided road tours in southern France
- Group size
- Publishes HighRoad group sizes from 2 to 18 riders, with an average of 6 to 8.
- 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
- Group size
- Keeps small group tours to 10-15 participants, with tour pages listing 13 riders on Katy Trail, Puerto Rico and Oregon.
- 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
- Group size
- Publishes group size on each trip page, with guided Morocco gravel at 4 to 14 and the guided Paris to Epernay barge trip at 1 to 24.
- 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
- Group size
- Works with a maximum of 7 clients for each guide and also runs tours for one person.
- 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
Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided one-day bike tours from Florence
- Group size
- Caps shared tours at 2 to 8 guests, or 4 to 8 on Chianti Classic, Downhill to Florence and Enchanting 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.
- Enquiry
- bikeinflorence.com/book-now
BikePlanet Tours
- Best for
- Guided bike and barge tours in Europe
- Group size
- Takes a maximum of 28 guests on the Danube bike and cruise ship, with hotel tours capped at 18 to 20 guests.
- 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
Bikestyle Tours
- Best for
- Guided trips to the Grand Tours
- Group size
- States up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff on the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic.
- 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
Butterfield & Robinson
- Best for
- Small group and self-guided biking trips
- Group size
- Caps Small Group trips at 16 travellers, with most departures averaging 10-12 guests.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- butterfield.com/contact-us
Camomille Cycling
- Best for
- Private guided road rides in Mallorca
- Group size
- Takes up to 6 riders per guide and adds a second guide or support vehicle for groups of 7 or more.
- 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
Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
- Group size
- States Cycling & Cooking groups are typically 8-12 guests with a maximum of 15/16.
- 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
Cycle Fiesta
- Best for
- Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
- Group size
- Keeps supported tour groups normally between 8 and 12 people.
- 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.
Cycling Holiday Tours Mallorca
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
- Group size
- Prices set tours for a group of minimum 4 and up to 15 people.
- Why choose them
- Owner Paul Carr has lived in Mallorca for 32 years and runs it as a family-owned business.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote on the Island Tour or day rides, with bike hire and a hotel for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want the published set tour price as a solo rider or a group under 4, as those prices are for 4 to 15 people.
- Published price
- The Mallorca Island Tour costs 1,280 EUR per person, based on room sharing, for 4 cycling days. Read 5 November 2026.
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Best for
- Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
- Group size
- Caps scheduled departures at 14 guests.
- 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
- Group size
- Takes a maximum of 12 guests on scheduled guided tours, with groups averaging 6 guests per tour.
- 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.
- Website
- eatsleepcycle.com
eBikeTouring
- Best for
- Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
- Group size
- Takes from 2 to 6 participants per 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.
- 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
- Group size
- Keeps groups to up to 6 riders per guide and splits larger groups such as 10 by fitness with two guides.
- 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
EF Adventures
- Best for
- Guided group bike tours with Tour Directors
- Group size
- Runs group tours for up to 26 travellers, with group size varying by travel style, destination and enrolment.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- efadventures.com/contact-us
Exodus Adventure Travels
- Best for
- Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
- Group size
- Keeps small-group tours to typically eight to 16 people, with an average of 10 to 12 travellers.
- 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
France Bike Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
- Group size
- Limits guided departures to 12 people, except private groups.
- 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.
- Published price
- Guided Cycling in Provence, 6 days, from 1595€ per person, with an English-speaking guide, 5 nights in 3* hotels and guest houses, breakfasts, picnic lunches, 5 dinners and daily luggage transfers included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
Grasshopper Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
- Group size
- Caps guided departures at 16 people, with a Tour Leader for every eight riders.
- 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
- Group size
- Caps guided groups at a maximum of 10 riders per guide.
- 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
- Group size
- Runs guided trips in small groups of 8 to 12 participants maximum, confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.
- 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.
- Published price
- The guided Ventoux trip costs from 1590€ per person for 5 days, including shared twin-room accommodation, a local guide, all food, a mechanic and the support van. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- gravelup.earth
Horizons Cycling
- Best for
- Guided road trips with support vehicle
- Group size
- Caps open Signature trips at a maximum of fourteen people.
- 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
- Group size
- Caps guided tours, private group tours included, at 12 persons and runs its Greece gravel camps for groups of up to 8.
- 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
inGamba
- Best for
- Guided road trips with former pro guides
- Group size
- Limits most trips to 14 guests and frequently has 8 to 12 per trip.
- 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
Intrepid Travel
- Best for
- Small group trips led by local leaders
- Group size
- Runs small groups of usually 12 to 14 people, with a maximum of 16 on family 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.
Life on a Bike
- Best for
- Comparing bike tours from European operators
- Group size
- Lists guided group tours for typically 6 to 16 riders.
- 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
- Group size
- Caps group departures at a maximum of eight guests per tour, with a minimum of three guests to run.
- 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
- Group size
- States a maximum group size of around 22 cyclists, with a typical group of about 20.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- marmot-tours.co.uk/contact
Mr Biker Saigon
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
- Group size
- Runs gravel tours for groups of 4-12 riders, with some listed tours taking 2-16 people.
- 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
- Group size
- Caps almost every tour at 15 riders and three tours at 10.
- 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
Much Better Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group adventure trips run by local hosts
- Group size
- Publishes a maximum group size per trip, with 16 on the 250km Coast to Coast Expedition in Costa Rica.
- 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
Puglia Cycle Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
- Group size
- Takes 2 to 16 people on guided departures, with one guide for 2-11 people and two guides for 12-16.
- Why choose them
- It owns its fleet of 350 bikes and 8 vans. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike rental price and single supplement for your tour and start date.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join a guided departure alone, as guided tours need a minimum of 2 people.
- Published price
- The guided Heart of Puglia tour, 8 days/7 nights, costs from €1,815 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome.
- Website
- pugliacycletours.com
Ride & More Travel
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
- Group size
- Takes groups of 2 to 15 people, with 4 to 8 suggested for a guided group.
- 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.
Rindo Bike Tour Japan
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
- Group size
- Caps group guided tours at a maximum of 12 riders.
- 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
Salento Bici Tour
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours in Salento
- Group size
- Caps guided tours at 16 riders with a minimum of 6, splitting larger groups into two with a guide each.
- 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
- Group size
- Caps every tour at a maximum of 10 per group.
- 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.
- Published price
- The Tramuntana Epic to Sa Calobra costs 149 EUR for a 7-hour, 90 km day, with a Pinarello Di2 and minibus transfer included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- sanchobikes.com/en/contact
SpiceRoads Cycling
- Best for
- Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
- Group size
- Runs an average tour of 10 clients with two local guides, a driver and an assistant.
- 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
Tour de Vines
- Best for
- Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
- Group size
- Limits the Murray to Mountains group weekend to 10 guests plus guide and France tours to 14 guests, with another France page stating 16.
- 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
- Group size
- Caps Magnifica tours at 12 guests and Chef Bike Tours at 14, with an average group size of 12.
- 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
Tropic Trails
- Best for
- Small-group cycling and wildlife tours in India
- Group size
- Keeps groups typically between 4 and 6 guests, with a recommended maximum of 10 participants.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- tropictrails.com/contact
Tuscany Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided day bike tours in Chianti
- Group size
- Lists 2 to 7 participants on the Chianti to San Gimignano Bike Tour.
- Why choose them
- Keith and Andy founded Tuscany Bike Tours in 2007. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 209 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike option and the meeting time for the Tuscany Bike Tours day.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel at short notice, as a cancellation within 72 hours of the tour or a no-show incurs the full cost.
- Published price
- The Tuscany Bike Tours day costs €95 per adult, with a guided tour, van transfers, a 27-speed hybrid bike, helmet, wine and olive oil tasting and lunch included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tuscany-biketours.com
VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Best for
- Guided bike tours with support vehicles
- Group size
- Caps trips and extensions at 22 passengers, boat tours excepted.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- vbt.com/contact-us
Via Panoramica
- Best for
- Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
- Group size
- Takes guided group tours in a small international group of usually 6 to 12 people.
- 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
Vietnam By Bike
- Best for
- Guided supported cycling across Vietnam and Indochina
- Group size
- Takes 2-15 riders on the Saigon to Bangkok 14-day tour, with 2-10 riders shown on other tour pages.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- vietnambybike.com/contact
We Bike Tuscany
- Best for
- Guided small-group bike tours in Tuscany
- Group size
- Publishes participants per trip: Chianti Escape 2-8, Val d'Orcia Dream 2-7, Tuscany Challenge 2-8 and Sicily 4-7.
- Why choose them
- Marco Vignoli, a former bicycle racer and co-owner, founded I Bike Tuscany in 2003.
- Ask for
- Ask for the group departure dates, bike type and group rate for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- your group is under 6 people and you want the group rate, which needs a minimum of 6 people.
- Published price
- Chianti Escape, 3 days, is listed at US$2650 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- webiketuscany.com/contact
Which of these keep groups to 10 riders or fewer?
12 of the 46 give a maximum or typical group of 10 or fewer riders on their own websites; the figure after each name is the largest group size each one gives. Names are in alphabetical order.
- Asimismo: 7
- Bike Florence & Tuscany: 8
- Camomille Cycling: 6
- eBikeTouring: 6
- Echelon Cycling Hub: 10
- Gravel Adventure: 10
- Live Love Ride: 8
- Sancho Bikes: 10
- SpiceRoads Cycling: 10
- Tropic Trails: 10
- Tuscany Bike Tours: 7
- We Bike Tuscany: 8
Which of these publish a price?
40 of the 46 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
- Bike Florence & Tuscany
- BikePlanet Tours
- Bikestyle Tours
- Butterfield & Robinson
- Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Cycle Fiesta
- Cycling Holiday Tours Mallorca
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Eat Sleep Cycle
- eBikeTouring
- EF Adventures
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- France Bike Trips
- Grasshopper Adventures
- Gravel Adventure
- GravelUp
- Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- inGamba
- Intrepid Travel
- Life on a Bike
- Marmot Tours
- Mr Biker Saigon
- MTB Vietnam
- Much Better Adventures
- Puglia Cycle Tours
- Ride & More Travel
- Sancho Bikes
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Tropic Trails
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- We Bike Tuscany
Which of these companies protect your money?
11 of the 46 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
- 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
- Intrepid Travel: Payments held in designated client accounts until the trip departs
- Puglia Cycle Tours: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome
- SpiceRoads Cycling: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full
- Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code
Who to contact first
Start with the 32 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
- Bike Florence & Tuscany
- Bikestyle Tours
- Butterfield & Robinson
- Cycle Fiesta
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- eBikeTouring
- EF Adventures
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- France Bike Trips
- Gravel Adventure
- GravelUp
- Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
- inGamba
- Intrepid Travel
- Life on a Bike
- Marmot Tours
- Mr Biker Saigon
- MTB Vietnam
- Much Better Adventures
- Sancho Bikes
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- Tour de Vines
- Tourissimo
- Tropic Trails
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Via Panoramica
- Vietnam By Bike
- We Bike Tuscany
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.
Cycling tour group sizes: 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?
37 of the 46 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 32 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 46 companies with cards: Butterfield & Robinson, Exodus Adventure Travels, inGamba, Intrepid Travel, Life on a Bike and Puglia Cycle Tours. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
36 of the 46 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 gives a maximum or typical group size. 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.