Why

Experience the beauty of the Chilterns or the Cotswolds, with quieter roads and country lanes. With stunning views riding in quintessential villages, and stopping off at lovely cafes and English pubs. Staying in lovely farmhouses with lovely accommodation and great traditional food. Many of the roads and in particular the short yet steep climbs, would have been ridden over the years by Professional cyclists racing in The Tour of Britain.

When 

Ideally Spring to Autumn, so March-September. However you will know that the British weather can be somewhat unpredictable sometimes.

Where

The Chilterns runs from market towns like Henley-on-Thames, to villages like Turville, Frieth & Fingest along the Hambleden valley. Criss crossing the ridgeway and Vineyards along the way. To other historic market towns such as Beaconsfield, Tring & Thame. Easily accessible by train from London and Oxford.

Day 1 Friday:

Collection of you along with bike and bags from train station. Agreed pick up place.
Check in to Farmhouse or B&B.
Get changed and ride guided by Mark for first cafe stop. (Coffee/cake/lunch extra).
Depending on your level, the ride and route will be anything from 50km-100km. Expect around 2-3000 feet of climbing.
Ride back to accommodation freshen up for evening meal and rest.

Day 2 Saturday:

8:30am Hearty Breakfast ready for the days ride.
9:30am Setting off for a full days riding, expect 160-175km in the saddle with a cafe and lunch stop. Guided by Mark (Coffee/cake/lunch extra). Expect 4-6000 feet of climbing.
3:30-5:00pm Ride back to accommodation to freshen up for evening meal and rest.

Day 3 Sunday:

8:30am Hearty Breakfast ready for the days ride.
9:30am Setting off for a days riding, expect 100-125km in the saddle with a cafe and lunch stop. Guided by Mark (Coffee/cake/lunch extra). Expect 3-4000 feet of climbing.
3:30pm Arrive back at accommodation freshen up, afternoon tea and cakes before being dropped back to train station or agreed drop off.

Cost from £475pp for 3 days.

What’s included:

• Pick up and drop off to train station or agreed place.
• Transportation of bikes and bags.
• Guided daily routes for any level.
• Accomodation.
• Breakfast and evening meal.
• Mechanical assistance.
• Friendly service.
• Bike spares tubes, tyres, chains, brake pads (extra charge).
• Great friendly company.
• Bike storage.

Additional extras:

• Cafe stops, cake and lunch.
• Drinks for evening meals.
• Transport to and from agreed pick up and drop off points.
• Travel and bike insurance.