An unsupported lightweight camping tour using the North Sea Cycle Route (LF1). Cycle from Guines 15km south of Calais through Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Staying 2 nights at four of the eight  campsites allows for cycling without luggage or for rest days. The terrain will range from flatlands and river valleys to rolling hills.

A moving on tour averaging 55 miles per day and 2,500ft of ascent, although Day 1 is 71 miles. We spend two nights on the Isle of Wight at Sandown, so can ride there without luggage. Highlights include The Devil's Punch Bowl, Isle of Wight, South Coast along to Worthing and the iconic Box Hill climb.

Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest countries and, although small, it packs in a large variety of scenery. The route visits all of the country's highlights including Kotor Bay, Lake Skadar, the Tara Canyon, Durmitor National Park, Lovčen National Park and the Piva River Canyon. There are several demanding ascents and long descents. The tour starts in Shkodër and ends in Tirana, Northern Albania. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

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A fairly high mileage weekend cycling break, but at a relaxed pace. Meet outside Raynes Park station at 9am and head west to a lunch stop at Henley. Continue, with some hilly lanes and good descents, to an overnight stop at a historic pub in North Waltham. 88 miles. After (included) breakfast take a different route home. 59 miles.

A 2-centre holiday in Montrose and Dundee, both with rail stations on the East Coast Mainline. Sociable cycling through landscapes from remote Angus Glens, coastal villages, Carse valley, Sidlaw Hills overlooking the Tay estuary and St Andrews in Fife. Opportunity to visit Dundee’s newly opened V&A Museum and Captain Scott’s RSS Discovery.