Why choose a guided cycling tour?

Corsica, our "island of beauty", offers fantastic cycling through beautiful and varied landscapes.



A guided bike trip is a formula that offers many advantages, in particular:  the possibility of a stress-free holiday with someone else responsible for all of the logistics, and the opportunity to meet, and be a part of, a group of like-minded people.

Cycling on Corsica

Cycling on Corsica – a superb location for your next, or even your first, cycling holiday

As well as being known as the Isle of Beauty, Corsica is also known as the ‘Mountain in the Sea’. That’s why Europe Active, the adventure cycling holiday specialist, is convinced these hilly landscapes mean that it’s a rewarding location for leisure, road and mountain bikers alike.  Here’s why:

8 Reasons To Go Mountain Biking In Romania's Carpathian Mountains

With its impressive natural landscapes, timeless countryside and low prices – Romania has grown in popularity as a tourist destination. However, it remains a relatively undiscovered gem for cyclists. So, if you are thinking about bike holidays, here are eight reasons why a mountain bike tour through Romania’s Carpathian Mountains with Europe Active could be your ultimate cycling adventure. 

Cycling In Tuscany

Italy is established as one of Europe’s top cycling destinations. The Italians love cycling and they love cyclists – and this is particularly the case in Tuscany.

Here, the team at Europe Active – the adventure holiday specialists - consider why Tuscany is such an attractive destination for bicycle holidays:

Dutch Cycling Culture

The Netherlands has to be one of the best places in Europe for a cycling holiday. The country’s infrastructure has been developed with the cyclist in mind and so it is perhaps fitting that there are more bikes than residents in the Netherlands. At Europe Active, we offer two cycling holidays in the country, which are based on two of the best Dutch cycling routes. Cycling in the Netherlands is one of our all time favourite adventure cycling holidays in Europe. Here’s a taster of why we think the Dutch cycling culture is fabulous:

Why cycling in Croatia should be at the top of your holiday bucket list

Croatia is an unspoiled region of Europe – perhaps one of the last. Its authenticity, relaxing pace of life, high quality hospitality, beautiful and varied landscapes combine to make it a fantastic holiday destination.  

And, with over 1,000 islands within its borders, a boat and bike adventure is one of the best ways to really experience this popular country.  Europe Active – the adventure travel experts - explain why Croatian coastal cycling holidays should be at the top of your travel bucket list:

Cycling coast to coast

Cycling coast to coast  – Here’s why a cycling holiday from the French Atlantic coast to the shores of the Mediterranean will show you rural France at its best.

Scenery and culture to awaken the senses

1.     Europe Active, the adventure cycling tours specialist offers a two-week long leisure cycling tour that covers the coast to coast route. 

Tips to enjoy your cycling holiday

A cycling holiday is one of the best ways to explore a new country or see a new side to a location you’ve previously visited. From the saddle, you’ll be able to get closer to the landscape, the people and their culture. So, if you are planning a bicycle holiday this year, here are a few top cycling holiday tips to help you have a wheelie good time:

1.     Perfect planning

What type of trip are you planning? Are you a seasoned, independent traveller who’s going to go it alone? Or will you take advantage of a self -guided or guided cycling holiday?