This company provides guided tours in both the U.S., Holland and Germany. You will get hands-on service, as the trips are personally hosted by an American couple that has led over 130 tours in the past 20 years. Their keep their prices down (way down!) in Europe by providing barge trips so your accomodations don't change every night. You will still ride a hearty 40 miles a day, unlike many barge trips that provide only minimal riding. Touring in the U.S. is also a great way to save money, especially with current exchange rates, and these guys are experts in California (Pacific Coast/Napa), and the Northeastern Seaboard. Awards include "Voted Best by Bicycling Magazine" (Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket) and "Bicycling Magazine 15 Bike Trips We Love" (C & O Canal: Along the Potomac River)
Operator Type: Full-Service Operator
Website: http://www.bikeandthelike.com/
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Price Per Day: $150
Services: Tour Guide, SAG Van, Bike Provided
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Bike Basque organizes cycling tours and training camps in the Pyrenees and in the Basque-country, for all levels and expectations. Cyclists discover the Tourmalet, Aubisque, Luz Ardiden and many more climbs of the Pyrenees. Since its creation, Bike Basque has organised cycling tours for more than thousand of customer from all around the world. Join a scheduled tour or create your own cycling tour, including the routes, the distance, the level of difficulty and the number of days you’d like to cycle.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://www.bikebasque.co.uk/
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Bike Spain Tours offering tours in Europe and they are the Official Tour Operator of La Vuelta Spain. Choose from tours in Madrid, Green Spain (known for culinary masterpieces), wine country - Tour de France - Giro d'Italia where you can take advantage of Bike Spain Tours special VIP access and privileges. Tours vary from guided, self-guided, paradores, deluxe, e-bike, racing, and more.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://www.bikespain.com/
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The PREMIER bicycle tour company of Switzerland! Based in Geneva, and with a staff made up of educators living in Switzerland, this operator is devoted to intercultural exchange and cycling. If you are interested in biking this region, Bike Switzerland has an option for you, whether luxury or budget, beginner or hard-core. Accomodations are 3- and 4- star hotels (in our experience, equivelent to 4- and 5- star in other countries). Guided tours include a variety of cultural experiences: wine-tasting, cheese making, breakfast on a farm, mountain hikes and village festivals. The value-oriented self-guided option includes hands on service with cell phones and GPS guidance. On the heartier rides, there are options of 100 kilometer days and 1000 meter climbs with additional bonus miles (!). Non-riding spouses and partners, and those looking for easier mileage are welcome and are provided with train transportation options allowing them to explore the region. This company is willing to be very flexible and ensures that you will have a comprehensive experience of biking in Switzerland.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://www.bikeswitzerland.com/
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Well-respected as a clearing-house for 100 local bike tour operators around the world, BikeTours.com (formerly BikeToursDirect) offers 450 routes in 70 countries. We are big fans of this type of travel, especially since tours with regional companies are often 50-70 percent less than those offered by larger U.S. operators, and many offer the opportunity to ride with multi-national groups. Clients can contact BikeTours.com for tour advice and planning or use the web site’s various search tools to find tours that match their interests, budgets and abilities. BikeTours.com takes care of the complete booking and payment process. Founder Jim Johnson created this company based on his passion for bike touring in Europe while not wanting to pay the high prices charged by many American tour operators. He found he could enjoy the same experience at a fraction of the cost.
Operator Type: Full-Service Operator
Website: http://www.biketours.com/
Price Tier: $$
Price Per Day: $200-500
Services: Tour Guide, SAG Van, Bike Provided
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Biko Adventures is all about biking the environs of Prague. They provide an array of one day trips in the parks, forests and surrounding villages of what many people consider the most beautiful city in Europs. Trips range from the easy "Prague Parks" tour of 28 km to advanced single track mountain biking through the forests of the Vltava region. There are many options in between, including a "Full Moon Riding" trip to the Karlstejn castle in the moonlight. Tours include a guide and route sheets and bike rentals are available. Custom tours can be put together for guests that are looking to focus on a special aspect of Czech Republic natural history or culture.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://www.bikoadventures.com/
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Willing to take on a little more responsibility to save a couple of sheckles? If so, this is the group for you. There is no van support, but they get your luggage transported for you almost every day. However, there will be several days in the week where you must use panniers (saddle bags) to transport one day’s worth of clothing and toiletries.
While most companies provide two group leaders (one to drive the support van, and one to bike with the group), this company just provides one. In many ways, this type of independence can provide a more rewarding trip and build camaraderie among the group. The 3-star accommodations are still quite nice (although you may find yourself at a one or two star through part of the trip), and food and wine are given high priority. Companions – This is where you will find the youngest clientele of any of the groups.
Blue Marble does a lot of advertising at universities, so many clients have just graduated from law school or an MBA program. Going single is encouraged, and you don’t have to pay a supplement if willing to share a room. Fun in the evening is a high priority with Blue Marble.
Operator Type: Full-Service Operator
Website: http://www.bluemarble.org/
Price Tier: $$
Price Per Day: $338
Services: Tour Guide, Bike Provided
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Bike and Barge Tour provides a unique combination of cycling and cruising. Choose from more than 70 bike and barge trips in 15 countries or select their full-service Europe tours with a cycling and sailing concept. Cycle at your own pace or in a group with an experienced tour guide. Routes are mainly on flat roads for both beginners and recreationists. Riders receive detailed maps and travel information to stop at the sights each day; those who do not feel like cycling have the option to stay on the boat for a day.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: https://boatbiketours.com/
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This operator is perfect for foodies, cyclists, and high-end winos who are looking to get the most out of a day-tour of the Burgundy region. Bourgogne Evasion will help create the perfect day (or half day) with guided and self guided tours. They take care of reservations and directions so that all one has to do is enjoy the ride, the food, and the wine!
Note: For those looking to for a longer experience in France, check out Active tours.
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Website: https://bourgogne-evasion.fr/
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Bravo Bike Tours is Spain's longest running bike tour company, and they are definitely experts in all-things Spain. This group provides very reasonably priced self-guided tours with a lot of hands-on service, such as van support, bilingual guides (English, French & Spanish), adapted cycle tours to the cyclist´s capability as well as to the needs of families. Trips include Andalucia, Rioja Wine Region, Galicia, Camino de Santiago, Madrid region, Segovia, Valencia, Switzerland and many more destinies in Europe. Favorites are:the Pilgrimage Tour and City Tours in Madrid and surrounding cities, and all the wine-oriented tours.
Operator Type: Regional Operator
Website: http://bravobike.com/
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