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Choosing your Cycling Holiday
Since 1994, weve developed the widest range of cycling holidays available in the UK. Whether youre an occasional cyclist wishing to amble through the vineyards of the Loire Valley, or a hardened mountain biker looking to be challenged on the rocky trails of Moroccos Atlas Mountains, Exodus has a trip to suit you.
TRIP STYLE
To help you choose your ideal holiday, we have divided our trips into three simple categories. Trips are ordered through the brochure according to style and grade. The idea being that first you identify your preferred riding style and grade, then choose from the range of holidays that suit your specific requirements.
SELF-GUIDED (pages 10-19)
ROAD (pages 20-41)
The perfect choice for those who like to cycle independently, we have added support to minimise the hard work and planning. We arrange your accommodation and provide you with maps and route notes, so you can cycle at your own pace from one hotel to the next. Your bags are transported for you, so all you carry is what you need for the days ride.
Itineraries are based at least 70% on tarmac, which may be in good condition or potholed. Some routes also include occasional sections on unsurfaced tracks, but these will not require any specific technical riding skills. We design our routes to avoid overly busy roads, but you should be comfortable occasionally riding in traffic. The terrain varies from flat to hilly.
GRADING
These are active holidays and it is very important to choose an itinerary that is right for you. We give each of our holidays a difficulty grade, and supply a ride profile with information on the number of cycling days, average daily distance and the level of vehicle support. When choosing your trip, please consider both the level of physical fitness and the technical riding skill required. If you have specific questions about either of these, please contact one of our sales team.
A - Leisurely
B - Moderate
C - Challenging
If you can ride a bike and enjoy gentle exercise then these are an ideal introduction to a cycling holiday. Unfortunately no routes are entirely flat, so expect some short climbs and descents. Maximum daily height gain is approximately 250 metres and daily distances rarely exceed 55 kms (35 miles), often any longer days are optional.
Most people who enjoy a weekend riding on either trails or roads at home will enjoy a Bgrade trip. You need to be in good health and reasonably fit. Ideal for occasional cyclists, or as a more relaxed trip for fitter riders. B-grade off road trips require no previous experience. Distances on road trips rarely exceed 75 kms (47 miles) per day.
For any ride at this level, fitness is important. C-grade trips require confidence in your own ability and physical condition. They are equivalent to an extended period of cycling at home. Previous mountain biking experience is preferable, but not essential for C-grade off road trips, as they will involve some technical riding.
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