Tours

At Ride Strong Bike Tours we’ve created and perfected a new breed of international bike vacations designed specifically for endurance cyclists and triathletes hungry for the challenge. We don’t do buses, big groups or chain hotels. Set in Europe’s gems, our tours deliver real riding and local luxury for small groups of like minded riders and athletes. All of our tours are guided by the best and fully-supported. We specialize in climbing toursluxury bike tours, challenging pro-race tours, bike tours from a single special hotel and custom bicycling vacations for your private peloton or group of friends. Feel free to check out our entire list of bike tours below.

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Chasing the Tour 2012 Pyrénées
  • Ride & watch LIVE 3 final Pyrénéan mountain stages of 2012 Tour!
  • Ride the famous climbs before the pros.
  • Classy accommodations in middle of TdF action
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  • Start: Toulouse, France , 07/13/2012, Finish: Toulouse, France , 07/20/2012
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Cycling Chianti & Tuscany
  • 50-75 miles daily on quiet Tuscan roads
  • Challenging terrain, short steep pitches & fun twists
  • Fuel up on amazing Italian dinners and best gelato in the world!
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  • Start: Siena, Italy, 09/29/2012, Finish: Siena, Italy, 10/05/2012
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Cycling for Triathletes with Dave Scott
  • Hands on training with Dave Scott
  • Rave runs and long rides
  • Take the Mont Ventoux challenge!
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  • Start: Avignon, France, 06/02/2012, Finish: Avignon, France, 06/08/2012
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Cycling Sicily & Mt. Etna (May 2012)
  • 45-55 miles daily on fantastic hilly terrain
  • Visit Sicily's remote interior and ride up Mt. Etna
  • Fuel up on Sicily's fresh fish and the best gelato in the world!
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  • Start: Palermo, Italy, 05/05/2012, Finish: Catania, Italy, 05/13/2012
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Cycling Sicily & Mt. Etna (October 2012)
  • 45-55 miles daily on fantastic hilly terrain
  • Visit Sicily's remote interior and ride up Mt. Etna
  • Fuel up on Sicily's fresh fish and the best gelato in the world!
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  • Start: Palermo, Italy, 10/20/2012, Finish: Catania, Italy, 10/28/2012
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Cycling the Dolomites & Italian Alps
  • 30,000 feet climbing total (average 50 miles/day)
  • Featured rides: Passo Pordoi (& its 33 switchbacks), Passo Giau, Sella Ronda, Stelvio & the Mortirolo.
  • South Tryol culture, Italian gelato and dramatic scenery!
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  • Start: Trento, Italy, 09/01/2012, Finish: Trento, Italy, 09/09/2012
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French Alps & L’Alpe d’Huez
  • 5.5 days cycling /28,000+ feet of scenic climbing (and equally long descents)
  • 224 miles +/- (average 45 miles/day)
  • 'Must do' rides: L'Alpe d'Huez, Col du Galibier, Col de la Croix de Fer!
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  • Start: Grenoble, France, 06/16/2012, Finish: Grenoble, France, 06/22/2012
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French Riviera Sojourn
  • 4.5 days cycling (average 45 miles/day)
  • Fun climbs and outrageous Mediterranean views
  • Ride on Lance's former training loops
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  • Start: Nice, France, 10/06/2012, Finish: Nice, France, 10/11/2012
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Giro d’Italia 2012
  • Witness LIVE 3 decisive stages of the 2012 Giro d'Italia
  • Climb the Dolomiti legends, Stelvio & more!
  • 4,000 - 8,000 feet climbing daily
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  • Start: Trento, Italy, 05/21/2012, Finish: Milan, Italy, 05/28/2012
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Girona and Costa Brava Cycling
  • 6.5 days cycling /20,500 feet of scenic climbing
  • 450 miles +/- (average 70 miles/day)
  • Ride the pros training loops: St. Hilari, Els Angels, Cadaqués & more!
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  • Start: Girona, Spain, 05/19/2012, Finish: Barcelona Airport, Spain, 05/26/2012
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La Rioja and Basque Country – Luxe
  • 300 miles+ (average 55-60 miles/day) moderate intensity rides
  • The most luxurious hotels in the region
  • Basque Country, Rioja wines & Haute Cuisine
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  • Start: Bilbao, Spain, 09/08/2012, Finish: Biarritz-Bayonne, France, 09/14/2012
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Mediterranean Alps & Ubaye Valley
  • Challenging cycling/350 miles +/-
  • 35,000 feet+ climbing on beautiful roads
  • Featured Climbs: Col de la Cayolle and Col de la Bonnette (highest paved pass in Europe)!
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  • Start: Nice, France, 07/24/2012, Finish: Nice, France, 08/1/2012
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Monte Grappa and Prosecco Cycling
  • 50-75 miles daily on amazing roads
  • Challenging terrain, short steep pitches & twisting wine roads
  • Fuel up on amazing Italian dinners and best gelato in the world!
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  • Start: Verona, Italy, 05/12/2012, Finish: Vicenza, Italy, 05/19/2012
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Provence & Mont Ventoux
  • Flat, rolling and hilly terrain!
  • 300 miles +/- (average 50 miles/day)
  • Life list rides: Mt. Ventoux & Gorges de la Nesque
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  • Start: Avignon, France, 09/16/2012, Finish: Avignon, France, 09/23/2012
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Pyrenees – The Legendary Climbs
  • 9 mountain passes (Hors Category and Category 1 climbs!)
  • 300 miles+ (average 58 miles/day)
  • Featured climbs: Port de Bales, Aspin, Tourmalet & Aubisque
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  • Start: Toulouse, France, 08/18/2012, Finish: Toulouse, France, 08/25/2012
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