Press and Awards
Over the years our tours have caught the attention of the media and we’ve been featured in numerous articles and have won a few awards to boot. We hope that the positive coverage we have garnered for our way of running tours serves to imbue trust in what we do.
Here is a collection of featured articles and mentions in the press, showcasing our unique bike tours and adventures.
Great article from Cyclist Magazine’s Felix Lowe, experiencing the Strade Bianchi for the first time, with a special mention for our very own Tuscan Gravel specialist Guido Gazzaniga.
Ride and Seek is included in Forbes Top 5 Epic Cycling Adventures for 2023, twice!
Both our Hannibal - Across the Alps, and Conquest of The Moors (Reconquista) tours made the top 5 list
"Ride & Seek is a one of a kind bike tour operator that takes a one of a kind approach, with a dozen historical Epics spanning 30 countries. " Forbes
BikeRumor highlights Ride & Seek’s new Samurai Tour in Japan.
Acquiring Cycle Japan, Ride & Seek now offers epic routes across Honshu and Shikoku, with a bonus Mt. Fuji stage. Expect castles, alpine landscapes, temples, suspension bridges, traditional ryokans, and authentic Japanese cuisine on this immersive cycling adventure.
Napoleon tour “Europe is the birthplace of the bicycle, though exactly where it was first invented is up for debate (the French contend the inventor was a Frenchman, the English say he was one of theirs, and the Scots throw in a claim, too). Cycling culture runs deep in Europe, making it one of the best destinations for a two-wheeled tour.” Outside Magazine
Both our Hannibal tour & Caesar tour feature in Forbes “8 Epic Cycling Trips For The Bike’s Bicentennial".
History buffs, food lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike will revel in Ride & Seek’s grand European bike tours featuring the Caesar Expedition, a 33-day journey following Julius Caesar’s trail from London to Rome, and the 29-day The Hannibal Expedition” Forbes Magazine
Winner of the Best Hidden Europe Award for 2020 ” Bicycling Magazine.
Bicycling Magazine named Ride & Seek among the Best Bike Trips in the World for its collaboration with Tourissimo. The Friuli & Slovenia tour blends quiet alpine roads, rustic meals, wine country, and cultural discovery — with 195 miles of riding balanced by rafting, hiking, and sightseeing.
Hannibal Tour “To my surprise, I got through the first day and then the two that followed. Even better, I was able to stay in the middle of the pack, which emboldened me to have a couple of glasses of wine each night. Life became a routine. We’d ride at least 55-60 miles every day, but more often 70-90; about four to six hours riding.” Ben Kane in the Daily Telegraph
Vietnam Untouched tour “We discover to our delight that food is central to the Vietnamese way of life. Whether perched on a little plastic stool on a Hanoi side street or kicking back in a fan-conditioned restaurant, it doesn’t matter. The food is fresh, plentiful and to be enjoyed en masse. Thang has clearly phoned ahead and ordered for us” Cyclist Magazine
Provence tour “A tour of the most beautiful villages of France. Destinations include St.-Rémy-de-Provence, Ansouis, Les Alpilles and the ruins of Glanum. Time off the bikes will allow for wandering the streets of St.-Rémy, the birthplace of Nostradamus and the site of the sanitarium where van Gogh painted his final work.” New York Times
Marco Polo Tour “History Nerd? Geek Out On These Five Group Tours That Follow In Famous Adventurers’ Footsteps.
Trace the Trade Routes of Marco Polo with Ride & Seek Bicycle Adventures. Much like Marco Polo probably did, guests will stay in a variety of lodging options along the way, including boutique inns and farm stays.
The adventure has a strong focus on history and culture” Forbes.com
Samurai Tour “Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture on a 12-day bike tour of Shikoku Island, the smallest of Japan’s main islands.
The 466-mile route follows ancient samurai roads and will take cyclists through green valleys and past terraced rice paddies and traditional villages.” LA Times
Conquest of the Moors – Lace up your shoes, strap on your helmet and adjust your bike seat for some serious cycling. Robb report
Latte Luxury spotlights Ride & Seek’s Sydney to Hobart Strzelecki cycling adventure.
Covering 1,569 km, the tour follows explorer Sir Paul Strzelecki’s route. The epic tour conquers Mt Kosciuszko and Mt Hotham, explores alpine towns, and celebrates Australia’s landscapes, history, and local flavours.
Ride & Seek’s "Most Beautiful Tour" in Provence highlighted as one of Velo Magazine's 10 dream cycling trips to take.
Hosted by Tour de France commentator Mike Tomalaris, the week-long adventure blends Mont Ventoux climbs, charming French villages, and gourmet food and wine — perfect for both cyclists and non-riders.
Rendez-vous with the Ventoux proves a chilly experience
Felix Lowe takes a quick detour up Mont Ventoux on his epic cycling adventure from Barcelona to Rome.
On the trail of Hannibal ... by bike
The Hannibal Trail, named after a Carthaginian general who famously led his army over the Alps and into the Roman heartland of Italy, is as fearsome as it sounds...
Travel + Leisure features Ride & Seek’s Napoleon Tour — a 36-day, 2,300-mile cycling epic from Paris to Tallinn.
Following Napoleon’s historic route, the adventure spans eight countries, UNESCO sites, vineyards, medieval villages, and cultural capitals, with shorter sections available for riders seeking flexibility.
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