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We Are Family: One Guest Sums Up The Ride And Seek Experience

Last Updated: Introduction Megan Hassett recently joined us for her third Ride and Seek tour, Marco Polo(opens in new tab) – a 1,200-mile Epic journey from Lake Bled in Slovenia to Athens, Greece. A month... Read More

Cathy: saying yes to a life of Adventure

Last Updated: Testimonial “Go on the trip. Pack light with your gear and pack light in your head too. Don’t go on the trip thinking, “I can’t do it,” or “It’s so far.” Lighten up... Read More

Meet Paul: Finding Freedom One Climb at a Time

Last Updated: Testimonial “I always want to say, ‘I’m glad I did,’ instead of, ‘I wish I had.'” Ride & Seek puts on truly incredible tours. The routes are unforgettable, taking you through amazing landscapes... Read More

Our Guide To Cycling In Colombia

In this article Colombia has been on our radar for years, and when the time came to expand into South America-making it our sixth continent-there was no better place to start. Antarctica is the last... Read More

How to Pay for Your Ride and Seek Cycling Tour: A Simple Guide for Guests

In this article So, you’ve chosen your Ride and Seek cycling tour-great choice! The next step is confirming your place by making a payment. Since our guests come from all over the world, and our... Read More

Cycling In Japan – The Art Of The Ride

In this article There’s a moment on almost every Japan cycling tour – maybe it’s rounding a bend to see Mt. Fuji rising above the clouds, or freewheeling across one of the Shimanami Kaido’s soaring... Read More

Bolivar Tour – Rental Bikes

At Ride and Seek we understand the importance of a good bike beneath you. We are always happy to facilitate you bringing your own bike, however, we appreciate this is not always possible, so we’ve... Read More

The Spirit Of Marco Polo – Traveller. Storyteller. Legend

In this article Marco Polo is one of history’s most celebrated travellers, yet many questions about his famous journey remain. Did he really travel as far as China? Were his stories embellished? And why does... Read More

Osaka Highlights: What To Explore Beyond Kansai Airport

Staying at Kansai Airport? Why You’ll Want to Head Into Osaka For many of our guests, their Samurai adventure with us begins at Kansai International Airport (KIX), the main gateway to Osaka and much of southern... Read More

What is included in the Tour Package?

In this article We have endeavoured to make our tour offerings among the most inclusive in the bike tourism industry, so you are not faced with a series of extra expenses once you join us... Read More

Reconquista: A Day in Cordoba

In this article Begin your Reconquista Tour adventure in the captivating city of Córdoba, Spain, a place where history and architectural splendour intertwine at every turn. More than just a starting point, Córdoba played a... Read More

Reconquista: A Day in Tangier

In this article We explore a day in Tangier on Reconquista Tour(opens in new tab), situated on Morocco’s northwest coast, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. With a... Read More

A Taste of Morocco

In this article Nathalie is our trip specialist for the Morocco leg of Reconquista Tour(opens in new tab)  and has delighted in researching menus and doing tastings for the culinary component of the tour. Below,... Read More

A Taste of Mallorca

In this article Our Trip Specialist for our Mallorca tour is the venerable Alessandro Allegro. Below, he presents one of his culinary favourites – Tumbet – alongside his favourite Mallorquin tipple. Alessandro says, “The tumbet is... Read More

A Taste of Southern France

In this article Prepare your palate for an incredible cycling journey through the diverse flavours of Southwest France on our Cro Magnon tour(opens in new tab), from Lyon to Bordeaux. Our trip specialist, Vincent Reboul,... Read More

Caesar – A Day in London

In this article Our Caesar tour(opens in new tab) starts in London, where a single day of exploration will never do it justice. On the theme of a day in London, though, we will do... Read More

Strzelecki – A Day in Sydney

In this article The Ride and Seek journey began in Sydney back in 2011, which was home to the founders, Dylan and Meg for over 10 years. It is fair to say that we know... Read More

Strzelecki – A Day in Melbourne

  In this article Stage 2 of the Strzelecki Tour finishes in Melbourne, arguably Australia’s most ‘European’ city. Stage 3 begins in Melbourne too, and it’s well worth spending an extra day or two here... Read More

Cro Magnon – A Day in Bordeaux

  In this article Cro Magnon concludes in the exciting city of Bordeaux, which we think merits an extended stay. Bordeaux offers a delightful blend of history, wine culture, and scenic beauty. Famed for its... Read More

3 Islands – A Day in Bastia

  In this article The 3 Islands Epic Tour starts in the town of Bastia, which merits an extra night’s stay. Far from just a departure point, this Corsican town is a rich tapestry of history,... Read More

3 Islands – A Day in Cagliari

  In this article For those concluding Stage 2 of the 3 Islands Epic Tour, we highly recommend dedicating additional time to explore Cagliari. As the capital of Sardinia, it presents a compelling combination of... Read More