Travel Blog

In this article A look at the influence of the Roman Empire in Britain. For over 400 years, from Caesar to Claudius, all the way through to the Dark Ages, Roman history has fascinated the... Read More

  In this article Sultan Suleiman is central to the Ride and Seek Sultans Trail. When you embark on the Sultan’s Trail biking tour, you are not just cycling across stunning landscapes from Vienna to... Read More

  In this article A highlight of joining Ride and Seek bike tours is exploring the culture and history shared by our expert, local guides. On tour, we delve deeper into the lives and achievements... Read More

Greetings from a snowy Provence. As the snow fell earlier this month at our base in the shadow of Mont Ventoux, we were being sent photos from sunny Australia, where our Strzelecki Tour (Sydney to... Read More

  In this article When you hear “Viking,” what comes to mind? Horned helmets, ruthless raiders, and longboats plundering distant shores? While these images are certainly part of the legend, the true story of the... Read More

  In this article One of our highlight rides from the Norsemen Tour in Norway is on the Lofoten Islands.  This article explores the beauty of the Islands.   Lofoten Islands Protruding from the northwest... Read More

The beginning of something special Some of our tours move quickly from conceptualisation to design and execution. Our Caesar Tour from London to Rome, for instance, went from being discussed over coffee in June 2015... Read More

  In this article Deciding to take part in Ride and Seek cycling tours is a commitment to high adventure; it is also a commitment to yourself, other group members, and your friends and family.... Read More

  In this article Some useful information about how to decide which Ride and Seek Epic cycling tour, or custom cycling tour, is the best fit for you.   Simple answer The one that inspires... Read More

Considering taking a trip this year? Read Ride and Seek's guide to travelling in 2022, covering insurance, tests, and choosing the right companies!... Read More

  This is one of the most commonly asked questions we hear from prospective riders. The answer is a categorical no! We pride ourselves on enabling you to ride at your own pace. Our van... Read More

  In this article Japan is one of the most unique countries in the world, making it one of the greatest cycling tour destinations. However, unlike parts of central Europe, Japan isn’t nearly as well... Read More

In this article Our Conquest of the Moors Cycling tour promises incredible riding through Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, and a culinary experience to match. We’re so passionate about the regional flavours that we wanted to... Read More

  In this article Simone Scalas is a proud Sardinian who is the trip specialist on our 3 Islands Bike Tour. Having written books on cycling in Sardinia and with 20 years of bike guiding... Read More

  In this article With the WHO ending the global emergency status for COVID-19 on 5th May 2023, countries are now being asked to manage the virus in the same way as other infectious diseases.... Read More

In this article Team photo in Bourg St Maurice The Poseurs More Groupetto than GC contenders, we are a group of friends with a certain number of Alpine climbs, Etape du Tours, and Marmottes to... Read More

In this article In October, we will once again be riding the 3 Islands Tour through Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily. One of our guides on this adventure, since we first launched the tour in 2016,... Read More

  In this article Cathy was born and raised in New Zealand but now resides in Sydney, Australia. She joined us on the inaugural New Zealand Maori tour in 2020, which gave her a chance... Read More

  In this article Chris Small is originally from Scotland but moved to Italy 20 years ago to pursue his career as a professional squash player. Now based in Florence with a wife and two... Read More

  In this article Doug Bruce has offered up two for the price of one with his soul rides in Tasmania, Lake St Clair to Queenstown, found in Stage 3 of our Strzelecki Australian Cycling... Read More

  In this article With borders opening up, international travel is firmly back on the agenda for many of us. While there are still many questions as to what the ‘new normal’ will look like,... Read More