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Who was Kōbō Daishi?

In this article Cycling with Ride and Seek cycling tours offers more than spectacular scenery; our local guides offer a deep insight into the culture and history of the places we travel. On the Shikoku... Read More

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Training for your Epic Cycling Adventure Tours

  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

Which Epic Cycling Tour is right for me?

  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

Ride and Seek’s Tips for travel in 2022

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

FAQ CORNER: Do I have to ride in a group?

  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

5 Tips When Touring Japan by Bicycle | Ride & Seek

  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

Conquest of the Moors Food Safari

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

Guide Soul Rides – Sardinia (Italy)

  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

COVID-19 Self-Testing Kits for USA Travellers

  In this article Planning your return to the US after your cycling adventure? Following the CDC’s updated guidelines (effective May 7th), you can now utilise certain self-administered COVID-19 tests for your pre-departure requirement. We... Read More

COVID Entry Requirements by Country (2021)

  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

Le Tour du Mont Blanc with Ride & Seek

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

Pantelleria – a Sicilian Jewel

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

Our Updated On-Tour Protocol for COVID-19 (2023)

  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

Fidele Soul Rides – South Island (New Zealand)

  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

Guide Soul Rides – Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy)

  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

Fidele Soul Rides – Frenchmans Cap (Tasmania)

  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

Guide Soul Rides – Mt Buffalo (Australia)

  In this article Dave Moore lives in the country town of Cootamundra in NSW, Australia. He guides on our tours Down Under and co-led the inaugural Strzelecki Australian Cycling Tour in 2021. His soul... Read More

Guide Soul Rides – Provence (France)

  In this article Dylan Reynolds is the founder of Ride and Seek and is based in Provence, France. His chosen soul ride is a 75km(46 miles) loop ride with 1400 metres (4593 feet) of... Read More

Fidele Soul Rides – Gold Coast (Australia)

  In this article Michael Lister lives in a place called Paradise Point in Queensland, Australia. No doubt hard to leave ‘Paradise’, but when he does, his bike ride of choice takes him on a... Read More

Fidele Soul Rides – Great Dividing Range (Australia)

In this article Geoff & Wendy Hastings rode the second stage of the inaugural Strzelecki tour in Australia from Albury to Melbourne. Both have travelled extensively in Australia, but Geoff still found a new ‘soul... Read More

Fidele Soul Rides – Skyline Drive (USA)

  In this article Our fideli, Jim Cox, tells us why he considers the Skyline Drive (and the Blue Ridge Parkway) to be a soul ride for him. Did you know there is a great... Read More

Test Tour Essentials

STAGE TOUR ESSENTIALSSTAGE 2 | ALBURY-WODONGA, NSW TO MELBOURNE, VIC Monday 15th March – Tuesday 23rd March  For Stage 2 we will meet you at 12.00pm, Monday the 15th of March, at the Mantra Albury... Read More