Which Epic Cycling Tour is right for me?

Last Updated: 1 August 2025

 

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 you the most!

Based on your strongest interests and your available time and fitness, identify the Epic Tour that feels like the best "once in a lifetime experience" for you right now.

Begin with the adventure that speaks to you the loudest and then contact us about how to make it happen.

 

Long answer

While all our Epics are just that, epic in nature, they do differ...

 

A group of Ride and Seek cyclists riding along a quiet road in a valley with snow covered peaks in the background.

 

Duration

Our Epics vary from a bit over 2 weeks to over a month.
Like the look of an Epic, but can't find the time to ride the whole tour? Each Epic is broken down into at least 2 stages, so you can pick out a Mini-Epic that's right for you. Perhaps even returning to complete the full Tour at a later time.

 

Difficulty and Length

Ride 1200km/745 miles (shorter single-stage options) and remain within one country, or ride over 3500km/2200 miles by riding across Europe. We classify the difficulty of each tour (and stage if different from the overall tour) on distance, terrain and time in the saddle. The symbol we use for our grading system is the espresso cup. Our easiest tours are denoted by a single cup, and our hardest by four cups. Click here to discover what cup rider you are or will train to become.

 

Where and When

We run our tours through 30 countries, on 5 continents and in both hemispheres. We aim to run each Epic in the Goldilocks period for that part of the world, not too hot and not too cold. There are only a couple of months in the year when we don't run any scheduled tours, so if you are escaping the cold or searching out a coastal breeze, we will likely have a tour running for you.

 

History and Culture

Our Epics are more than just a bike tour. They are historical journeys that connect the present with the past, whether it's a famous figure like Hannibal and his army of Elephants, a period like the division of Europe with the Iron Curtain or a class of people like the Samurai. Each Epic is an immersion into where we travel. The hotels in which we stay, the characters we meet, the food we eat, the wine we drink and the history we see are all chosen to give you a true sense of place. Explore our historical blog posts.

 

Panorama photo of Spanish style houses set on a weeded hill with open countryside stretching out in the distance.
Conquest of the Moors Epic: Panorama of the famous Alhambra palace in Granada, Andalusia, Spain.

 

In Summary

To find the ultimate tour, one that piques your interest and suits your available time and fitness, explore the Epic cycling tours and custom cycling tours or check out our Digital Catalogue, which you can click here to download and view offline.

Found the right tour, but want to make changes? Contact us for custom tours and departures.

We hope to see you on the road soon!

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