The 11 Best Road & Gravel Cycling Tours

1.Group Bike Tour: Onno & Ghisallino (E-bikes and Road bikes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Start in Bellagio with a road bike, MTB, or pedal-assist e-bike, then ride through Valbrona to the Madonna del Ghisallo cycling chapel and museum. Guides such as Gabriel, Gabriela, and Luca keep the group moving safely before a traditional Italian lunch.

“Honestly one of the highlights of our trip! Great experience, exercise and fun. We are not regular cyclists but are relatively fit- the pedal assist was a savior for me in those hills. Views and sights were amazing. Great guides.”

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2.Rent road bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $62

Start at 9:00 a.m. on Via Torquato Tasso with Cesare and the Sicilia a Ruota Libera team. Choose a carbon or aluminum road bike, get fitted for your size, and ride independently with a helmet, lock, lights, and tire repair kit included.

“Cesare went the extra distance to outfit us with the right bikes and offered terrific recommendations on where to go. Highly recommend his service to anyone looking to get away on two wheels!!”

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3.Personalised Road Bike Tour in Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Choose your route, distance, and climbing around Malaga with a guide such as Thibault. You’ll ride a personalized carbon road bike, with e-bikes available, and can plan 50 to 150 kilometers across eastern, northern, or western roads. Water, helmet, and bike use are included.

“Très bonne organisation, on peut même laisser un sac à la boutique et prendre une douche. Le vélo allait très bien et le guide Thibault était super. Plusieurs choix de trajets disponibles.”

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4.Rent a Carbon or Aluminum Road Bike in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours to 1 day (approx.) · from $46

Start with Cesare at Via Torquato Tasso in Palermo and choose an aluminum or carbon road bike, with Campagnolo or SRAM gearing. Your rental includes pedals, helmet, lock, lights, pump, and repair kit. Ride for two hours, a full day, or several days toward San Vito, Trapani, or Marsala.

“Cesare was very responsive, helpful, and nice. I was looking for rent a gravel bike to tour the whole island. He was the ONLY one who was willing/able to rent me a gravel bike, despite many other bike rental companies listing gravel bikes on their websites! Everyone else tried to push me to use a hybrid or said unavailable, despite me knowing I wanted a gravel bike with drop bars. Cesare was responsive over text on Whatsapp, and had my bike ready at his shop. It was a great experience working with him.”

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5.Guided or Self-Guided Road Bike Tour of Red Rock Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Escape the Strip for a half-day ride through Red Rock Canyon. Choose a guided loop with support from guides such as Eric, Christine, or Irving, or ride independently on a road bike. Expect excellent scenery, a serious opening climb, rental gear, water, and hotel transport.

“Bikes were in great condition- expertly tuned to our height. Great scenery! Transport bus was crowded but OK.”

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6.Road Bike Rental in Palermo with Suggested Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $41

Pick up a fitted alloy road bike from Sicicla on Via Onorato 8a, or arrange hotel delivery for an extra fee. Sergio, Mauricio, and the team provide pedals, helmet, repair kit, lock, route advice, and mobile support for a self-guided day around Palermo.

“Excellent support and advice for my trip. The bike was in very good condition and I was supplied with enough equipment to make any repairs needed in the road. Service before and after was exceptional. Highly recommended.”

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7.Teide road bike climb from PdC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride from Puerto de la Cruz to Teide National Park on a guided 94-kilometer road-bike climb. Alberto, Jesper, or Rob may lead you through villages, pine forest, ocean viewpoints, and the Mars-like upper slopes. Bikes cost extra, and the ride suits strong cyclists.

“We rented bikes for 3 days - super service and the bikes were great. Teide and Masca valley was a dream come true. Thank you for everything.”

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8.Peninsula Road Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Cycle Cape Town’s Peninsula with guides such as Peter and Gideon on a private, adjustable road ride. Expect Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point Ostrich Farm, coffee in Scarborough, and challenging climbs. Bring your own bike or arrange a rental, including an e-bike if needed.

“This bike tour is a MUST do while in Cape Town. It was the first activity I did and Ir gave me an excellent view point for all toner excursions. It’s the best way of cursing around the marvelous views on Cape Town. Our guide was right on time for the pick up and so friendly throughout the journey. I am not an expert at riding so I booked the E bike which Id recommend for anyone who isn’t a pro rider. I don’t think I would be able to be one with nature as much as I did on my trip if it wasn’t for this particular tour. Again…”

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9.Gravel Bike rental in Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $13Best value

Collect a gravel bike from Sohobikemálaga at C. Córdoba, 17, in central Malaga. Staff provide route tips, and you can use marked bicycle lanes to explore independently. The shop is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with luggage storage, free water, and a bathroom available.

“I had a great experience renting a bike here! The bikes were in excellent condition, prices were reasonable, and the whole process was quick and easy. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the area on two wheels!”

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10.Road Cycling Tenerife – Teide Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $111

Join an English-speaking guide for a demanding 105-kilometer road ride from Playa de las Americas toward Mount Teide. You get a carbon bike, helmet, drinks, snacks, hotel pickup at selected hotels, and a possible stop at Boca Tauce and the National Parador.

“Brilliant day cycling up Mount Teide. The guide was excellent and enjoyed the company of Peter (another cyclist on the tour). The views were stunning and roads in perfect condition. Tough cycle in the heat but very satisfying when we got to the top.”

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11.Bordeaux by Gravel Bike : Historic center & vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $138

Meet Edwin at Véloce in Bordeaux’s Chartrons district for a four-hour gravel-bike ride through historic streets, across Pont de Pierre, along the Garonne, and into Entre-Deux-Mers. You’ll visit a family winery, taste three wines, and return by old railway paths and country trails.

“Had a great Gravel bike tour with Edwin. Meeting was prompt, bikes ready, a quick adjustment and we were on our way. Started through town with a couple of short stops for some history before crossing the river on the stone bridge and alongside the river for a few km into the countryside. We were soon in the villages and the vineyards. Edwin was a good guide, with knowledgeable commentary about Bordeaux city and the wine culture and regions around the city. We set our own riding pace, with Edwin sat behind and only coming to the front to provide directions where needed. The vineyard visit was a welcome break…”

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