Ride coast-to-coast through the beautiful English countryside and discover the county that hosted the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ and the 2019 world championships.
Start on the east coast of England in the picturesque village of Robin Hood’s Bay & a gentle spin to the fishing town of Whitby. Ride west from here across the Yorkshire Moors and into the stunning Yorkshire Dales, tackle Fleet Moss, take on the brutal lane to Dent and marvel at the Ribblehead viaduct. Continue west to the Lake District, taste Kendal mint cake, climb the notorious Hard Knott pass & celebrate our coast to coast adventure at a traditional English country pub.
There will be craft beer in English pubs, afternoon tea in quintessential English tearooms, fish & chips, pub lunches (includes, pies, roast, Yorkhire puddings), the best tea in the world on tap and a whole lot of incredible riding.
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Meet your guide team at York Train Station at 11:00. Transfer together to Robin Hood’s Bay (a 90 min drive). At Victoria Hotel enjoy tea and sandwiches as your guides deliver the welcome briefing. After, check-in and change and meet back to get the bikes set up and head out on the first ride across lush green countryside to Whitby. Enjoy a relaxed evening meal together at the hotel.
Enjoy a wild point to point ride across the Yorkshire Moors from Robin Hood’s Bay to Helmsley. Our first point to point starts with a series of short, steep climbs that are typical of the region. A long ascent follows up to the Yorkshire Moors before a fabulous descent to our lunch stop and a flatish route to Helmsley.
Enjoy a changing landscape from the open Yorkshire Moors to the rolling Yorkshire Dales. Tonight’s resting place is the highest pub in England, a meeting place for travellers from all over the world.
A spectcular ride modelled on the iconic anual Etape du Dales ride. Descend from Tanhill to the base of the Buttertubs pass. After a tough climb descend to the village of Hawes where we’ll pop to the Wensleydale Creamery (cheese lovers beware!) The next climb is up to Fleet Moss, followed by a steep descent to the beautiful River Wharfe. The final climb up to Bruts Hill drops to the village of Settle. Take the rolling road to Austwick to finish an epic day! Tonight we’ll take a short walk to the local pub for a hearty meal.
Say farewell to the Dales as our journey continues west to the Lake District. Our first stop is at Ribblehead Viaduct, an impressive feat of Victorian engineering synonymous with the Dales landscape. We continue on stunning lanes to thethe village of Dent where we’ll enjoy our final cup of tea in the Dales. Lunch is enjoyed in the village of Steveney. After lunch ride through Bowland Bridge to the banks of Lake Windemere. We take the Hawskhead ferry across the river & continue north to Barngate.
Our final ride takes us west over the steep slopes of the Hard Knott Pass and down to the coastal village of Seascale. In Seascale we’ll stop for a picnic and photo by the sea! Home is a tough ride back east – 5 punchy climbs and the picturesque banks of Coniston water are between you and the first celebratory ale back at the Drunken Duck.
Sadly, it is time to depart. A 40 min group transfer departs for Lancaster train station. Book trains after 12 noon.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Located at picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay near Whitby on the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast.
A spa hotel in the village of Helmsley. Unwind in the heated outdoor pool & hot tub.
Enjoy a night on top of the world at England’s highest pub! The World Famous Tan Hill Inn dates back to the 17th century and is Britain’s highest public house at 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level. Situated in the stunning scenery of Swaledale, just near Keld, the highest Inn in Great Britain is a warm meeting place, known internationally, where Walkers & Cyclists brush shoulders and converse with people from the Media, Arts, Music, Film & Theatre.
The Traddock is a small family run country house hotel, dedicated to offering guests the best the Yorkshire Dales have to offer – top quality produce and cooking, warm welcoming hospitality and a relaxing and homely place to rest and recharge
Stay in a wonderful country pub in Barnsgate, perfectly located for riding in the stunning Lake District.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
Louise is a founding partner and leads the development of our cycling tours & experiences. After graduating from Kings College London with an MA in Theatre & Performance, Louise worked in the sustainability department at the London School of Economics before landing her dream job at Global Action Plan, a charity focused on environmental behaviour change. A love of cycling led to a life change and move to Girona, where Eat Sleep Cycle was born!
Do not underestimate the beauty of the British and Irish countryside, rich in rolling green hills, dramatic coastlines and quiet back roads that stretch as far as the eye can see. Discover some of the British Isles most stunning scenery and most enjoyable terrain on two wheels, including the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Robin's Hood Bay, steeped in beauty and legend. Choose spring, summer and autumn tours for the best riding conditions in the UK and Ireland.
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