Self-Catering Cycling Holidays

Holidaymakers tend to book cycling breaks for leisure as they love the activity of cycling, for touring and exploring the coast or countryside on two wheels, or for a sense of adventure.  Renting comfortable self-catering accommodation can help you enjoy this superb activity whilst away, whilst still enjoying homely comforts and a cosy environment at your chosen home from home.

What type of cycling holiday do you want to book?  Maybe you are in search of a holiday home with good local cycling routes from the doorstep where you can enjoy cycling down tranquil country lanes?  Or perhaps you want to book self-catered accommodation close to a traffic free cycling route where you can enjoy riding your bike, away from cars?  Traffic-free paths are often along forest trails, or canal towpaths.  Circular rides and loops are also popular.

Or it could be that you are looking to discover one of Britain’s top destinations for cyclists where you can enjoy bike rides whilst taking in some of the UK’s best scenery as you traverse through national parks or national landscapes.

Or perhaps you love to get the adrenaline pumping and want to whizz around on your mountain bike, going up and down hills and feeling the wind rush through your hair, on a mountain biking holiday.

Most holiday homes welcome cyclists, but some offer biker-friendly accommodation with special facilities that appeal to cyclists.  Some of the key facilities that can be found are listed below.  At some places there may be outdoor showering facilities which often appeal to dog-owners or cyclists alike.
 
If you love to get on your bike and explore but want to truly relax and unwind at your chosen holiday home look out for cyclist-friendly holiday homes with hot tubs where you can relax those tired muscles.

• Secure bike storage,
   
• Bikes available to use on site,
   
• Cottages for cyclists with drying rooms
   

For some keen cyclists it’s essential to take your own bicycle on holiday.  Remember to check your bike racks before travelling to make sure that your bikes are securely attached and can be safely transported.  Some properties can recommend local bike hire including e-bike options if there is a problem with your bike or you prefer to leave yours at home.

Packing and bringing your own cycling gloves and cycling helmet can make perfect sense – it’s not easy to find a good fit otherwise.  Remember to pack your water bottle and bike pump too, just in case.
 

When it comes to exploring beautiful Britain on your bike, for many holidaymakers the best destinations are tranquil country lanes and local cycle ways where you can enjoy this activity in the great outdoors in peaceful surroundings.  Rent a farm cottage or barn conversion for a rural feel, or a cabin or coastal cottage for fresh sea air on your activity holiday.

For other holidaymakers, they want to enjoy seeing some of the country’s best scenery whilst on their bicycle.

Popular destinations for cycle breaks, offering some of the UK’s best scenery include popular destinations like the New Forest in Hampshire, the Camel Trail in Cornwall, the Isle of Wight, Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, Norfolk and the Scottish Highlands.