Road and Gravel Rides Worth Flying For

1.Rent road bike

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

Start at Sicilia a Ruota Libera on Via Torquato Tasso at 9:00 am, where Cesare helps match you with a carbon or aluminum road bike. You receive a helmet, lock, lights, and tire repair kit, then have the day to explore Palermo and its surroundings on your own. Return the bike to the same shop.

“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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2.Personalised Road Bike Tour in Malaga

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

Set out from central Malaga with a fitted carbon road bike, helmet, and water, then choose your route, distance, and climbing with your guide. Options run east, north, or west for roughly 50 to 150 kilometers. E-bikes are available, and the shop can hold a bag and provide a shower.

“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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3.Rent a Carbon or Aluminum Road Bike in Sicily

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

Pick up a Campagnolo or SRAM-equipped road bike from Sicilia a Ruota Libera in central Palermo. Cesare can fit pedals to your shoes and suggest routes, while the rental includes a helmet, lock, lights, pump, and repair kit. Choose a short city ride or keep the bike for several days and head toward Cefalù, San Vito, Trapani, or Marsala.

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4.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 with Escape Adventures. Choose a guided loop with support from guides such as Eric, Christine, or Irving, or ride independently on a road bike or hybrid. Expect striking sandstone, a serious opening climb, included transport, water, helmet, and bike rental.

“Amazing, Red Rock is a lovely place for a bike ride. Superb views and our guide Mark was very helpful and knowledgable. We did the self guided ride and was dropped off at the start and collected at the designated finish. Very enjoyable and scenic route. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Vegas !”

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5.Peninsula Road Bike Tour

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

Cycle Cape Town’s Peninsula with guides such as Peter, Gideon, or Drikus on a private road ride tailored to your fitness and distance goals. Expect climbs over Suikerbossie, Chapman’s Peak, Ou Kaapse Weg, and Constantia Neck, plus Boulders Beach penguins, ostriches, coffee, and hotel transport arrangements. Bike rental is available.

“I enjoyed the route and my guide (Peter) was outstanding. The trip was well planned with very clear communication from the time of my first inquiry to the end of the tripZ”

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