Tengreat ... ... Cycling Holidays ; Fill Your Lungs with Fresh Air and Take the Time to Enjoy Some Stunning Scenery On a Cycling Holiday

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1. Tuscany Italy's most famous region is at its most beautiful in the early autumn, when most of the holidaying crowds have gone and the roads are quieter. The hills are challenging but not unmanageable, with routes weaving past vineyards and olive groves, and on up to small hilltop towns that offer fantastic restaurants and authentically Italian places to stay. Start in San Gimignano and slowly pedal your way towards Siena, the best-preserved medieval city in Europe, as well as the perfect place to end a tour with a glass or three of Prosecco. A seven-day trip starts from pounds 815, www.atg-oxford.co.uk 2. Northumberland The long, sandy beaches of the Northumberland coast - overlooked by castles and medieval ruins steeped in myth and legend - are perfect for exploring by bike. In just three days you can take in the beautiful beach at Bamburgh, the pretty fishing harbour at Alnmouth and the island of Lindisfarne, all linked by quiet roads on pleasingly flat terrain. A two-night self-guided break starts from pounds 220, www.skedaddle.co.uk 3. Suffolk The beauty of a cycling holiday in Suffolk is that the terrain is pancake-flat, making it a great option for even the most amateur cyclist. A two-night Cycle And Vineyards tour gives you the chance to explore 12th Century Framlingham Castle, and Elizabethan Helmingham Hall, while a tour to one or two vineyards will make all that history easy to swallow. A two-night break is from pounds 195, www.cyclebreaks.com 4. Powys If a week's cycling sounds a little heavy-going, opt for a short break. Wheely Wonderful's Easy Cycle Tour is a two-day jaunt along the River Lugg towards the lovely town of Presteigne in Powys. The second day takes in the River Arrow and the castle at Croft. A two-night Easy Cycle Tour costs pounds 165, www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk 5. Burgundy Who says having a family should stop you setting off on two wheels? Headwater have itineraries suitable for young families, bikes with child seats and mountain bikes for older children. Burgundy is a great bet for a family cycling holiday as the terrain is quite gentle and there's plenty to see.

A week's half-board Abbey And Vineyard tour costs from pounds 759, www.headwater.com 6. Cornwall On a bike you can discover Cornwall's beautiful countryside away from the crowds. With a five- day break based in Bodmin you can visit the Eden Project as well as experiencing the foodie delights of Padstow. Staying in one hotel allows you to choose a different route each day, or even take a break. A four-night Bodmin Cycling Holiday starts from pounds 199, www.letsgobikingcom 7. Majorca The island is hugely popular as a cycling destination and great for beginners if you avoid the Tramuntana mountains in the West. Inntravel has a week-long route from the Southern beaches to the agricultural plains. It's a great way to experience authentic Majorca in sleepy towns such as Sineu, Son Mercadal and Lloret. You'll stay in comfortable agriturismos - a very different experience to the crowded resorts. A week's tour from pounds 795, www.inntravel.co.uk 8. Yorkshire Rolling hills, beautiful villages and unspoilt countryside make Yorkshire an ideal choice for a laid-back cycling break. There are themed tours, including a five-night tour taking in Selby, Castle Howard and York. A five-day Country Safari costs pounds 375, www.scootcyclingholidays.co.uk 9. Provence If your legs are up to it, a week in Provence offers some breathtaking cycle routes through the foothills of the Alps and picturesque towns such as St Remy de Provence, Orange and Avignon. Cycle through the vineyards of Le Beaux and Cotes du Rhone - with occasional stops to sample a vintage or two - then head towards the Camargue region, and its mercifully flat terrain.

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Tengreat ... ... Cycling Holidays ; Fill Your Lungs with Fresh Air and Take the Time to Enjoy Some Stunning Scenery On a Cycling Holiday

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