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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I booked a trip from Prague to Dresden through cycle breaks and the entire process was very smooth. Our tweaks to the standard itinerary were all taken on board without issue and communica... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bikes were great; the route was through beautiful countryside and the booked hotels were generally very good, especially The Crown at Bildeston where the food was superb. Unfortunately we arrive... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely well organised trip 😎 GUIBO worked really well - much better than other cycling navigation systems we have used before. Accommodation was first class and the transport of our kit was brill... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The care taken by cycle breaks in choosing locations and hotels was second to none. Standard of hotels extremely good, food wonderful. Never had a bad meal. We like the fact that all evening meals boo... See more

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  1. Tour Operator
  2. Bicycle Club
  3. Cultural Tours Provider
  4. Indoor Cycling
  5. Road Cycling
  6. Tour Agency

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Cycle Breaks has been organising self-guided cycling and walking holidays since 1991, from our base in Suffolk, England. Each holiday includes hand-picked hotels, daily luggage transfers and clear route notes or GPS navigation. Because no two tours suit every rider, we are very happy to work with you before booking to match your fitness and expectations to the right trip — and we'd rather not sell a holiday than sell you the wrong one. We look after all arrangements directly for our itineraries in England (Suffolk, Norfolk) and work with trusted local partners across Austria (The Austrian Lakes, The Danube, Mur River Valley), France (Alsace, The Dordogne, Languedoc, Loire Valley, Provence), Germany (Baltic Coast, Lake Constance, Moselle, Munich Lakes), Italy (Trentino/SudTirol, Piedmont, Puglia, Tuscany, Veneto), Portugal (Algarve, Alentejo) and Spain (Catalonia, Rioja, Valencia), plus Bike & Boat holidays in Austria, France, Belgium, Holland, Hungary and Italy. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families and groups, with e-bikes available in most areas.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Relaxing holiday

Good hotel, delightful town and easy but interesting rides. Good service and ce excellent bikes

9 May 2023
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Thank you for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed your cycling holiday with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well organised

Well organised, good bikes, quiet routes and great scenery. What more can you ask for?

25 June 2023
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Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for your review. We are very glad you enjoyed the quiet lanes and everything the area has to offer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great trip, excellent staff

Great trip with friends. Repeat customers of Cycle Breaks. Great customer service, paperwork and very knowledgeable staff who clearly know their stuff. Wouldn’t book with anyone else. Looking into 2024 trip!

9 June 2023
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Thank you for your review. We very much look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cycling in Suffolk

We came over to Suffolk by ferry and had a friendly welcome from Andy who gave us last instructions. All tracks were well planned (quiet lanes, fantastic views, marvellous landscape, things to see) so we could explore the land. The hotels were well chosen with nice restaurants to eat. We enjoyed our stay so much and recommend it to all people who want to cycle in a
very lovely part of England.

4 August 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review! It is a very special part of the country and we are glad you enjoyed your holiday with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great backup when the going got tough.

A trip around Suffolk was our 2nd break with Cycle Breaks following Norfolk last year.
Again, everything was well organised with updates sent regarding routes and hotels well in advance.
All hotels were lovely, clean and easy to find.

We did have a couple of mishaps with bikes but the team were quick to respond and sorted us out very quickly - this is the sort of company that you want to have as your backup when cycling away from home.
Nothing was too much trouble and has given us the confidence to investigate trips further afield with them in the future.

7 August 2023
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Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your cycling holiday with us in our beautiful home county. We pride ourselves on our personal service and were glad to provide support when needed. We have some fantastic routes in Europe to explore and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used Cycle Breaks 4 times now

I've used Cycle Breaks 4 times now for trips to Norfolk and Suffolk. Great route planning using quiet lanes where possible and lot of recommendations of places to visit. Usually a choice of short, med, or long rides each day, so suits all level of cyclists. Also quality hotels all round. Highly recommend using them.

5 July 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review! It is always a pleasure to welcome you back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valencia and Albufera

This was a short two day cycle break from Valencia to Albufera. We extended it an extra day and Cycle Breaks provided us with a modified itinerary. The distances were fairly short and the terrain very flat putting it on the Easy scale. GPS, maps and route guides were provided although the GPS struggled a bit in the city. All the bikes were of a good standard. Backup was good and when we did hit a problem it was resolved within 2 hours. Hotels were good. Overnight stays in the nature reserve were a bit quite as it is fairly remote, but that contrasts nicely with a more hectic few days in cycle-friendly Valencia. The food in the hotel restaurant was of a good standard but there are plenty of local restaurants specialising in Paella. I can recommend this if you are looking for a more leisurely paced short break.

25 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall this was an excellent cycle…

Overall this was an excellent cycle tour and very well organised with excellent mapping and directions. The accommodation was all first class. All the staff at Cycle Breaks were very helpful from start to finish. I Highly recommend this company.

2 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eureka…

Our original booking was disrupted by covid. Andy kept in touch so that when did arrive three years late, it was like meeting an old friend. Pick up at station , hints as to how to travel from Canada, quality of the bikes and accommodations were all first class.

29 April 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ecovia cycling - thoroughly worth doing

We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday cycling the Ecovia in the Algarve and found the distances covered fine. The wealth and varied wildlife was great to see, as were the varied terrains and areas we cycled through - from hilly and rocky sections to the wetlands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the sand dunes and beach
sections. Would definitely recommend this Cycle Breaks holiday.

11 April 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our annual cycling holiday!

We had a great holiday, 3 retired ladies cycling leisurely along the flat roads of Suffolk. We enjoyed

having time to visit various places rather than just cycle from one place to another. Cycle Breaks

supported us when one member of our party had to drop out relatively last minute. Nothing seemed

to be too much trouble, we highly recommend them.

11 September 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Cycling Holiday

Had a cycling break in France: Orleans to Tours. Great holiday, great cycling - most of which on purpose built cycling tracks. Excellent accommodation, superb food and terrific overall service. Holiday was reasonably priced too.
I would happily book again with Cycle Breaks

29 August 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well Organised Cycling Break

We enjoyed the Suffolk Coast & Country Single Centre Break (3GU). The bikes were well set up and maintained and arrived at the arranged time. The hotel had been booked and paid by the team.
The hotel staff were helpful and friendly and the meals were excellent. A swimming pool was most welcome.
The RideWithGps app worked well and the routes had been preloaded by the team so they were there for me when I registered for a free account. Paper maps were also provided as a back up. It is a lovely area for cycling along quiet country lanes.
The team answered our email enquiries, sometimes with a little delay as not urgent.
We are looking forward to booking another break, hopefully taking advantage of the luggage transport from hotel to hotel.
Five Stars.

10 August 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expertly organised and nothing is too…

Expertly organised and nothing is too much trouble. We did the Suffolk Constable country tour and the routes were varied and interesting with loads of details to plan each day. Accommodation was first class. We’ve used a variety of cycle tour companies and Cycle Breaks are the best.

7 September 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first trip with Cycle…

This was my first trip with Cycle Breaks, after 5 or 6 on the continent with other providers and as many UK walking trips with other providers. Cycle Breaks was great about scheduling my trip; the GPS and route guidance was unfailing and the route was lovely. I could easily rely on the recommendations for breaks, restaurants, and points of interest.

15 August 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1 Week Cycling Tour in Suffolk …

1 Week Cycling Tour in Suffolk
Great experience on the 6D Heritage Coast Tour.
Routes were well identified on predominately quiet lanes through the Suffolk countryside.
Selected Hotels were excellent. No issues with the bikes or luggage service.
Thanks to the team for facilitating a great holiday experience for us

8 August 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company with clear…

Excellent company with clear communication

We organised a biking holday through this company in the Algarve. Both the UK-based side of the operation (i.e. Cycle Breaks) and their Portuguese partners were easy to deal with, they were prompt and clear in their communication and ensured that all aspects of the holiday ran smootly... as I noted in my feedback to them -

‘Great bikes, lovely countryside, good exercise…. Can’t recommend highly enough!!'

29 June 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Algarve Cycling Experience

We had a wonderful experience with Cycle Breaks and their partners in Portugal Mega Sport. Every detail was looked after and we appreciated having an easy and well planned holiday. Our routes were very detailed and well thought out for us to see the most interesting aspects of the Algarve. A special shout out to the bike mechanic who assisted twice within 1/2 hour - excellent service! we will be back

2 June 2022
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