Ride & Relax Retreat
8 - 15 October 2023
Women only cycling holiday retreat combining guided bike rides through stunning scenery with opportunities to relax and rejuvenate with a small group of like-minded women.
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Overview
Join us for a week of road cycling, culture and well-being with like-minded women. Staying in our secluded Catalan farmhouse, we will ride through stunning scenery from foothills of the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean coast. Off the bike we will relax and unwind with visits to thermal baths, vineyards and an art museum.
In October, the weather is still warm but the roads are quiet and the leaves are just beginning to turn golden. The sun will warm us during the day and in the evenings we will cosy up by the fire. The perfect way to enjoy autumn in the south of France at its very best.
This holiday is ideal for beginners and seasoned cyclists alike, with our ‘pro-experience' van support you can take a break or refuel at your own pace, shorten or elongate rides to suit you. The group will be a maximum of 6 so a perfect size to get to know each other and make new friends. As one of our guests once said, the experience we offer is ‘dinner party, not coach party’! Whether you bring a friend or travel solo, you will find a safe haven to relax and reconnect with yourself.
If a week is too long, you can opt for a shorter stay of 4 nights from Sunday 8th to Thursday 12th. See below for recommended flight routes from Leeds, London and Birmingham.
The details
The Accommodation
Located in a chestnut and oak forest between the Pyrenees, Spanish border and Mediterranean coast, our 15th century farmhouse is a home-from-home, boasting comfortable bedrooms, an infinity swimming pool surrounded by a garden with palms and fruit trees. There are terraces for outdoor dining and many places to read and relax under the trees. Rides will be 'hub and spoke', setting off after a home made breakfast and returning to the farmhouse every evening for a home cooked meal (vegetarian and vegan options available).
The Itinerary
Guided rides typically range between 50 and 80km and include an art themed tour, a ride to a thermal spa and one finishing with a vineyard tour and wine tasting. Optional extras include a post-ride massage half way through your stay and a stretch Pilates session.
Check in / out dates
Check in day: Sunday 8th October 2023
Choose your check out day: Thursday 12th October (4 nights) or Sunday 15th October (7 nights).
Flight options
Perpignan airport is the closest to Mas Clot d’en Guardia and Ryanair flights are running from/to Leeds Bradford, London Stansted and Birmingham on the 8th, 12th and 15th October.
Prices
Single occupancy: 2,100€ 7 nights / 1,200€ 4 nights
Shared room: 1,850€ 7 nights / 1,060€ 4 nights
What’s included:
- Daily guided rides with support vehicle
- Airport/rail station transfers from Perpignan airport
- Home cooked breakfast and dinner
- On-site bike mechanic
- Entry to attractions (thermal baths, vineyard and art museum)
Not included:
- Flights
- Massage / Pilates session
- Lunch
- Bike hire
Contact us for bike hire options, including electric bikes.