Nothing compares to the quality, enjoyment and tailored cycling experience of a Practice Bicycle Tour. Your professional team have designed and proven each cycling tour to offer you the ultimate bike rides each day. Every day of every tour is filled with your own challenges and pleasures both on and off the bike. Our goal is to show our guests the best cycling in the world in proven choice destinations, the ultimate cycling experience.
About Practice Bicycle Tours
Unpack Once, Ride Every Day
Your cycling experience with Practice Bicycle Tours is completely unique.
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Paul
Paul is a lifelong cyclist with a friendly personality and sense of humour. He has many years of involvement with cycling and racing including over 20 years’ experience in international cycling as a top level coach. Few people have knowledge of cycling and the history of international cycling races that is so detailed. Paul is always happy to share stories from around the world including his extensive knowledge of professional cycle coaching and with those he has guided, trained and worked alongside, combined with the many countries he has been.
Paul’s unique quality and skillset is showing people the very best cycling in the world, beautiful towns and spectacular routes amongst the countryside in Australia, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and Spain where Practice Bicycle Tours operate. You will find Paul easily approachable to assist with any of your cycling questions and to assist you with tips on cycling techniques and training methods.
Bridget
Bridget is vibrant and friendly and has a special way of making you feel like she has met you before from the moment you meet and always goes to great lengths to make sure that you are comfortable and truly enjoying your tour as the experience of a cycling life time. Bridget’s talents for cycling are unique having competed for many years at the highest level of women’s international racing in a professional cycling career of over 10 years. Having trained and ridden with many of the best riders in the world Bridget can share some enthralling tales from the world of international bike racing in Europe and many parts of the globe.
Bridget spent her early years cycling in Australia from the age of 22 Europe became her second home and is now very much a local in both France and Portugal too where she lives most of each year. A skilled cyclist and ride leader she is also responsible for all things nice…during your cycling vacation.
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Testimonials
Clients' comments
The ride was rich, the conversation with Paul was the ‘Real Gold’
Bridgets level of care and attention to detail was impressive!
Spectacular scenery, delicious food and some never ending climbs…
Very hard to beat grey hair and experience…
Thank you for making our TDF so memorable
Bridgets level of care and attention to detail was impressive!
Spectacular scenery, delicious food and some never ending climbs…
Very hard to beat grey hair and experience…
Thank you for making our TDF so memorable
Darren – Australia
Tour de France Bike Tours
I am 75 years old and have had a full life.
This as been my best cycling experience and one of the best experiences of my life.
The cycling, food and companionship have been outstanding.
This as been my best cycling experience and one of the best experiences of my life.
The cycling, food and companionship have been outstanding.
Doug – USA
Criterium du Dauphine Bike Tours
We were recommended by mates who experienced the Tour de France with Practice Bicycle Tours in the French Alps. We were looking for a 'bit of a mates week away' along with some cycling challenges. From the moment we received our Itinerary we were impressed with the professionalism, detail, for what awaited us. We were met by a male and female guide and can these guys pedal and climb, they nurtured us for 7.5hrs on the bike, they know the terrain, quiet backroads, great cafe stops, recommended great restaurants but most of all Paul has the ability to make sure we all had a unforgettable French Alps experience! Thanks for making my 50th one to remember!
Travis, Dean, Nathan, John – Australia
Cycling Training Camps French Alps Bike Tours
Riding in the French Alps was something I had dreamed of doing all my life and after watching the Tour de France on television for several years I knew it was something I needed to do. The experience we had riding with Practice Bicycle exceeded my expectations and to share this experience with my son and see his total enjoyment of the rides (even the harder ones!) and witness how inspired he was, was worth every cent. You both have a passion and love for cycling which is translated into the manner in which you conduct your tours. Every ride was a new experience and conducted in a professional manner to ensure our ride was extremely enjoyable at a comfortable pace and where our safety was paramount. I would like to thank you both sharing the week with us and providing an unforgettable experience, which is only an introduction to many more.
Kevin & Paul - Australia
Annecy Bike Trip
I had a wonderful time. The riding was great especially today. Lunches were well thought out and delicious , I like not having to make any food decisions. Riding with PB is such a treat, for conversation, camaraderie and I learn ways to improve my riding. I am also inspired to ride more! I was sad that i did not get to ride Lac Annecy!
I guess that means I have to come back!
I guess that means I have to come back!
Hilary – USA
Criterium du Dauphine Bike Tours
What an amazing week of bike rides! I am a 69-year-old cyclist with medium capabilities. It was beyond my wildest dreams to be riding with a professional coach and cyclist. They were great companions to ride with and generous with their time, conversation, riding skills and tips. I loved the ride routes that were through great landscapes and interesting villages and towns. Each day's ride was different, some flatish, others undulating and a couple with challenging climbs. I also enjoyed each day's lunch - a delicious example of local cuisine.
I had unforgettable rides and will recommend it highly to people who love cycling and want a unique experience!
I had unforgettable rides and will recommend it highly to people who love cycling and want a unique experience!
Michael - Australia
Portugal Bike Trips
Just as we experienced great cycling in Annecy with Practice Bicycle, we were treated to spectacular scenery on fabulous roads that met our terrain and time preferences each day-only this time with Practice Bicycle in sunny Algarve. We’ve been to Mallorca several times for the riding, but we had no idea just how good the cycling is in southern Portugal. Paul and Bridget set a comfortable tempo for us on the flats and then paced each of us perfectly up the rolling terrain to Monchique and the final climb up the Foia. They took the time to figure out how we like to ride and then provided a customized experience. I am not sure other companies understand how to do this. They certainly do!
Melissa – USA
Algarve Cycling Training Camps
Our fourth trip with Practice Bicycle, a fabulous visit to OZ Coached and planned to every detail by Paul and Bridget, offered a variety of challenging and enjoyable hill and beach rides. And there’s more, the cuisine and visits to local vineyards enhanced a great trip! Overall the Adelaide bike tour was a wonderful (re)introduction to Australia and all it has to offer.
Peggy – USA
Adelaide Bike Trip
