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Blog Archive: 2017
Droning on about Ventoux & the Verdon Gorge: Cycling Holidays in Provence with all Support
Published on 12/15/2017
https://youtu.be/NI9qvyOCXqw Road Cycling in Provence Back in early October 2017 we ran our inaugural Ventoux & the Verdon Gorge trip which takes in...Continue Reading
Launching ‘The Link’: Marmot Tours User Portal
Published on 10/9/2017
Launching at the end of October, The Link is a state of the art, online portal holding all of your Marmot Tours cycling holiday information in one place....Continue Reading
Cycling the Passo Giau, Italy, in the snow but with a happy outcome!
Published on 10/2/2017
Thank you to Marmot Tours loyal client Fiona Russell Fionaoutdoors.co.uk for another insight into the joys of cycling in the Dolomites - not to be...Continue Reading
Cycling the Epic Passo dello Stelvio in Italy
Published on 9/20/2017
Many thanks to Fiona Russell for this blog on our Marmot Tours Raid Dolomites in Sept 2017. For her original post, and many more, visit Fiona Outdoors ...Continue Reading
The Successes of the Raid Massif Central 2017: Fantastic Road Cycling Challenge in South of France
Published on 8/27/2017
Well, a busy summer crossing the centre of France has come to an end and it is time for Marmot Tours to thank the Cyclos...Continue Reading
Marmot Tours Cycling Holidays UK Tour! Spot Us at Your Local UK Sportive or Cycling Event
Published on 8/26/2017
Having loved our sponsorship experience at the Stage 5 ending of the Tour Of Britain in 2016, we have, this year, thrown ourselves a little further into...Continue Reading
Marmot Tours Guided Cycling Holiday Reviews 2017 – What You Think of Us So Far This Season…
Published on 8/26/2017
It is a great time to look at Marmot Tours client feedback from 2017, as we have just re-started our season after a 2 week...Continue Reading
Last Spots Available in 2017 on popular Marmot Tours Supported Road Cycling Challenges
Published on 8/25/2017
European Road Cycling in the Mountains: Grab One of the Last Spots Available in 2017! Whilst the late summer/early autumn months are amongst our...Continue Reading
Safe Descending for Road Cyclists on a Marmot Tours Cycling Holiday
Published on 6/27/2017
The experience of ascending challenging, iconic climbs in beautiful, remote locations in the mountains of Europe is a great reason to choose a Marmot Tours...Continue Reading
Travelling with a Bike with Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Published on 6/14/2017
Road cycling challenges in Spain, Italy & France: Important Information This is just a quick reminder to anyone bringing a bike on their Marmot...Continue Reading
What Our Guides Are Riding: Part 3 – Graham’s Van Nicholas Euros
Published on 5/24/2017
Today it's the turn of Graham Hey's beautiful titanium framed Van Nicholas Euros to take the spotlight... Van...Continue Reading
How Can I Ship My Bike Abroad?
Published on 5/11/2017
Thinking of going on one of our European road cycling holidays but can’t face the stress and hassle of lugging your bike to and from...Continue Reading
Discounted Cycling Holidays: Bring A Mate for £75 off…
Published on 4/25/2017
Cycling Holiday Special Offer: Bring A Mate Discount (£75) We know how great it is to holiday with friends so, focusing on trips that...Continue Reading
The Giro d’Italia: one of the greatest cycling races of all – Scot Tares
Published on 4/19/2017
The Giro d’Italia takes place each May and its history is one of passion, politics and bravado... Velocipedes and Automobiles At the end of the...Continue Reading
Bike Boxes & Bags for a Cycling Holiday in Europe
Published on 4/18/2017
Flying with your bike can be a stressful experience, for you and your bike, but it needn't be! Best Bike Boxes Whilst not an exhaustive review of every bike...Continue Reading
A voyage of discovery: Cycling Holiday in Gran Canaria
Published on 4/6/2017
Winter Sun Cycling Holiday My previous experience of cycling through winter has been a...Continue Reading
What Marmot Tours guides are riding: Part 2 – Merv’s Condor Fratello
Published on 3/14/2017
Welcome to Part 2 of What Our Guides Are Riding - an ongoing series in which we go behind the scenes to take a look at the...Continue Reading
Do I need bike lights when cycling in the mountains?
Published on 3/14/2017
Why bring lights? You might be wondering why we suggest bringing lights with you on your cycling holiday. After all, you’ll be cycling in daylight (hopefully!),...Continue Reading
What Marmot Tours guides are riding: Part 1 – Gav’s Scott Addict CX10
Published on 2/16/2017
Welcome to Part 1 of What Our Guides Are Riding! We're going behind the scenes to take a look at the many and varied types of bikes...Continue Reading
Bike Luggage Charges for European Cycling Holidays
Published on 2/14/2017
How Much Does it Cost to Take Your Bike on Holiday? We have been busy compiling a comprehensive resource on flying with your bike...Continue Reading
Marmot Tours Charity Fundraising
Published on 2/8/2017
William Wates Memorial Trust: Marmot Tours Charity of the Year A year ago, we announced our decision to support the brilliant William...Continue Reading
European Road Cycling Holidays for Mixed Ability Groups
Published on 2/5/2017
If you and a partner or group of friends love cycling and want a holiday together but have different aspirations when it comes to time on the...Continue Reading
Marmot Tours Favourite Strava Widgets
Published on 2/1/2017
Marmot Tours on Strava So, following our launch, you’ve signed up to Strava and joined the Marmot Tours Club page. Maybe you’ve...Continue Reading
What are the best bike wheels for a road cycling holiday in the mountains?
Published on 1/31/2017
Different wheels for different terrains With summer on the horizon and our training plans in full swing (well, for some of us anyway!), thoughts naturally turn...Continue Reading