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Tour Grades

Each tour is graded on a level of difficulty and fitness. This is measured on days distances travelled and the level of fitness. We would like you to choose your holiday accordingly. The difficulty levels are graded on road surfaces, the technical skills required to complete the routes and also the amount of hills to climb. Please note that your individual physical fitness has the greatest part to play on how tired or how well you cope on a tour. However we do not mind you taking time out in the tour bus along the way, after all you are on holiday.

Tour Fitness level 1

Daily Distances: 30km (19 miles) to 55km (34 miles) per day

Can be enjoyed by less experienced cyclists. The pace is gentle, and the terrain flat with some hills and mainly tar roads, you do not need to be an experienced cyclist. You should be physically fit and enjoy outdoor exercise.

Tour Fitness level 2

Daily Distances: 50km (31 miles) to 70km (43 miles) per day

For people who enjoy cycling as part of their active life. You have more cycling experience, the terrain can be more difficult and hillier. If you practice sport or exercise on a regular basis, this will make a perfect trip for you.

Tour Fitness level 3

Daily Distances: 60km (37 miles) to 100km (62 miles) per day

Designed for cyclists who are used to longer distances, and who ride up to 3 times a week during training. The terrain requires more technical ability and can be very hilly. You should be in good shape and ideally have done some base training before coming on this trip.

How many kilometers do you ride in 1 year:-

+ /- 4 000 km

Tour Fitness level 4

Daily Distances: can be over 120km (74 miles) per day and the average pase is over 28km per hour

Recommended for the serious hobby cyclist, who is used to longer distances and rougher terrain, with a lot of off road experience. You should be both very fit and an experienced rider.

How many kilometers do you ride in 1 year:-

+ /- 7 000 km