Testimonials

Muriel Thomson, Aberdeen, Scotland

Another excellent trip from Redspokes. Sri Lanka is a diverse country to visit by bike with it's history, culture, friendly locals and amazing scenery. Waruna and his team of helpers served us well throughout the trip. The snack stops were great with delicious local snacks served up daily. The trip was very well run and the bikes hired were ideal for the trip. Waruna was an excellent leader with a vast knowledge of his country. His knowledge enhanced the trip and gave us a good flavour of life in Sri Lanka. Thank you Redspokes you've delivered once again!

Shirley Dobra, Tunbridge Wells, England, UK

As it was my first Redspokes tour, I was hesitant about how I would fit in with the group and how I would manage the hills and gravel. I needn't have been, as the group was wonderful, the guides friendly, informative and supportive and I could always walk the bike when the hills became too steep. I thorougly enjoyed the trip!

Gillian Mackie, Perth, Scotland

Another fabulous trip from red spokes. Our guide Waruna and all his team couldn't have been more helpful. Lots of water stops and snacks en route were amazing, they took great care of us. Loved staying in the tea plantations and visiting homesteads for fabulous Sri Lankan cooking.

We had the opportunity to visit a reserve where we saw elephants and crocodiles in the wild and lots of amazing birdlife. Really feel Waruna and the team wanted to show us the best of their country which is totally beautiful. Waruna is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and gave us a good insight into the culture and religious beliefs in Sri Lanka Can't recommend it enough!! Fabulous Thank you all.

Helena and Martin Robinson, Haslemere, England, UK

Another fantastic trip with Red Spokes. Waruna was a truly expert guide and his team worked tirelessly to ensure we had a very positive experience. Sri Lanka is an amazing and varied country and we felt that there was an excellent balance between cycling and experiencing the culture and beauty of this wonderful place.

Joanne Johnson, Ilkley, England UK

Being on a bike allows you to see the country from ground level and I feel we saw Kerala & Tamil Nadu in all its glory! It?s always satisfying to be off the normal tourist trail and it felt like this was the case on this trip. There were some long, albeit not too steep climbs which made us feel that we'd earned our evening beers.

Highlights were a visit to a working tea factory and a chilled out night on a houseboat. The pilgrim town of Palani was an incredible experience and our increasing confidence of navigating the Indian traffic was very satisfying. Obviously the main highlight was getting to know our fellow cyclists and guides - thank you all for your excellent company!

Paul Massie, Hatfield, England, UK

Another 5 star tour from Redspokes. I've been on 5 so far. Each one different; each one excellent. Tai and Diego were wonderful guides; encouraging us when the going got tough, amusing us with their humour and making sure everything ran smoothly.

The Patagonia tour gave us challenging cycling, stunning scenery and great friendships. Like all the other tours I've been on, it's another unforgettable experience.

Angela White, Carlisle, England, UK

Martin and I gained a fabulous insight into Cambodia - its history , its culture and its people. As a guiding team (and what an amazing team they are) Phea, Sum, Mobitel and Ramon gave us all amazing experiences and we've loved every minute of our time spent in Cambodia. It's been an unforgettable adventure: I've been left in awe at the beauty of the picturesque and tranquility of Cambodian countryside. It looks a different world and it is - one where everyone I've met has been happy, cheerful, nice and kind. A five star trip that redspokes should be proud of delivering.

Catherine Dentinger, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

A really fantastic trip - stunningly beautiful and diverse everyday. Fun guides and cycle mates. I appreciated some of the history and natural history the guides provided.

Susan Redfern, Rochdale, England, United Kingdom

Cycling through breathtaking scenery and eating my body weight in delicious Sri Lankan food everyday. A match made in heaven.
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Karin and Sten, Goteborg, Sweden

The Northern Argentina tour delivered breathtaking mountain scenery, long and scenic stretches of gravel and tarmac ideal for cycling, and fascinating stories about the region’s rich history. Our excellent guides, Yale and Claudio, thoughtfully selected stunning spots for coffee breaks and picnic lunches, adding a special touch to the journey.

Dave Tonge, Chorleywood, England, UK

An excellent trip. What a privalidge to cycle through this amazing region. Well run tour with a friendly and helpful guide team.

Elizabeth Mcgready, Warwick, England, UK

We thoroughly enjoyed this cycle tour. It is our first time with Red Spokes and feel lucky to have come across them by chance while searching for bike tours in Chile on line. We chose Red spokes after we compared itineraries with 2 other companies and you had the most cycling miles/least miles in transfers, you had fantastic reviews and you were the best value. 

The professionalism of the Bike Way team was outstanding. Tolke, our main leader was well organised, attentive, caring, encouraging, friendly, and good company. Yal, the same. They both could understand and join in British banter too. Mati and Santi were also helpful, kind, good fun and were happy up the front or bringing up the rear, encouraging all the way. Nestor, our driver in Argentina had obviously worked with Bike Way before and knew the ropes. We could not have asked for a better team. 

We loved the lunch stops at a variety of restaurants and cafes that gave us insight into local cuisine. 2 stood out , the wonderful wooden house in San Martin de los Andes on 27th and the one in Cunco - Los Laurels 30th. Also the coffee stops and snacks were well planned, we were well cared for. 

There were 10 of us on the tour, a mixture of couples and singles, a variety of cycling experiences and we had a great time together.

Barbara Sutherland , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I have been and sent people on bike tours throughout the world and with several different companies. This was fabulous. The itinerary was great bringing something new everyday. The surroundings were incredible and no picture can do it justice. The leaders were so enthusiastic and excited for all of us to see the best of their country. Ale was knowledgeable about every aspect we had questions about and more...from rock and salt formations to the best wine. A wealth of knowledge and made it interesting and fun. All went above and beyond to ensure we were all taken care of.

I speak as one who broke my collarbone (my silly mistake) but could not have asked for better care, Claudio was with me the whole way. The North of Argentina is a must. As a Western Canadian, we see lots of mountains, snow, lakes as in Patagonia but the North is a whole new world. A must to experience.

Sarah and Craig Lennard, Sydney, Australia

An amazing holiday. This was a bespoke tour created to meet the needs of a large group ( 18 riders) who have ridden together before. It also catered for several non riding partners. So there were expectations and idiosyncrasies ! All were dealt with in a manner that went above and beyond.

The variety of Scottish countryside that we covered was astonishing and despite the freezing weather , absolutely glorious. The GPX files provided meant the route was always clear and we were accompanied at all times by the indominatable Stuart (whose bike knowledge was second to none) and our ever effervescent tour leader, Dermot. The provider of information on the route, weather, sights to see and visit, truly appreciated cups of tea, soup, biscuits and vital dark chocolate and nuts ! The RedSpokes van on the horizon was always a welcoming sight. The ever resourceful Bash ensured we were always tracked and located when in need of assistance and reunited with our luggage each night.

The accommodation ranged from the sleek and modern to the local and quirky. All were fabulous. Warm, clean, comfortable and welcoming. Evening meals were not included in our package but Linette was extraordinary in pre arranging restaurants for us so we sampled some of Scotland's finest. A tour we will treasure forever. Thank you to all involved.

Klaudine Simpson, Cambridge, England, UK

Those who like moments that make them smile and who feel lucky to be able to ride a bike across a country will absolutely love this trip. Redspokes delivers again. 

We cycled along amazing roads and saw some amazing peaks and views. There were a lot of beautiful sunrises. 

Our food experiences were really well thought out and appreciated by all of us. A great experience. 

Every day I smiled, I felt alive and free. Cycling in Thailand is a wonderful experience, you'll see the countryside and enjoy the food. The people are charming and welcoming. Do it ….. Book! 

Hamish Aitken, Sevenoaks, England, UK

I had always wanted to visit India and this trip did not disappoint, with fantastic scenery, especially the tea plantations, together with great cycling.

Raju and his team (Amman, Pesal, Brestu and Jamal) were brilliant and ensured everything went smoothly with a smile.

Peter Carey, London, England, UK

This was such a fantastic trip. Chile and Argentina are wonderful countries, incredible scenery, lovely people and great accommodation. The tour was so well organised, everything seemed to work like clockwork, although I'm sure this was down to a lot of hard work of behalf of the guides and local team. We were very lucky to have superb weather and the group that I was with were great fun.

Alison McLaren, Blairgowrie, Scotland

I unfortunately fell off my bike on Day 2- our guides were quick to respond & transport my husband & I to hospital, Tolke stayed with me for 5 hours, reassured & translating doctors diagnosis & helped with our medical insurance.

Although I was unable to cycle, I was able to continue with the trip, following in support vehicle, enjoying Chile & Argentina, and feeling part of a fun filled group of 10.

Duncan Squire, London, England, UK

A memorable holiday, thanks in large part to the support team - Phea, Sum, Mobitel and Ramorn. There are so many fascinating things to see in Cambodia - temples, the Mekong, villages, fields - and we learned so much about the history of the country, their culture, and their way of life.

The whole trip was very well planned and executed and lived up to my high expectations.

Angela White, Carlisle, England, UK

The Mekong Delta was beautiful and unforgettable. It was led by knowledgable guides who gave us unique personal insights into their respective countries. The transfer between both countries and different guiding teams was seamless and both teams gave us varied local culinary delights each day adding to our immersive Cambodian/Vietnam experience. The accommodation more than delivered in terms of comfortable rest time. This trip gave us a fascinating and memorable experience of two differing countries.

Lindsey Shenton, Isle of Wight, England, UK

Very impressed with the quality of service by this local company it could not have been better in terms of 'the team'. Waruna and the other 6 members were excellent. I felt that Waruna managed us as cyclists well. Despite us being a diverse group in terms of needs and abilities I felt that he changed and amended routes/enrichment experiences constantly!

I have no hesitation in recommending this trip to anyone. I will indeed based upon this trip be booking another one in the future!

April Heaney, Belfast, Northern Ireland

This was my first redspokes trip. Our guide, Waruna and his team were excellent. Attentive to all of our needs. I could not fault them.

We cycled through the beautiful countryside of Sri Lanka and got a range of conditions, thunderstorms and mid 30's temperature which made for interesting riding. We were emersed in the food and culture of Sri Lanka which was a great experience.  I would highly recommend this trip.

Jonathan Waterer, Umberleigh, Devon, England, UK

I arrived in Puerto Varas as a solo participant, but the group quickly bonded, making me feel right at home. The cycling turned out to be more challenging than I had expected, but I embraced it alongside everyone else and loved every moment, I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much in my life!

The accommodation was fantastic, each place had its own unique charm and was well chosen. The 5-star hotel in Bariloche was an unexpected treat, especially as it coincided with our rest day. The stunning lake views made it even more special.

Tolkeyen, Yal, Mateus, Sante were all so helpful and encouraging to us. They along with all the drivers and of course Karina who looked after us at Bariloche and in the background all the time.

Redspokes is a well-oiled machine, and I’m so grateful for such a memorable adventure. Thank you all, and best of luck!

Nikolas Green, Market Drayton, England, UK

This was my second tour with Redspokes. Phea, Sum, Mobitel and Ramon worked tirelessly to ensure our every need was met. Their attention to detail was unsurpassed, they really did deliver, almost as if this was their very first tour such was the enthusiasm to get it just right for us. They are a credit to Redspokes and of course their country, for which they have a real passion and thoroughly enjoy relating everything Cambodia.

The tour delivered, I left Cambodia with a good understanding of the history, the people and culture notwithstanding the culinary delights that I had little experience of. The food, restaurants and even our "on bike" snacks were all to a very high standard. Accommodation was great. In summary I thoroughly recommend this tour, it is so much more than a bike ride through another country.

Helen, Manchester, England, UK

I enjoyed every aspect of this holiday, the cycling was very enjoyable...lots of little paths through jungle, river crossings, banana  and coconut groves, which provided some shade in the heat. I liked all the little stops to see local businesses and how the local people lived. We were welcomed everywhere. The guides were amongst the best I have experienced.

In Cambodia we were mainly led by Sum (Mr Sokhum?) as Phea was called away elsewhere. Sum was fantastic, he really enjoyed the cycling and was very interesting and knowledgeable about local history etc. It was clear that the Cambodian team were well used to working together and had fun (Karaoke on the tour bus, lots of joking etc etc). When the little plastic chairs and table came out (with table cloth) I knew it was going to be a good "Redspokes" style tour! Lots of Cambodian snacks (with stop offs to see how they are made), and fresh fruit. Hai was also a great guide and clearly very experienced. He went out of his way to ensure we had a good time, and resolved any issues quickly.

David Officer, Penrith, England, UK

Having done this trip before, I was pleasantly surprised with the changes to the itinerary, accommodation and the new guides/support crew. Natt was 1 of the best team leaders that I have travelled with and the whole team were exceptional. The food (including the snacks) was 1st class.

Marleen and Hans Verhagen, Zeist, Netherlands

The trip was absolutely wonderful! Good cycling, splendid scenary and comfortable accomodation.

The team (Tolke, Yal and Gustavo) did an amazing job, everything was run extremely smoothly and they were all incredibly nice - big thank you to all of them! :-) The landscapes and route generally was absolutely amazing, such a gorgeous and impressive place to be. And even better to be seeing it all cycling! :-)

Janet Perrins, Calne, England, United Kingdom

The staff were brilliant and the views were stunning, and we were blessed with the weather so everything fell into place.

Enjoyed the boat transfers.

John Rowland, Cumbernauld, Scotland

Another brilliant trip with Redspokes. Uzbekistan is a fascinating and very hospitable country.

This trip allowed me to indulge my passion for both cycling and art and culture.

Vivienne Rust, Beckley, England, UK

Thank you for a wonderful 2 weeks in Argentina & Chile.  It was a most memorable holiday with many highlights to include 3 fantastic fun & caring guides, Yal , Gustavo  and  Tolkeyen, amazing  ever changing scenery, comfortable  hire bikes & a lovely group of 13 of us.  The route was well thought out with quiet roads and a good balance of tarmac & gravel.  Some of the best cycling  were the days in the Argentinian Lake District. Even cycling up the volcano on the second day was worth the effort with a cosy lodge to stay in & far reaching views.

Ms Ruth Murphy, Wellington, New Zealand

This trip had the best of everything and exceeded expectations. Stunning rural landscapes and remote mountain villages where we interacted with the locals while camping in beautiful spots.

The legendary cities of the Silk Route which will only increase in popularity as the world discovers them.

The small group size and use of local guides and crew provides a unique perspective and experience.

Ros Lawson, Edinburgh, Scotland

This was another outstanding redspokes cycling holiday and my second in Colombia. I only wish there were more to do in this fabulous country! The landscapes are spectacularly green & lush and the often cobbled streets in the villages and towns are full of colour with brightly painted buildings and tuk tuks. The higher you climb the more beautiful this country gets with breathtaking views, clouds beneath you and a real sense of escape.

The accommodation was mostly excellent and the food delicious and varied. I felt very safe here led by Adrian & Javi; they are exceptional guides and want you to have the best experience in their country. Nothing is too much trouble and the local knowledge provided by them left me feeling well-informed and keen to learn more.

They are welcome in Scotland any time!

Helen Botham, Stoke on Trent, England, UK

Perfect time to go in their spring with flowers emerging and snow on the volcanoes and mountains. Well organised , the guides could not have been more helpful and knowledgeable about the area . I was the least experienced rider and found the cycling hard , especially the gravel but I was allowed to go at my own pace and encouraged.

James Burke, Alton, England, UK

This trip was fantastic, Northern Vietnam has stunning scenery and such lovely people and is a joy to cycle.

We had a fantastic leader in Phong together with his team, they went above a beyond and is a really professional fun guy.

Skiba Marcin, Breda, Netherlands

My cycling trip through Colombia was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the country?s vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and the warmth of its people. Each day brought new adventures and breathtaking views. The routes were challenging yet incredibly rewarding, offering a perfect blend of physical exertion and scenic beauty. What made this trip truly special was the support team. Their knowledge and passion for the region were evident in every aspect of the journey, ensuring we had a safe and enriching experience.

Julia Taberham, Bunny, Notts

I had a fabulous holiday which exceeded my expectations. This area of Chile is so beautiful and we were very lucky to have perfect weather conditions for cycling. Surprisingly (as an avid road cyclist), I really enjoyed the gravel sections.

All three guides/support team were absolutely brilliant - they couldn't have been more helpful. Well organised which made the cycling more enjoyable. The other cyclists were all friendly and good fun.

Malcolm Grant, Perth, Scotland

What an amazing trip to Uzbekistan! The cycling was as challenging as you wanted to make it and the sightseeing was outstanding. The Uzbek people we met were so friendly and welcoming. The trip guides and support crew were constantly supportive and extremely helpful. I would thoroughly recommend the trip.

Graeme Guilford , Matamata, New Zealand

I found the Vietnam tour with Phong, up there with all the redspokes trips that we have been on.  The way that he had organised the meals , snacks,  accommodation and the other staff was excellent and made for a fun relaxed group of riders.  We were lucky with the weather as there were no wet days so all up another typical redspokes bike trip. Awesome.

I’ve got a photo of one of the elderly ladies from the villages making some products to sell at their roadside stalls as I don’t  have any good cycling shots. Thanks Dermot  for providing some of life’s highlights with your great tours.

Mark Elsegood, Glossop, England, UK

Another excellent Redspokes tour exploring some of the spectacular highlights of Northern Thailand. We loved the variety of accommodation, the different foods on offer and the varied scenic roads, and the quirks - its what makes redspokes tours what they are- thoroughly enjoyable. That and the people who keep turning up to do them. En route snacks , coffee and van support provided by Preecha and Dong.

Preecha has clearly learnt what hot and tired cyclists need to rejuvenate them during those long steep hot days . Make no mistake the route involves a lot of climbing on some steep roads. The descents are also awesome. The rewards for all that climbing are clear for all to see. Just look at the photo gallery.

The evening meals , selected by Preecha , are something to look forward too each night. We even enjoyed the deep fried bamboo worms with a cold beer. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour but prepare yourself , get those hilly miles in. If you have time extend the trip to explore a little more of what Thailand has to offer, you wont be disappointed.

Kimberly Tam, San Francisco, California, USA

Overall the trip exceeded my expectations. Phong was a great guide who always made us feel safe. He was very knowledgeable about Vietnam's culture and its history helping to make the trip so much more than just cycling. One of my favorite parts was getting invited into the house of a local family and seeing how they lived.

Martin Barnes, Durham

We had a fabulous time. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, with such wonderful people - not least our Guide and Drivers - and the tour enabled us to see so many aspects of its culture and heritage. It was a great experience, really well organised by redspokes so the cycling was manageable, and something we'll never forget.

Muriel Thomson, Aberdeen, Scotland

Once again another superb redspokes trip shared with a lovely group. The trip was very well run with a great back up team. The back up team provided us with wonderful local dishes on the cycling/camping part of the trip and we certainly never went hungry! The cycling was rough and tough in places but very doable and the scenery throughout was fantastic. You certainly had a sense of being right out in the wilds of the country.

A visit to the new local village school at Aktash as we passed through added to the trip - it was great to see all the children looking so smart in their new school uniforms and obviously loving their shiny new school.

Shamil our cycle guide was excellent and he had a great knowledge of the history of his country. The visits to Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva made this a very different cycling trip and added to give a flavour of the history of this area and it's importance on the Old Silk Route. All in all another tremendous redspokes experience.

Anna and Harald, Chester, England, United Kingdom

Our support team of Karina, Diego, Matthias and Yal were outstanding. They made everything very relaxed. Cannot commend them enough.

We’ve left Chilean & Argentinian Patagonia with such lovely memories of excellent travelling companions, stunning scenery, gorgeous food, a great variety of challenging (for me😂) cycling, even the weather was unbelievable.

All-in-all a fabulous holiday!

Christine Bodmer, Colorado, USA

Champ took every opportunity to have us see behind the scenes in Thailand. Whether it was back alleys in Bangkok, monkeys ‘working’ just off our bike path, a celebration of a monk’s ordination, or a spontaneous day off to take speed boats to a National park on a particularly hot day, we felt we were experiencing special moments that we’ll always treasure.

Lindsay and Rainer Goldbeck, Aberdeen, Scotland

This tour was excellent. We were lucky to have great weather for the duration, the cycling was fantastic and the scenery spectacular. We were a big group (16) but we all got on really well and there was great camaraderie with a lot of laughs.

What made the trip so special though was the guides Diego, Yal and Matias. Their organisational and leadership skills were faultless, they communicated clearly to us about what lay ahead at various stages during the day, the lunch stops ran very smoothly and we had the opportunity to sample a great variety of local food, often in lovely rustic settings. We were given helpful dining suggestions for the evenings when the meal was not included and the guides often joined us. They were so friendly and personable that we never had the feeling that they were just being polite and doing their job.

All transfers were punctual and smooth and the whole tour run seamlessly. Diego did occasionally explain some of the logistics to us which helped us to gain insight into the incredible amount of thought and work that went into making each day such a success. We also had the chance to meet with other team members such as Karina and Marcel who undoubtedly worked hard behind the scenes to make this such an enjoyable holiday for all of us.

We can highly recommend this trip to other cycling enthusiasts.

Sophie Watson, Milton Keynes, England

I loved every minute of this trip from the fascinating ride down the back alleys of Bangkok to the sleepy villages along the Gulf of Thailand coast .

Our guide was so thoughtful and took account of everyone’s different needs and took us to the most wonderful places and restaurants. A truly memorable trip.

Joshua Tan, Singapore

Thank you once again for the well planned and beautiful tour!! It was a very memorable experience for us, and we really appreciate your hospitality and all the smiles and going out of your way to ensure we would enjoy the tour!

Janet and Oliver Young, Otago, New Zealand

Redspokes Northern Argentina was a wonderful trip shared with a great group of fellow cyclists. The scenery was spectacular and a fabulous area to explore by bicycle. Ale, Yal and Claudio were exceptional in their professionalism as tour leaders as they made sure everyone was so well looked after.

The hotels exceeded expectations and the food was in abundance especially if you like beef, dulce de leche and wine.... We highly recommend this cycling adventure.

Gerard Veglio , London, UK

A terrific tour with lots of varying scenery, shortish distances, a couple of hard days and some surprisingly excellent hotels which rounded off some amazing days in the saddle. The guides really looked after us, from keeping everyone supplied with water and snacks, and taking care of all the punctures. In hindsight I wished I'd added a couple of days at the end to enjoy Termas de Reyes and the surrounding area.

Becky Aicheler, Machen, Caerphilly, Wales

I will have special memories of camping at Kurtka - the campsite was peaceful, open and the skies were beautiful. I enjoyed the camping as it was more 'in the wildnerness' than staying in hotels. I also enjoyed the particularly homestay at Kyzyl-Oi as the rooms were bright and it felt like we were staying with the locals rather than being detached from the environment and culture. I had a fantastic holiday. So many smiles and happy memories ... a beautiful country that I got to travel through by bike - my happy place. Thank you.

Francis Aho, Tennessee, United States

My husband and I recently completed an 9-day cycle trip in the Scotland Highlands with Redspokes Adventure Tours, and it was an unforgettable experience! The scenery was absolutely stunning, with breathtaking ocean views, majestic castles, and even a whole herd of Scottish stags.

Our guide, Dermot, was incredibly helpful and made sure we were well taken care of with great meals and snacks along the road. The accommodations were all top-notch, ranging from charming hotels to cozy B&Bs, and our nightly dinner reservations were at some truly delicious restaurants.

The entire trip was well-organized, making it easy to just enjoy the ride and the amazing surroundings. I would definitely do another tour with Redspokes and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventurous and scenic outdoor experience. Just be prepared to tough out the Scotland weather – it's all part of the adventure!

John Homer, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

A huge thank you to Timur and the entire team for taking such great care of us. The food was incredible, and the warmth of the welcome we received throughout Mongolia was truly touching. Every night of camping felt special, with beautiful spots set up by rivers or lakes. The tents were spacious, high-quality, and passed every rainstorm without a hitch!

Special shoutout to Bulgra and Inca for preparing some of the best meals I’ve ever had on a cycling tour—truly exceptional. The team went above and beyond for us, and Timur kept everything running smoothly, handling any challenges quickly and keeping morale high, even pushing the meaning of “undulating” to new heights! Big thanks also to my fellow riders—it was a pleasure meeting you all!

Ms Janet Coffey, Nairobi, Kenya

The tour in Mongolia-Bulgan was absolutely fantastic - I had SO MUCH FUN! The 9 days of cycling was all off-road and excellent and challenging. The camping, food, and logistics were awesome; an amazing crew, so great.

The cycling group was really nice and gelled well. The Mongolian countryside and culture were extraordinary. Perfect trip!

Christina and David, Massachusetts, USA

Redspokes did an amazing job of organizing our routes and places to stay. We found the team to be extremely accommodating. We decided to use e bikes - they worked better than we expected. In fact I now am looking to buy an e bike! Redspokes also organized meals - again amazing - we loved it.

Touring on a bike is a fantastic way to see and appreciate where you are - much better than driving. Routes minimized busy roads- often on single track roads. We have already recommended it to several people - if you are hesitant- just do it- you will only be older if you delay!

Sharon Vancise, Nanoose Bay, Canada

We thoroughly enjoyed our redspokes self guided tour. The bikes, directions, support systems , accommodations and restaurants were all excellent. The friendliness and welcoming atmosphere make us want to cycle with redspokes again.

Darryl Vancise, Nanoose Bay, Canada

The cycling was spectacular through quiet country roads, cycling paths, through Forrests and farm fields. A variety of things to do and se from castles, a battlefield, cows, sheep, deer , pheasants, interesting creeks and the world famous Spey River.

Some challenging hills to provide a nice variety with views of the valleys and surrounding countryside. A variety of interesting well kept, first class places to stay with innkeepers that were real characters. The food, accommodations and organization were first class. Our best cycling trip ever due to the professional approach of redspokes, Linette and Dermot. Thanks so much.

Paul Goulding, Birkenhead, England, UK

Back from my 6th tour with redspokes this time visited Mongolia 100% off road. This trip was the hardest one I completed but as always no one gets left behind , our guide Temur was brilliant with his motivation and information of what was coming our way Omega kept the bike working every night washed oiled gears checked.

For me one of the big highlights of this tour was the food Bola and inka feed us like Kings large tasty portions to load the carbohydrates needed for the energy used. Camping spots chosen by the water for washing in the summer sun just brilliant.

Johan Van Goethem, Denderbelle, Belgium

From the moment myself, my brother , my cousin and my friend set foot on Pakistani soil, we received a warm welcome that went far beyond commercial friendliness. We had the feeling of joining friends we haven't seen for a long time, but in no time there is a renewed sense that we never left. 

Whether it was at the hotel, or at the mosque or just on the street, everyone was willing to share some of their own past, concerns and cool moments. The local agent of Redspokes  also contributed greatly to this. Besides our tour guide, Faisan, his father, also took the trouble to meet us personally during the first day in Islamabad. He also provided a nice closing meal at his flat in Islamabad which should not have been at all, but which touched us.

Northern Pakistan is a beautiful region for cycling, both the area between Askole and Gilgit, as well as the Bagrote and Shimshal valleys and the Karakoram Highway itself between Gilgit and Passu. So the nature also impressed next tot the people. There’s still the plan to  go back to Gilgit and Cycle to Bishkek in Kyrgistan via Kashgar in China. This means that some day we’ll go back and since I’m 58 , I’ve to hurry before it’s to late !

Ian Burnett, Arakoon, Australia

A great tour over spectacular mountain ranges and the steppe of eastern Uzbekistan. There was plenty of interesting cycling including some long, fun descents.

Our guide, Shamil was super friendly and really knowledgeable, particularly about the history of the Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva. The support crew, lead by Umid were also excellent. The food provided at lunches and the camps was delicious and plentiful. Our interactions with the curious and hospitable locals were also a highlight. A definite recommend!

Cathy, Manchester, England, UK

This is an excellent trip to an amazing location which ticked all of my boxes in terms of scenery, sights, history and people. Loved it.

Paul Fisher, Livingston, Scotland

This was my first time in Albania and I will be back. The tour was wonderfully varied and revealed many aspects of this amazing country from open meadows to mountain passes and tiny villages to coastal towns. Our guide - Nik - was exceptional in every way, supportive when riding and opened my eyes to Albania's very recently troubled history and its growing optimism for the future each evening.

Every Albanian person that we met was friendly and greeted us with openness and a smile - it was worth every effort getting to know and understand this "forgotten corner" of Europe.

Kathryn Mark, Tyne & Wear, England, UK

Excellent trip into the remotest part of Vietnam. A chance to see how Vietnamese people live and work. Also the scenery was amazing. Guide very knowledgeable, which added to the experience.

Caroline Derouet, Mississauga, Canada

I rarely bother to give post-trip information, but I wanted to make sure you know how amazing Phong was as a leader. He was compassionate, enthusiastic, funny, and absolutely always attentive to our needs. I felt absolutely spoiled by how well he treated all of us. He is a true professional and represents your company very, very well! 

Paul Noonan, Tauranga, New Zealand

Another outstanding redspokes trip. The scenery was great, and we got amongst the wonderful people.

Phong was a very helpful guide.

John Homer, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

You always find a great group of people on a redspokes tour and this was no exception. North Thailand is a beautiful part of the world and I would recommend visiting sooner rather than later as the area feels as though it is developing fast!

Paul Farrow, Christchurch, New Zealand

We have cycled in Colmbia, 3 European trips, Tour de France course, Spain, Africa, Ukraine, Greece Brazil. In short we have cycled in 51 countries some guided and some self guided. The trip in Cambodia was one of the best, the sense of humour and horseing around by the team was a delight. We loved the country, the people, and the food. The crew in Vietnam had an extremely hard act to follow, and they performed well. Really appreciate the work that had gone into planning the route.

Cressida Dawson, Valais Switzerland

This was an amazing trip. You see bits of Uzbekistan that you wouldn't if you were on the normal tourist route. We've never been anywhere where the people have been so friendly. We had great guides - Shamil and Khamdam who were so well informed and interested in their subjects. The second week of sightseeing was seamlessly well organised and almost as exhausting as the cycling! Be warned though - this is not a trip for the faint hearted - the cycling is hard and the camping is basic and was quite chilly when we went.

Jane and Peter Wardell , Lake Hawea, New Zealand

Allan Hilder, Southampton, England, UK

Guides were excellent, informative and fun. Magical diverse range of scenery and felt fully engaged with the culture of North Argentina.

The optional visit to Colombe Winery was a highlight. Well organised and a great group too.

Eva Mary Strnad, California, USA

Trip highlights are the incredibly beautiful, massive, historical sights. Our guide, Shamil was absolutely outstanding. The food, especially while camping, was delicious. We went in September and enjoyed excellent weather and daily sunshine.

Paul Massie, Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

What a lively, vibrant and beautiful place Colombia is. The country is stunning and the cycling unforgettable. Endurance testing uphills, exhilarating and fast downhills, friendly, smiling people and the most breath-taking views along the way. Adrian, Fabian, Javier and Ricardo could not have done more to make our experience the best it could be. Amo Colombia!

Donald Ross, Inverness, Scotland

Great tour, excellent guides, cheerful, knowledgeable, encouraging when occasionally required! Good mix of gravel & tarmac roads, both challenging at times wrt gradients.

I enjoyed the range of accomodation from basic hostel in the remoter areas to good hotels. Also the local food at lunchtime. And of course the wonderful scenery, relaxing boat trips too.

Kirsty Seddon, Chester, UK

This trip and redspokes were recommended to me by a friend and the whole experience far exceeded my expectations. The diversity of experiences that were packed into the two weeks astounded me. The team led by Raju were absolutely brilliant. Raju himself was so attentive to every detail of the trip and couldn't have done any more if he tried. He clearly had very high expectations of what he wanted to offer and he worked incredibly hard to maintain those expectations jthroughout. Baba and Keshu were so professional as bike guides and brilliantly skilled as mechanics, again nothing was too much trouble for them. Jamal was a brilliant driver and again so attentive to delivering a high quality experience. As a team, the four of them worked brilliantly together and really made the trip a fantastic experience - thank you to them all!

Giselle Whish, Paddington, Australia

This cycling tour of Uzbekistan was jam packed with unique experiences, exceeded all my expectations and left me with many wonderful memories of the landscapes, people, culture and history. The cycling was challenging with many different terrains to tackle but ultimately hugely rewarding as we were guided through mesmorising remote wilderness steppes. The tour provided opportunities to appreciate the rich history and culture of this fascinating central Asian region.

Helena and Martin Robinson, Haslemere, England, UK

We had an amazing trip through the Patagonian Lake District and were particularly impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of the guiding team - everything went smoothly and seemed so effortless - a great reflection on the hard work of the team. Thank-you.

Bridie Russell, Inverness, Scotland

This was my first ever group bike trip and it was a resounding success, not least due to the exceptional guiding team (Diego, Yall and Mateus) who were always so friendly and professional and ensured the smooth running of the tour on a day to day basis.

The scenery was of course spectacular. The bikes were great for cycling on both the well-maintained tarmac roads (which had a wide hard shoulder)and gravel. Our accommodation was excellent- from very comfortable hotels to simple hostel-style lodging in the more remote areas. The food was delicious - the thoughtfully selected lunch stops in small villages were particularly special. An amazing experience.

Thank you!

Liz Hewitt, Great Yarmouth, England

Shamill was wonderful as were the crew - the cook and his mate and the drivers were amazing.

How Sanjar got his vehicle over the terrain was a sight to behold. The whole team went out of their way to help us.

Helen Williams, Auckland,New Zealand

Anna-Carin Nicolini, Thalwil, Switzerland

This trip was over all expectations. Riding the bike all day with local guides has been an amazing way to discover a new country, people, culture, food and traditions.

It was such a fulfilling trip in all ways that it will be hard to travel in any other way in the future. Thanks for this great experience!

Richard Mann, North Yorkshire, England, UK

This was a great winter holiday and a brilliant way to explore and see the real Cambodia , but with great service, good quality, clean hotels and an enjoyable variety of local food. Our two guides Phea and Sekhom and our day support van driver really just made the holiday. They were fun, informative and attentive. Our bikes re appeared cleaned and lubed every morning, our overnight bags would be waiting for us in our hotel rooms and every day they arranged an interesting sight seeing visit or informal visits and briefings at nearly every regular rest stop.

They carefully selected a variety of cycling routes for us to experience all aspects of Cambodia, connecting by coach transfers. Their company and exceptional service and support really made the trip so informative and enjoyable.

Alastair Locke, Leeds, England

What truly set this trip apart was the exceptional support team. Not only were they efficient and professional, but they also brought a sense of fun to the journey and showed genuine care for the slower riders. Their positive attitude made overcoming the weather obstacles much more manageable.

The accommodations, for the most part, were of high quality, and even those of lower standards had a unique charm due to their remote locations. The true highlights, however, were the daily lunches. As a food enthusiast, I was treated to a variety of interesting culinary experiences that added an extra layer of enjoyment to each day. 

Many thanks redspokes for organising another unforgettable adventure!

Rory Morrison, London, England, UK

Thanks a lot redspokes and Colombia ground crew for an eye opening and relaxing break. From a cycling perspective the holiday builds up nicely over a few climbs towards a more challenging mountain pass at altitude in week two. The discovery of the holiday was the warm reception and seemingly inexhaustible hospitality we received from the Colombian people, especially those connected with the group (mis parceros), but also from those we met along the way. Special thanks to the Colombianas who patiently taught me how to muddle along with some of the latest rhythms. Coasting along mainly back roads we were reminded at every switchback of the grinding individual effort which goes into the raw material for each Starbucks or Costa skinny caramel machiato. In Colombia we had no such thing - just filtered coffee served immediately from an urn with optional warm milk - nice!

Jonas Barter, Almonte, Canada

Even before I signed up for this trip, I had to ask myself ... What the hell's a Puna? I learned that it's a unique plateau in the Andes mountains. Getting up to and off of the Puna was hard work and my lowest and highest gears got a good workout. The highlight for me was the day that featured a 30 km downhill where I hit 57 kph on a mountain bike. Yikes!

Our guides were very attentive and we stayed in wonderful hotels with tons of character and great food (and wine). Thanks redspokes!

Sheelagh Evans, Winchester, UK

Thanks for the great trip. I can't fault it, its the best tour I have been on. Mr Phea and his team are wonderful.

Gordon Gates, Colorado, USA

This tour was a BLAST!!!! Small group, incredible landscape, quiet countryside roads, good weather for cycling, enthusiastic tour leader, great roadside snacks at sites with a view, unique rural lodging sites, good food for vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarian, many memorable moments with a longing for more days on the road. I’m ready to go back to the Scottish Highlands for more of the same!

Lon Dubey, California, USA

North Argentina trip was fantastic. It included spectacular vistas of red rock canyons, gentler views of vineyards & farmland and a high altitude ride to and on a giant salt flat. Riding at altitude with wind gusts and also on fair amount of gravel roads was challenging at times but well supported by our two exceptional guides, Ale and Yal. They were well organized extremely helpful and knowledgeable and also a lot of fun. They worked well as a team and they offered many insights into Argentinian culture. We had several interesting stops including a tour of the salt flat mining, wine tasting, weaving and visit to a couple of pre Inca archaeologic sites. Overall, recommend this trip highly. Only proviso would be participants be comfortable riding on gravel roads.

John Lingford, London, England, UK

"....what better way to see them than from the saddle of a bicycle?"

So says the redspokes description of this tour from Inverness in the East to Ullapool on the West coast. Completely agree. Stunning scenery, quiet roads and understanding drivers, at your own pace and plenty of opportunity to stop and take it all in. 

Backed up with superb organisation and support, including high quality bikes for hire. The redspokes van with tea and snacks (and chat) always waiting just when you need it. Good accommodation and food to look forward to at the end of the day. What`s not to like?

Karen & Darrell Rott, Boulder Colorado, USA

We truly loved riding in the highlands of Scotland and having a true scot for a leader was the best!

Dermot planned and executed the details of the tour down to the smallest detail - even having midge spray in the van! we really enjoyed having a small group and the various positives that come with fewer people. if I were to grade this trip: scenery - A+, trip leader - A+, snacks and support van - A+, accommodations - A-, bikes - B+, pretrip info - A, office support staff A+. If given the opportunity, we would definitely do this trip or another with red spokes again!!!

Keith Aungiers, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

This was my first ever organised and fully supported cycling holiday. It was also the best cycling holiday that I have ever had. The wild and wonderful scenery, mile after mile of great roads, the quality of accommodation, the picnic lunches and other food and wine, and the camaraderie that the group developed were what made the trip memorable. It was the personal attention and friendship of your 2 extraordinary and dedicated guides - Yal Croce and Ale Moreiras - that made the trip so special.

Muriel Thomson, Aberdeen, Scotland

I've done a number of redspokes trips and this one was another great trip. The trip was well organised. Lidia was a very good Leader who never tired of answering all our many questions. She gave us a great insight into the culture and customs of her country. The back up team did a great job and everything ran very smoothly.

The trip takes you off the beaten track into the wilds of the country with fabulous varied scenery. Son Kul Lake is an amazing spot where we witnessed Kyrgyz nomadic life. The sunsets and sunrises were awesome. The trip is mostly off road and rough in places so a good level of fitness is required. Kyrgystan is a fabulous country and certainly worth a visit.

Paul Noonan, Tauranga, New Zealand

A fabulous trip to a country of remarkable people considering their horrific history. Phea was an outstanding guide and companion, and gave a fabulous insight into his country. Movitel was a charming and humorous driver and host.

Lynne and Andy , Manchester, England, UK

We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience in this beautiful country. Our guides were such kind ,warm and friendly people. Their knowledge of local wildlife, agriculture and history was fascinating. They could not do enough for us. The hotels were way above our expectations and the food was fabulous.  

If you want to get a feel for the charms of Sri Lanka this tour is definitely a must. 

Michael Glodowski, Wisconsin, USA

My wife and I truly had an unforgettable tour across Scotland’s Highlands. This being our ninth Redspokes tour we were excited to cycle across this beautiful country. We were blessed with amazing warm weather, sunshine and no rain during the entire tour. Both Redspokes guides (Susanne and Graham) offered deep narrative of Scotland’s amazing history and they truly complimented each other capabilities with charm and attentiveness.

As we crossed east to west we encountered the wonderful changes in geography sprinkled in with some of the most courteous motorists we have ever come across. As expected the seafood was amazing and our accommodations offered a unique mix of clean and comfortable lodging. Cycling Scotland in June offered extended sunlight thus ensuring no concerns of racing the darkness.

One can only absorb so much during the tour and now am compelled to crack the books on Scotlands history purchased during our tour …..of course accompanied but a few drams of whisky that some how made its way into our luggage!

Jan Gates, Boulder Colorado, USA

This trip was a very positive experience! I appreciated Dermot and Linette's attention to all of our needs. The route was very scenic with many surprises in the countryside. Around every corner was breathaking scenery. The routes were well planned and the food provided was in abundance.

I would highly recommend this tour!

Dominique Bongaerts, Leiden, Netherlands

I just love seeing a country on a bike; slow enough to really experience it, but fast enough to see the variation. And was a variation Sri Lanka has, bot culturally and naturally! Waruna, Chamara and Anu showed did a fantastic job in showing us the best of it and always with a smile, like all people in Sri Lanka.

We took the time to stop at tea factories, rubber plantages, a school, temples and more, which made me not only come home fitter than I was, but also a bit wiser. The hotels were generally very comfortable, hot showers and often a pool, a luxury that I did not expect, but greatly enjoyed. Thanks a lot for a fantastic holiday!

Clare Elsegood, Glossop, England

Our trip to Kyrgyzstan was a real adventure. The cycling was tough and made more challenging by the heat, altitude and rough "washboard" rutted roads - however, the dramatic scenery, mountains and gorges plus the remote nature of the unpopulated areas we cycled through, were well worth all the effort. We were challenged by some huge climbs, the most memorable being the switch back climb up to the mountain pass before our yurt camp stay, but luckily we had a very supportive group who encouraged each other throughout. The downhills we had earned were enjoyed by everyone!

Throughout the trip we were treated to lots of traditional Kyrgys food and particularly enjoyed our riverside packed lunches mid ride. Soup is a staple and steamed dumplings are an ever present option! Cake stands full of fruit, sweets and biscuits provided welcome treats and bread and jam were always abundant. The accommodation was very varied and gave us an insight into the semi nomadic way of life still followed by some people. The experience of watching amazing sunsets while staying at Son Kol in a yurt will stay with us for many years!

Daniel Nicholson , Abergavenny, Wales

This was my first ever tour and Kyrgyzstan and it did not disappoint. The landscape was truly amazing, the route was excellent and the people were very friendly and welcoming.

Our guide Mirs was first class, nothing was too much trouble.

John Rowland, Cumbernauld, Scotland

This trip with Red Spokes tales you through some extremely spectacular scenery, it was also fascinating culturally, the support team were excellent.

Overall an amazing experience that will forever remain in memory!

Stephen and Kathryn Cotnam, Almonte, Canada

This was our second trip with red spokes. We were very well looked after. Our leaders and guides were well informed with a good knowledge of the area and responded well to our sometimes changing needs.

They were very positive and encouraged us in our cycling and they were fun to travel with. Thank you for the opportunity to travel in style and comfort.

Brian Cornell, California, USA

Our journey was truly extraordinary, featuring awe-inspiring scenery and some of the most exhilarating cycling days we've ever experienced. While a few days presented tough challenges and extensive gravel roads, the rewards were immeasurable. The guides proved to be exceptional, offering unwavering support in organizing and planning every aspect, always within reach. The balance of cycling was perfect for us, and the boat trips across the lakes introduced delightful variety. 

In sum, it was an unforgettable holiday, with top-notch Specialized bikes and consistently high-quality accommodations, surpassing our experiences with other tour providers.