Our Kiwi Style Bike Tours holidays are a challenging and fun way to see some of the world’s most visually stunning landscapes. Since 2005 we have been helping fellow cycling enthusiasts ride their dream in our favourite European locations and to Australia for the Tour Down Under.
Picture yourself under the bright blue European summer skies, riding your bike up the alpine climbs you have seen so many times on the Tour, Giro or Vuelta. A glimpse down shows the names of the best pro’ climbers, emblazoned on the tarmac by over eager fans. The faded names remind us of the riders who have already made their mark on the sport we love. The mind wanders through black and white footage featuring the legends of the sport, the hard men, who have also ridden and suffered on these roads – how much sweat did Merckx spill on this climb? From the top the view is spectacular. Looking out across the valley, you marvel at what you have just achieved. The villages we passed through earlier, now just specs on the world below. Now the rewarding descent awaits. This is Riding The Dream.
With Kiwi Style bike Tours we select what we feel are the most visually stunning areas, the most iconic climbs and the most memorable experiences to create the ultimate cycling holiday packages. We have a team of experienced guides who ensure there is a relaxed, fun, no pressure atmosphere while you ride as much or as little as you like – it’s your cycling holiday. Riding The Dream means different things to different people – some will want to climb like they’re chasing a KOM, while others will want to savour each switchback and view point. We want the Kiwi Style experience to be one that achieves your cycling holiday goals.
Upcoming Biking Tours
Please contact us if you would like to be on the waitlist for this tour - in case of a spot becoming available or if we increase the tour capacity you will get first notifications.
The Epic France-Italy Tour V2 ticks all of the boxes for legendary climbs, spectacular scenery, fantastic locations and the most epic rides you could hope to pack into a two week tour. We start in France with the beauty of Lake Annecy and climb our way through the French Alps. Then it’s into Italy, via Lake Como, the Italian Alps and the Dolomites. This is definitely a bucket list tour for every cyclist.
Duration
15 Days | 14 Nights
Cycle Distance
870km
The ultimate pick and mix of famous French and Italian cycling locations make up our popular Epic tours. French Alpes, Como, Italian Alpes and Italian Dolomites - it is the who's who of the cycling world. This tour allows you to conquer such famous climbs as Galibier, Alpe d'Huez, Stelvio, Gavia, Cancano, Sella Ronda and so much more.
Duration
15 Days | 14 Nights
Cycle Distance
870km
Our Kiwi Style guinea pig group are ready for the next challenge - Italian Dolomites and Slovenia. The tour itinerary is currently in it's development stage. Watch this space.
Duration
Days | Nights
Cycle Distance
km
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast lies the classic La Route des Grandes Alpes. Follow this incredible route through France that has been a part of French culture since 1913.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
900km
What entices Kiwi's to travel half way around the world to ride epic climbs? It's the magic of the Tour de France! The experience of riding a little snippet of the terrain these athletes race through is sobering. This tour combines two of the most famous and feared climbs from Tour history - Col du Tourmalet and Mont Ventoux. What a combo!
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
km
Montenegro is has become the new surprise package for Kiwi Style Bike Tours. Since it's introduction to our tour line up in 2023, this country has not ceased to amaze us! A combination of stunning climbs and coast roads awaits, with incredible surprise views around every corner. If you have done Croatia with us - this is the must see sequel.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
840km
Croatia Tour May 2024. Our 2024 early summer tour takes in the best cycling locations Croatia has to offer - the beautiful rolling terrain of the Istria Peninsula, the stunning coast of Northern Dalmatia and the world famous islands of Southern Dalmatia. This really is a bucket list tour.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
850km
Croatia Tour June 2025. Experience the best cycling locations Croatia has to offer - the beautiful rolling terrain of the Istria Peninsula, the stunning coast of Northern Dalmatia and the world famous Southern Dalmatian Islands. This really is a Stunning tour from start to finish - on and off the bike.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
850km
The Epic France-Italy Tour has become the backbone of Kiwi Style Bike Tours. It remains the most popular European Tour for those wanting to tick off the most legendary climbs of cycling folklore. We start in France with the beauty of Lake Annecy and climb our way through the French Alps. Then it's into Italy, via Lake Como, the Italian Alps and the Dolomites. Epic rides, Epic scenery and Epic climbs.
Duration
15 Days | 14 Nights
Cycle Distance
950km
Customised for Euro Summer 2024 - a tour to be enjoyed with a group of mates. Four famous and unique French locations offering a mixture of scenery, terrain and culture that will be talked about for years to come.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
km
The JT Italy-France tour takes in rides from some of our favourite locations from our Epic Tours of Italy and France, then adds Mount Ventoux and the 2024 Tour de France finalé. This is taking Epic to its next level!!
Duration
17 Days | 16 Nights
Cycle Distance
km
Croatia Tour 2024 - September. Our 2024 late summer tour takes in the best cycling locations Croatia has to offer - the beautiful rolling terrain of the Istria Peninsula, the stunning coast of Northern Dalmatia and the world famous islands of Southern Dalmatia. This really is a bucket list tour in a magical part of Europe.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
850km
Montenegro is the new the newest location for Kiwi Style Bike Tours, with 2024 being our second visit to this secret little gem of a country. A fantastic combination of stunning climbs and coast roads awaits. Taking in bonus parts of Croatia as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina along the way.
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Cycle Distance
840km
Tour difficulty and fitness levels.
Our tours have a difficulty rating out of five stars:
A Five Star rating is a tour that is structured as a training camp. It includes several long and/or steep climbs on most days of the tour. This requires a very good level of cycling fitness to be able to enjoy the tour from the start right through to the finish. You don’t have to be a Pro level racer, but a weekend racer level of fitness is required to enjoy our toughest tours. Very few of our tours are rated as five star difficulty, unless it has a race/event as the finale.
A Four Star rating is a tour that includes several long and/or steep climbs on most days of the tour. This requires a good level of cycling fitness to be able to enjoy the tour from the start right through to the finish. You don’t have to be a racer, but a you should be used to regular riding to be able to recover and enjoy each day. A four star rated tour will have days where most riders will be looking forward to a recovery day.
A Three Star rating tour will have a mixture of mountainous days and flat/rolling days. A good level of fitness is still required to enjoy these tours and the cumulative effect of several days on the bike can make the climbs feel tough. If you’ve done your regular weekend training rides, a three star tour will have you smiling from start to finish.
A Two Star rating is a tour that will have the majority of the rides on smaller hills or rolling/flat terrain. A two star will have plenty of escape routes planned for longer rides. A good general fitness will see riders enjoy these tours.
A One Star rating is not used for any of our current Kiwi Style Bike Tours packages. This would be a baguette and bottle of wine in the basket type of ride – which, while great fun, is not a Kiwi Style dream ride.
Rental Bikes.
We do have a number of rental bikes available for hire in Europe only. These are full carbon Trek Emonda disc brake bikes with Shimano components or equivalent. These are available for most tours at a cost of NZD$750/tour. You will be required to bring your own pedals, shoes and helmet (and some choose to bring their own saddle).