Czech Bike Tours Are Unique

June 19, 2009 by James Brown  
Filed under Bicycle Tours

The Czech Republic may not spring to mind immediately as a place to go on a bike tour, but it certainly is a wonderful place to holiday, whether on a bicycle or not. Czech bike tours are unique, simply because they are a little off the beaten path. You will be experiencing things that other people have not and enjoy all the things that come with a cycling tour.

There are many roads that are conducive to Czech bike tours. If you choose, you can have a journey that takes place mostly on tarred roads with very easy terrain in between, or a route that is mostly difficult terrain with short breaks of tarred road. The choice is yours, depending on your ability and fitness level.

Easy Trails

One of the easiest trails that you can follow on Czech bike tours, is a route that follows the Elbe river. This route is mostly downhill and requires little effort or a high endurance level. This is the Czech bike tour that would be ideal for a family holiday. Even the little ones will be able to keep up and have fun. There are stunning views of the river and many beautiful little towns along the way.

Some of these towns have beautiful historical monuments that you can visit. Do your research and decide which towns you would like to visit and which monuments are truly different and of interest to you. There are also some castles along this route and a detour to visit these places is definitely a must, if only to say you have been to a castle.

Timing Your Holiday

Czech bike tours have to be timed carefully, just like any cycling holiday, to make sure that you have nice weather. It is no fun cycling when the weather is unbearably hot and you are suffering from heatstroke midway through your holiday. The summer months of July and August are quite hot and crowded, as this is peak tourist season. If you want to take your time when visiting places of interest and don’t want the crowds, then avoid this time of the year.

The weather is pleasant around the months May, June and September. However if you have to go in July and August choose the mountain trails, as they will be cooler and good cycling weather, especially if your days are going to be long ones. April to October are considered the best months for Czech bike tours, so plan your time and journey around these factors.

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Mountain Biking Tours In Ireland For The Family

Getting the whole family together and planning for a holiday can be a challenge, especially when you have a variety of ages! Mountain biking tours in Ireland can be a holiday spot that meets all the requirements that you and your children might have when looking at a holiday.

There are many mountain biking tour groups that offer their services in Ireland. These companies offer family package deals that include bike riding and visiting historic area locations.

Mountain biking tours in Ireland will probably incorporate both mountain biking trails and city biking. The tour groups are set up to accommodate the adventure spirit and showcase the fascinating aspects of Ireland’s long history. Children will enjoy the cycling as well as many activities along the way.

Most of these tours offer families hotel accommodations and some meals are included in the price. Time is not over-scheduled, allowing families to have some adventures on their own.

These types of cycling trips are a great way to tour the area and enjoy biking at the same time. There are many companies offering this type of service and can be found on-line.

Trails To Consider When Mountain Biking In Ireland

For those who want to schedule their own time completely, there are regions that offer mountain biking and it is a great way to see the countryside and visit different locations. Before choosing a location, take some time to research different areas to find out what type of trails are offered. These sites can also be fitted into visits to area towns and again are a great way for a family to get to know Ireland.

There are locations through out Ireland that rent bicycles and can also be a good resource in finding out about areas to bicycle. These stores can also offer guides for a day and there are many to choose from.

One popular trail that is a great destination is the Craigavon Lakes Mountain Bike Trail. This trail is located in Northern Ireland. The trail is good for kids as well as adults and takes you into beautiful scenery which is uniquely Ireland. Castle Ward is another place in Northern Ireland that is known for its good mountain biking trails and is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon with ocean views and great trails.

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