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4 days / 3 nights
Self GuidedI had a great time!
A Happy customer 2023
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Ride 1
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£ P.O.Aper personShared twin/double
Ride the hills of Yorkshire with Simon Warren, the man who literally wrote the book on them! Simon will guide you through many of his favourites on a day out and your legs and lungs will never forget through some of the best scenery in Britain!
Simon has a number of routes you can choose from mainly in the Yorkshire Dales but also covering the North Yorkshire Moors. He can also devise a route to specifically meet your requirements. The ride will be supported by the Yorkshire Velo Tours team with many options set out below to make your day in the hills one to remember.
Simon Warren’s been obsessed with cycling since the summer of 1989 after watching Greg Lemond battle Laurent Fignon in the Tour de France.
A few weeks later he rode his first race, a 10 mile time trial on the A1 and by the end of the year was club hill climb champion. Although not having what it took to beat the best he found his forte was racing up hills and so began his life long fascination with steep roads.
Trips were planned and pilgrimages made to find ever steeper and longer slopes which culminated in the publication of his first book, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs. Following its 2010 release Simon has now written 11 further guides to hills from Scotland to Italy together with appearing on numerous TV shows, hosting talks, guiding rides and spending hours and hours riding up hill.
Our Leisure cycling tours are designed to allow plenty of time for sightseeing and to enjoy all the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. The tours cover much less distance each day than our ‘road cycling tours’ and we provide you with suggestions of places on interest along the route.
8 days / 7 nights
Self Guided with Luggage Transportation"An unforgettable week of riding with a good balance of beautiful hilly rides in the dales and visits to must-see local attractions such as Fountains Abbey and Bolton Castle. We ate really well and drank hardy ale in many a charming town. A day in York at the end of our trip was also fantastic and we recommend the city as a final destination. Without fail, the accommodation that Charles booked for us was top-notch, very friendly, and offered a slice of Yorkshire hospitality"
Will and 3 friends from Germany, May 2019
Starting in Ilkley or Skipton you will complete a tour of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park with its distinctive valleys, villages of immense character and majestic hills. The journey finishes with 2 nights staying in the historic city of York, with plenty of time for sightseeing. This a tour that displays all that is good about Yorkshire and why it has become one of the top tourist destinations in the UK.
The start of the tour will be Skipton or Ilkley
The tour finishes in York with the option of transport back to the start point.
From York:
Leeds/Bradford Airport (50 km)
Manchester Airport 1.5 hours train journey (change at Leeds)
Hull Ferries: 1.5 hours drive / 70km
Ride 1.
48 km
Ride 2.
46 km
Ride 3.
48 km
Ride 4.
43 km
Ride 5.
39 km
Sightseeing in York
Our Leisure cycling tours are designed to allow plenty of time for sightseeing and to enjoy all the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. The tours cover much less distance each day than our ‘road cycling tours’ and we provide you with suggestions of places on interest along the route.
8 days / 7 nights
Self Guided with Luggage Transportation"Charles gave us good advice and support. The hotels were well situated with helpful staff, and all provided a good cyclist's breakfast. The roads were generally quiet with fantastic scenery. A great introduction to the area. Thank you"
Paul and Sharon from Australia, July 2019
The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway is a stunning circular tour of the National Park taking in most of the main Dales and many that are rarely visited. The breathtaking scenery combined with villages of immense character make this a wonderful way to experience the Yorkshire Dales on two wheels. The route starts in Skipton or Ilkley and is all on road and signed with the logo of the National Park – a sheep’s head.
This tour is designed for those who wish to ride at a leisurely pace providing plenty of time to enjoy the full glory of what the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. Averaging 35km per day, you complete the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway in 6 days starting and finishing in Skipton or Ilkley. There are plenty of places of interest and things to do along the route and you can use our guide to help plan each day.
We meet you at the start of the tour and ensure you have everything you need and then transport your luggage between overnight stops. Accommodation is in carefully selected small hotels/guest houses of character in typical Yorkshire villages that boast an array of good food options as well as traditional Yorkshire pubs.
Ride 1.
32 km
Ride 2.
38 km
Ride 3.
38 km
Ride 4.
31 km
Ride 5.
37 km
Ride 6.
32 km
£ P.O.Aper personShared twin/double
"Professional, caring, well organised and very knowledgeable hosts who kept us all extremely safe in the poor conditions. The hotel and restaurant were very welcoming and great quality.
Memories I will never forget!"
Colin Kimmins, Lendlease UK
"I was looking for someone to help me host an event that offered a quality service with attention to detail. Charles and his team were able to meet this brief perfectly. Charles was able to help me work through options well and had good connections for catering locally. The full team interacted with our guests brilliantly and made them feel very welcome. Would recommend!"
Alex Stork, Business Development Manager, Overbury
Why not consider a cycling based day or half day for your business or organisation? We have partnered up with a number of venues around Yorkshire to offer a range of bespoke cycling days ranging from small team away days to mini sportive events.
A unique cycling experience or challenge can enhance lives, strengthen relationships and offer a true sense of adventure and shared achievement – all key ingredients for the perfect corporate hospitality or team building event.
Whether you are considering organising an unforgettable team building exercise or creating an event to entertain your clients, we can make sure it exactly fits your requirements
For literally the cost of a good dinner you can enjoy a day’s cycling in the Yorkshire Dales, what better way to treat your clients or team! Previous clients include: Lendlease UK, Overbury plc, Mentha Capital (Amsterdam), Banana Kick and RSM.
Cycling has all the ingredients to provide you with the perfect social group activity.
Anyone can take part in a corporate cycling adventure whilst at the same time it promotes:
Healthy Living
We believe that a healthy lifestyle equals a healthy mind. A cycling event may well be the target to encourage your staff and clients to get that old bike out of the shed and hit the road. A few hours in the saddle doesn’t have to be difficult but it will be a challenge for some. Sharing such experiences and getting fit with colleagues will foster the common goal of a healthier, happy team.
Teamwork
Look at the achievements of Team SKY in recent years. Chris Froome always emphasises that teamwork is crucial to his success at the Tour de France. Cycling is the embodiment of team work and no finer way to get your team working hard together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Adventure
For most people who book our rides, the routes take them somewhere they’ve never been before. Many people are overwhelmed with the scenery and views they experience, only a few miles from the cities of Leeds and Bradford. Let YVT take you on an adventure into the hidden gems of Yorkshire on a bike!
Fundraising
Create a shared challenge and achievement and use this as the focus of your company’s annual charitable work. A charity cycling event is an excellent way to engage and motivate your staff and raise awareness about your chosen charity both across your company and your clients.
Great PR
An excellent to get exposure across your client base and industry. Let your bespoke cycling event provide your staff and clients with a day to remember, perhaps by raising money for your chosen charity also by telling everyone about it!
Fun
Cycling is actually great fun both for those new to the activity to hardened athletes alike!
We always meet with prospective clients to talk through and design an event that is right for your business.
As a guide, this is a typical cycling event:
You have the option to have Simon Warren, 100 Greatest Climbs fame, as your ride guide.
Our Leisure cycling tours are designed to allow plenty of time for sightseeing and to enjoy all the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. The tours cover much less distance each day than our ‘road cycling tours’ and we provide you with suggestions of places on interest along the route.
3 days / 4 nights
£470per personShared twin/double £570per personSingle roomWe’ve had many guests in the past who want an introduction to Yorkshire Dales cycling out from one location each day, usually for a 2 or 3 day stay. This is an ideal format whether you want a few hard days’ cycling or something more leisurely
The tour features 3 rides that showcase the incredible variety of roads and scenery in Yorkshire. Heading in a different direction each day, you will ride sections of the Tour de France routes and the Tour de Yorkshire as well as more undiscovered roads that both inspire and challenge.
Daily mileage will be around 25 - 50 miles, but there is flexibility and the rides can be shortened or lengthened based on the consensus of the riders.
Accommodation is based in the lovely town of Ilkley, a location which is simply a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. When the Tour de Yorkshire cycled through the town in 2015, the TV commentators described Ilkley as the ‘capital of cycling in Yorkshire’. The town boasts the largest cycling club in the country where almost 10% of the population are members!
Ride 1.
27-32 miles
Ride 2.
30-45 miles
Ride 3.
30-45 miles
Our road cycling tours are for keen road cyclists of all abilities and we offer circular routes staying in different locations each evening as well as tours and day events based in our home town of Ilkley.
4 days / 3 nights
Self guided with luggage transportationA short tour, ideal for a weekend visit, for keen cyclists taking you right into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales through valleys, beautiful villages and the wonderful hills that Yorkshire is now famous for. Three days cycling and three nights accommodation staying in majestic Wensleydale, with a ride over Buttertubs Pass to Tan Hill, the highest pub in Britain.
Ride 1.
75 km
Ride 2.
70 km
Ride 3.
63 km
Our road cycling tours are for keen road cyclists of all abilities and we offer circular routes staying in different locations each evening as well as tours and day events based in our home town of Ilkley.
5 days / 4 nights
Self guided with luggage transportationIn response to request from guests, we are super excited to offer a brand new tour which features not only the Yorkshire Dales but also the Yorkshire Moors. You really will experience the full majesty of what Yorkshire has to offer!
Our standard tour is a circular route firstly venturing into the Dales covering some of the White Rose Classic route and the iconic Fleet Moss climb. The route then heads eastwards towards the imposing sight of the rugged and beautiful Moors. A day in the Moors follows and your route can be configured to include as many steep and challenging climbs and your body will stand. The absolute classic ‘Rosedale Chimney’ is a must!
Rather than a set route we will plan your route accordingly to your requirements in respect of mileage and amount of climbing. Riders will usually complete 60-130km per day.
Ride 1.
60-130 km
Ride 2.
60-130 km
Ride 3.
60-110 km
Ride 4.
60-120 km
Our road cycling tours are for keen road cyclists of all abilities and we offer circular routes staying in different locations each evening as well as tours and day events based in our home town of Ilkley.
4 days / 3 nights
Self guided with luggage transportation"We visited practically every dale in the book - including Wharfedale, Swaledale, Dentdale, Coverdale & Wensleydale and cycled round the back of the Howgill Fells. A super weekend that will suit all Club cyclists"
Tamworth Cycling Club, July 2019
This tour allows you to experience the extended Yorkshire Dales Cycleway. The existing route was extended in 2016 and now takes in a stunning section along the side of the Howgill Fells and through the Westmorland Dales, before heading up to the highest pub in Britain at Tan Hill. The tour starts in Skipton (or Ilkley) and is a 250km clockwise circular tour of Yorkshire Dales.
The tour covers the route in 3 days, an average of 83km miles cycling each day, a feast of cycling for keen road cyclists.
You will experience challenging climbs, many included in the UK’s 100 Climbs book by Simon Warren, as well as iconic and breathtaking roads, many used in the Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire. The number of days can be varied if required, for example, a real challenge would be to ride the route in 2 days, or alternatively you may want to reduce the average km per day and complete it over 4 or 5 days.
We meet you at the start of the tour and ensure you have everything you need and then transport your luggage between overnight stops. Accommodation is in carefully chosen small hotels of character in small villages, with typical Yorkshire Dales facilities including good food options and pubs of real Yorkshire character.
Ride 1.
89 km
Ride 2.
87 km
Ride 3.
74 km
days / nights
£ P.O.Aper personShared twin/double"Charles listened to what we wanted to do then tailored the route perfectly, giving us an excellent two days cycling in the Dales. He even managed to arrange sunny weather in November! Highly recommend Yorkshire Velo Tours"
Paul Tynan, November 2020
The majority of our clients ask us to either devise a tour to their specific requirements or vary one of our existing packages.
If you a want tour that features all the famous climbs, we can do this for you. By contrast we could also provide you with a tour that mainly stays in the valleys, although to get from one to another will always involve some climbing!
We can also include the picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Dales, for example a recent visitor from Alaska wanted to stop locations used in the TV series ‘All creatures great and small’!
More often than not, a short telephone call is really useful in scoping a tour, allowing us to get the key info to come up with options for you to consider. However, please also use the contact form and supply as much of the following info as you can:
Length of stay (number of over night stays)
Number of days cycling
Date options (if possible)
Fixed base or point to point tour
Number of people
Miles per day (remember, most of Yorkshire is hilly!)
Type of accommodation: B&B/small hotel or something more luxurious.
Any other specific requests, eg particular locations to visit or famous climbs you would like to ride
Request a bespoke tour now, and we will come back with options for you within 48 hours.