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www.magicplaces.ca Traveling by bicycle is the best way to see the world. And it's even better when cycling with friends, both old and new.
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It was back in 1987 on our four-year round-the-world cycling adventure that we decided to devote ourselves to sharing our passion for bicycle travel and racing. Since, we have hosted bike tours for small groups through some of the world's most beautiful landscapes in Canada, U.S.A., New Zealand, South Africa,Australia and Europe. Experience for yourself a professionally planned vacation of fun and

fitness while cycling on safe and quiet roads. Enjoy healthy, tasty meals with the great company of other enthusiastic cyclists. You can count on the energetic, personalized service that has characterized our tours for the past 24 years. We look forward to riding with you. Ulli and Jörg Becker

Magic Places - zauberhafte Plätze. Mit dem Fahrrad auf den Traumstraßen der Welt! Von den weißen Stränden des Indischen Ozeans hin zu den mächtigen Bergen der kanadischen Rocky Mountains; über die "Golden Gate Bridge" nach San Francisco oder durch das bezaubernde Südafrika bis zum "Kap der Guten Hoffnung". Unsere Reisen stellen ein Kaleidoskop dar, das uns die schönsten Ziele der Erde authentisch, persönlich und intensiv erleben läßt. Reisen, gleichsam voller Abenteuer und Erholung; sportlich, herausfordernd, dennoch genussvoll. In kleinen Gruppen, die auch nach 24 Jahren noch ausschliesslich von uns persönlich begleitet werden. Unser professioneller, sehr persönlicher und freundschaftlicher Service garantiert Euch unheimlich schöne und unvergessliche Reisen. Wir freuen uns auf Euer Kommen,
Ulrike & Jörg «Jockel» Becker

04/13/2024

Mallorca. Perfect weather, jaw-dropping scenery, and rides of a lifetime. It’s no wonder why this is my all-time favourite riding destination. (Oh yah, these folks are hella fun to spend time with, too!)

02/28/2024

Ladies, this one is for you! 💃🏻 Grab your girls and join us for a custom Okanagan cycling wine tour this summer! 🍷🍇🚲 Message us for details.

02/23/2024

🌟TESTIMONIAL🌟

“Learning to ride gravel roads on South Vancouver Island with Pete encouraging us was lots of fun” - Elise and Richard

Thank you both so much. It’s been an absolute pleasure having you both along for the ride! 🤩🚲

02/21/2024

🌟TOUR TRANSALP 2024!
Come race like a pro! 🤩🚲🏔️ This seven-day stage race continues to be the biggest race event we attend each year simply due to word of mouth – once you’ve done it, you realize that this experience is as close to feeling like a pro racer as you can get!

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02/18/2024

Bring your gravel bike and come explore 🇨🇦 with us this year 🤩🚲

Vancouver Island Gravel Tour: May 26 - June 2
Rockies Gravel Tour: July 14 - July 21

DM or email us to learn more: [email protected]

☀️ Less than 2 months until Mallorca! A few spots still available. Send us an email at info@magicplaces.ca for more deta...

02/16/2024

☀️ Less than 2 months until Mallorca!

A few spots still available. Send us an email at [email protected] for more details. 🤩🚲

02/13/2024

For those who haven’t had the pleasure, meet Jimmy, Rhea, and Gene! Would you just look at them!
We could tell you a million stories about these three but somehow we don’t think you’d believe us. 😉

Every year these three join us on the Battlefield Bike Ride, leading riders through Europe’s country side, and stopping at historical World War 1 and 2 sites. Let’s say the trips wouldn’t be as fun or memorable without these three leading the charge.

02/09/2024

2 Months until Mallorca! ☀️🚲😍
Our favourite place to shake out our winter legs and enjoying some Mediterranean sun and hospitality.

We still have a few spots available. Who’s coming?!

📸 Chris Curry

02/06/2024

⭐️ Fun Fact ⭐️

The highest speed ever recorded on a bicycle was achieved by Denise Mueller-Korenek in 2018. She reached a speed of 183.93 mph (296 km/h), which is faster than the takeoff speed of an Airbus A340!

Imagine that one on Strava! 😅

📸 photo credit: Matt Ben Stone

02/01/2024

Stops for cool art ✅

Our favourite thing about traveling is getting to experience the local culture, art and food! What’s yours?

01/24/2024

Ever dream of cycling through charming European villages? Let’s make it happen!
Message us to inquire about our custom and private trip packages.

01/19/2024

🌟 Fun Fact: Did you know that Mallorca averages 300 days of sun!

Escape the cold and join us this April!!

There will be multiple ride options every day ranging from easy to hard.

01/17/2024

Meet the incredible Power Duo - Ron and Heidi 🤩

Heidi - Heidi’s Swiss father used to say, ‘If you need exercise, go chop some firewood!’ Needless to say, when she discovered cycling, her attitudes around exercise changed dramatically! Now, several tours, Gran Fondos, and an Ironman later, we’re lucky to have Heidi in the family to gently push our comfort zones, dare us to adventure, and most importantly, hunt down the best pastry shops in Europe. 🥐

Ron - Somehow, while serving 36 years in the Canadian Navy in senior positions, Ron still managed to be a competitive runner and triathlete. Once his feet were dry, Ron jumped into cycling and has been racing, touring, and guiding all over the planet ever since. As long as he gets his daily dose of gelato, he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet! 🍧

When these two are not on the bike, you’ll find them hosting cooking classes, kayaking and paddleboarding out on the water, or spending time with their young grandchildren.

They provide support as a Lived Experiences Couple for Wounded Warriors Canada’s mental health program called COPE. This program helps couples live with PTSD in their relationship.

01/11/2024

Sa Calobra is recognized as one of the world’s most iconic and beautiful road climbs. This impressive climb of 9.5 km, 270-degree hairpin turns and stunning views, is one of those “Must Ride!” roads that you’ll be dreaming about long afterwards.

The road was completed in 1932 by the half-Italian, half-Mallorcan civil engineer Antonio Parietti Coll, and descends the mountain to the picturesque Sa Calobra fishing village where you can dip your toes in the water and sip a delicious spanish coffee while overlooking the Mediterranean, before turning around to climb 700m back up!

Join us this April for what will undoubtedly be one of the best rides of your life!

01/07/2024

Gravel Trip Anyone?🤩

This year we’re hosting 2 gravel bike tours in our very own back yard!

Vancouver Island Gravel: May 26 – June 2, 2024

Rockies Gravel Tour: July 14 – 21, 2024

No matter how far we travel, we still can’t get over the beauty of where we get to live and play.

To learn more about these trips click the link in our Bio.

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01/05/2024

Where do you dream of mountain biking?

A mountain bike tour might not be on our 2024 calendar, but we love organizing custom trips!

Have a place in mind? Send us a quick message.

01/03/2024

Need a goal that will push your limits and make 2024 your most epic year yet? Look no further!

Tour Transalp 2024! 💥 A 7 day stage race across some of the most breathtaking terrain in the Alps! Conquer world famous passes like Passo Fedaia, Monte Grappa, and Passo del Ballino. It doesn’t get more grand than that!
(Limited spots available)

Pair it with our exclusive Mallorca training camp and get 10% off the entire package.
🤩 Over $600 dollars in savings!

Mallorca training camp - April 9-16, 2024
TTA 7 day stage race - June 14-23, 2024

Are you up for the challenge? 🤔💪
Email us at [email protected] to learn more

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4885 Prospect Lake Road
Victoria, BC
V9E1J5

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https://www.magicplaces.ca/

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“I wanna do a century ride, I wanna do some climbing, and I wanna suffer a bit” said Dan, joining us in Mallorca to celebrate his 50th birthday. We’re pretty sure he got what he wanted today. Here we see he and brother Jon chasing each other down one of Mallorca’s many epic descents.

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It was back in 1987 on our four-year round-the-world cycling adventure that Joerg and Ulli, founders of the company, decided to devote themselves to sharing their passion for bicycle travel and racing. Since then, MP has hosted bike tours for small groups through some of the world's most beautiful landscapes in Canada, U.S.A., New Zealand, South Africa,Australia and Europe. Traveling by bicycle is the best way to see the world. And it's even better when cycling with friends, both old and new. Experience for yourself a professionally planned vacation of fun and fitness while cycling on safe and quiet roads. Enjoy healthy, tasty meals with the great company of other enthusiastic cyclists. You can count on the energetic, personalized service that has characterized our tours for the past 24 years.