Braking Away Cycling Tours

09/11/2024

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06/11/2024

Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2025 features 2 of our 10 Icons France climbs. Col du Glandon and Col de la Madeleine.

Here's a quick look at the second Icon - Col de la Madeleine.
A Tour de France favourite, it's featured 25 times since 1969. We take on the Madeleine from the north. It's a quiet and narrow road that initially passes through wooded terrain before rising above the tree line into open country. It's a long climb at 25km but a steady one. The stunning views from the summit will take your breath away...what's left of it anyway. 😎

We are now taking bookings for our 2025 10 Icons Tours. For more details on the Col de la Madeleine and our other 9 Iconic climbs, visit www.brakingaway.net 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️💪 Allez!

29/10/2024

The official routes have been announced for the Tour de France Femmes and Tour de France 2025.
We are delighted to see 4 of our 10 icons included.
Col du Glandon
Col de Joux Plane
Col de la Madeleine
Mont Ventoux

You can cycle all these mountains and many more before the pro's tackle them in July. Visit www.brakingaway.net for more details.
Allez 🚴🚴🚴

18/10/2024

Braking News!!!
We have just launched our new tour for 2025.
The 10 Icons Dolomites 💥🇮🇹
We were tempted to call this one 'Cycling Heaven'! 😎
We have picked 10 of the most Iconic and beautiful climbs of The Giro d'Italia and put them into one incredible weeks cycling.
This one is not for the faint hearted. Some of the toughest climbs on the cycling calendar are included but also the most spectacular roads you are ever likely to cycle on. This tour is a must for any avid cyclist. 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Have you got what it takes???🤌
Download our brochure on www.brakingaway.net for full details.

08/10/2024

Now taking bookings for 2025.

Our 10 Icons French Alps Tour is back in 2025. Every rider in 2024 rated the tour 5 stars on Tripadvisor. This Tour is not to be missed. Climb 10 of the most Iconic Tour de France mountains in one week. It's a hitlist for any cycling fan.

Fully supported tours with amazing accommodation, professional crew, bed + breakfast and dinner included each day.

Let us do all the organising. All you have to do is turn up. 🚴💪

We are now taking bookings. Please visit www.brakingaway.net for more details.

08/09/2024

💪🏻🚴‍♀️☘️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

04/09/2024

BOOM!! 5 stars again!

Chris Doorly, the man with the big smile. Chris smashed the 10 Icons tour and came back for our Tuscan experience. His good humour and determination on the bike is always welcome. It's fair to say that he's very much part of Braking Away.

A Tour to remember.
Aug 2024 • Solo
“What a memorable few days cycling in Tuscany with Braking Away Cycling Tours, brilliantly organised by Gordon and Ciara. Nothing was too much trouble and attention to detail included a goody bag on arrival. The small group gelled together on and off the bike, the cycling was tough but there was a freedom on the road under the fantastic Amedeo. If you want to see Tuscany and ride into cities like San Gimignano, Siena and Florence, these are the people for you. Just do it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

03/09/2024

We've done it again. Another 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

Adam aka Thor, had retired his bicycle 4 years ago. While he had helped us out on a previous tour, this was his first time as a guest. We managed to convince him to throw the leg over and get back in the saddle. He even managed to organise a thunder storm on the last day!! Here's his take on our Tour of Tuscany.

A great Tuscany experience
Aug 2024 • Solo
Gordon and Ciara looked after everyone so well. Support and water on tap!
Amadeo is a great guide and knows the Tuscany area and food very well so that you can experience the local culture. The true way to drink an espresso! The variety of restaurants really mixed up the week and the views are stunning.
The whole trip has a great vibe and the guests bond together so well, it's great to travel solo or more and meet new people.
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01/09/2024

"Best cycling trip ever!"

Louth and Proud!

Thomas may be from the smallest county in Ireland but he has the biggest heart. A true gentleman and fantastic company. If we could have 10 Thomas's on every tour, we'd be a very happy crew. But there is only one Thomas McGeough and we look forward to seeing him again. Thank you Thomas.🚴🙂

Best cycling trip ever!
Aug 2024 • Solo
I can’t recommend Braking Away Cycle Tours highly enough. Gordon & Ciara were fantastic organisers & looked after our every need. From being collected at the airport, staying in a lovely hotel in the heart of Tuscany and then the daily cycle spins on Tuscan roads, it was absolutely fantastic. Thanks guys for an amazing holiday & hopefully see you again.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

31/08/2024

Yet another 5 star review from an Italian lady. Paola is an exceptional rider and loves a challenge. Earlier this year she took on the 10 Icon challenge in the French Alps and came back again to cycle in her native Italy on our Tour of Tuscany. She even has us convinced to look further north to the Dolomites next year. Watch this space.😎

Stress-free Cycling Holiday
Aug 2024 • Solo
Well-organized tour. Routes are well designed and safety and support on the road is granted. Recommended especially if you travel alone and don’t want to stress out about details: you can simply enjoy your days off cycling in beautiful scenic Tuscany, everything else will be taken care of. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

30/08/2024

We weren’t sure what a native Italian cyclist would make of our take on a Tour of Tuscany. The reviews are in. Thank you Federica (Fed Ex), the girl who always delivered 😎.

"If you like cycling and traveling and being in good company, they are a guarantee!!!
Aug 2024 • Solo
I could only spend 3 days with them, but I would have been there for a month! impeccable organization and a wonderful group!
I would follow them everywhere!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

16/07/2024

Only 2 places left. 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴‍♀️🤌🏻🇮🇹
Cycle Tuscany - The Most Beautiful Cycling Routes You Can Imagine.
For one week in August, you will be transported back to ancient Roman Times, to the magnificence of the Renaissance and to one of the cradles of great wine making. Think of endless rows of Cypress trees and vineyards. And to where Da Vinci was believed to have captured, for eternity, his Mona Lisa's smile.
There are 100km and 50 km spins each day. You will have a road captain and support car on every spin.
Stay in Quiet, Old World Luxury - Your base for the week is a stunning Tuscan Palazzo hotel in the heart of the Chianti hills. The hotel boasts spa and relaxation therapies, a swimming pool and elegantly restored rooms.
Half price for non cycling partners - Why not invite your better half to come and join you. Partners are invited to cheer from the balcony for a 50% discount on the Tour price.
Don't miss this amazing Tour and visit www.brakingaway.net for booking details.

11/07/2024

Chris wasn't 100% sure about taking on the 10 Icons Tour when he contacted us last year. While no stranger to cycling in the mountains, 6 days in a row and taking on 10 of the toughest Alpine climbs of The Tour de France in a week seemed a step too far. Here's how he got on....

Top of the World with Braking Away!
Jun 2024 • Solo
WOW, what a fantastic tour with BrakingAway.net in the French Alps. What could be better than fine food and accommodation for a week in the mountains- ah maybe cycling up them!
I contacted Gordon and Ciara in the winter looking for an adventure and focus. I had my doubts- I mean you would have to be mad to do 10 iconic climbs in a week!
Gordon and Ciara were so positive and encouraging that I turned up to what could only be described as a positive life experience. Their attention to detail was second to none and Aaron and Amedeo were fantastic especially when the going got tough . . And it did! The group of strangers gelled together in the environment created by Braking Away. It wasn't all about climbing , the downhills were amazing and the trick is you actually don't have to cycle everyday. Go book your next trip with them!
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09/07/2024

Cycle Tuscany - The Most Beautiful Cycling Routes You Can Imagine.
For one week in August, you will be transported back to ancient Roman Times, to the magnificence of the Renaissance and to one of the cradles of great wine making. Think of endless rows of Cypress trees and vineyards. And to where Da Vinci was believed to have captured, for eternity, his Mona Lisa's smile.
There are 100km and 50 km spins each day. You will have a road captain and support car on every spin.
Stay in Quiet, Old World Luxury - Your base for the week is a stunning Tuscan Palazzo hotel in the heart of the Chianti hills. The hotel boasts spa and relaxation therapies, a swimming pool and elegantly restored rooms.
Half price for non cycling partners - Why not invite your better half to come and join you. Partners are invited to cheer from the balcony for a 50% discount on the Tour price.

Don't miss this amazing Tour and visit www.brakingaway.net for booking details.

02/06/2022

Day Four. It's never easy leaving the beauty of Florence but knowing what lies ahead makes it so much easier. 78km of jaw dropping scenery and the most incredible roads awaits our cyclists. We finish our day in the scenic city of Siena. With dinner booked in the famous Piazza del Campo, it's going to be a memorable day for sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tza4emwfueY

This September, 50 Irish cyclists will cycle from Milan to Rome in aid of The Irish Youth Foundation. For more information, visit www.iyfccc.org

01/06/2022

Day Three and we leave Massa and cycle to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence. We start the day cycling along the beautiful Italian coast before heading east into the heart of Tuscany . A day with little or no climbing, the Tuscan vistas will take your breath away. A truly stunning day for our cyclists to enjoy. Did I mention the wine?? 🍷😎 Forza.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjHOmj0WTGY

This September, 50 Irish cyclists will cycle from Milan to Rome in aid of The Irish Youth Foundation. For more information, visit www.iyfcc.org

31/05/2022

Day Two and we leave the popular spa town of Salsomaggiore and head for the Apennines. Once over the top, it's downhill into the beautiful town of Massa, where you can enjoy a dip in the Tyrrhenian sea. Maybe even treat yourself to a Gelato. 🍦🍦 Forza.
For more information, please visit www.iyfcc.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuL_mmUMaIo

This September, 50 Irish cyclists will cycle from Milan to Rome in aid of The Irish Youth Foundation. For more details, please visit www.iyfcc.org