DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

02/14/2025

Wifi 🤝 wanderlust: being a digital nomad isn't new, but Forbes says this work-meets-travel trend is favoring "adventure-rich, community-driven travel"—and DuVine is one of the companies doing it best.

Adventure travel has transformed from a niche pursuit into a booming global industry, driven in part by digital nomads and entrepreneurs.

02/07/2025

Anyone who knows our founder Andy Levine knows that sharing the world on two wheels has been his life’s work. Recently, he spoke with Four Hundred Society about how a 1996 solo cycling trip through Burgundy gave him the idea for DuVine—plus, he talks his favorite tours, new culinary itineraries for 2025, non-rider options, packing for a DuVine trip, and more. ⁠
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Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4jKUi29

02/05/2025

Clip in and level up this summer: completely redesigned for 2025, our Switzerland Challenge Bike Tour strikes the perfect balance between serious cycling and sublime luxury. Conquer the same iconic high-mountain roads as the pros—think Col du Pillon, Mittelberg Pass, and Susten Pass—then unwind at high-end hotels in chic destinations like Gstaad and Andermatt.

You'll ride with the full support of our expert cycling guides and the newest Colnago V4 carbon road bikes, all while outfitted in a custom DuVine x Rapha kit—the perfect recipe for pushing your limits. Learn more and secure your spot at the link below.

Perfect for passionate cyclists: ride famous passes like Furka and Gotthard with the most luxurious Alpine lodging in the Alps.

01/27/2025

DuVine inspiration awaits! ✨ Our brand-new brochure is hot off the presses: consider it light reading for travel dreaming, packed with destination information, photos from our favorite tours, and helpful details for finding your perfect cycling vacation.

Request your complimentary copy, and we'll send one straight to your mailbox. https://bit.ly/3WtW3GU

01/20/2025

The year may have only just begun, but our daydreams are already drifting to summer's long days and lovely riding weather. From May to September, the calendar is dotted with holidays—which means it's time to plan ahead and make the most of your summer vacation.⁠
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Spend Memorial Day cruising Portugal's sunny Alentejo region, celebrate the Fourth of July with a ride among Switzerland's wildflowers, or savor the end of the season on Tuscany's cypress-lined roads: from Sicily to Spain, so many DuVine destinations hit their stride in summertime. Use our tour finder at the link below to browse our summer tours and reserve your spot.

Search by destination, riding level, travel dates, and interests to find the bike tour best-suited to your needs. Or browse and get inspired!

01/15/2025

Rugged mountain cols meet luxe accommodations this summer in the French Alps. Reimagined for 2025, our Alps Challenge Tour serves up some serious cycling—with fewer transfers, custom Rapha x DuVine kits, and increased support from our most seasoned professional guides. ⁠
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Gear up to conquer France’s toughest HC climbs on our best-in-class Colnago V4 road bikes: tackle Alpe d’Huez’s 21 hairpin switchbacks, ascend the surreal moonscape of the Casse Déserte, and take on a trio of legendary TDF cols—then toast your triumphs with champagne over a Michelin-starred meal.⁠
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It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss—and with just three remaining departures, we suggest securing your place early.

Perfect for passionate cyclists: ride famous passes in the Maritime Alps and climb HC cols. Fully-supported rides with luxury Alpine lodging.

01/13/2025

Voting is underway for the Travel + Leisure 2025 World's Best Awards. 🗳️ It only takes a few minutes to show your support: head to https://bit.ly/3BmKZnE and find DuVine under Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters.⁠ And don't forget: your completed survey enters you to win a dream trip or cash prizes! 🤞

01/08/2025

Name a better birthday gift that a new stamp in your passport—we'll wait 🌍🍷. Spin through Holland's tulips in April, celebrate with a Bavarian bier in July, or sniff out Piedmontese truffles in October.

Check out our favorite hot spot to visit in your birth month, and start planning a 2025 birthday to remember here: https://bit.ly/4fEonxb

01/01/2025

Heading into the new year with big plans and even bigger aspirations! ✨ We’re ready to sip, cycle, and savor our way through 2025. Drop your resolutions in the comments below—we’d love to hear them!

12/13/2024

Being recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Tour Operators in 2024 was such an honor, and we're thrilled to be nominated again in 2025! Visit https://bit.ly/4iFQsqC to vote in the Awards—it only takes a few moments to show your support, and you might even win a cruise or cash prizes for participating. Here's how:⁠
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1️⃣ Register to vote⁠ at the link in bio⁠
2️⃣ Answer questions about your information + travel experiences⁠
3️⃣ When prompted with a Category Selection, choose "Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters"⁠
4️⃣ Continue to Select Items to Rate⁠
5️⃣ Find DuVine alphabetically and select to complete the ratings⁠
6️⃣ Submit your completed responses

12/11/2024

The reviews are in: guests are raving about our Douro Valley Bike Tour! With six days of riverside rides, unbelievable luxury hotels, UNESCO highlights, luscious ports, and underrated table wines... what’s not to love?

Ready to double down on Douro? 2025 dates are live at the link here: https://bit.ly/3D3aKtS

12/09/2024

For our Founder + CEO Andy Levine, 2024 was about making every mile count. From an early spring warm-up in Portugal to a spectacular late-season finale in Morocco, it’s been a year of epic rides—read about his most memorable moments on the road.

From Portugal's sunny Algarve to the ancient medinas of Morocco, cycling CEO Andy Levine picks his top seven bike rides of 2024.

12/04/2024

It's here! 🎁 Our gift guide is chock full of uncommon ideas for the cyclists, foodies, travelers, and oenophiles on your holiday shopping list—especially the ones who seem to have it all.

Our 2024 guide reflects the places and activities we love most, with considered gifts that run the gamut from Pas Normal Studios cycling apparel and DMT road shoes to hand-made Mariaida Home table linens and New World wines from our friends at Solminer Wine. Happy gifting!

Our annual round-up of gift ideas for cyclists, foodies, wine lovers, and travelers to help take the guesswork out of your holiday shopping.

11/25/2024

Forbes includes not one, but ✨two✨ DuVine tours in their 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Biking Trips in the World. "When it comes to food and wine, few active travel operators dive as deep as DuVine... one of the top luxury companies in this field."

The picks? Our classic Burgundy Bike Tour, which "has an intense focus on food and wine, with wine included at every meal," and our Italian Coast-to-Coast Journey Bike Tour, a 7-day cycling pilgrimage from the Adriatic Coast to the Ligurian Sea that's a dream gift for any avid cyclist.

There's no better gift than the gift of travel, and for cyclists that means one of these 12 awesome bike trips.

11/18/2024

Spain is having a well-deserved moment, and it’s a testament to the country’s great and varied potential. Wine lovers should consider a pilgrimage to La Rioja to taste Tempranillo and Garnacha right where it’s grown. In Catalonia, the Costa Brava is an emerging destination at the intersection of luxury and authenticity. And for serious cycling, nowhere tops Mallorca (just ask the professional teams that train there).

Get a jump on 2025's travel trends—our bike tours of Spain are ready to book from April to October of next year.

Discover the vibrant culture, natural beauty, and exquisite regional cuisine of Spain on a DuVine luxury cycling trip.

11/17/2024

Been noticing a lot of buzz around Blue Zone travel? You're in good company. Dan Buettner—the Blue Zones Founder himself—Richard Branson, and Woody Harrelson all chose DuVine to show them Sardinia, one of the world's 5 original Blue Zones. An active lifestyle is key in these long-lived communities, so seeing Sardinia by bicycle just makes sense.

Want to take the same bike tour of this Blue Zone? 🔵 Find it here: https://bit.ly/4hQFdv5

11/12/2024

Life moves at a slower pace in Provence—exactly why it's best seen by bicycle. Ribbons of pavement roll past vines heavy with Grenache and Syrah. Fields of fragrant lavender and golden sunflowers line the way to hilltop villages bathed in sunlight. From the lovely Luberon to the foothills of Mont Ventoux, cycling in Provence promises pure pleasure.

11/11/2024

What a pleasure to host Richard Branson and friends on a Blue Zones bike tour of Sardinia! We loved riding with these guys—read more from Richard himself.