Classic road cycling weekend in Northumberland

We meet on Friday evening in the vibrant city of Newcastle, staying overnight in the Hilton hotel, on the banks of the River Tyne. Next morning we ride out of the city heading north into the open countryside on the numerous back roads and lanes of historic Northumberland. Traffic free rolling roads, castles, hills and wild open upland all feature on this place to place Classic Road Trip.

The riding takes us through some of the quietest and wildest countryside in England, up into the lands of the Border Rievers, in an area which has escaped mass tourism and its inevitable heavy traffic. Our route is similiar to the popular Cyclone sportive route, skirting round the enigmatic Simonside Hills and including the classic climb of the Ryalls.

With a minimum of two Skedaddle guides, themselves enthusiastic cyclists, leading the way you can forget about route finding, and concentrate on the fantastic riding and amazing scenery.

Why not take advantage of our free train station pick up from Newcastle Central Station, and avoid the Friday night jams? We will also return you to the station at the end of the trip in time for your train home.

Our support vehicle is never too far away and meets us at several points throughout the day with plenty of delicious munchies to help keep the pedals turning, as well as lots of hot and cold drinks. As you take in the great riding and wide open views the vehicle moves off ahead to prepare our delicious buffet-style lunch full of tasty, healthy choices. It’s also got bike spares and space for tired bikers if the going gets too tough and you need a lift up the odd 'cheeky' climb.

Each trip is kept specifically small; between six to fifteen riders and is fully guided by at least two guides enabling us to cater for different fitness and experience levels in the group and has the luxury of a support driver too. By all means bring your own bike along or if you haven’t got one, you can hire a top quality Giant road bike from us.