BIKE ACROSS ENGLAND CLASSICO Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 7 days / 6 nights PEDAL YOUR PASSION Bike Across England ITINERARY OUTLINE Trip Essence / Page 2 Bikes, parks, and new culinary discoveries Daily Itinerary / Page 3-5 with Enrico Pizzorni Arrival & Departure / Page 6 This “Bike Across” trip crosses England west to east, not far from Hadrian’s Bike Information / Page 6 Wall. The itinerary offers a variety of landscapes, history and great cycling routes to all the fans of “Journeys.” It starts near the ancient town of Terms & Conditions / Page 7 Carlisle, continues to the Lake District National Park, crosses the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and stops in the city of York to continue northeast Reserve Your Space! / Page 7 through the Moors. It then ends in the lively harbor town of Whitby. During the trip, we’ll visit the city of York, one of the best preserved and most interesting old cities of Britain, and cross three national parks. We’ll also find out about local tradition, food and beverages on what’s considered to be the most intriguing culinary corner of Britain! Ciclismo Classico 1-800-866-7314 | [email protected] | www.ciclismoclassico.com 1 BIKE ACROSS ENGLAND CLASSICO Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 7 days / 6 nights PEDAL YOUR PASSION TRIP ESSENCE TRIP DETAILS Ability Level • Experience Lake District National Park with its mystical landscapes, • Intermediate wild hills and romantic lakes Summary of Daily Distances • Explore the endless green pastures of Yorkshire Dales National Park • Day 1: 18 miles • Day 2: 34/41 miles and its stone walls, along with the tiny, cozy villages and ancient abbey • Day 3: 29 miles • Day 4: 40/47 miles • Visit the city of York and marvel at its preserved medieval streets, • Day 5: 44 miles ancient buildings, modern museums, and art exhibits and theaters • Day 6: 57 miles • Day 7: Goodbye! • Discover the National Park of Moors, a wealth of landscapes of wild • Total: 222 miles (without beauty, hills covered of purple broom, dramatic cliffs, and hidden extra loops) valleys Optional extra loops available • Stroll the harbor town of Whitby with its beachfront homes, tiny streets and historical mansions Contact Us 1-800-866-7314 WHAT’S INCLUDED [email protected] • Use of a carbon road bike (see page 6 for details) • Service of one of our top bilingual guides, Enrico Pizzorni • Ciclismo Classico jersey and water bottle • Van support • All accommodations • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners • Guided walking tours of York and Whitby • Sheep-dog demonstration • Group shuttles at the beginning and end of the tour Ciclismo Classico 1-800-866-7314 | [email protected] | www.ciclismoclassico.com 2 BIKE ACROSS ENGLAND CLASSICO Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 7 days / 6 nights PEDAL YOUR PASSION DAY 1 Highlights The group meets at Carlisle train station at 12:30 pm. A short drive transfer CARLISLE will bring us to our first hotel, where we’ll have lunch, trip introductions and bike fitting before our warm-up ride in the spectacular Cumbrian Daily Mileage - 18 miles countryside. Riding Terrain - Undulated; elevation gain 528 ft. The 4-star rated hotel is situated in the picturesque village of Wetheral and is four miles from the city of Carlisle making it an ideal base to explore this Hotel - Crown Wetheral Hotel historic city which is home to Carlisle Cathedral, Tullie House Museum and • Location: Wetheral Carlisle Castle. For guests wanting to explore further afield the Northern • Duration: 1 Night Lake District, Hadrians Wall and the Scottish borders are easy accessible. • www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk Meals - L, D DAY 2 Highlights We ride south towards Lake District National Park. Past the small village of LAKE ULLSWATER Pooley Bridge, we follow the shores of Lake Ullswater for its entire length as we are surrounded by dramatic mountains. Our final destination is the Daily Mileage - 34/41 miles trailhead to Mt. Helwellyn, England’s third tallest peak. The romantic beauty Riding Terrain - Undulated; of the area inspired many poets, some of the most notable being Samuel elevation gain 2,300/2,716 ft. Coleridge and William Wordsworth. Hotel - Inn on the Lake This award-winning, 4-star hotel in Glenridding boasts one of the most • Location: Glenridding spectacular settings in the Lake District, in 15 acres of grounds with lawns • Duration: 1 Night sweeping to the shores of Lake Ullswater. One of the finest Ullswater hotels, • www.lakedistricthotels.net/ the Inn on the Lake has 47 en-suite rooms most with breathtaking views of innonthelake Lake Ullswater or onto the magnificent Helvellyn mountain range. Meals - B, D DAY 3 Highlights During our ride, we head southeast hitting the Kirkstone Pass, the most KENDAL challenging climb of the trip, followed by a fast descent into Ambleside, a well-kept village with many buildings dating back to the 17th century. Here, Daily Mileage - 29 miles we’ll stop to enjoy a cup of tea at a traditional tea room. Continuing on, the th Riding Terrain - Hilly; elevation gain ride reaches Hawkshead, an ancient, lovely village still intact from the 15 2,680 ft. century. Our day ends in Kendal, the door of the Lake district, where we can’t miss a slice of mint cake, a local speciality. Hotel - The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal Castle Green is a boutique hotel that pays attention to the finer details; • Location: Kendal it’s the little extra touches that make a stay at Castle Green extra special! • Duration: 1 Night Traditional character set in stunning grounds, on the outskirts of charming • www.castlegreen.co.uk Kendal town—known as the ‘Gateway to the Lake District.’ Meals - B, D Ciclismo Classico 1-800-866-7314 | [email protected] | www.ciclismoclassico.com 3 BIKE ACROSS ENGLAND CLASSICO Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 7 days / 6 nights PEDAL YOUR PASSION DAY 4 Highlights Today we go to Yorkshire, the most iconic of English “shires.” Discovered by YORKSHIRE DALE’S many after the glorious start of the 2014 Tour de France, this region has a NATIONAL PARK passionate cycling culture and cyclists love it. Roads are well-kept and never boring, with succession of short and steep ups and downs that will reveal a 40/47 miles Daily Mileage - new landscape at each summit, linking small and welcoming villages. Hilly; elevation Riding Terrain - Simonstone Hall is the ultimate retreat: comfortable, tranquil and ‘grand’ in gain 3,685/4,110 ft. the traditional country-house style. Our staff aim to make you feel welcome and indulged, from the moment you arrive. Here, you’ll discover relaxing Hotel - Simonstone Hall • Location: Hawes lounges with log fires, a cosy bar and a choice of dining experiences. • Duration: 1 Night • simonstonehall.com Meals - B, D DAY 5 Highlights York City, today’s destination, is considered to be one of the prettiest cities YORK of England, thanks to its well-kept center, which is a blend of medieval and Daily Mileage - 44 miles modern architecture that has its emblems in the ramparts and the Minster. The beer lovers will find many craft beer pubs here, which is where you can Riding Terrain - Hilly; elevation enjoy the creations of northern England breweries. York is also considered gain 3,366 ft. to be one of the most attractive cities in the world for street artists. Hotel - The Grand Hotel & Spa Experience the luxury, opulence and style of the golden age of travel at • Location: York The Grand Hotel & Spa, the only 5-star hotel in York. History and heritage • Duration: 1 Night combine with everything a modern traveller could wish for in this iconic • www.thegrandyork.co.uk Edwardian building. Meals - B, L DAY 6 Highlights On our last riding day, we head northeast towards the North York Moors WHITBY National Park. After a flat start through farmhouses, we’ll enter into the hilly section of the park where the landscape becomes rugged and dramatic Daily Mileage - 57 miles and wild for a large part of the day. In any case, the market towns of Malton, Riding Terrain - Hilly; elevation the “foodie capital” of Yorkshire and Pickering, will be a pleasant stop to gain 3,182 ft. rest and enjoy a super-snack or a local brew. Whitby, where our trip ends, is considered to be one of the most charming towns of Yorkshire. The famous Hotel - Raithwaite Estate abbey ruins on the clifftop and cobbled Georgian old town below form a • Location: Whitby beautiful backdrop for days on the sandy beach or strolls around the vibrant • Duration: 1 Night harbor. • https://www.raithwaiteestate.com The Estate is nestled upon the picturesque Yorkshire coastline, and is also Meals - B, D only a short distance from the North York Moors. The location is suitable for a relaxing break, a couples retreat, a romantic getaway or just time out from the city. DAY 7 Highlights Our trip comes to an end and we depart. We offer one group shuttle to GOODBYE! Whitby train station. Ciclismo Classico 1-800-866-7314 | [email protected] | www.ciclismoclassico.com 4 BIKE ACROSS ENGLAND CLASSICO Ability Level: Intermediate / Duration: 7 days / 6 nights PEDAL YOUR PASSION OTHER INFORMATION ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE For Flight Reservations GETTING TO CARLISLE Valerie Wilson Travel Call: 1-855-780-2022 or From Edinburgh: Take a connection from the airport (EDI) to Haymarket E-mail: [email protected] station (runs every 10 min). From Haymarket: Trains run to Carlisle every 1 hr and 45 min (travel time: 1 hr 15 min). From Glasgow: Take the airport Travel Insurance train to Central Station, then to Carlisle; runs every hour (travel time: 1 hr 45 World Nomads Call: 1-816-905-3963 (Direct/ min).