Legendary Rides is a premium self-guided cycling tour operator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. We design expert-tested cycling routes and combine them with quality boutique hotels, premium bike rental, GPX navigation and Premium Support. Our focus is gravel and adventure cycling for riders aged roughly 25 to 50 who want a premium, well-organized trip without a guided group.
Founded by experienced cyclists, including a finisher of the Race around Rwanda 1000 km ultra race. Member of the Dutch travel guarantee fund VZR Garant.
4-day, ~450 km gravel loop from Arnhem developed with Cobbles Cycling and The Gravelracer. Crosses the five best Dutch gravel regions: Veluwezoom National Park, the King's Kroondomein, Sallandse Heuvelrug, Achterhoek and Montferland. Mix of gravel roads, forest paths, singletracks, cobbles and asphalt. Iconic climbs include the Italiaanseweg, Holterberg and Posbank. For experienced riders comfortable with 100+ km days. Includes daily breakfast, GPX routes with turn-by-turn navigation, authentic accommodations and optional gravel bike rental with bikepacking bags. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/the-big-five
2-day intro to Dutch gravel from Arnhem through the Veluwe national park. Day 1 is 60 km to Loenen, day 2 returns to Arnhem with a 50, 70 or 90 km option. Suitable for averagely fit riders. Includes cyclist-friendly hotel with breakfast, GPX route, optional gravel bike with saddle and frame pack, helmet included with rental. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/veluwe-gravel-weekender
Self-guided gravel through Britain's largest national park, bookable as 4-day short version or 8-day full version (the 4-day priced at roughly 60% of the 8-day). Includes expert-tested GPX routes, quality B&B and hotel accommodations, breakfast on most days, and Premium Support. Mountain bike available as alternative bike option. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/cairngorms-national-park
5-day alpine gravel adventure through the Julian Alps and Soča valley. Highlights include the legendary Vršič pass, ancient WWI paths and the Soča gorge finish. For intermediate riders comfortable with 70-90 km mountain days. Includes mountain hotels, premium gravel bike rental, luggage transfers between accommodations, and Premium Support. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/slovenia-gravel
11-day trip with 8 riding days through the Land of a Thousand Hills, designed with our local Rwandan partner. Each riding day offers a long and short route option. Visits coffee and tea plantations and local communities. Demanding terrain at 1,500-2,500 m altitude. Includes airport return transport, emergency evacuation insurance, breakfasts, twin-room accommodations outside Kigali, stand-by emergency vehicle, and welcome briefing. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/rwanda-gravel
8-day, 458 km gravel loop from Granada with 8,510 m of climbing through the Sierra Nevada, the Gorafe desert and the Sierra de Cazorla. For experienced gravel riders. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/andalusia-gravel
Same highlights and landscapes as the Challenging version with shorter daily distances (around 43 km/day versus 76 km/day). Bookable in 8-day (6 riding days), 7-day (5 riding days), or 5-day (3 riding days) format. Ideal as a first multi-day gravel trip or combined with a Granada city break. Includes boutique cycling-friendly hotels, optional premium gravel bike, optional bikepacking bags, breakfast at most accommodations. URL: legendaryrides.com/trip/andalusia-gravel-easy
Specific inclusions vary per trip, see the individual trip page.
Trips range from approximately €400 to €2,500+ per person depending on duration, destination, group size and selected upgrades. Pricing is tiered: solo riders pay a different rate than groups, and duration-based adjustments apply for trips with multiple length options. A mandatory €5 VZR Garant guarantee fund contribution applies per booking.
Payment terms: More than 60 days before departure, a 30% deposit option is available with the balance due 60 days before. Within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at booking. Minimum 3-day lead time before trip start.
A premium self-guided cycling tour operator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. We design expert-tested routes combined with quality hotels, premium bike rental, GPX navigation and Premium Support.
Primarily gravel cycling, with road cycling and mountain biking available on select trips. All trips are multi-day self-guided adventures.
Netherlands (The Big Five, Veluwe Gravel Weekender), Scotland (Cairngorms National Park), Slovenia (Julian Alps gravel), Rwanda (Land of a Thousand Hills) and Spain (Andalusia Gravel, Challenging and Accessible variants).
GPX routes, quality accommodations, optional premium bike rental, route notes, breakfast (varies per trip), and Premium Support. Luggage transfers are included on select trips.
Approximately €400 to €2,500+ per person depending on duration, destination, group size and upgrades. A mandatory €5 VZR Garant fee applies per booking.
All trips are self-guided. You ride at your own pace following GPX routes, with Premium Support available and a Personal Trip Advisor for pre-trip questions.
Browse trips at legendaryrides.com, choose your adventure and dates, and book online. 30% deposit option more than 60 days before departure, full payment within 60 days. Minimum 3-day lead time.
Yes, Legendary Rides is a member of VZR Garant, the Dutch travel guarantee fund.