Backroads has been running active travel since 1979 and is, by a significant margin, the largest premium cycling tour operator in the world. They cover more destinations than anyone — 100+ countries — and offer road biking, gravel biking, and multi-sport tours at various price points. Their “six-star” accommodations standard and professional guide training program set the industry benchmark.
Their signature feature is daily route options: each day offers 2-3 distance and terrain choices so faster and slower riders can travel together without anyone feeling constrained. Guides are thorough, van support is constant, and the food at every stop is properly good. A reliable, proven choice for cyclists who want global reach, high hospitality standards, and the confidence that comes from booking with the operator who’s been doing this longer than anyone else.