Feeling a little ‘cooped up’ after almost two years in various stages of lockdown? We’ve got the cure! Our collection of trips, from close-to-home to far-flung international destinations gives you the option of finding the tour just right for you.
We’ve completed a couple of ‘tester’ tours to Europe over the past few months and border crossings went very smoothly, and our domestic tours of last year reminded of the absolutely world class cycling destinations we have here in our own backyard! Hence, we’re very excited to offer up this initial calendar of local and far-away adventures. Click on the tour posts below to explore the Magic we have in store for you in 2022!
may 2022
From sipping a pint of the world’s best beer at the very abbey it’s brewed, to riding the ancient cobbles and bergs the day before they test the mettle of the
From sipping a pint of the world’s best beer at the very abbey it’s brewed, to riding the ancient cobbles and bergs the day before they test the mettle of the pros in the Tour of Flanders and Amstel Gold Races, our Spring Classics Tour delivers all of what makes Belgium the heart of cycling in Europe.
March 31 (Thursday) 12:00 am – May 11 (Wednesday) 11:59 pm
Ghent, Belgium
Using our extensive experience riding in our own back yard of Vancouver Island, we’ve created what we think is the very best riding the South Island has to offer, and
Using our extensive experience riding in our own back yard of Vancouver Island, we’ve created what we think is the very best riding the South Island has to offer, and better yet, you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy all of it! Showcasing the unmatched beauty of coastal Vancouver Island, your custom gravel itinerary combines curated routes, boutique west coast accommodations, and great meals to create the perfect cycling ‘staycation’.
May 28 (Saturday) 12:00 am – June 3 (Friday) 11:59 pm
Vancouver Island
june 2022
Riding 500km of back roads through some of the most rugged terrain on the west coast, from coastal fishing villages to towering alpine peaks,
Riding 500km of back roads through some of the most rugged terrain on the west coast, from coastal fishing villages to towering alpine peaks, the Tree to Sea 500 offers a true wilderness biking experience in a region seen by few more than loggers, eagles, and the odd cougar.
4 (Saturday) 12:00 am – 12 (Sunday) 11:59 pm
Vancouver Island
Join us this June for what will likely be the most important ride of your life. After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, we’re incredibly excited to return to Europe
Join us this June for what will likely be the most important ride of your life. After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, we’re incredibly excited to return to Europe for BBR22, with stops at such historical sites as Vimy Ridge, Beaumont Hamel, Amiens, Arras, and Mons to name a few. Magic Places is again honoured to present the Battlefield Bike Ride, an annual charity ride in support of Wounded Warriors Canada. This year come be part of the ‘100 Days to Victory’ ride, as we trace the steps of Canadian troops through Normandy and Belgium in the final days of WWI.
12 (Sunday) 12:00 am – 18 (Saturday) 11:59 pm
Normandy
A 7-day stage race through some of the most storied passes and valleys in cycling’s history. Starting in the foothills of the Bravarian Alps and finishing on the shores of
A 7-day stage race through some of the most storied passes and valleys in cycling’s history. Starting in the foothills of the Bravarian Alps and finishing on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy, the Tour Transalp is the longest running and most renowned amateur cycling race in Europe. Our race package gives you the support you need to race like a pro.
17 (Friday) 12:00 am – 26 (Sunday) 11:59 pm
Bavarian / Italian Alps
july 2022
Combining the most inspiring off-road segments of the legendary BC Epic 1000 and Tour Divide Mountain Routes, our week-long gravel adventure will see you riding through the heart of the
Combining the most inspiring off-road segments of the legendary BC Epic 1000 and Tour Divide Mountain Routes, our week-long gravel adventure will see you riding through the heart of the BC’s wildest mountains, while staying each night in luxurious comfort.
24 (Sunday) 12:00 am – 31 (Sunday) 11:59 pm
Purcells, Kootenays, Rockies
Magic Places Cycling Adventures custom Tour De France Femmes race viewing package puts you right in the middle of the action! We provide guided daily rides to the best viewing
Magic Places Cycling Adventures custom Tour De France Femmes race viewing package puts you right in the middle of the action! We provide guided daily rides to the best viewing points to take in the race, a luxury hotel ideally located to access the final three stages, and full ride support, from airport pickup to drop-off. Experience this awesome event up-close and personal. Take away memories and return home inspired for cycling greatness!
July 28 (Thursday) 12:00 am – August 1 (Monday) 11:59 pm
Alsace, France
september 2022
Boasting over 180 wineries, a semi-arid desert climate, and hundreds of kms of immaculate, winding country roads, the South Okanagan offers a cycle vacation experience that rivals France and Italy…
Boasting over 180 wineries, a semi-arid desert climate, and hundreds of kms of immaculate, winding country roads, the South Okanagan offers a cycle vacation experience that rivals France and Italy… and the best part is that it’s in our own backyard!
13 (Tuesday) 12:00 am – 19 (Monday) 11:59 pm
South Okanagan
Imagine your best day on a bike, finishing at a stylish boutique hotel, a post-ride drink on the beach followed by a gourmet meal in an 8-table hidden gem of
Imagine your best day on a bike, finishing at a stylish boutique hotel, a post-ride drink on the beach followed by a gourmet meal in an 8-table hidden gem of a restaurant. Now repeat that for a week and you have our Mallorca Bespoke tour.
september 18 (Sunday) – 25 (Sunday)
Mallorca, Spain
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