Hybrid Bikes

Hybrid bikes offer the best features of mountain and road bikes. With the combined features of a mountain bike and road bikes, hybrid bikes are well suited for longer distance touring on paved surfaces. The larger wheels are more efficient than a Mountain Bike and the wider rims make it sturdier than a Road Bike. They have a Mountain Bike style frame, typically between 18-27 gears, flat handlebars and some suspension. We offer hybrid bikes as standard on most of our UTracks cycling trips in Europe.

Electric Bikes

Electric bikes look similiar to hybrid bikes, but they are heavier E-bikes are designed to make cycling easier. The pedalling ‘boost’ opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or to allow less confident or fit cyclists to take on routes that they may otherwise consider too tough for their current capability. E-bikes are available on the majority of our bike trips in Europe. The makes and models vary from country to country. Many of our cycling trips offer an electric bike upgrade. Find all cycling holidays with an e-bike option.

Tandem Bikes

Which of these two styles of tandem bikes do you prefer? While the majority of bikes are designed to be ridden by one person, tandem bikes are built for two. They have two seats and two pedals but only one person can steer. If you have a trusted travelling partner, this fun way to explore Europe is worth considering. Ask us about trying a tandem bike on our European cycling trips.

Mountain Bikes

Mountain bikes are built to take you to the wilder places of Europe  Also referred to as MTB or ATB, Mountain Bikes are primarily designed for off-road cycling but can be used on any surface. They are stronger, typically have some type of suspension, and should really only be considered by those who have experience riding them off-road already. Saddle up on an MTB on our trips in the Alentejo or even on selected Croatia Cycle & Sail trips. Mountain Bikes come standard on our Spanish Camino by Bike holidays. 

Road Bikes

Road Bikes typically have thinner wheels and the drop handle bars Also commonly referred to as racing bikes, these bikes typically have a lighter frame, larger wheels, 20 gears and are more fragile than other types of bikes. Their main use is for speed and efficiency whilst road riding only - they are designed in such a way so the rider leans forward in a more aerodynamic position. Try a road bike on our Corsica Cycle.

Cycling with Children

Watch their confidence grow on your European cycling holiday on their very own kids sized bike

Kids sized bikes

Smaller, kids sized bikes can be requested by our team for children confident to travel with you on their own bike.

 

Trail-a-bikes

Attached to the back of the parent’s bike, trail-a-bikes allow kids to feel like they are helping Mum or Dad, but when they get tired they can leave all the work to you and simply sit back and enjoy the ride.

  All the options for kids: child seat, trailer and the trail-a-bike

Trailers

Towing the kids in a trailer behind your bike is ideal for younger children who are not ready to ride their own bike. 

 

Ready to ride? Find your ideal European cycling trip.

 

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If you would like support in selecting your preferred bike for a cycling holiday in Europe with UTracks, our global team is here to advise you. Contact us today or schedule a callback.