Ride and dine across Norway with a world champion Le Blanq offers unique ‘Led by Legends’ tours, pairing you with an elite cyclist and an iconic chef for a weekend of world-class riding and dining across some stunning global destinations. But don’t be intimidated by the big names: the focus is entirely on the experience, inspired by the Eddy Merckx quote: ‘Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride.’

This year’s highlights include a joyride in Norway’s Sunnmøre Alps with world champion Thor Hushovd and former Team Sky chef 'Velochef' Henrik Orre. Other experiences include Flanders with Philippe Gilbert and Johan Museeuw, and Scotland with Sir Chris Hoy and Nathan Outlaw (or how about Rioja with Miguel Induráin, Nieves Barragán and Óscar Friere?)

Tackle the Dolomites with the experts Named after the Italian slang for ‘in the know’, InGamba’s trips are led by former cycling pros, mechanics and soigneurs – meaning you’re in the best of hands. Its climbs through the Dolomites allow you to live out your Giro d’Italia fantasies, and the expertise extends into the night – the best food, wine, and hotels are integral to the tours they offer. As is the company: as they put it, ‘It is about the pleasure of riding a beautiful bicycle through beautiful country, surrounded by people who feel the same way’.

Six luxury cycling holidays for 2023