Headwater
In celebration of Bike Week 2025, self-guided holiday specialist Headwater has announced a dynamic lineup of new cycling tours aimed at encouraging UK travellers to embrace cycling as both a form of leisure and sustainable travel.
The expanded portfolio includes scenic new routes across the Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands, and further afield in Norway, Germany, France, and Southern Albania. These trips are designed to suit a range of cycling abilities and interests, blending immersive cultural experiences with curated, flexible itineraries.
Cycling for Discovery: New Tours for 2025
Among the standout additions to Headwater’s 2025 cycling collection are:
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E-Bike Across Southern Albania: This seven-night tour offers a deep dive into one of Europe’s lesser-travelled gems. Starting in Tirana and ending along the Ionian coast, guests will pedal past ancient ruins, Ottoman towns, and UNESCO-listed sites, all with the help of an e-bike. Priced from £1,189pp, the tour includes accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers, and bike hire.
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Cycling Norway’s Fjords: Hardangerfjord from Bergen: A five-night trip through Norway’s majestic fjord country, this route takes in glacier views, mirror-like waters, and coastal villages. Priced from £2,599pp, it includes accommodation, meals, train and ferry transport, and bikes.
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Meandering the Moselle Cycle Path: Perfect for those who enjoy a gentler ride, this German tour winds through vineyard-covered valleys, medieval towns, and historic Roman cities. From £1,349pp, it includes hotel stays, breakfast, luggage transfers, wine tasting, and even a river cruise.
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Following the Tour de France: A tailor-made experience offering five different segments inspired by the world’s most iconic cycling race. With durations from three to 20 nights and e-bike options available, prices start at £769ppfor shorter sections and £5,259pp for the full 20-night adventure.
These new routes emphasize Headwater’s commitment to delivering authentic, culturally rich cycling experiences that combine active travel with regional highlights, from wine tastings to architectural marvels.
Partnering for Change: World Bicycle Relief
In addition to unveiling new adventures, Headwater is using Bike Week to shine a light on its evolving partnership with World Bicycle Relief (WBR) — a nonprofit organization that provides bicycles to underserved communities around the globe.
“In 2025, we’ve committed to purchasing 50 of WBR’s Buffalo Bicycles, specially built for rural terrain,” said Paul Britchford, Head of Operations at Headwater. “These bikes will empower women, schoolchildren, healthcare workers, and families across Uganda, providing vital access to education, healthcare, and income.”
With 42% of Uganda’s population living below the poverty line, the role of transport is pivotal. Headwater aims to raise £12,000 to fund bikes and services that support over 1,000 women and girls this year. For every booking made in 2025, the company will donate to WBR on the customer’s behalf.
About Headwater
Since 1985, Headwater has crafted soft-adventure holidays across 31 countries, specialising in walking and cycling tours that emphasise local culture, cuisine, and hospitality. The brand’s award-winning service and commitment to sustainable travel have positioned it as a leader in self-guided active holidays. The 2024/2025 collection now features over 350 trips, from Alpine snow holidays to rail-based cultural journeys in Iceland and Morocco.
As Bike Week inspires more people to discover the joy and freedom of cycling, Headwater’s latest offerings provide the perfect opportunity to get back in the saddle—whether exploring fjords, coastlines, vineyards, or volcanic peaks.
