Happy Mother's Day! It's one heck of a job with the greatest rewards, but sometimes it's nice to make time for yourself, or for your loved ones to give the gift of a much-needed vacation (either with or without the kids!) If you're looking for something different, or have a passion for cycling, why not consider a bicycle tour as the ultimate gift.
There is truly something for everyone, from leisurely wine cycles, perhaps with a loved one or friends — to luxury tours for some well-deserved pampering, or a multi-activity tour for a range of fun. For more serious cyclists, perhaps a road biking tour, or an MTB adventure would be more up your alley? Or for the novices out there, or those with less time, what about a day tour?
Here we have pulled together some great bike tour options available, especially for mums (or moms) to take advantage of. Treat yourself or your mama to an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors. For anyone lacking in confidence or who hasn't been on a bike in a while, most of the tours below also offer e-bikes as an optional extra. Cycle touring has never been so accessible to all levels of fitness, so give your mom an opportunity to re-ignite or begin a newfound passion for biking. Lastly, for anyone who may have left gift buying to the last minute (we feel your pain), why not give the gift of a Roar Adventures voucher where mom can choose the bike tour of her dreams.
Generational Cycles
Enjoy an active getaway with the ones you love.Wine/Leisurely Cycle Tours (including E-biking)
For a leisurely break full of enjoyable good times, you can't go wrong with either an e-bike tour, or one centered around delightful wine stops and/or gourmet adventures. Our website is full of such tours, many guided, many self-guided. Both have pros and cons depending on your wants; whilst guided tours offer the benefits of, well, a guide, bringing local knowledge and continual support, self-guided tours give you the inside scoop and organize everything, including moving your bags while giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Try one of these leisurely tours below on for size:
Other tours to try:
- Art and Food Cycle Tour (NZ)
- Murray to Mountains Guided Tour (AU)
- Quick Gourmet Biking Escape in Burgundy (France)
- Cycle the Basque Country and Rioja Wine Region (Spain)
Explore Epic Scenery with Mum
Go on an adventure with your mom or send her off on one of her own.Hardcore Biking (MTB and Road)
Mom road cyclists will love the options below, from an epic tour of the South Island of NZ, to the classic fjords of Norway. For mums who like rugged MTB, how about a ride from Nelson to Queenstown via the majestic Southern Alps on a 9 day epic MTB adventure. Ride like a mutha and enjoy the quality time in nature with whatever style suits you.
Other tours to try:
Peace and Quiet (at last!)
Treat mom to a cycle tour getaway.Day Tours
Dipping into a cycle tour by booking a day tour is a great way to test the waters and to simply do something different and exceptionally enjoyable for the day. Check out the tours below for a fantastic pressie to light up your mom's day. In NZ, try a winery bike tour with loved ones or friends. In Australia, visiting the red center and biking around Uluru is a highly enjoyable and unusual way to mark your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Further south, participate in a guided day tour of Mount Lofty with sighting a wild koala guaranteed! Mums will love it!
Other tours to try:
- Panoramic Prague City & Castle Bike Tour (Czech Republic)
- Mount Lofty Downhill Bike Trip (AU)
- Tour de Pedal to Produce (AU)
Get Out and About with Your Mama
See the world and gift your mom a holiday to remember.Other tours: Luxury, Hiking and/or Multi-activity
Tours that fuse biking with other activities (or even something excluding biking) could be considered for mothers who like to keep active but would prefer their feet to stay firmly on the ground! Try a hiking tour of the gorgeous Tasman coast on the South Island of NZ, or how about a cycle tour marrying the twin pleasures of biking and hiking exploring sunny Queensland in Oz with some luxury glamping accommodation thrown in for good measure. You will be Mom's favorite forever!
Other tours to try:
