DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Most epic cycling trip ! Hotels were five star, food was amazing, tour guides, Harvey and Val were interesting, fun, attentive, safety conscious and all around great people. The cycling was amazing and we loved the day off hiking and boating as well. Shout out to Christina and Peter who hosted us on their boat. DuVine is the best of all cycling tours !

We just completed DuVine's first Greek bike tour. It was well-conceived and went without a hitch. Great routes and roads with little traffic. Guides were mostly local and very knowledgeable, providing some fascinating history of the region. Fine hotels and meals! The guides took care of a lot of details and work behind the scenes; when we met in the morning, the bikes were serviced and ready to go, Whenever we arrived at a destination, restaurant or point of interest, the host was ready for us. We highly recommend DuVine and this tour, for the biking, the stunning scenery, and the first-rate accommodations.

This Duvine trip to Holland in April 2025 was wonderful . Biking and bike paths were spectacular. We especially loved the guides . David , Lien and Fritz Verheijen were all fabulous . David was extremely knowledgeable in wine and cycling . They were knowledgeable , fun , engaging and caring . Top notch crew! Hotels were all stunning , historic perfect places to stay . Classy and cozy .. We learned a lot about wine but the best part was the guides took a personal interest in ensuring the food was part of the fabulous experience . You could tell they were proud of Holland and its food and history and wanted us to share in their joy. Our highlights were learning about Dutch culture , cheese, windmills , WW2 stories , boat Building . Also loved biking through picturesque, storybook like towns with beautiful flowers, lambs, cows and learning about the dykes. It was a perfect experience of a lifetime . Thank you for providing such a first class experience.

Having now had the privilege of experiencing three unforgettable DuVine Cycling Tours, I wanted to take a moment to share just how exceptional this most recent Costa Brava journey was. Simply put: wow. From start to finish, the stunning hotels, exquisite cuisine, outstanding local wines, and breathtaking scenic rides were all extraordinary. But what truly elevated this trip was the extraordinary work of our guides — Mikel and Luigi. The relationships they cultivated brought layers of meaning to every cultural encounter and created moments that felt truly personal and special. Three standout experiences in particular: The guided visit to the Salvador Dalí Museum with Sandra — Our visit to Caterina’s pottery studio — This was a hidden gem. Dinner and a tour at Martí’s family-run masia — What an inspiring and authentic evening. The way our rides were woven into these cultural experiences — where every pedal stroke led us to something meaningful — is what sets DuVine apart. Ending the tour with the exhilarating Tossa Challenge was the perfect finale and left us all feeling accomplished and elated. Once again, DuVine has gone above and beyond — delivering not just a trip, but a meaningful, joyful, and unforgettable experience.

We just finished the Mallorca tour and it was an amazing experience. The entire process, from first inquiry, booking, approaching the tour date, and planning the entire trip was a smooth experience. The recommended travel agency (Erica at Embark) did a marvelous job at helping us book and plan the entire trip (a week in Madrid and a week in Mallorca with Duvine). Marty, our guide in Mallorca went above and beyond. Our tour ended up being a private one and that did not dissuade Marty from going all out for us. The rides are spectacular while challenging, the attention to details from Marty was 1000% on point, the resorts were breathtaking and the food was amazing. If you are looking for a great cycling adventure - definitely check this one out.

Alps Challenge Tour: July 13–18, 2025 The Guides • Pierre (Pierrot) Jezequel is a helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, and cheerful guide. In addition to being a first-rate cyclist, he is extremely supportive and expressed a genuine interest in our well-being and satisfation every day of the tour. Further, he is knowledgeable about gastronomy and this region. We had some great conversations on the bike and off: I enjoyed learning about his life and journey, and sharing my experiences with him. In short, Pierrot is a consummate professional and an excellent human being, and I would give him my highest recommendation if asked! • Valentin (Val) Jardin is a warm, welcoming, and attentive guide whose kindness, formidable wit, and upbeat spirit made a lasting impression. He is an exceptional athlete who also showed consistent care for our comfort and enjoyment throughout the tour, demonstrating a sincere interest in ensuring we had a great experience every day. Beyond his cycling expertise, Val has a singular joie de vivre, and is well-versed in European history and culture, adding real depth and richness to the conversations on our journey. I couldn't have asked for a better guide. • Alex (Alessandro) Santangelo is a thoughtful, friendly, and enthusiastic guide who has a keen sense of humor, and brought great energy, professionalism, and wisdom to the tour. Alex consistently went out of his way to ensure our comfort and satisfaction each day, parking the support vehicle he expertly navigated at exactly the perfect spots to provide us with food and water—and even running alongside us to apply bug spray in anticipation of bothersome flies! Alex's encouragement and genuine concern for everyone’s well-being made the experience feel personal and supportive. On the final day of the trip up the Col de la Bonette, we also learned that Alex is an *excellent* cyclist. Quite simply, he is a great guide, and a great guy. I'm so glad he was on the trip. Accomodations • Both hotels were first-rate, with amazing staffs and wonderful amenities. Dining • Ferme/Auberge Tacouna on the final evening was my favorite dining experience. It was truly something special, from the special location to the amazing food to the cozy ambiance. Simply, it was a singular way to end the tour! Highlights and Summary/Critique • The tour was a challenging feat in absolutely gorgeous settings, punctuated by amazing culinary experiences. However, the highlight of the tour was in the people themselves. As I noted in my assessments above, we had amazing guides in Pierre Jezequel, Valentin Jardin, and Alex Santangelo; but moreover, each of my eight fellow riders were just really great guys. Not only were they excellent riders, but they were supportive, friendly, kind, and intelligent, to the extent that I hope our paths cross, and/or we can ride like this again! • Honestly, I can think of very little by way of criticism: the tour was near-perfect, thanks in large part to the upfront support but also the tremendous behind-the-scenes efforts of Pierre Jezequel, Valentin Jardin, and Alex Santangelo.

Our cycling holiday in Burgundy was bliss, and we are still glowing. A few months ago we biked with another adventure company in Italy, and it was fun, but DuVine took everything to a new level. The bikes were new and high-performing. The accommodations were over the top -- including the luxury bathrooms. Our guides, Aude and Slag, each from a different part of France, were a stellar team. Both were 100% there for us on every level -- even if was something simple like my inability to unsnap my helmet. They were professional, and I felt totally safe in their care, and they were good company, so they kept all of us in smiles. I will never forget my unabashed joy the first time we came around the bend and were surrounded by the iconic Cote de Nuits vineyards.

We recently returned from the Duvine Puglia bike tour and had a wonderful trip. Italy’s southern seacoast provided amazing scenery. Experiencing this magical region on a bike was truly rewarding and the overnights at amazing hotels made long days in the saddle worth every mile. Highlights like a pasta making class, olive oil and wine tastings & a visit to family farm (with fresh mozzarella!) were extra special as every day seemed to provide an insider’s peak into local traditions… and. the. food. Wow. Duvine’s guides and support were exceptional and my only complaint is it all happened too fast. So now…. we need to go back and do it and it again!