Details:
* Start/finish: Starts daily and is circular from London.
* Hotels: Hand picked bed and breakfast accommodation in a Berkshire and an Oxfordshire village inn. Dinner is not included.
* Cycling mileage: 3 days of cycling 30 -40 miles (48 - 64 km) per day.
* Skill level: Some regular cycling.
* Terrain: Largely flat.
* Traffic free: Almost completely.
This is the lazy and comfortable way to follow JK Jerome's rowing adventure up the River Thames from London to Oxford. The tranquil river path provides the route for much of this tour as it threads its way serenly through sleepy rural villages, pretty landscapes and through the heart of bustling historic towns. Surprise yourself how time has stood still since JK Jerome rowed up the river.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: London to a Berkshire village - 40 miles (64km).
At a time to suit you make your way to our riverside base near Waterloo station in the centre of London, which is open from 9.30 to 17.30 every day, to pick up your cycling equipment. Then hop on the nearby Thames boat to reach the start of Jerome's adventure and your days' cycling. Pedal in his reflection through history and tranquility to your overnight stop in a Berkshire village.
Day 2: Berkshire village to an Oxfordshire village - 36 miles (58km).
Criss cross the river and its weirs as the Thames flows through Marlow and Henley. Take in water meadows, wildlife, forgotten rural scenes and waterside inns as you ride on to the rivers' dramatic cut through the Chiltern Hills. Your overnight stop is in a rustic inn at the heart of a Thames village. Jerome would have loved this!
Day 3: Oxfordshire village to Oxford - 30 miles (48 km).
Today's cycling takes you through the pretty villages and market towns of the dreamy Upper Thames. Many a famous tale has been dreamt here and time seems to have stood still. Follow the magic of the river to the heart of Oxford where you can hop on a train and return to London. Do 3 days on a bike beat 3 men in a boat? Undoubtedly.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price: £294 per person based on two people sharing a room.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast every day during the tour
- Comfortable and impeccably serviced bikes
- The services of our friendly hosts to coordinate your travel and brief you on your route
- Emergency support provided by your host
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- A tour brochure
- Safeguarding of your payment
Price Does Not Include:
- Airfares
- Travel to and from the tour start and finish points
- Cycling helmets
- Entrances to attractions unless specified, boat trips, lunches, alcoholic beverages, mini bars and meals pre and post the tour
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