Introduction to our Cycling Holidays

Bicycle Beano cycling holidays are a fine blend of delicious vegetarian cuisine (enjoyed by veggies and meat-eaters alike), friendly groups, and brilliant cycling on idyllic country lanes. There's more to cycling holidays than just riding a bike!

"We had that very rare holiday – absolutely and entirely free of hassles." – LCC's London Cyclist magazine

Bicycle Beano is run by Jane Barnes and Rob Green. We started organising cycling holidays back in 1982 after working for Friends of the Earth etc. Bicycle Beano was set up to be environmentally-friendly from the beginning. We have remained true to our ethos for the past 28 years.

"You guys make the experience so special – I leave feeling that despite what's happening everywhere else in the world I have been able to share something that restores my faith in life, in being human..." – Sheila Johnson

2010 is our 29th season. We enjoy the sociability and the cycling. We don't lead, but we do cycle along too, and have one or two helpers who bring up the rear and help with any mechanical problems en-route.

White Horse Beano venue	Ellesmere Beano garden hammock	Snowdonia Beano venue garden

We choose our venues carefully to provide a comfortable and relaxing base for your holiday. We have exclusive use of the venues during the beanos. Two of the 2010 venues have their own organic vegetable gardens.

"Everyone cycles at their own pace, chatting, laughing, or just enjoying the sense of peace. After a day's biking we are treated to a seemingly endless supply of vegetarian food – wholesome and filling and so delicious that the meat eaters among us don't feel we're missing a thing." – Healthy Eating magazine

Bicycle Beanos are suited to everybody, vegetarians and meat eaters, singles and couples, young and old. The word 'Beano' means a feast, an annual holiday, and a jolly time – Bicycle Beano is all that, with a bit of cycling thrown in.