Intrepid travelers set wheels in motion

Intrepid Travel, one of the world’s leading adventure travel operators, today announced that travellers wanting to explore the world by bike have almost doubled over the past 12 months.

The top destination for Intrepid cyclists is Vietnam closely followed by China, while Rajasthan proved to be the most up-and-coming two wheel destination, experiencing a growth in passenger numbers of over 160%.

Daniel Pawlyn from Intrepid attributes the rise to more travellers becoming eco-conscious and taking the impact of their carbon footprint into consideration at home, as well as on their travels.

“More and more people in the UK are swapping their car keys for a bicycle lock in order to become more eco-friendly and this change in attitude has had a significant impact on holiday choice.

“Exploring a country by bike allows travellers to have the freedom to explore, interact with locals, go off the beaten track and enjoy real life experiences that they wouldn’t get if travelling by car or train.”

CYCLE VIETNAM, from £560
Thirty million Vietnamese can't be wrong – 2 wheels gives you the best view of Vietnam! Spend 15 days cycling through this beautiful country, meeting local people and experiencing the local culture in a way that wouldn't be possible otherwise. Get active from Hanoi to Saigon, down country lanes and over spectacular mountain passes - and all the exercise will give you the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

Prices start from £560 per person, excluding flights, plus a local payment of US$200. The trip departs from Hanoi and finishes in Ho Chi Minh City. Book through Intrepidtravel.com/vxb.

CYCLE RAJASTHAN, from £720
Spend 15 days discovering the tribal trails and royal pathways of India's colourful Land of Kings. Start your discovery in Delhi before heading to the romantic city of Udaipur where your cycling adventure begins. Ride through small tribal villages and communities in the desert regions of Rajasthan en route to Jodphur. This trip provides the ideal opportunity to witness traditional rural life going on as it has for hundreds of years and enjoy the warmest of Rajasthani hospitality.

Prices start from £720 per person, excluding flights, plus a local payment of 10,000 Rupees. The trip departs from and returns to Delhi. Book through Intrepidtravel.com/hxb.

CHINA HIKE AND BIKE, from £960
Explore enigmatic China by foot and by bike on this magical 14 day adventure. Warm up in vibrant Hong Kong, before setting off to hike up the holy mountain of Hua Shan for an early morning sunrise, trek along a remote section of the Great Wall and cycle through rural villages past the endless rice fields of southern China.

Prices start from £960 per person, excluding flights, plus a local payment of US$200. The trip departs from Hong Kong and finishes in Beijing. Book through Intrepidtravel.com/cxo.