Thrilling and glamorous as cycling may appear when the Tour de France comes around, the reality of wheezing around London’s congested and potholed streets in the pouring rain is somewhat less appealing; time to get out of the city and head for some of Europe’s warmer and more welcoming climes (and climbs). Love Velo has scheduled a series of unique luxury holidays for the bon viveur on two wheels, with as much emphasis on the aprés ride as the cycling itself, and some tantalising early season offers make for an even more attractive prospect. Good-living rouleurs can find out more at www.lovevelo.co.uk, or by calling 020 7435 4111.

Majorca (18th-23rd March)

We love 2 for 1 offers so bring a mate, the other half or even someone else’s other half for a breathtaking luxury cycling holiday in Majorca this March.

You will cycle through inspirational Majorcan countryside and be led by Marcel Wüst, a Tour de France stage winner. In the evening relax in our luxury villa, indulge yourself with exquisite food created by our very own chef and let our masseuse pamper you.

For your chance to snap up the remaining few spaces on this holiday, book now.

From £1,180 (ex flights)
And the second person comes free*

Provence (15th-20th April)

For a more relaxed cycling escape than Majorca, take your friend or partner to Provence this April. The cycling will take you through stunning vineyards and lavender fields and out into rustic medieval Provençal villages.

And because your friend or partner comes for free, when you get back to our luxury villa in the evening, you might get a little more love than usual.

For your chance to snap up the remaining few spaces on this holiday, book now.

From £1,200 (ex flights)
And the second person comes free*

*Subject to availability