Boutique Road Cycling Tour of Slovenia, Europe

Discover Slovenia with Locals: A Cycling Tour Loved by Riders

Slovenia might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of cycling, but once you’ve ridden its roads, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to discover it. Stunning alpine passes, rolling through green hills, and finishing with an epic L’Etape Slovenia experience, this 8-day road cycling tour by Discover By Bike is a dream come true for passionate riders.

What makes this tour stand out?

It’s not just about cycling—it’s about connecting with the land, the people, and the culture that make Slovenia one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. You won’t just ride; you’ll experience Slovenia in a way that not every traveler does.

And don’t just take our word for it—our past riders rave about their experiences, praising everything from the breathtaking routes to the warm hospitality and expert local guides.

Guided by Local Experts, Designed for True Cyclists

Each ride is carefully planned by local Slovenian cyclists who know these roads like the back of their hand. Every group is limited to six riders per guide, ensuring a personalized and immersive experience. Whether it’s a quiet forest road, a challenging mountain climb, or a smooth riverside descent, every route has been handpicked to showcase Slovenia’s best cycling terrain.

Your guide is more than just a route leader—they’re a storyteller, a cultural ambassador, and a cycling expert rolled into one.

Expect insider knowledge, pro tips, and a true local’s perspective on everything from road conditions to the best coffee stops and local farm places.

More Than a Cycling Tour: A Cultural Experience

Cycling is at the heart of this tour, but it’s the unforgettable cultural encounters that make it truly unique. Along the way, you’ll meet the locals who shape Slovenia’s traditions and way of life:

Beekeepers who’ll introduce you to Slovenia’s world-renowned honey production.
Experts from the Forest Institute who will explain why Slovenia remains one of the greenest countries in Europe.
Farmers and winemakers who will welcome you into their homes for an authentic taste of Slovenian hospitality.

These encounters add an extra layer to your journey, making it about more than just the ride—it’s about experiencing the soul of Slovenia. Riders consistently praise these interactions as some of the most memorable aspects of the trip.

Finish with a Bang: L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France

The grand finale of this tour is your entry into Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, a rare chance to ride in a professionally organized event inspired by the world’s greatest cycling race. Even better, you’ll get to ride alongside Matej Mohorič, Slovenia’s very own cycling star.

You will also have the option to meet Matej personally after the marathon.

Picture yourself crossing the finish line, surrounded by fellow cycling enthusiasts, with a whole week of spectacular riding behind you. It’s the perfect way to cap off an unforgettable adventure.

Elite Level Support for a Worry Free Ride

We know that cycling is demanding, and we want you to focus on enjoying the ride. That’s why this tour comes with:

A support van carrying snacks, drinks, and extra gear, including local food specialties of the region.
A bike mechanic traveling with the group to handle any issues.
Strategic food stops, ensuring you stay fueled for every climb and descent.

Licensed local Slovenian guides, with professional experience and a personal approach.

Past participants consistently praise our meticulous organization and unwavering support, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.

Recharge in Comfort and with Culinary Experiences

At the end of each day, you’ll check into one of the handpicked boutique 4-star hotels, where relaxation and top-notch service await. Evenings are spent enjoying Slovenia’s finest cuisine, from rustic farm-to-table meals to gourmet dining experiences.

Options vary from Michelin-starred restaurants to warm local spots where passionate chefs craft exquisite dishes using the freshest local ingredients. Reviews from past riders highlight the food as an unexpected highlight of the journey.

Why Choose This Tour?

If you’re looking for a truly unique cycling experience, this tour offers more than just beautiful roads. It’s a chance to:

Ride in small, intimate groups with a maximum of 6 riders per guide.
Connect with locals and gain insights into Slovenia’s rich traditions and way of life.
Challenge yourself on routes curated by local cyclists who know the best roads.
Enjoy high-end accommodations and fine dining, making this a premium cycling getaway.
Ride with cycling legends at L’Etape Slovenia and be part of an unforgettable event.
Join a community of satisfied cyclists, with outstanding reviews from riders who have called this tour the best cycling adventure of their lives.

Join Us for the Ride of a Lifetime

This exclusive tour is available to only a limited number of cyclists per season, ensuring every rider gets the best possible experience. If you’re ready to take on Slovenia’s most breathtaking roads, meet inspiring locals, and ride in an event worthy of the Tour de France, this is the adventure for you.

Secure your spot now and discover Slovenia—one pedal stroke at a time.

For bookings and more details:

visit and contact Discover By Bike
write to: blaz@discoverbybike.si or
WhatsApp: 0038651888058.

The Discover by Bike team is available for your questions, and is also happy to schedule a call to discuss all the details.

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Patricia van Sambeek

16:06 15 Aug 24

Today we went on an amazing trip with our kids aged 10 and 13 on Blaz's e-bikes. The bikes were ordered the day before and we were able to pick them up early in the morning to take a 60km tour on Blaz's advice. The battery lasted with ease, we still had a quarter left, and what great bikes they were! It is fantastic to discover the area around Lesce and Bled by bike, especially considering the busy traffic in the high season, you won't get anywhere by car and parking. By bike everywhere! And easy to do with the roads and cycle paths here. Highly recommended to rent your bicycles/e-bikes from Blaz!

Berit Reinsch

13:49 07 Aug 24

We had a great day with the bikes. Everything worked out great. Blaz is very personable, organized a children's eBike for us easily and gave us good tips for the tour. I can only warmly recommend it 👍👍👍

Alessandro Porcheddu

10:58 07 Aug 24

Awesome bike experience!The e-bikes were in excellent state, very comfortable and easy to ride and with a long lasting battery.Very great service and customer care.

Lucrezia Borgia

09:21 07 Aug 24

Super experience with e-bike, very professional service and super kind management. I booked few hours before the bike and Bash did the best to accommodate timing. We also received best tips for slovenia bike tours. Highly recommend!

M K

19:07 26 Jul 24

Nat Cohen

01:52 18 Jul 24

Our half day bike ride with Blaz in Triglav National Park was the highlight of our trip to Slovenia! Blaz is very friendly, personable, and attentive. He genuinely cared that we were having a good experience.He picked us up in his van from the train station near Bled. (He also gave us advice when our train was delayed.) We then drove a short ways into the park. We got on our e-bikes and began the ride. The bikes were advanced, late-model bikes that were easy to use. The ride itself is beautiful through gorgeous landscapes, along a small river and past small in-holdings. We stopped for a tasty picnic lunch by a waterfall. Blaz brought local cheeses, breads, jams and meats. While Blaz set up the lunch, we took a short hike up to, and behind, the waterfall. After lunch we then biked back by a slightly different route to our starting point.We returned to Lake Bled. Blaz said we could hold onto the bikes for a while longer while he took care of other business and that he would meet us later. We then used his bikes to bike around Lake Bled, stopping to rent rowboats to row to the island in the lake. We also stopped for dinner at a restaurant overlooking the lake recommended by Blaz. We arranged with Blaz to pick us up where he had dropped us off. He then drove us to the train station where we took the train back to Ljubljana.We had a marvelous day thanks to Blaz. I highly recommend him!

Kristin Zimmer

11:02 08 Jul 24

The three bikes we rented made our stay in Bled 100 times more fun than it would have been just walking and driving. Blaz went out of his way to make sure our bikes were good fits for our range of body sizes and that we were comfortable operating them. Someday we hope to join one of his official bike tours in the beautiful Julian alps.

Amy Hales

16:54 10 Jun 24

The most helpful, genuine and honest bike hire in bled. Blaz provided me with a last minute ebike and a tailor made bike packing route. It felt like hiring a bike from a friend, such a genuine and kind service. Thank you for making my trip to Slovenia unforgettable.

Jamie Aussendorf

17:26 20 May 24

We had a fantastic time with Blaz' on our 3 day bike tour of Slovenia. He managed our lovely accommodations in Bled and all details concerning the e bike rental. The daily rides were tailored to meet our skill level and he really listened to our interests and needs. It was so nice to have the personal attention each day and he made us feel so welcome in his country. The geographic areas we visited were diverse and STUNNING! If we can, we'd love to come back and do it again!

Margaret Hepworth

16:54 23 Oct 23

My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Blaz and Discover By Bike. Blaz arranged for transports, lodging, bike rentals and some guided tours. Everything was top notch and Blaz was a terrific guide. He is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, thoughtful and fun. I can’t recommend him more highly!

Danielle Wiletsky

17:59 19 Oct 23

We had a wonderful afternoon ride with Blaz. The weather in October was a bit cold but we had a great day out discovering the areas around Bled. Blaz was generous to share insights on Bled and Slovenia and was so easy to work with in setting up the excursion. We will book again with Blaz when we return to this beautiful country. Highly recommend!

Armin Haug

11:56 08 Oct 23

We hadn't booked any bikes for our stay in Bled, the next day Blaz provided us with two high-quality e-bikes at short notice and took the time to suggest a great tour. Thank you for the prompt service, Blaz!

Miroslav Milovanovic Ristic

14:17 05 Oct 23

Just amazing!

Grzegorz Wołodko

12:16 05 Oct 23

Very good contact, a lot of important and useful information. Thank you!!

Elise Smolen

14:50 08 Jul 23

Blaz is a fantastic tour guide! He took us on trails around the area with amazing views and varied terrain/difficulty during our 3 day mountain biking tour. He took the time beforehand to learn what we were interested in doing, our skill level, and our comfort on a bike and then really delivered! You can tell that he’s passionate about what he does and wants to make sure you have a great time. We learned a lot about Slovenia from him and would love to come back for another tour. Book with him - you’ll be so glad you did. Thanks a bunch, Blaz!

Jenny B

05:57 31 May 23

We had a wonderful day with Blaz exploring the local area around Bled and learning some of its history. Blaz was a delightful guide who not only introduced us to the beautiful Slovenian countryside, but also to a new and gentler way of looking at life! The quality of the bikes was outstanding and Blaz took great care of us as a couple of riders with only moderate bike riding experience.We had a great day and can highly recommend Blaz and his bike tours.

Silvia Cabrino

07:17 25 May 23

We just did a wonderful travel with Blaz! We are a group of ten friends from Brazil. He planned for us a tailor made travel . From Italy, to Slovenia and finishing in Croatia. Everything perfect planned by Blaz. He gave us an assistance during this 7 days , taking the luggages, reserving the dinner, hiring the hotels and the bikes and everything else.. And also organized a day trip to the capital of Slovenia Liubliana, Lake Bled and Postojna Cave. I highly recomend his service!!!

David Reilly

10:47 08 Aug 22

Took a guided tour last week with Blaz and I was delighted. Very knowledgeable and a really nice guy. We had a great chat about Slovenia which he is rightly very proud of. Bikes are good quality and well maintained. I highly recommend this tour company. David from Ireland.

Erik

20:32 31 Jul 22

It was possible to rent a bike last minute. Within thirty minutes four good quality bikes were ready to use!The environment is amazing in this area. I would advise everyone to go on a bike trip with this tour guide.

Femke Verdegaal

15:14 30 Jul 22

What a great afternoon we had with Blaz! While visiting Ljublana for a few days (interrail) we wanted to find an opportunity to see the national park and Bled. Super to do this together with Blaz and on the e-mountainbikes of Discover By Bike. Blaz is very flexible, knows a lot about the history and culture and shares this with his guests. He even took a picnic with him to share some local food while we were at the lake.Amazing countryside, fantastic trip, and by using e-mountain bikes you can make the tour as heavy as you like (challenge: who uses the least amount of battery during the trip 😉).We had a tour of 4,5 hours and really really enjoyed it! Would recommend this to all.

Andrew Dobbie

07:00 24 Jul 22

After a week working in Ljubljana, I had a day to spare before flying home. As a keen cyclist, I found a route I’d like to ride and then contacted Doscover By Bike to see if they would be able to hire me a bike and also a guide to ride with, as I wasn’t familiar with the area. They were incredible! They checked out my idea for a route and improved on it, suggested the direction we should do it, and Blaz set a friendly pace.I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Kim St Laurent

12:50 19 Jul 22

We had the greatest day with Blaz! A highlight of our time spent in Lake Bled. It was a challenging bike ride although his bikes handled the roads perfectly! The bikes were in excellent condition and easy to use! The pedal assist was nice to have on the hills! We strolled through villages and saw Triglav National park. Had a small picnic (local salmi and cheese) by a small beautiful lake. Honestly I loved this part the best because we had some great conversation with Blaz! He was full of interesting facts and taught us about the Slovenian culture. Thanks Blaz!! We also got to meet some of his best friends when we stopped for our Bled cake! We received a great tip for pizza in a neighboring village called Baffi House of Pizza! We tried that the next day!! Blaz is now considered our friend in Slovenia!

jen7123

06:31 07 Jul 22

An absolute must for anyone visiting Slovenia. I am not normally one to rate tours as they can be very standard and generic but this tour is a one off experience that you will not undergo if you were not with a local.Blaz took us on the most fun and incredible bike ride suited to our ability and needs. He took us to all the beautiful places that tourists do not get to so you get to experience all of the beautiful areas to yourself. We met some local people along the way, learnt about the local culture and ways, ate the local foods & drinks.Blaz himself was a incredibly caring man who will look after you for the day. Great conversation along the route.Thanks Blaz :-)

Deborah Constant

16:20 05 Jul 22

We spent the most fantastic morning with Blaz on Ebikes leaving from Bled and into the surroundings. The bikes were outstanding and he knows all sorts of interesting stuff about the area. He also supplied lunch of local produce. Definitely recommend anyone to spend time riding with this company if you are visiting Bled.

David Weinstein

10:01 01 Jul 22

Just returned from a fantastic trip with Blaz. He is very knowledgeable about the local area and I would never have seen as much as I did if I had gone alone. He was very flexible and arranged the trip for me at very short notice. The surrounding area is stunning and the bikes were top of the range. I can’t recommend Blaz more highly!

Laurent Cool

12:34 15 Jun 22

Blaž is amazing! He fixed me a bike super fast and also made some routes so I could have a nice experience in the beautiful moutains around Bled.If you want to know anything about going on a bike adventure he’s your man. I’ll be coming back next year with a small group to do an longer bike trip for sure!

Lien Cornwell

08:09 14 Jun 22

Amazing tour and company riding with Blaž! We truly got to know Slovenia much more during our adventurous ride as he took us through the country, local spots, history, and mountains while sharing so many wonderful stories with us. We already look forward to coming back for more!

Valentina Erčulj

10:46 24 May 22

We recently took an e-bike trip as a part of our teambuilding event in Kranjska Gora, and it was really an excellent experience. Although the team members had various biking experiences and background, the route was doable for everybody. With interesting and funny facts about the area which our tour guide Blaž told us along the way, the biking trip turned into funny, interesting, and really relaxed biking experience. Highly recommended 😊 to all who wants to have awesome time on a bike.

Neza Potocnik

07:49 26 Apr 22

We went on a bit different tour with Blaž - to the coast of Croatia (Istria). The seaside is amazing, and he is making sure that everyone in the group is doing well. The tour was a mixture of countryside, seaside and old city centres. You don’t need to be a big fan of cycling (I’m not), but the bike tour was really great experience. I would recommend this tour to a variety of people. 😁😊