· Bicycle Beano (www.bicycle-beano.co.uk, 01982 560471) organises vegetarian cycling holidays in Wales and the Welsh Borders. We provide vegetarian breakfasts and evening meals, using organic homegrown fruit and vegetables whenever possible.
Jane Barnes

· Spain is never going to be the easiest destination for strict vegetarians. However, the following options may suit Chris Davidson, although it will depend on the type of cycling holiday he was looking for.

Mountain Biking in the Pyrenees

An eight-day holiday in one of Europe's classic mountain biking areas around Bagneres de Luchon in the Central Pyrenees. Chris would need to have had experience of mountain biking as this holiday is mainly based on this type of riding, although it would suit an intermediate mountain biker. From a food point of view, breakfasts are continental, lunches tend to be picnic or bar lunch affairs with plenty of choice and evening meals are taken at the private lodge which means that with enough notice the kitchen staff can plan a vegetarian menu almost to order (subject to provisions being locally available). Prices from £565.

Cross-country cycling following the Camino de Santiago
A 15-day trip following the route of one of Mediaeval Europe's most famous pilgrimages, starting in Pamplona and finishing in Santiago de Capostela. Although a small group holiday the emphasis is on the group deciding the terrain they wish to cycle over, as there are options for non-technical off-road or tarmac alternatives near by.

The group itself navigates from route maps and descriptions given each day, whilst the leader follows in a support vehicle carrying the luggage and any wayward cyclists. From a food point of view, breakfasts are again continental, lunches tend to be picnic or bar lunch affairs with plenty of choice and evening meals are taken at local restaurants so choice is down to the individual client. Prices from £1129.

Crispin Jones
Exodus Travel, 020 8675 5550