Cycle the Silk Road Across Georgia

I had a fantastic experience on the Much Better Adventures cycling trip in Georgia. Our guides, Alex and Rezi, were outstanding throughout the journey, always making sure everyone was happy, comfortable and enjoying themselves. They were incredibly patient, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about sharing their beautiful country with us. The cycling was excellent, with a great mix of easier rides and more challenging sections that kept things interesting. Every location we visited felt unique and offered something different, giving us a real sense of the diversity of Georgia. If I could change one thing, it would be to spend an extra night in the mountains or countryside rather than finishing in Batumi. That's purely a personal preference though, and I still appreciated the contrast and the chance to experience both sides of the country. Overall, a brilliant trip that I'd highly recommend.

If you like to travel by bike to discover relatively new tourist destinations, you will love this. If you're just one of those "I can go faster than you", roadie types or thrill seeking Downhillers, maybe think again? Yes, there will be tough uphill cycling sections and a couple of memorable descents on rough terrain, and you will have to be pretty competent, in terms of both fitness and technique but this is all about the region, not the cycling. The terrain is predominately rough concrete/tarmac in various states of repair, from silky smooth to complete works in progress. The one "Downhill" section however is very rough and does require mountain biking skills. The bikes given to you are rather dated and tired "Specialized Rockhopper" hardtails. Mine was a 9 speed with front suspension forks that didn't work, for example. The overwhelming positive however, is the guiding. Alex and Rezi are completely engaged in you having a successful trip. Everything is taken care of and along with the two drivers, they are the consummate professionals. Don't expect to be let completely off the leash like on more traditional cycling holidays, however, as safety is of paramount importance to them. Especially when taking the busy roads and traversing some of the chaotic villages and towns. Their knowledge of everything Georgian is exemplary and I particularly enjoyed them sharing their albeit different perspectives on Georgia's culture, its geopolitical situation and history. Overall, Georgia's touristic offering, just like the riding on this tour, is variable. The food in particular, can seem very samey ("Cheesy Bread" anyone?) but it was perfectly adequate. The accommodation, like the food is also of a mixed quality. Each hotel has its own merits and overall, I feel that given the context, they were as good as you could hope for, although some may beg to differ. I have removed one star, only because of MBA's tenuous use of the "Silk Road" concept, the mix-up regarding rooms/early check-in on the first day and the quality of the bikes, none of which were the fault of our two wonderful guides but the company for whom they work, as freelancers.

We had an amazing week crossing Georgia. It was less on the Silk Road than expected but this didn’t make it any less interesting . Majority was on tarmac on mountain bikes the accommodation was perfect . The guides Alex and Rezi were brilliant and told us so much about the history of the place . Would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys cycling and history

I didnt know much about Georgia but always wanted to go there, and this trip didnt disappoint. I learnt so much about the culture and history from our amazing guides, Rezi and Alex who guided us through the most wonderful scenery. Our group got on so well from the word go, and it really was an unforgettable experience. My first trip with MBA and I can highly recommend them.

I did the Georgia cycling trip with Much Better Adventures and it delivered on every front. The country is stunning, and riding it is by far the best way to see it — you cross forests, open fields, meadows, lakes, mountains and countless small villages, all in a single week. You end up knowing Georgia in a level of detail no bus tour could give you. The guides, Alex and Rezi, were the highlight: helpful, warm, and always there the moment anyone needed something. The drivers were great people too. The whole operation was flawless — bikes in excellent condition, everything new and working, logistics organised down to the detail. Food deserves its own mention: consistently delicious. And you get a proper week of sport — riding all day, five days straight — while sharing it with a group of like-minded people. Fun, challenging, and genuinely unique. Highly recommended.

It’s hard to find the right words to describe this trip. The landscape was breathtaking. The cycling exhilarating and challenging. The guides and drivers were great fun, knowledgeable and keen our group enjoyed the experience (Prepared to talk about current events regarding their country that gave context). The accommodation varied from a hotel in the mountains overlooking the valley (my favourite) to hotels in the capital and towns to a lodge in the middle of nowhere (my least favourite). And the group itself were great fun coming from different backgrounds and joined by the love of cycling and the outdoors. An experience that we’ll remember for a long time and planning our next adventure already. One piece of advice for anyone thinking about the trip. Put some training in beforehand as the ascents can be hard work but doable

Excellent, varied cycling along the verdant wild flower rich Armenian/Turkish border to the Black Sea. Excellent family hotels with lovely Mediterranean style food. Support was very good.

Alex was a brilliant host, great at managing the group on the bikes and so much knowledge about the local area. The landscape and riding was spectacular, amazing trip!

A fabulous tour. My first but not last MBA adventure. Well organised both online and on the road. This is a great way to see a slice of Georgia, full of contrasts. Our guides Alex and Rezi were so informative and the whole team support was excellent. A nice mix of group riding and being allowed to find our own pace on the big climbs. If you do this trip don’t miss the sulphur bath at Vardzia!

What a beautiful country and well worth seeing it on a bike. Each day offered a different perspective and cycling challenge with a mix of climbing, descending and fast flats. The guides catered for all abilities and were knowledgeable for all the areas we cycled through. A good base level of fitness and cycling ability required to enjoy properly but well worth it.