Soulfit Adventures Cycling Retreats - what's it all about?
My own love for travel began, like many of us, in my 20s. I spent seven incredible years living and working across Europe, immersing myself in the magic of different cultures. Travel changed me—it opened my heart, broadened my mind, and planted the seeds for a lifelong journey of exploration.
Back in Australia, I built a career in hospitality and event management, curating everything from star-studded film premieres to high-energy corporate events. But in 2009, I hit a wall. Burnt out and craving something more meaningful, I knew it was time to reset. That’s when I fell in love with cycling.
I quickly discovered how beautifully yoga complements cycling—balancing strength with flexibility and helping the mind and body recover. Inspired by this harmony, I brought together my passions for travel, cycling, and yoga to create Soulfit Adventures.
Today, our retreats offer more than just a chance to ride through breathtaking landscapes. They’re an opportunity to reconnect—with yourself, with like-minded people, and with the world around you. We focus on creating an inclusive and supportive space for people of all backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out on your cycling journey, our retreats are designed to challenge, inspire, and rejuvenate.
As your host, I handle all the details so you can focus on soaking in the experience—cycling scenic routes, exploring vibrant cultures, and finding moments of peace.
Let Soulfit Adventures be your next step toward adventure, and a deeper connection to life.
I can’t wait to ride with you.
Virginia
Founder, Soulfit Adventures
At Soulfit Adventures, we create boutique cycling retreats designed for riders who crave challenge and indulgence.
Our experiences are for those who love the thrill of the ride, the beauty of discovering new landscapes, and the richness of travelling beyond the obvious. We combine beautifully demanding cycling routes with premium one-base stays, exceptional local food and wine, and time to truly recover, creating escapes that nourish both body and mind.
Each retreat is carefully curated in unique locations across Europe and Australia, chosen for their stunning scenery, cultural depth, and access to quiet, unforgettable roads away from the tourist crowds. Every destination has been selected not only for the quality of the riding, but for the experience that surrounds it: the places you stay, the people you meet, and the moments beyond the bike that stay with you long after the trip ends.
Our retreats are designed for cyclists who want more than a standard cycling holiday. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself, reconnect with your love of riding, or simply enjoy an unforgettable week away, Soulfit offers a beautifully balanced experience of effort and indulgence. Group sizes are intentionally small, never exceeding twelve guests, allowing for a more personal, supportive, and seamless experience. Non-riding partners and spouses are always welcome.
Responsible travel remains at the heart of what we do. We proudly partner with locally owned accommodation providers, guides, drivers, and hospitality teams wherever possible, ensuring that each retreat positively supports the communities and regions we visit.
Above all, Soulfit Adventures is about creating experiences that feel extraordinary: challenging rides, remarkable places, meaningful connection, and the luxury of having every detail thoughtfully taken care of.
These are more than cycling retreats. They are journeys designed to stay with you.
Founder & Creator - Virginia Slevin
We'd like to be crystal clear here: Soulfit adventures is not a travel agent. We do not book, sell or ticket airfares for our groups. We work closely with our licensed travel agent partners, IATA travel professionals, who belong to the Travel Compensation Fund. We do what Soulfit Adventures does best, we design fantastic, creative, holistic and authentic cycling experiences available in conjunction with the best local suppliers in each retreat location.
So - you'll need a flight to join our group but we don't do that bit. If you decide you'd like to come along, we'll provide you with options to contact our preferred travel agent, you arrange your own flights, book with your agent or online - that's up to you.
Tour Manager v Travel Agent
It's impossible to leave nothing but footprints and Soulfit Adventures recognises the environmental and social responsibilities that come with being a tour operator. We continually strive to reduce any negative environmental and cultural impacts of our trips on the regions we visit. The very nature of travel means we have an impact on the cultures we visit, so we try to make it a positive one by encouraging travelers to consider the benefits of offsetting their travel with Carbon Credits.
There are many considerations to responsible travel and none of us have all the answers. The fact that you are thinking about them is a good start. Soulfit Adventures is a boutique company and we aim for an evnironmentially-friendly office in the following ways:
We try to be as paper free as possible
(e.g. using email whenever appropriate, down loadable itineraries and trip notes).
We recycle all paper, plastics, cardboard, tin, glass and food scrapes.
We minimise the energy used in the office by not leaving equipment on
standby and switch off all computers, lights and unnecessary power each night.
Thank you for caring and being a responsible traveller!
If you have any questions relating to any of the above, please contact us.