If you’re into mountain biking, or fancy giving it a go, then why not try one of Mark Warner’s activity holidays www.markwarner.co.uk/activity-holidays, most of which have daily mountain bike guided tours catering for easy going, intermediate and advanced cyclists, as well as offering free use of state-of-the-art GT Avalanche 4.0 www.gtbicycles.com mountain bikes, plus of course helmets.

Mark Warner has found that cycling has increased in popularity since last summer’s Olympics which saw Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton triumph. The operator has spent £41,000 this year on its biking operation, which is a substantial increase on last year, and this has enabled it to increase its bike numbers across participating resorts and upgrade its fleet of bikes to the GT Avalanche 4.0 model, with its superior components and increased durability.

David Hopkins, managing director of Mark Warner says, “We are delighted to offer free mountain biking with guided tours at the majority of our summer resorts, enabling guests to discover more of the local areas. They have been proving really popular – another knock-on effect of the Olympics legacy we are sure.”

And cycling fans may also be interested to know that this year, on 29th June, the Tour de France passes by Mark Warner’s San Lucianu resort in Corsica!

GREECE – Lakitira www.markwarner.co.uk/sun-holidays/greece/lakitira, Kos £579pp (SAVE £350pp) – Depart Heathrow on 22nd June for seven nights half board accommodation at Lakitira Beach Resort, perfectly positioned on the southern coast of Kos, just a short distance from Kos town itself. This is one of Mark Warner’s larger resorts with excellent watersports, top quality tennis as well as mountain biking.

GREECE – Levante www.markwarner.co.uk/sun-holidays/greece/levante-beach, Rhodes £671pp (SAVE £350pp) – Depart Heathrow on 22nd June for seven nights half board accommodation at Levante Beach Resort, in Rhodes. This five star resort opened last year and has excellent watersports, top quality tennis and mountain biking as well as plenty of space to relax. Based on two people sharing.

GREECE – Lemnos www.markwarner.co.uk/sun-holidays/greece/lemnos-beach, Lemnos £599pp (SAVE £330pp) – Depart Heathrow on 9th June for seven nights half board accommodation at Lemnos Beach Resort. This is Mark Warner’s most recently opened resorts with excellent watersports, top quality tennis and mountain biking. Based on two people sharing.

SARDINIA - Perpedera www.markwarner.co.uk/sun-holidays/sardinia/perdepera, £449pp (SAVE £475pp)- Depart Heathrow on 8th June for seven nights full board accommodation. Set on a white sandy beach on the eastern coast of Sardinia, Perdepera Beach Resort’s Italian influence runs through the food and laid-back Mediterranean style of this intimate club with watersports, tennis and mountain biking. Based on two people sharing.

CORSICA - San Lucianu www.markwarner.co.uk/sun-holidays/corsica/san-lucianu-beach-resort £724pp (SAVE £250pp) - Depart Heathrow on 29th June for seven nights half board accommodation at the San Lucianu resort on the north east of Corsica. Facilities include a health and beauty salon, as well as all the usual watersports, tennis and other activities. Based on two people sharing.

For bookings or more information contact Mark Warner on 0844 273 7397 www.markwarner.co.uk

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