The 2027 TDA Global Cycling Tour Calendar: A Mid-Season Update

Summer is well underway, which means many of our riders are currently out on the road. It also means something else we’ve started noticing in the office: more inquiries about 2027, more registrations coming in, and more tours beginning to fill. If you’re still focused on this year’s adventures, that’s understandable. But if your mind has already started wandering toward next season, we thought it would be a good time to share a quick update on what’s currently on the calendar for 2027. Whether you’re looking for a four-week cultural journey or a four-month expedition, here’s what the year ahead looks like.

Road to Shangri-La

This tour has been sitting on the shelf for far too long, and we can’t wait that it’s finally here. First scouted during a carefree 2019, and rescouted in 2025, Road to Shangri-La has at last found its place on the calendar. Starting in Saigon and finishing in Shangri-La, this route takes riders through Vietnam and deep into China’s Yunnan Province, combining vibrant cultures, spectacular landscapes, and a gradual climb toward the foothills of the Himalayas. For those of you who like room to yourself, single occupancy is currently available for this tour.

2027 Tour Status: Registration open

Hippie Trail

Running alongside Road to Shangri-La, the Hippie Trail returns to India for another journey from Agra to Goa. Expect iconic landmarks, colourful markets, rural villages, incredible food, and the kind of sensory experience that makes India unlike anywhere else in the world. Like Road to Shangri-La, this tour offers a single supplement for those who prefer a room to themselves.

2027 Tour Status: Registration open

Tour d’Afrique

Our flagship expedition needs little introduction. Beginning beneath the pyramids of Cairo and finishing in Cape Town, the Tour d’Afrique remains one of the world’s great cycling adventures, crossing a continent and creating friendships and memories that last long after the final finish line.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open, Limited Space Available

Road of Empires

After the successful inaugural RoE last year the tour linking Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, and Italy returns hopefully for another great version. The Road of Empires explores centuries of history shaped by some of the Mediterranean’s greatest civilizations. It’s a journey through cultures, landscapes, and cuisines that have influenced the world far beyond their borders.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open

Olive Route

The first running of Olive Route sold out. From Athens to Lisbon, the Olive Route follows the heart of the Mediterranean. Riders experience ancient history, coastal roads, mountain villages, and some of Europe’s most celebrated food and wine regions along the way.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open

Journey to the East

South Korea and Japan continue to be among our most popular cycling destinations. Journey to the East combines both countries into a single adventure, offering outstanding riding, fascinating culture, and a remarkable balance between modern cities and traditional landscapes.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open

Silk Route

Following one of history’s most famous trade corridors, the Silk Route stretches from Beijing to Istanbul. Crossing multiple countries, cultures, and climates, this expedition offers riders the chance to experience Asia on a truly continental scale.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open, Limited Space Available

Africa: Ocean to Ocean

There is no other continent like Africa. As a result we decided to create another amazing route. Africa: Ocean to Ocean connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans through Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique. It’s a route defined by vast landscapes, wildlife, and the unique experience of travelling across Southern Africa by bicycle.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open

Amber Route

The Amber Route follows the ancient trade paths that once connected the Baltic and Adriatic Seas. Beginning in Tallinn and finishing in Venice, riders travel through nine countries, discovering medieval cities, castles, and some of Europe’s lesser-known cycling destinations.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open, Limited Space Available

Plum Ride

If you thought that Plum Tour is only about plums think again. The word plum also means something desirable. And the tour is exactly that. Travelling from Poland to Greece, the route explores Central and Southeastern Europe, including Serbia and North Macedonia, offering riders a chance to discover regions that remain largely overlooked by mainstream tourism. Single occupancy is currently available for this tour.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open

Island Hopping Japan

Similar to Road of Empires and Olive Route the maiden tour of Island Hopping tour was a great success. For those looking for a different side of Japan, Island Hopping tour explores lesser-visited islands and coastal regions on the journey south toward Okinawa. It combines excellent riding with unique cultural experiences and spectacular ocean scenery.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open

Path of the Jaguar

Closing out the year is one of our newest adventures. Path of the Jaguar takes riders from Costa Rica through Central America and into Mexico, combining tropical landscapes, volcanoes, colonial cities, and rich cultural traditions into a truly unforgettable journey.

2027 Tour Status: Registration Open, Limited Space Available

Looking Ahead

The world has a way of reminding us that very little is certain. Plans change, headlines shift, and tomorrow rarely looks exactly the way we imagined it would. Maybe that’s all the more reason to start thinking about where you’d like to ride next. Whether it’s crossing Africa, cycling the Silk Route, exploring Japan, or finally visiting that one destination you’ve always dreamed about, perhaps 2027 is the year to cross at least one bucket-list adventure off your list. So, why not start thinking about where your bike might take you next year?