Departures: Pedalling dreams

EXODUS (081-675 5550) has put together a programme of mountain-bike holidays to destinations including Morocco, Venezuela, India, Turkey and Kenya. Its 16-day Great Rift Valley trip to Kenya, for example, costs from pounds 1,490, including return flights and accommodation.

On 6 May, the Salisbury YHA hostel (0722 327572) is running a 'Biking Stonehenge' weekend. Designed for beginners and intermediate bikers, the holiday involves a tour of off-road routes around Salisbury, taking in Stonehenge. The pounds 69 cost includes accommodation, all meals, bike hire, safety helmet and the services of a guide.