Welcome to Epic Road Rides
We are the resource for travel-loving cyclists. We share where to go and what to ride, multi-day routes, events, how to plan, and what to pack. Enjoy!
Clare Dewey, Epic Road Rides
How to plan a bike tour in Namibia
Are you considering a Namibia bike tour?
Cycling holidays in Autumn: the best places to cycle September + October
Our pick of the best autumn cycling holiday destinations.
Greece island hopping (for cyclists): how to pick the best bike-boat tour in Greece
An in-depth guide to Greece island hopping holidays, including the best island regions for cycling (photo credit: Inselhüpfen, photographer: Ivan Duran).
photo credit: Torisme Val d'Aran
Spotlight on: Lleida, Catalonia
With the Vuelta a España gearing up for its 2025 edition, don't miss this underrated Spanish destination! Lleida is a fantastic option for riders seking an authentic region home to peaceful roads and impressive climbs...
Where do you want to ride?
Browse our library of destination and ride guides, multi-day routes and event guides
Get Inspired
Inspiration
The place to come if you're not sure where to start with planning your next cycling holiday! You'll find inspiration articles including our picks of the best cycling destinations, sportives and when to cycle where!%page%
Organised trips
Here you’ll find information on organised trips run by some of our clients.
Multi-day routes
Here you'll find information on multi-day routes.
Off-road adventures
Articles on how to prepare for a gravel bike tour, including what gravel bike touring is, what to pack and ideas for where to go.%page%
Leisure
Articles about leisure cycling routes, tours and related matters.%page%
Road rides
Events
Here you'll find articles on cycling events in the UK, Europe and beyond.
Family
Tips and information on family cycling holidays, including where to go and how to have a great time!%page%
Best bike hotels
Tips for choosing where to stay on your cycling holiday, including what to look for in a cycling hotel and some of our favourites.%page%
Other Useful Stuff
How to plan
We share our best tips for planning a cycling holiday, including our step by step guide to planning a trip, information on insurance and taking your bike on a plane.
What to pack
Tips for packing for your cycling holiday, including our ultimate cycling holiday packing list.%page%
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Contributors
A huge thanks to all those of you who have got in touch with us to share your routes, knowledge and experiences. Such generosity benefits us all, and we are immensely grateful for the inspiration and expertise your content offers.
Hello!
Welcome to Epic Road Rides, we are a small team of passionate cyclists who love to explore by bike. Based around the UK, including Brighton, Edinburgh and Newcastle Upon Tyne, we have decades of experience exploring the world’s best cycling routes.
Our mission? To find all the best places you can ride a bike and share how you can do it for yourself, complete with free GPS and tips you’d only know if you had cycled the route for yourself!
Some of the lovely people we work with...
