Trip planning 101 Archives - Epic Road Rides

cycling in the netherlands on texel islands cyclepaths

23 April 2025 Netherlands

10 useful tips for cycling holidays in the Netherlands

Cycling holidays in the Netherlands are a must for anyone who loves exploring by bike. With its vast network of dedicated cycle paths and some of the best cycling infrastructure in the world, this bike-loving nation is a dream destination for riders of all levels.

A group of cyclists in the alps

20 September 2024

Guide to organising a corporate cycling challenge

Looking to plan a unique corporate cycling challenge?

Man with fixie checking bike apps for cyclists

05 September 2024

13 best cycling apps (2024)

Our pick of the best cycling apps.

How to play a cycling holiday

How to plan a cycling holiday

There’s lots to think about when planning a cycling holiday, especially if it's your first cycling trip abroad and/or you want to make it awesome!

At the airport ready to fly with an ebike

01 December 2023

Shipping a bike: step by step guide to how to ship your bike

Step by step guide to how to ship your bike.

Cyclist on a long distance cycling route

What to eat before, during and after your long ride

We share what to eat when cycling long distances - before you ride, during your ride and after. Photo credit: Dan Monaghan – Cadence Images

Long distance cycling road stretching into the distance

How to prepare for long distance cycling: tips, training, what to eat + more

If you’re planning some long distance riding for the first time, then this article is for you.

Hire car with bike rack or trailer for transporting bikes

Rental cars, bike racks + other options: how to transfer your bike by car on holiday

If you’re planning a cycling holiday abroad, then there’s a good chance that you’re going to need to transport a bike at some point.

On a cheap cycling holiday with tents illuminated at night

08 December 2022

How to plan a bike tour or cycling holiday on a budget

If you’re on a tight budget, the good news is that it’s still pretty easy to plan cheap bike tours of the UK or overseas. This guide contains five simple travel hacks that will save you money on your next cycling holiday. So you can see more of the world, on two wheels, for less.

cyclists in the high mountains

03 September 2022

Your essential guide to choosing cycling travel insurance

Tips for choosing the best road cycling travel insurance.

03 October 2021

Cycling resources for bike holidays

Our favourite cycling resources to help you plan an amazing road cycling trip.

Girona Costa Brava has spectacular scenery for cycle route planning

23 June 2021 Paid Feature

Cycling route planning

Our tried and tested cycling route planning tips, from the best apps to use to how to shortcut the process!