Trip planning 101 Archives - Epic Road Rides

Our step by step plan and tips for organising your next cycling holiday.

Cyclists climbing up Mont Ventoux

11 September 2026

Cycling holidays over 50: tips for planning your first mountain cycling holiday in your 50s

Embarking on your first mountain cycling holiday when you're over 50 can feel a little daunting - but they're a brilliant way to experience the world's peaks, whether you want to ride a famous col or build a cycling holiday around great roads, food and scenery.

View from the summit having cycled Col du Tourmalet, French Pyrenees

28 August 2026 France

Cycling the Alps vs cycling the Pyrenees: how do they compare?

The French Alps and French Pyrenees are France (and probably Europe's!) two most famous mountain ranges. As a result, we often get asked about the Alps vs. Pyrenees comparison and which is best for a cycling holiday. I’ve ridden in both mountain ranges while researching destinations for Epic Road Rides, and while each offers famous climbs and serious days in the saddle, the experience on the bike can feel very different.

Cyclists on mountain road near jagged peaks of Passo Giau in the Dolomites

Cycling travel insurance: check before your next cycling holiday

Tips for choosing the best road cycling travel insurance.

Cyclist on the Zavkhan Desert Plateau

What to eat before, during and after your long ride

We delve into endurance cycling nutrition and share what to eat when cycling long distance - before you ride, during your ride and after.

Cyclists on Tornante della Boaria with panoramic view on Upper Salt Road

12 June 2026 Sponsored Italy

Gravel cycling Piedmont (+ Cuneo's secret strade bianche)

Upper Salt Road, Boaria hairpin turn panoramic view (photo credit: G. Mignone - ATL del Cuneese)

Cycling Andalucia's coastline with road and coast stretching into distance

18 May 2026 Spain

15 essential tips for cycling Almeria, Andalucia, Spain

Planning a cycling holiday to Almeria? Read our tips to help ensure you enjoy every moment and make it a trip you don't forget!

Cyclist admiring cherry blossoms while riding from Ashikaga to Seifun in Japan

05 May 2026 Japan

Planning a bike tour in Japan: 14 things you need to know

Planning a bike tour in Japan? Here are 14 essential tips to help you plan, navigate local customs and make the most of this unforgettable destination.

Cyclist checking the Nikko route map on a phone while stopped on the roadside

16 best cycling apps (2026)

Our pick of the best cycling apps for cyclists that travel away from home.

How to play a cycling holiday

05 January 2026

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!

On a cheap cycling holiday with tents illuminated at night

26 February 2025

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.

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?

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.

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