Guide to gravel cycling for beginners: what you need to know
Gravel cycling is booming for a reason: it opens up peaceful landscapes, provides a welcome break from traffic and is perfect for adventurous riders looking for a fun new challenge!
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.
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Gravel cycling in France: your inside guide
Gravel cycling in France is a treat for curious riders: forgotten farm lanes, quiet forest roads and ancient tracks that slip between villages and ridgelines.
Gravel cycling in the Algarve: your complete guide
An in-depth guide to gravel cycling in this southern region of Portugal (banner photo credit: Musette.Bike).
Trans Dinarica: Gravel bike touring in Slovenia
In this article, we hear from Epic Road Rides Content Manager Fran Wilson, who rode the Slovenian Trans Dinarica with her partner Niall in July 2025. Having had both Slovenia and a gravel bike adventure high on her wish list for years, this newly launched route provided the perfect opportunity to experience both.
How to plan a bike tour in Namibia
Are you considering a Namibia bike tour?
Guide to gravel cycling in Austria
Are you interested in gravel cycling in Austria?
Guide to cycling the Carretera Austral in Patagonia, Chile
Cycling the Carretera Austral in Chile is the ultimate option for cyclists craving remote roads, wide horizons and a true sense of adventure!
Cycling tours in Puglia: Everything you need to know
Cycling tours in Puglia are a great way to experience this remarkable corner of Italy.
7 best bikepacking routes in the UK
A guide to the best bikepacking routes in the UK. (Banner photo credit: Jordan Gibbons/Pannier)
9 best gravel bike adventures in Europe
Our pick of the best gravel bike adventures (photo credit: Pyrenees.cc)
Guide to the Via Francigena cycle route: Italy’s historic trail
The Via Francigena cycle route is an ancient road that traverses iconic landscapes, steeped in Italian history.
Pyrenees cycling holidays (for gravel cyclists): the inside guide to planning a trip
Traditionally, cycling holidays in the Pyrenees have focused on the Col du Tourmalet and other legendary Tour de France climbs.