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18 August 2025 Portugal

Cycling Lisbon to Porto: the Altantic coast of Portugal, Serra da Estrela + more

Cycling Lisbon to Porto offers a bike tour that has it all: Portugal’s highest mountain peak, cycling along the Atlantic coast, peaceful river valleys, medieval towns, spectacular views and some of Portugal’s best-loved tourist attractions.

A eurovelo bike path near slovenia

03 June 2025 Romania

6 best EuroVelo routes: long distance cycling across Europe

Looking for the best EuroVelo routes to conquer on two wheels?

One of the chateaus of the Loire Valley with blue sky

27 May 2025 Sponsored France

5 best cycling routes in France (for an easy cycling holiday)

I often get asked about the best easy cycling holidays in France.

Cycling the beautiful turkish coastline

19 March 2025 Sponsored Turkey

Turkey cycling tours: tips, routes + things to consider

An in-depth guide to Turkey cycling tours, including bike and boat tours on the Turkish Riviera. (Banner photo credit: inselhüpfen, photographer: Kleomenis Koufalioti)

Two cyclsits on a quiet road in the Prosecco Hills, surrounded by vineyards

14 best bike and wine tours in the world

Our independent pick of the best bike wine tours in Europe and further afield (photo credit: ©wisthaler.com)

Cyclists admiring the view of the Houses of Parliament in Budapest city

25 November 2025

River cycling: 8 of the most beautiful river cycling routes

If you love scenic, traffic-free bike rides and peaceful landscapes, river cycling is a fantastic way to explore. Riding alongside a river typically offers gentle gradients and a sense of tranquillity that is hard to beat. Whether you are looking for a relaxed multi-day adventure or just a day ride, a river cycling route is one to consider.

Bike and barge tour

07 February 2025

Barge and bike tours Europe: 11 essential tips for beginners

Considering a barge and bike tour in Europe?

A group of cyclists in the Dolomites

15 January 2025 Sponsored Italy

4 best cycling routes in the Dolomites

An in depth-guide into the best cycling routes in the Dolomites (banner photo credit: ©wisthaler.com)

Two cyclists exploring the prosecco hills

03 January 2025 Sponsored Italy

Cycling Northern Italy: how to plan a cycling holiday in Northeast Italy

An in-depth guide to cycling the best regions in northeast Italy (banner photo credit: ©wisthaler.com)

13 November 2025 Sponsored Austria

Danube bike and boat tours: the best way to cycle the Danube?

The popular Danube cycling path is on many cyclists' wish lists and is a true classic! But how about a Danube bike and boat tour - combining scenic riverside cycling with accommodation aboard a boat?

Crossing a bridge over a scenic river on Portugals atlantic ring route

04 December 2024 Sponsored Portugal

Cycling Portugal: Porto to Lisbon via the Atlantic Ring Route

Cycling Portugal’s Atlantic Ring Route takes cyclists on a 350 kilometre loop along quiet roads and peaceful car-free paths, through the country's tranquil central region.

A river cruise ship on bike and barge tours in europe

12 November 2025 Sponsored

Bike and Barge tours in Europe: FAQs

Bike and barge tours are a fantastic way for travellers to discover some of Europe's most scenic waterways.

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