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Cycling the cyclades islands
16 October 2026 Greece

6 of the best beginners cycling holidays

Beginners cycling holidays can be a great way to get into bicycle touring without feeling like you need weeks of training first. The key is choosing a cycling trip where the distances, terrain and level of support match your confidence, rather than simply picking something labelled “easy”.
John, a True Flandrien
15 October 2026 Sponsored Belgium

Flandrien Challenge: what it takes to finish in 72 hours

In September 2026, my brother John and I travelled to Belgium to take on the Flandrien Challenge, an initiative from Visit Flanders through its cycling brand, Cycling in Flanders.
Great views over the cliffs of the Sinis Peninsula
15 October 2026 Portugal

7 of the best cycling holidays for solo travellers

Solo cycling holidays are a great way to explore somewhere new on two wheels without needing to persuade a friend or partner to come along. The challenge is finding a trip that gives you enough independence to enjoy the ride your own way, without losing the support or social side that can make travelling alone easier.
Gravel cycling in Austria
14 October 2026 Sponsored Austria

Guide to gravel cycling in Austria

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Cyclists riding through Splügen in Graubünden, Switzerland
12 October 2026

Choosing the best bike tour companies: things to check before you book

We've put together the questions we'd suggest you ask before selecting from the best bike tour companies out there.
Cyclists riding the Ashikaga loop route in Japan
12 October 2026 Spain

6 of the best cycling tours for a calmcation

A cycling calmcation is all about slowing things down. Instead of packing every day with hardcore riding and activities, the focus is on quieter surroundings, a gentler overall pace and enough time to properly switch off from digital noise, modern fatigue and the usual productivity guilt.
The Grand Canal in Venice with historic palaces and boats on the water
02 October 2026 Italy

5 of the best cycling tours to take with a non-cycling partner

Finding good bike tours for couples is easy when you both want to spend most of the holiday in the saddle. Finding the right bike tour for couples, families or small groups can be trickier when only one of you enjoys cycling. You might want mountain climbs, while your partner or someone else in the group prefers city sights, vineyard visits or a spa afternoon.
Cycling the Carretera Austral in Chile
29 September 2026 Sponsored Chile

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!
Cyclists riding through hills on the Camino Francés
28 September 2026 Sponsored Spain

Cycling the Camino Francés: how to plan your ride to Santiago

Cycling the Camino Francés takes you from the Pyrenees in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Riding through vineyard country, open plains and the green hills of Galicia, it is a journey with plenty to tempt a travel-loving cyclist.
View of Alpe d'Huez on La Marmotte gran fondo route
23 September 2026 France

La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes: Marmotte route info, training tips + more

Q&A on La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes including tips on the Marmotte route, profile and training for this world-famous event.
Panoramic view of Florence skyline with red rooftops and Duomo
23 September 2026 Sponsored Italy

Pisa to Florence bike tours: what you need to know about this classic Tuscany bike trip

A guide to Pisa to Florence bike tours. Discover one of the best cycling routes in Tuscany, including tips + what to expect.
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.
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