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Cyclists crossing arid plains near rocky hills with layered mountains

4 of the best bike tours in Africa

Bike tours in Africa offer an extraordinary way to experience a continent of vast landscapes, vibrant cultures and remarkable wildlife. From coastal rides and desert adventures to highland trails and epic cross-continental journeys, cycling in Africa gives you perspectives you simply cannot find elsewhere.

Group of cyclists riding a gravel route surrounded by tall pine trees on Mont Ventoux

10 March 2026 Sponsored France

Mont Ventoux from Sault: the must-try gravel cycling tour of Ventoux

Riding Mont Ventoux from Sault on a gravel cycling tour offers a fresh take on one of France’s most famous summits.

Cycling in the Alps on a corporate cycling challenge

05 March 2026 Spain

21 of the best cycling challenges in Europe 2026: sportives, gran fondos and more!

Our guide to 21 of the best cycling challenges in Europe for 2026, including top sportives, gran fondos and cycling events

Beautiful view of cyclist driving on winding mountain pass road in the Alps through gorgeous scenery with mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes and green pastures with blooming flowers in summer

04 March 2026 France

French Alps cycle tours: our pick of the best Alps bike tours

Our pick of 3 of the french alps cycling tours - the ones we'd love to do ourselves!

Road cycling in the Pyrenees mountains

04 March 2026 France

4 of the best cycling tours in France

A comparison of 4 top tour operators with cycling tours in France.

A river cruise ship on bike and barge tours in europe

01 March 2026 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.

The Spring Classic Brabantse Pijl race

27 February 2026 Belgium

How to plan a Spring Classics cycling tour in Belgium 2026

Tips for planning a Spring Classics cycling tour in Flanders, Belgium and northern France.

Senior cyclists riding on a paved path surrounded by green countryside

27 February 2026 Sponsored

Bike tours for seniors: an insider’s guide

The beauty of a bike tour for seniors is that you don’t necessarily need to be a regular cyclist or terribly fit. They attract those who are interested in exploring corners of Europe by bike in a relaxed way that focuses on comfort, culture and cuisine.

Bas cycling in the blossoms in South Korea

26 February 2026

7 of the best places to go cycling in April

For cycling holidays, April is an excellent month to consider. It sits right in the sweet spot between winter and summer in the Northern Hemisphere, when daylight is stretching out, landscapes are waking up, and riding conditions often feel just right. Across much of Europe, April brings cooler temperatures that suit long climbs and steady mileage, while avoiding the heat, traffic and crowds that build later in the season.

Cycling tour around Ebro Delta

25 February 2026

6 of the best places to go cycling in March

March is when spring finally starts to feel real for anyone based in the Northern Hemisphere. The best places to go cycling this month bring longer days, warming sunshine and roads that are waking up for the season – perfect for getting your climbing legs back, building momentum into summer and checking in on your overall cycling fitness level.

Cycling the beautiful turkish coastline

24 February 2026 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)

greece island hopping holidays

24 February 2026 Sponsored Greece

Greece island hopping: how to pick the best bike-boat tour in Greece

An in-depth guide to Greece island hopping holidays, including the best island regions for cycling (photo credit: Inselhüpfen, photographer: Ivan Duran).

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