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Bright vintage cars and pastel colonial buildings on a vibrant street in central Havana, Cuba

28 August 2025 Sponsored Cuba

How to plan a Cuba cycling tour

An in-depth guide to this buzzing Caribbean island. Get ready for an adventure that combines beautiful tropical landscapes with a complex history and fascinating local encounters (banner photo credit: Intrepid Travel).

Roadside view over Avellanet with stone houses and mountain backdrop

28 August 2025 Spain

Cycling the Spanish Pyrenees: road cycling itinerary + tips

Thinking about cycling the Spanish Pyrenees, but not sure where to begin?

27 August 2025 UK / United Kingdom

Cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats: LEJOG bikepacking itinerary + tips

Cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (also known as LEJOG) is one of the most iconic routes you can enjoy in the UK, or even across Europe.

Quiet mountain roads in the heart of Sardinia - Gennargentu and Supramonte

5 best places to go cycling in September

Looking for a September cycling holiday?

Aerial view of farmland, Lake Llanquihue and distant Osorno Volcano under a bright blue sky

21 August 2025 Sponsored Chile

How to plan a Chile cycling tour: why Chile's Lake and Volcano region is a must-visit

Considering a cycling tour in Chile? This article delves into Southern Chile and Chile’s beautiful Lake and Volcano District.

Bikepacker pauses at viewpoint over green valley and turquoise river in Slovenia

19 August 2025 Slovenia

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.

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.

Bonaigua climb

15 August 2025 Spain

8 most iconic Vuelta climbs

Want to ride the most iconic Vuelta climbs? You’re in the right place.

Winding road through lush green valleys in the Lake District, UK, with a lake and mountains in the distance

13 August 2025 Sponsored UK / United Kingdom

Self-guided cycling tours in the Lake District

The Lake District is one of the most rewarding places in the UK to explore by bike. From peaceful country lanes and gentle lakeside paths to some of the country’s steepest road climbs, a cycling holiday in the Lake District can offer something for everyone.

Cyclists racing around a bend during the criterium near Assen 2025

13 August 2025 Netherlands

European Junior Cycling Tour Assen 2025: Insider Tips

In July 2025, we headed to the north of the Netherlands for the European Junior Cycling Tour Assen. This is a five-day junior cycling race for children aged 8 to 18.

Seiganto-ji Temple. This temple’s location in the valley offers spectacular views of the famous Nachi Falls, Japan’s tallest waterfall.

10 best historical bike tours

Historical bike tours offer a deeper kind of travel, one where the road itself tells stories. Whether you’re pedalling past Roman ruins in Spain, ancient shrines in Japan, or gold rush towns in New Zealand, the rhythm of cycling lets you absorb the layers of history in a way that’s hard to match.

Old railway bridge on the Otago Central Rail Trail crossing a rocky gorge in Central Otago, New Zealand

30 July 2025 New Zealand

Otago Central Rail Trail (AKA Otago bike trail): what you need to know before you go

The Otago Central Rail Trail (AKA Otago bike trail) is an exceptional cycling route in New Zealand that’s perfect for cyclists looking for easy-going cycling in a beautiful location packed with history.

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