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.

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.