Travel
Cycling in Istria: coastal roads, hill towns and the Parenzana
Istria is one of the easier parts of Croatia to turn into a dedicated cycling trip because the peninsula gives you several distinct types of riding without demanding a...
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Cycling in Umbria (Assisi / Spoleto / Norcia) – why it deserves a place on your riding list
Umbria is easy to overlook when planning an Italian cycling trip. Tuscany sits immediately to the west with a far bigger international profile, while...
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Cycling in Quebec City and Charlevoix: river roads, steep hills and a bigger Canadian riding trip
Québec City and Charlevoix work particularly well as a combined cycling trip because they offer two different versions of eastern Canada within easy reach...
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Cycling in Sun Moon Lake and the central ranges: a practical Taiwan riding guide
Sun Moon Lake is one of Taiwan's most recognisable landscapes, but for cyclists its appeal goes beyond the famous photographs of bikes beside the...
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Cycling in Wellington: why the region works so well for a cycling trip
Wellington is not the obvious New Zealand cycling base if the plan begins with long Alpine-style climbs and dependable sunshine. Its appeal is different.
The...
Reviews
iGPSPORT BiNavi review: a serious Garmin rival or budget compromise?
The iGPSPORT BiNavi sits in an increasingly interesting part of the cycling computer market. It is not trying to compete with the cheapest GPS...
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Cycling in Fuerteventura – why it deserves a place on your riding list
Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands where wind matters as much as gradient. The roads are generally open, dry and exposed, with long...
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A cyclist’s guide to Loire Valley (Loire à Vélo)
The Loire Valley is one of the easiest places in France to build a cycling holiday around distance rather than climbing. The Loire à...
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Cycling in Kyoto and the Kansai hills: river paths, Ohara and quieter roads beyond the city
Kyoto is one of those cities where the cycling changes completely depending on which way you point the bike. Stay close to the centre...
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A cyclist’s guide to the Dalmatian Coast: Split, Makarska and the roads below Biokovo
The Dalmatian Coast looks like obvious cycling country from a distance: blue water, limestone mountains, small harbour towns and roads squeezed between the Adriatic...
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A cyclist’s guide to Burgundy: vineyard roads, Beaune and the Voies Vertes
Burgundy is a cycling destination that works best when it is treated as a network rather than a single climb. Around Dijon and Beaune,...
