Cycling Tips

Best sportives near London

London is not an obvious sportive city, but it is a very good sportive base. The capital itself is too busy, flat and stop-start for...

A cyclist’s guide to Amalfi Coast and Sorrento

The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula are not easy cycling destinations. That is exactly why they are interesting. This is not Mallorca, Girona or the...

Best sportives in Wales for climbing

Wales has some of the toughest cycling sportives in Britain, combining long mountain passes with steep valley roads, exposed moorland and very little genuinely...

Cycling in Ardèche: why it deserves a place on your riding list

The Ardèche does not have the immediate cycling recognition of the Alps, Pyrenees or nearby Mont Ventoux. That is part of its appeal. This is...

Cycling in Salzburg and Grossglockner: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special

Cycling around Salzburg and the Grossglockner is not just about one famous climb. It is about the way Austria changes under your wheels: river...

Best sportives in the Lake District

The Lake District is one of the best places in Britain to ride a sportive, but it is not a forgiving one. Distances that...

Best beginner-friendly sportives in the UK

The best beginner-friendly sportives in the UK are not always the shortest rides. A good first sportive should feel achievable, well organised and memorable,...

Cycling in Lanzarote: why it deserves a place on your riding list

Lanzarote is one of those cycling destinations that looks simple on paper and feels much more serious once you are out on the road....