Travel
Cycling in Sardinia: coastal roads, wild interiors and why it deserves a place on your riding list
Sardinia does not have the same automatic cycling reputation as Mallorca, Tenerife or the Alps. That is part of what makes it so appealing.
The...
Sportives
What is a sportive? A beginner’s guide to cycling events
A sportive is an organised cycling event designed for riders who want the challenge and atmosphere of a race without actually having to race.
You...
Travel
Cycling in Canberra & the Snowy Mountains: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
Canberra does not look like an obvious cycling destination in the same way as Girona, Mallorca or the French Alps. It is a planned...
Sportives
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...
Travel
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...
Sportives
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...
Travel
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...
Travel
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...
