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...

Stan’s DART review: the updated tubeless repair tool in 2026

Stan's DART has changed since its original 2019 launch, but the idea remains unusual among tubeless plug tools. Rather than pushing a sticky rubber...

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...

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...

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,...

Cycling in La Roche-en-Ardenne: steep Belgian roads, river valleys and relentless climbing

La Roche-en-Ardenne is one of the most useful road-cycling bases in southern Belgium because the climbing begins almost immediately. The town sits low in...

Lezyne Strip Drive Pro 400+ review: still a strong rear light in 2026

The Lezyne Strip Drive Pro 400+ arrived as part of Lezyne's major light-range update in 2023, but age has done relatively little to weaken...

A cyclist’s guide to La Rioja: vineyard roads, Haro and the Ebro valley

La Rioja is one of Spain’s most satisfying regions for cyclists who want a trip to feel like a holiday rather than a training...