Rides in New Places
Sa Calobra cycling guide: distance, gradient, gearing and how hard it is
Sa Calobra is a 9.4km Mallorca climb averaging about 7%. Here is how hard it is, what gearing to use, when to ride it and what the descent-first route is really like.
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Cycling in Quito & Andes volcano routes: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
Quito is an unusual place to begin a cycling trip because the first challenge arrives before the road has properly started climbing. Ecuador’s capital...
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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...
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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...
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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...
