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...

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...

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...

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....

Cycling in Seattle and the Washington Cascades: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special

Seattle is not a conventional road-cycling destination. The city is hilly, frequently wet and divided by water. Its mountain roads are not conveniently gathered around...

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

Soča Valley is one of those places that looks almost too polished to be real. The river is turquoise, the mountains rise sharply from...

Cycling in Christchurch & Canterbury: why it deserves a place on your riding list

Christchurch and Canterbury make a strong case for being one of New Zealand’s most complete cycling destinations. The appeal is not just that you...