Sometimes I like to head off somewhere completely new with my bike and see what the riding is like there. I’ve been cycling in France in each of the previous two years but closer to home there are places like North Wales, Lancashire and Yorkshire where I’d previously never been. We all get bored riding in the same place so it’s good to broaden the horizons every now and again!
Think of the posts below as a sort of cycling tourism and ideas for your next trip somewhere new!
Key West probably isn’t up there in terms of being an obvious cycling holiday destination. But after a recent trip for some Winter sun, it was a huge pleasure being able to cycle in some warmth for the first time in months! For all intents and purposes, Key West and the rest of the Florida …
Lloret de Mar’s cycling inventory is great. You just need to see where it is located, next to the Mediterranean, in the heart of such a cyclist territory as Girona and its thousand landscapes. Plus, the Montseny is a stone’s throw away, the great plains belonging to the Empordà, and the city of Girona, the …
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Are you a wandering soul seeking adventure amidst the monotonous routine of life? Our respect for you has increased infinitely if your answer is yes and your reply to your monotone routine is hiking. Hiking holds great significance in the world of adventure as it is a true test of your patience and endurance. This …
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Omloop het Nieuwsblad has been the start of the Spring Classics season for a while now. Even when known as Omloop het Volk it usually took pride of place in the opening weekend with Kuurne Brussels Kuurne. Given the race takes part in West Flanders, there’s a fair amount of crossover with the climbs of …
The Climbs of Omloop het Nieuwsblad – Men’s & Women’s Races Read More »
Whilst many people fly to Mallorca come springtime, I like to off to Flanders in Belgium for some fun at the Spring Classics. The mix of fans and riders is almost like nothing else in the rest of the season. It helps that the local area suits my style of riding more I think. Plenty …
London to Paris was something on my bucket list for a while. Especially once I worked out it was a cheap way to go somewhere for a holiday. The route worked out as around 175 miles. 70 miles on the English side and 105 in Northern France. So is a London to Paris bike ride …
The Devil’s Staircase hill climb lies between the village of Abergwesyn and Tregaron in mid-Wales. Crossing the Cambrian Mountains, the Devils Staircase forms part of the much longer Abergwesyn Pass. The full pass is 14 miles long and is a spectacular mix of wilderness, mountains and steep climbs. It’s not a surprise that the Devil’s Staircase Wales finds itself in the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs book along with the Tough of Bowland.
We’ve missed out on the Tour of Flanders this year (other than on Bkool) but the climbs are still there. The race has legendary status amongst the locals as it features in their national identity. Ronde van Vlaanderen race day is almost like a national holiday in that part of the world. The race itself …
The Trough of Bowland entered into cycling lore when Bradley Wiggins used it for his training ahead of his successful 2012 Tour de France attempt. The Trough also found its way into the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs book in 2010. Now 10 years after its inclusion, let’s find out more about the climb. The Trough …
Marchlyn Mawr is another one of those semi-closed road hill climbs in North Wales. Similar to Stwlan Dam, the road is closed to cars but bikes can ride it. I’ve climbed it a couple of times now and love it. I believe it’s the highest point in North Wales you can cycle up to (on …