Rides in New Places

The Climbs of Omloop het Nieuwsblad – Men’s & Women’s Races

Omloop het Nieuwsblad has been the start of the Spring Classics season for a while now. Even when known as Omloop het Volk it...

Cycling Getaways: Flanders (Belgium)

Whilst many people fly to Mallorca come springtime, I like to off to Flanders in Belgium for some fun at the Spring Classics. The...

Pedal Through the Highlands: Discovering Scotland’s Spectacular Cycling Routes

Scotland, renowned for its rugged landscapes, historic castles, and picturesque lochs, offers a unique and thrilling cycling experience for enthusiasts of all skill levels....

Cycling London to Paris in Under 24 hours

London to Paris was something on my bucket list for a while. Especially once I worked out it was a cheap way to go...

Cycling around Rutland Water: Pedaling Around the Picturesque

Rutland Water, one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe, offers a unique and picturesque setting for cyclists looking for a serene and breathtaking...

Cycling the Devil’s Staircase, Wales

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.

Climbs of the Tour of Flanders

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...

Trough of Bowland Climb

The Trough of Bowland entered into cycling lore when Bradley Wiggins used it for his training ahead of his successful 2012 Tour de France...