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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,...
Travel
Cycling in the Vosges: Gérardmer, La Bresse and the climbs that make it special
The Vosges do not have the altitude of the Alps, the celebrity of Mont Ventoux or the sheer scale of the Pyrenees. Look only...
Travel
Beaujolais wine country: cycling through the region of 2026 Tour de France Femmes Stage 5
Stage 5 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes carries the peloton from Mâcon into the heart of Beaujolais, crossing a landscape of vineyard-covered...
Travel
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...
Travel
Cycling in Briançon & Serre-Chevalier – the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
Briançon feels like a cycling town before you have even unpacked the bike. The road rises almost everywhere, the mountains sit close enough to...
Travel
Cycling in Bagnères-de-Luchon and the eastern Pyrenees – climbs, road feel and mountain atmosphere
Bagnères-de-Luchon sits like a hinge between valleys in the eastern Pyrenees, where the road network tightens and the scenery changes by the kilometre. One...
Travel
Cycling in Annecy & Lake Annecy area – why it works so well for a cycling trip
Some cycling destinations impress you with one big climb, one famous road, or one landmark view. Annecy and the Lake Annecy area work better...
Travel
Cycling Argelès-Gazost and the Central Pyrenees: The Tour de France’s Greatest Mountain Climbs
The central Pyrenees, with the valley town of Argelès-Gazost at its heart, represents cycling's most hallowed ground. Here, where the Gave de Pau river...
Travel
Discover the Best Cycling Routes in Nice: Your Ultimate Côte d’Azur Cycling Guide
The French Riviera offers some of Europe's most spectacular cycling, combining Mediterranean coastal routes with challenging Alpine climbs. Whether you're a beginner seeking gentle...
Cycling Tips
Mont Ventoux for amateurs: routes, pacing and what to expect
Mont Ventoux has a presence that few climbs can match. Its white limestone summit looms over Provence, its weather can swing from scorching heat...
Cycling Tips
Cycling Food Tour France: Exploring Regional Flavours on Two Wheels
Cycling through France offers a unique way to explore the country's rich culture and famous cuisine. Combining physical activity with food allows travellers to...
Rides in New Places
Cycling Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez: a day on the most famous hairpins in the Alps
Bourg d’Oisans sits low and quiet beneath the surrounding walls of the Alps, a place that feels deliberately understated given what rises directly above...
