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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 Kyoto and the Kansai hills: river paths, Ohara and quieter roads beyond the city
Kyoto is one of those cities where the cycling changes completely depending on which way you point the bike. Stay close to the centre...
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A cyclist’s guide to Garden Route in South Africa
South Africa’s Garden Route is one of the country’s most varied areas to explore by bike. Running broadly east from Mossel Bay towards Storms...
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Cycling in Bogotá & the surrounding high plateau: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
Bogotá makes an immediate statement to a visiting cyclist before the road has even started climbing. The Colombian capital sits at around 2,640 metres...
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Cycling in Dubai desert loops & Jebel Jais: why it deserves a place on your riding list
Dubai is unlikely to be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a cycling trip. Mallorca has the Tramuntana mountains and established...
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Cycling in the High Atlas from Marrakech: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
Marrakech is one of those cycling bases where the landscape changes faster than you expect.
Within an hour of leaving the city, the traffic and...
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Cycling in Taroko Gorge and the Taiwan KOM route: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
The road into Taroko Gorge does not feel like a normal climb at first. It feels like an entrance.
You leave the Pacific behind near...
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UAE cycling infrastructure for sport
Over the past two decades, the UAE has transformed cycling from a niche hobby enjoyed by a small group of people into a popular...
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Cycling the Shimanami Kaido: The Complete Guide to Japan’s Most Scenic Island-Hopping Route
The Shimanami Kaido, a 70-kilometre cycling route unfurling across the Seto Inland Sea, connecting Honshu to Shikoku, stands as a jewel in Japan's cycling...
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Where to Ride Bicycles in the Philippines: Scenic Routes for Every Kind of Cyclist
Cycling in the Philippines has grown far beyond a weekend hobby. Across the country, bicycles are now tools for fitness, commuting, tourism, community, and...
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Cycling Cape Town and the Winelands: long days over Franschhoek Pass & Bainskloof Pass
Cape Town feels expansive from the first pedal stroke. The light is bright without being harsh, the air carrying a salt edge from the...
