Travel & Riding Abroad

How to use this page

Start by choosing the kind of riding you want most, big climbing, coastal endurance, or rolling days with easy café stops, then pick a base that matches your time of year and how much logistics you want to deal with.

If you want a straightforward first trip, begin with our Cycling in France, Cycling in Belgium, Cycling in Italy, or Cycling in Spain hubs, then expand to Rest of Europe, USA & Canada, Australia & New Zealand, or the Rest of the World once you know what style of travel suits you.

Each hub breaks down where to base yourself, the best rides and climbs, when to go, and the practical details to make planning simple.

You can also find tips and plans to help get yourself ready for your first experiences riding abroad here, including increasing ride distances and what the rules are to take your bike abroad.

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France delivers the full spectrum of European riding, from bucket list Alpine climbs to quiet vineyard lanes and coastal roads. Base yourself in the high mountains for long, measured ascents, or head to the Loire and Burgundy for relaxed mileage and easy logistics. This hub brings together the best regions, routes, timing tips, and practical planning.

Belgium is small, intense, and brilliantly varied, built around cobbles, short climbs, and constant changes of rhythm. Ride the Tour of Flanders heartland in the Flemish Ardennes, chase the Muur, or head east for Ardennes climbing near Liège and Spa. Use this guide to pick a base, plan key rides, and handle the essentials.

Italy blends iconic mountain passes with slower, food-led riding in rolling countryside and along the lakes. From the Dolomites and Stelvio region to Tuscany, Umbria, and the islands, there is a base for every style of trip. This page pulls together where to stay, what to ride, when to go, and how to keep logistics simple.

Spain is a year-round cycling destination, offering everything from Mallorca’s Tramuntana climbs to Girona’s route density and the altitude roads of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. You can build a structured training week, a coastal touring trip, or a mountain-focused block in regions like Sierra Nevada or Asturias. Start here for bases, standout routes, and planning tips.

Beyond the usual headline countries, the rest of Europe offers quieter roads, huge scenery, and exceptional variety. Stack alpine passes in Switzerland and Austria, ride fjords in Norway, explore Croatia’s coast, or find classics-style terrain in Limburg. This hub helps you choose the right base, shortlist the best rides, and plan a smooth trip.

The USA and Canada are defined by scale, with regions that can deliver a full trip without repeating the same type of ride twice. Think Rockies scenery on the Icefields Parkway, altitude climbing in Colorado, coastal endurance in California, and rolling quiet roads in New England. Use this guide to pick a base, plan key routes, and manage practical travel details.

Australia and New Zealand combine world-class scenery with riding that feels like a proper adventure. From Tour Down Under roads in South Australia to High Country climbing, coastal routes, and Tasmania’s quieter lanes, Australia rewards wide-ranging itineraries. New Zealand adds punchy terrain and dramatic landscapes from Queenstown to Canterbury and the Wellington coast.

The rest of the world is where cycling becomes travel in the fullest sense, shaped by altitude, heat, culture, and unforgettable landscapes. Climb in Colombia and Ecuador, ride Japan’s island bridges, tackle Taiwan’s KOM route, or explore South Africa’s coastal and wine regions. This hub gathers the best bases, route ideas, and practical considerations for planning further afield.

Ready to plan your first cycling trip abroad?
Head to our Beginners hub for practical tips, simple planning advice, and everything you need to get started.