Costa Brava Road Cycling Loop

This is a road cycling route par excellence, for cyclists chasing unforgettable roads, panoramic views, and just the right amount of suffering. Yes, the Costa Brava delivers all of this and more, in spades.

Gravel Bike Routes in the Chilterns and South Downs

Along with our friends at GRVL apparel, we’ll be creating a selection of the very best gravel biking routes in the Chiltern Hills and the South Downs. Keep checking in as the routes get mapped out, and we give you free GPX files to find your next adventure on glorious gravel

Masham Moor Gravel Route

A superb introductory gravel bike route from the historic Dales market town of Masham. It takes you across high moorland, along tree lined lanes and through woodland, as you taste the gravel biking opportunities of this epic cycling location.

Col de Turini from Nice

The Col de Turini is a classic route in the hills close to Nice. It’s featured on the Tour de France and is a favourite formany locals riders. Read Diane’s account,as she chooses this as her first ever mountain col cycle route.

Cycling the Salzburgerland in Austria

Back in 2021, Maria Wilke took herself off to explore the lakes and mountains of Austria. Here’s her account of the first days adventure, along with a map and GPX file for you to take on the same ride. Why not ride this route in 2025,as an alpine road adventure

Road Cycling In Ticino, Switzerland

Here’s two absolutely amazing routes from Mary Wilke, taking in this beautiful area of the Alps, close to the border between Italy and Switzerland,and with epic views of lakes and mountains. If you’re looking for a great weekend riding in the Alps, then this excursion could be the ideal mini vacation for epic bikes rides.

 

Dolomiti region – road cycling classic

This end of season ride with Stefan and Assault to Freedom team is situated in the northern Italian mountain region of the Dolomiti. This epic ride takes you to several Italian cycling summits and is a true cycling challenge in the Italian mountains

VOTEC Gravel Fondo Route – Heidelberg Germany

Heidelberg is home to the oldest university in Germany, a splendidly historic church and several nearby castles. Alongside the Neckar River, it’s a great place to explore by gravel bike.

Regensburg to Kelheim Gravel Ride

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the 12th-century stone bridge at Regensburg is the starting place for this day trip to Kelheim along the river. Taking you into the heart of Bavarian history and culture, with all the facilities of Regensburg on hand for a weekend trip into cultural Germany

Munich to Starnberger See Gravel Ride

This route is adapted from the well-known Bayern-Grevet series of events. It’s an opportunity for a long one-day adventure, or more sensibly a two-day trip out to the beautiful Lake Starnbeger. With over 2 thirds of the route on gravel or cycle trails, it’s a super route for an off-road adventure, exploring the forests and trails.