Cycling Rossfeld Panoramastrasse from Konigssee

Riding with Queens – A Weekend at La Reine Women’s Cycling Festival

When I first rolled into Gstaad, I was running on three hours of sleep, a stiff neck from a 10-hour drive, and nerves from a last-minute wheel change on my bike. Glamorous? Not exactly. But if there’s one thing women in cycling know how to do — it’s show up, no matter what.
It was time to join the biggest cycling festival for women in the world – in the magnificent mountains of Gstaad!

Cycling passes in the Carezza region of the Dolomites

Nadezhda has been travelling and cycling around Europe ths summer, and has some great routes and hotel suggestions for you. Here’s a few ideas for a long weekend in the Dolomites on 2-wheels.

Nadezhda Pavlova – Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi 2025

This year, I had the unforgettable experience of participating in the 36th edition of Granfondo La Fausto Coppi in Cuneo, Italy — a legendary race that truly tests your limits and rewards you with breathtaking beauty, world-class organization, and the most passionate cycling atmosphere I’ve ever witnessed.

Sunrise Stelvio – Unforgettable Cycling Climbs in Italy

was in Bormio two years ago, back in September, and I left knowing that I’d have to return. There’s something about these mountains that stays with you — the roads, the atmosphere, the sheer beauty of it all. Coming back in 2025, felt like coming home for me, but this time I wanted to experience the Stelvio in a new way.

Cycling the Passo Giau in the Dolomites

Cycling the Passo Giau is a dream that many cyclists have. We recently rode this legendary cycling pass in the Dolomites, so that we could share our knowledge and experience with you. Now, it’s your turn to ride one of the best cycling passes in Italy!

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.