Wensleydale TrailFest

October 14, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, MTB Routes, Robert Thorpe, UK MTB Routes, Yorkshire Dales MTB /by Pedalnorth Website

While this is a reasonably short 2 hour ride, it packs a punch, and is probably one of the very best rides in the National Park. With hard climbing, the rider is rewarded with epic descents and superb views across the hills. This is definitely a favourite ride with the team here.

Stoneman Trail Mountain Bike Challenge

August 13, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Italy MTB Routes, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, MTB Stage Races, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth Website

If you’re a lover of mountains and adventure and you ride a mountain bike, then you’ll love the Stoneman Trail in the Dolomites. The route sits neatly in the mountains in the north of Italy and briefly crosses the border in Austria. With a distance of over 100km, this mountain bike challenge has a number of days in which to complete the ride, visiting certain checkpoints along the way, so that your ride can be verified. It’s a challenge and a tough one, but ultimately it’s up to you.

Lenzerheide to Arosa and Chur MTB Route

July 31, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Robert Thorpe, Swiss MTB Routes, Switzerland & Austria MTB Routes /by Pedalnorth Website

Lenzerheide and Arosa is the ultimate venue for mountainbikers. The two valley sides of Lenzerheide, ‘Red Peak’ and ‘Western Summits’, as well as the foothills to the north and south are the real trail paradise for mountainbikers to visit from all over the world.

Furka Pass Cycling Route

July 29, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Great Road Climbs, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Swiss Alps Road Routes /by Pedalnorth Website

Sean Connery took to these roads in the classic Bond Movie ‘Goldfinger’, and now you too can, as you ride through spectacular scenery and enjoy the breathtaking mountain roads of Switzerland.

Summer Cycling in a Pandemic

July 26, 2021/in Bikecation, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Cycle Trainers, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth Website

It’s summer, but it’s not really summer. Yes, the sun is high and warm, but we simply can’t enjoy it in the way that we want to. Our writers were supposed to be competing in and writing about the legendary Trans Alp mountain bike race this year – but covid travel restrictions put paid to it.

Richmond Park to Chichester Cycle Route

May 26, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, London and South East, Robert Thorpe, UK Road Cycling Routes /by Pedalnorth Website

How about a cycling route that takes you from London, through the Surrey and Sussex hills, with the South Downs waiting for you,as you approach historic Chichester.
This is an excellent route for a two day trip into the hills, using Chichester as an overnight halt.

Around Fertainu Peak – Romania

May 22, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, Larisa Chinces, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania MTB Routes, Uncategorized /by Pedalnorth Website

Take a trip with Larisa Chinces, into the beautiful forested hills and mountains in the west of Romania and Transylvania

Mont Ventoux with Diane Vilarem

May 13, 2021/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, France Road Cycling, Great Road Climbs, Road Cycling Routes /by Pedalnorth Website

Mt Ventoux? The legendary climb. For whatever reason everyone kept talking about it. “Have you ridden Mt Ventoux yet? It’s awesome” If you google famous Col’s in France this one always pops up high up on the list. I had to find out why! Could it be even harder than the holy grail of the French Riviera – Col de la Bonette?

Diane Vilarem Mont Ventoux Gallery

May 13, 2021/in Bikecation, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle /by Pedalnorth Website

Diane at Mont Ventoux

All of our team here are real cyclists and athletes. Here’s a few images from Diane riding this legndary climb in France. 🙂 Then, click here and read her account of the ride. Let Diane inspire you to your own Mont Ventoux adventure 😉