Places to take a cycling holiday in Europe
Pro mountain bike rider, Alex Sabin from Romania has travelled extensively in search of adventure. However, the trails of Madeira hold a special place for him, which is why he’s decided to share its secrets with you.
The decision was made during a training ride in the hills above Barcelona. I had been putting in long hours on the bike and accumulating kilometres week after week. But something was missing. I wanted a goal – and so, entering the UCI Gran Fondo World’s seemed a good idea…
Cycling in the early season is a time of discovery. We ask ourselves ‘how has the winter cycling prepared me’ Thankfully, once the first race or event is over, we have a better idea. Nadezhda writes about this in her latest blog
Cycling in the Italian lakes and mountains region is always going to be special. So, when Nadezhda was invited as a guest of the 2026 Lake Garda Gran Fondo, the stage was set for an epic weekend on the magical roads of Italy. Read about her weekend cycling adventures here, and then plan your own trip, exploring the Italian Lakes
Cycling is Greece is often overlooked, and yet it has so much to offer – including an impressive UCI stage race. We take a look at the 2026 Tour of Hellas and the opportunities for cycling torusim in this unrivalled centre of history.
A rewarding spin around one of the most beautiful parts of the Austrian Tyrol – Tannheim
Alicante in Spain is renowned the world over, as a holiday hotspot. However, are you aware how great the road cycling is in this majestic Spanish resort? It’s nestled amongst coastal mountains, with exceptional roads; which is why I took myself on a cycling trip, recently.
Transylvania and Romania has some of the very best mountain bike trails in Europe. It’s a mountain biking venue that should be on every riders list. You can now book a tour yourslef – with Alix Sabin, here at Pedalnorth!
Some trips stand out not just for the trails, but for the stories that unfold along the way. Our first trip with Peter from Ireland was one of those special ones — three unforgettable days of riding across the best trails around Păltiniș and Rășinari, filled with breath-taking views, great conversations, and the kind of mountain magic that reminds us why we love doing this.
Every great ride tells a story — about the trails, the people, and the moments in between. Our first trip with Chris from the UK and John from South Africa was exactly that kind of story: two unforgettable days of mountain adventure, world-class riding, and the kind of camaraderie that only comes from sharing the trail.
Tobias Arweiler