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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of triathlon competition, and the camaraderie of teamwork; especially when shared in a breath-taking location. This was the essence of our experience at Ironman Turkey 70.3 in Belek, where we came together as a relay team to face the challenges of the race.
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
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.
