Travel

From high-profile sportives –such as the Etape du Tour and La Marmotte – to low-stress cycle-tours, via training camps, col-bagging or tootling along back roads, you just can’t beat travel with a bike.

Pack the bike on your next city break! From the Wild Atlantic Way to terrific Tuscan white gravel, here are some great alternative city break ideas that incorporate cycling

A short hop into Europe and a hire car puts you in reach of cycling's most iconic spots. Here's our pick four city break great destinations with great riding on the doorstep

Riding the Tour de France’s first-ever stage in the Pyrenees

200 miles and 6,000m of climbing; as the Tour de France tackles the legendary climbs of Tourmalet, Aspin and Peyresourde, let’s look back at the time our man Mat rode with Rapha on a re-creation of the race’s first foray into the high mountains

Your bike’s been stolen – now what? April 2025

Your bike’s been stolen – now what? Here’s what to do next (and fast)

Acting quickly can improve your chances of getting your stolen bike back, or at least getting a prompt insurance payout. Here’s your step-by-step guide to what to do after a bike theft

The biggest cycling stories of 2024

It's time for our yearly round-up of all the biggest, best and most bizarre cycling news we've brought you over the past 12 months

Bike vs train vs car mega commuting race: who will win our long-range multimodal time trial to the road.cc office?

We already know a bike wins over short distances, but how about over a longer commute between two cities? We took to the saddle, the steering wheel and the station ticket machine to find out

How much money can you save by cycling to work? Sept 2024

How much money can you really save by cycling to work?

Frugality is just one reason to start cycling to work – but how much can you actually save on your commuting costs if you switch to two wheels?

Why Curve might just be the ultimate wearable digital wallet for cyclists

Take a look at Curve, a digital wallet that offers unique benefits to cyclists and especially Garmin users. If it’s good enough for Chris Froome, it’s good enough for you

6 ways to nail your European cycling vacation with Sportive Breaks

We all know there’s great riding to be had in the USA, but some things you just can’t get at home – which is why European cycling vacations should be on every rider’s wish list

There’s more to cycling holidays than just Majorca! Two expert tour guides pick their ultimate cycling trip bucket list destinations

Want to take on some lesser known, but even more epic roads this year? We speak to two experienced road cycling guides from renowned cycle holiday company, Saddle Skedaddle, about their dream road riding destinations in Spain and Colombia

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The steepest and hardest cycling climbs in the world — fearsome road gradients to put on your bike trip bucket list

If you really want to test yourself on the bike, luckily there are countless horrifying hills on the planet that would have even the hardiest climbers begging for an extra gear

Giro d’Italia train (picture via RCS Sport, LaPresse)

How to be a Grand Tourist – enjoying a few days at cycling’s biggest races

Our hints and tips on how to get the most from a few days following the peloton

2023 riding shot lanzarote (Jamie Williams)

Cycling training camps — what to expect and why you should try one to get some warm weather miles in

Escaping somewhere warm for a training camp in winter could prove to be a great fitness boost and epic holiday rolled into one. Here are some reasons to consider a training camp and what it will involve

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Museo del Ciclismo Bustese – an unexpected gem half an hour from Milan

Collection celebrating more than a century of Italian cycling is well worth a visit, but opening times are very restricted

Tour of Britain events (Destination Sports Experiences)

Tour of Britain 2022: how to get the best seats in the house for Britain’s biggest bike race

Whether you want to be a VIP on the start line, on the road with the riders or crossing the finish line with a legend, here are some unique ways to watch this year’s Tour of Britain thanks to Destination Sports

Should San Francisco be your next epic cycling destination?

With the mountains of Western Europe and the Canary Islands much closer to the UK, it might seem a bit leftfield to head out to San Fran for a cycling trip... but if it's hills you want, there are few better places

How realistic is indoor cycling? Climbing the Sa Calobra virtually vs outdoors

Brad tried to break 30 minutes on Mallorca's signature climb and Dave just tried not to break himself on the turbo...

Indoor vs Outdoor: taking on the Mallorca 312 PLUS win a trip to do it yourself!

We sent Brad over to Mallorca to ride the 312km flagship route in Mallorca and Dave did it on the turbo. How did that pan out?

Hiring a bike vs taking your own: what’s best for cycling holidays abroad?

Should you treat yourself to a shiny new steed when you travel, or stick with your trusty companion? Here’s what to consider to ensure you enjoy your time in the sun

Will 2022 be the year you conquer some of the most legendary rides in cycling?

With the world opening up again, are you after an epic cycling challenge with a holiday thrown in this year? Check out these top trips on offer from Sportive Breaks, with 10% off for road.cc readers

Riding the West Kernow Way, electrified! Taking on the UK’s newest bikepacking route on an e-bike

With the days much shorter at this time of year, was the robust Giant Revolt E+ the thing Dave needed to complete the 230km long West Kernow Way in mostly daylight hours?

Your complete guide to bikepacking – what kit you need, how to plan and prepare plus inspiration for an adventure

Everything we've written about adventure riding, all in one place

Touring across Europe: Part 4 – France, Luxembourg, Belgium & home

Emma completes the last leg of her tour, encountering cobbles, climbs and more beautiful scenery on the way home

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Touring across Europe: Part 3 – Italy, Switzerland and Germany

Emma decides to take the panniers off, get her bike on a Swiss train and tackle some iconic climbs in the Dolomites as she continues her tour through Europe