Cycling holiday

The no-fly guide to taking your bike on holiday: ferries, trains, cars and touring options to enjoy riding abroad without needing a plane ticket

There are loads of options if you want to avoid flying for a cycling holiday this year - here are some of the best ones, with plenty of helpful tips for each

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 14:58
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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

Sun, Feb 12, 2023 12:00
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*Competition now closed* Win entry and accommodation for the Stelvio Weekender worth £849!

Our latest mega competition winner will be heading out to Italy for four nights to take on the legendary Stelvio in either June or September for a cycling trip of a lifetime

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 12:00
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How to smash an ultra-distance bike race: riding the 600km Race The Pearl in Sri Lanka

While he ultimately had great success, Toby Read had to overcome some tough training, a monsoon and hallucinations to emerge victorious at the Race The Pearl ultra in Sri Lanka. Here's how he did it...

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 16:15
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British man stuck in French hospital after serious cycling holiday crash

Anthony Morris suffered a heart attack and brain haemorrhage while riding in Brittany

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 19:37
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Cycling in Montenegro: exploring the beautiful Balkan Black Mountain country by bike

It might not be top of the list for most cyclists when picking a cycling holiday destination. Geoff Harper explains why he thinks Montenegro should be top of yours for 2022

Sun, Nov 07, 2021 13:05
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road.cc Tour Finder launches! Plan your perfect cycling adventure with our new PedalTripr partnership

We've partnered with PedalTripr to help road.cc readers find the ideal cycling excursion for them, in the UK or abroad. Read on to see where you could escape to...

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 12:46
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Cycling from London to Rome… with a saddle bag and a credit card

Reckon you travel light on the bike? Jonathan Donald takes us back to an epic trip he took from the UK to Italy's capital a few years ago, with just an oversized saddlepack and a credit card in his luggage...

Sun, Feb 21, 2021 12:05
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Brandenburg, Berlin: a ride of fire, water & Brexit jokes

Brandenburg's flat, family-friendly, traffic-free touring routes are a short train ride from Berlin - great for weekend trips and longer tours

Wed, Sep 28, 2016 11:36
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Six reasons to go on a cycling holiday

Why you should head off for a few days of riding this spring

Sun, Jan 31, 2016 07:56
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