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The story of the ride of my life across Pakistan

Travelling by bike and with a bike has always been a huge part of Steve's life, and some of those adventures have been life-changing. This 1995 jaunt across Pakistan arguably topped the lot

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00

42 stages, unbeatable scenery, 144,000ft of climbing: Is the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel the world’s most epic gravel ride?

There’s nothing like exploring a country under your own steam in the saddle and taking the paths less trodden, which means there’s nothing quite like the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel. Find out what it's all about and how you can take on this most epic of gravel rides

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 15:07

Why cycle touring isn’t dead 7 Georgia on a Gumtree purchase

Cycle touring isn’t dead: here’s why you should be embracing adventure on two wheels

We might hear more about bike packing than touring these days, but Emma Silversides thinks we should forget the labels and just get pedalling

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 09:00

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?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 17:53

Steve Thomas it’s not all about racing ride shot 5 – credit SteveThomasPix

It’s not all about racing: why the bike industry needs to take a chill pill

In this opinion piece, Steve Thomas ponders: “Why is it that so much of the cycling world seems to assume it’s all about performance enhancement and racing?”

Tue, Aug 03, 2021 12:24

‘The RSF Archive vol. 2: Further Adventures in Rough Stuff’ launches on Kickstarter

The Rough-Stuff Fellowship are back with more classic cycling adventures off the beaten track, and the new book has already smashed its crowdfunding target

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 14:15

Best touring bikes 2026 — dream builds for your two-wheeled travels

Feeling the call of the open road? These are the best touring bikes to take you there

Wed, Feb 24, 2021 19:00

London to Rome Ligurian Coast – credit Jonathan Donald

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

Cycling from London to Barcelona: a more enjoyable LEJOG alternative?

Land’s End to John O'Groats has been a popular challenge for decades… but what about a sunnier option? Andrew Dalton makes the case for riding London to Barcelona, a route he’s completed twice

Sun, Jan 24, 2021 12:25

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