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There’s a special thrill in turning onto a cobbled climb you’ve watched the pros race for years. On a bike tour in Belgium, you can chase that feeling on the famous bergs, then follow a quiet canal or explore the country’s network of sign-posted routes and high-quality bike paths. Later, a riverside terrace beckons, with ... Read more ... The post 5 unmissable things to do on a Belgium bike tour appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
An essential read for anyone that wants to ride Japan. Top tips for the best Japan cycling routes, bike hotels and bike hire. The post Cycling in Japan: the inside guide appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Japan has some fantastic cycling routes, from mountain roads and lakeside circuits to coastal journeys linking islands and fishing villages. For cyclists planning a trip, Japan’s National Cycle Routes are a useful starting point. These government-designated routes are recognised for their riding conditions, signage, visitor facilities and support for cyclists. Six new routes were added ... Read more ... The post Japan’s 12 National Cycle Routes: inspiration for cycle touring routes in Japan app
Beginners cycling holidays can be a great way to get into bicycle touring without feeling like you need weeks of training first. The key is choosing a cycling trip where the distances, terrain and level of support match your confidence, rather than simply picking something labelled “easy”. Some tours involve very short rides with the ... Read more ... The post 6 of the best beginners cycling holidays appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Solo cycling holidays are a great way to explore somewhere new on two wheels without needing to persuade a friend or partner to come along. The challenge is finding a trip that gives you enough independence to enjoy the ride your own way, without losing the support or social side that can make travelling alone ... Read more ... The post 7 of the best cycling holidays for solo travellers appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
In September 2026, my brother John and I travelled to Belgium to take on the Flandrien Challenge, an initiative from Visit Flanders through its cycling brand, Cycling in Flanders. The task: ride 59 climbs and cobbled segments within 72 hours. We spread our attempt over four days (Friday lunchtime, to Monday lunchtime), riding the roads ... Read more ... The post Flandrien Challenge: what it takes to finish in 72 hours appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
A cycling calmcation is all about slowing things down. Instead of packing every day with hardcore riding and activities, the focus is on quieter surroundings, a gentler overall pace and enough time to properly switch off from digital noise, modern fatigue and the usual productivity guilt. If you set the right parameters, a cycling holiday ... Read more ... The post 6 of the best cycling tours for a calmcation appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Finding good bike tours for couples is easy when you both want to spend most of the holiday in the saddle. Finding the right bike tour for couples, families or small groups can be trickier when only one of you enjoys cycling. You might want mountain climbs, while your partner or someone else in the ... Read more ... The post 5 of the best cycling tours to take with a non-cycling partner appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Cycling the Camino Francés takes you from the Pyrenees in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Riding through vineyard country, open plains and the green hills of Galicia, it is a journey with plenty to tempt a travel-loving cyclist. Choosing the right route and allowing enough time makes a real difference. Should you ride ... Read more ... The post Cycling the Camino Francés: how to plan your ride to Santiago appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Embarking on your first mountain cycling holiday when you’re over 50 can feel a little daunting – but they’re a brilliant way to experience the world’s peaks, whether you want to ride a famous col or build a cycling holiday around great roads, food and scenery. There is no single formula for cycling holidays for ... Read more ... The post Cycling holidays over 50: tips for planning your first mountain cycling holiday in your 50s appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Hungary might not be the first place that comes to mind for a cycling holiday – but look a little closer and you’ll soon be seduced. The country is full of places that suit life on two wheels: Lake Balaton, the Danube, wine regions, spa towns and quiet rural roads. It is not a destination ... Read more ... The post Cycling in Hungary: the inside guide appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
In August 2026, my daughter and I joined Boat Bike Tours’ Islandhopping Netherlands Premium tour: an eight-day journey aboard a four-masted schooner, between the freshwater IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Five days of cycling connected North Holland, Texel, Terschelling and Friesland. From the deck of the ship, the Wadden Sea ... Read more ... The post Sail and bike tours: our Netherlands island-hopping itinerary + tips appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
The French Alps and French Pyrenees are France (and probably Europe’s!) two most famous mountain ranges. As a result, we often get asked about the Alps vs. Pyrenees comparison and which is best for a cycling holiday. I’ve ridden in both mountain ranges while researching destinations for Epic Road Rides, and while each offers famous ... Read more ... The post Cycling the Alps vs cycling the Pyrenees: how do they compare? appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Coolcation cycling holidays are becoming an increasingly popular way to escape summer heat. Instead of battling soaring temperatures, these trips head for cooler destinations. Fresh mountain air and coastal breezes can make riding far more comfortable, even at the height of the season. As the coolcation travel trend continues to grow, more cyclists are looking ... Read more ... The post 8 of the best coolcation cycling tours appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
Boat Bike Tours believes its Egypt trip to be the first organised bike and boat tour on the River Nile. The tour offers a very different way to experience the Nile Valley as compared with the usual boat and coach tours. Boat Bike Tours trip combines guided e-bike rides with a Nile cruise and visits ... Read more ... The post Boat bike tours Egypt: what to know before cycling the Nile appeared first on Epic Road Rides.
