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Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland

Article · 25 Jun 2025

Discover the UK's best Mountain Biking destinations

From rugged mountain ranges to serene hillsides, the UK offers an incredible array of trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking thrilling descents, technical...

Top Ten Best Bits of Cycling the Way of the Roses

Article · 9 May 2024

Cycling the Way of the Roses: essential facts and top tips

The Way of the Roses is the perfect route for cyclists of all abilities. It's an ideal way to see the beauty of the North of England, visit Morecambe, York, the Dales and...

Avenue Verte Cycling Lodon to Paris

Article · 3 Jan 2024

A trail of two cities: A cycle route from London to Paris

There are two long-distance cycle routes between London and Paris: the 'classic route' and the Avenue Verte. Cicerone author Mike Wells tells us more.

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Article · 25 Aug 2023

An introduction to Bikepacking

Bikepacking presents an exciting option for people who enjoy backpacking and all-terrain cycling. The fusion of the two activities enables adventurers to explore much further afield in a vastly different way, carrying all their gear on the back of...

My preferred ending of the Lôn Las Cymru - South Stack Lighthouse

Feature · 25 Aug 2018

Why cycling the Lôn Las Cymru should be on your to-do list

Richard Barrett thinks the Lôn Las Cymru long-distance cycle route should be on your bucket list, and here’s why.

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Feature · 8 May 2016

Tips for fast-and-fun touring on carbon bikes

Author of Cicerone guidebook, Cycling in the Lake District, Richard Barrett sheds some light on, well, touring light. From cross-dressing to communal toothpaste, he shares some...

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Article · 23 Mar 2015

VAM: A Naismith’s rule for cyclists

Cicerone author and keen cyclist Richard Barrett shares his tips on working out how much those steeper climbs will slow you down. Here, he explains VAM - (velocità ascensionale media) a method for estimating your speed when cycling through hills...