Cycling and bikepacking
In conversation with Jack Jackson: Cycling La Vélodyssée
Jack Jackson has been seeking out adventures since his teenage years, and writing about them for almost as long. When he couldn't find a Cicerone guide to La Vélodyssée, France's...
Cycling La Vélodyssée: a complete planning guide
La Vélodyssée is a 1302km cycling odyssey along the Atlantic coast of France, following the French section of EuroVelo 1 from the Channel port of Roscoff in Brittany to Hendaye...
Cycling the Camino de Santiago: a complete planning guide
Every year thousands of cyclists set off from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees to follow the Camino Francés, the medieval pilgrim road that has drawn walkers and riders to...
Cycling the Pennine Bridleway: a complete planning guide
Running along the spine of England from Rochdale to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and on into Cumbria, the Pennine Bridleway was purpose-built for mountain bikers, and it shows:...
Bikepacking: South East Gravel — a complete planning guide
England's south-east has been a hub of habitation and industry since long before the Romans arrived, but it might not be the first place you think of for bikepacking. Ed...
Why cycling the Lôn Las Cymru should be on your to-do list
By Richard Barrett Richard Barrett thinks the Lôn Las Cymru long-distance cycle route should be on your bucket list, and here’s why. National Cycle Network fingerpost near Tregoyd where the...
Bikepacking King Alfred's Way: a conversation with Ed Hunton
Bikepacking King Alfred’s Way offers a journey through some of southern England’s most evocative landscapes, weaving together chalk downs, wooded hillsides, ancient tracks and quiet river valleys. We caught up...
Tips for fast-and-fun touring on carbon bikes
By Richard Barrett 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 excellent...
Cycling the North Coast 500: everything you need to know
By Mike Wells The North Coast 500 cycle route (NC500) is a 500-mile lap of Scotland starting and finishing in Inverness, Cyclists will be treated to mile upon mile of...
Cycling in Montenegro: The Kotor Serpentine
By Melissa Davies The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is making its mark on the tourist map, primarily for historic towns and epic mountain hiking. However, over just a few...
Why Cicerone’s LEJOG cycling route is the 'optimal' choice
By Richard Barrett Twenty years after Cicerone's first guidebook for the classic challenge of riding Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG), the third edition has just been launched, which author...
Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes – what you need to know
Discover the awesome passes of the French Alps on this stunning 720km journey from Lac Léman to cosmopolitan Nice. Breathtaking views open up around every turn in the road as...
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 challenges, or simply a peaceful...
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...
The Canal de la Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse – a cyclist’s dream
By Declan Lyons There are few places better than France to tour by bike. And the Canal de la Garonne offers one of the best routes on traffic-free asphalted cycle...
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,...
Mountain Biking in North West Scotland
By Sean Benz Mountain bike leader Sean Benz takes us out for an afternoon on his favourite ride: The Postman's Track route as featured in the new Cicerone guide to...
Top tips for mountain biking safety
By Peter Edwards Most of the time, mountain biking is a perfectly safe activity and far safer than cycling on roads. However, rutted, slippery and loose surfaces are frequently encountered...
Hadrian's Wall Cycle Route – what you need to know
Are you looking for your next cycling adventure? Hadrian’s Cycleway makes a perfect short cycle tour. Including both the Lake District and Northumberland as well as the UNESCO World Heritage...
Cycling coast-to-coast: The Reivers Cycle Route
The Reivers Cycle Route is easily the least ridden of the six northern coast-to-coast routes on the National Cycle Network, yet there is much to be said for the road...
Cycling the Danube: the Black Forest to Budapest
Rising in the German Black Forest, the Danube River runs for 2,772 km through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this post, we cover all the...
The Coast to Coast Cycle Route – essential facts & top tips
The 139 mile C2C route is the most well-loved short cycle tour in the UK, and for good reason. Taking you from the Irish sea at Whitehaven or Workington to...
Cycling in Ireland: An Intro to the Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland's Atlantic Coast is a cyclist's paradise. Quiet roads wind alongside deserted beaches and tiny harbours, before climbing over mountain passes and passing countless historic sites. Here's everything you need...
A trail of two cities: A cycle route from London to Paris
By Mike Wells 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. Both routes are...