Beautiful places. Great rides. Legendary climbs. Good coffee. Time well spent.
More than a ride. A way of life.
Vršič Pass, Slovenia · Photo: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 3.0
Our first five destination markets – one in each country. Profiles are in research: the climate is sourced, everything else is marked as provisional.
All destinations & map →Wave 1 · profile in researchEmerald river, limestone walls and Slovenia's highest road pass.
Wave 1 · profile in researchHilltop towns, truffle country and rolling roads by the Adriatic.
Wave 1 · profile in researchGranite plateau, glacial valleys and a paved road to Portugal's rooftop.
Wave 1 · profile in researchGreen mountains, Vuelta legends and the sea within reach.
Wave 1 · profile in researchBig island, empty interior roads and a mild spring.
Sicily, the Peloponnese, the Algarve, Almería & Mojácar, Girona and the Cantal – fully browsable. Sourced facts and climate data; local details still being researched are marked.
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Wave 2 · guideThe Mediterranean's largest island, with a volcano you can ride up.
Wave 2 · guideEmpty roads, olive groves and a 1,300 m pass over the Taygetos.
Wave 2 · guideAtlantic cape, cork-oak hills and a mild winter – with a ready-made itinerary pack.
Wave 2 · guideDesert light, a volcanic coast and a 2,000 m Vuelta summit.
Wave 2 · guideWhere the pros live: quiet lanes, Rocacorba and the Costa Brava.
Wave 2 · guideGreen volcanoes, quiet D-roads and the highest pass in the Massif Central.
Each collection is selected by a simple published rule from our data – not by sponsors.
All collections →5 destinationsThe first rides of springWhile the Alpine passes are still under snow, these regions are already in their prime.5 destinationsA week in the sunWarm, dry and bright – for when you simply need the sun on your arms.8 destinationsClimb, coffee, repeatBig climbs in the morning, an espresso at the top, another climb before lunch.
13 climbsEurope's legendary climbsRide the roads of the Tour, the Giro and the Vuelta – with the history to match.3 destinationsThe long weekend escapeThree or four days, one base, no wasted time.
8 destinationsRide and unwindRides that finish by the sea – a swim, a terrace and a long dinner.
5 destinationsBeyond the familiarFive regions most riders have not been to yet. That is the point.Enable JavaScript to see seasonal picks, or use the month-by-month table.
Famous and lesser-known ascents with sourced distance, gain and gradient – and the Tour, Giro and Vuelta history behind them. 20 climbs to start with.
Stelvio Pass · Photo: Damian Morys from New York City, United States · CC BY 2.0
A small, personal selection of books, kit, fuel and places to stay. The Bookshelf has its first three picks; the rest is in preparation. Affiliate links, once they exist, are always labelled.
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The KitThe KitClothing, shoes, helmets, sunglasses and computers that earn their place in the suitcase.The FuelThe FuelHydration, gels, bars and recovery – what we actually carry on a long mountain day.The EscapeThe Travel EditBike boxes and bags, packing accessories, tools and spares for riding far from home.
The FuelThe Coffee StopCoffee culture, local roasters and the cafés worth planning a route around.The EscapeThe StayCyclist-friendly hotels, villas and places to recover – bike room, early breakfast, a pool.The RoadsFive roads beyond the familiarThe famous hotspots are wonderful – and full. Here are five regions to ride before everyone else does.5 min read
The Climbs · The StoriesRiding with the legendsFrom the first Tour over the Galibier in 1911 to the Angliru in 1999: why the great climbs feel different.6 min readThe Climbs · The FeelingHow to ride your first long climbPractical pacing, fuelling and patience for a climb that takes an hour or more. General advice, not coaching.6 min read
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