The Tour des Stations takes place every summer. It’s one of the most exciting cycling events in Switzerland. Held over six days in August, entrants can choose between six routes which vary from challenging to extremely challenging! What they all have in common is the incredible scenery. 2023 sees three new routes added to the Tour des Stations’ menu of routes; two of these will only have space for 100 entrants each, so you’ll need to get in quick if you want to grab your spot. This article aims to help you decide whether this gran fondo in Switzerland is for you. To that end, we spoke to the e ..read more

Bormio, Italy, is a popular town for cyclists as it has great access to the “big three” climbs of the area, the iconic Stelvio, Mortirolo, and Gavia Passes. As you’d expect, Bormio thrives off of its popular cycling routes, it’s well-equipped with cycling-friendly hotels and places to stay. We’ve sifted through some of the best, and picked our favourite Bormio bike hotels. They’re a mix of the hotels we’ve most enjoyed staying in, and those we’ve most wanted to stay in. Bormio accommodation: things to know before you book One thing is for certain and that’s if you’re looking for a bike hotel ..read more

A Mont Ventoux cycling holiday is up there with some of the best, most iconic cycling holidays in France (and indeed Europe). While Ventoux is the big prize and is doable as a one day ride, the part of Provence that it’s located in is also absolutely stunning. Whether you’re looking to spend a week exploring the Ventoux region by bike or are just fitting Ventoux in as a one off while the family are in the swimming pool, you’re going to want to find a hotel Mont Ventoux is easily accessible from. In this article we’ll explain the layout of Ventoux and the surrounding region, to help you decide ..read more

If you’ve read our ultimate guide to cycling Alpe d’Huez, you might be inspired to plan your own visit there. And if you are, you’ll want to make sure you choose the right Alpe d’Huez hotel to meet your needs. We’ve written this article to share our pick of the best bike hotels in Alpe d’Huez we’ve come across during our travels. They’re a mix of the hotels we’ve most enjoyed staying in or most wanted to stay in. We’ve included a mix of Alpe d’Huez accommodation on the climb and in the valley. With hotels on the climb, bear the pros and cons in mind – you’re immediately on the climb every day ..read more

As everyone knows, talking, dreaming and reading about cycling is the next best thing to actually riding! So we thought we’d create this list of the best cycling books to inspire your reading list. All of the books on cycling you’ll find here are ones we’ve read and loved. We’ve also included some of our favourite cycling coffee table books, the ones that we turn to for inspiration for our cycling trips. We hope that from the comfort of your armchair, these road cycling books will help you find inspiration, freedom and happiness to keep your cycling passion alive, even when you don’t have the ..read more

Cycling is the kind of sport whose addictive powers mean that it’s usually a big part of the cyclist’s life. As such, a cycling-focused gift is a great choice. But put “best gifts for cyclists” or “gifts for bike lovers” into Google and you soon find yourself wading through long lists of potential options (and a lot of rubbish too)… To try and help you reduce the research time, we asked our readers, and six cycling industry experts, to share the things they think would make great gifts for cyclists. We’ve selected the best of their ideas to create this “top 10” list. Whether you’re looking for ..read more

Looking for the perfect present for the bike lover in your life? Whether you’re looking for cycling gifts for him, cycling gifts for her or even just to treat yourself, we’ve picked out 21 of the very best gifts for cyclists. These are the presents we’d love to receive ourselves – so we’re confident most cyclists would love them too! Unique, novelty, useful, retro, personalised, funny or budget-friendly – this list will have you covered, whatever kind of bike-related gifts you’re searching for. Most cycling gifts are suitable for men and women alike, but there are a few exceptions, so let’s st ..read more

It’s a well known fact that you can never have too much cycling art. Just like the ‘n+1’ rule for owning bikes, we believe the same applies to beautiful cycling prints, posters and wall art to commemorate our bike-shaped conquests and keep us inspired for the upcoming adventures. Whether you’re decorating your pain cave, adorning your living room walls with pride, or treating a friend or family member to a cycling gift to remember, this selection of cycling wall art and prints are all available for delivery in the UK. Looking for bike paintings rather than prints? Head to our cycling art arti ..read more

Trying to decide between the best Spain cycling tours can be a daunting business. The cycling tours Spain has to offer are many and varied; sifting between the various websites, trying to compare companies can be time consuming and boring. So, we’ve written this article to try and provide a starting point for your research when planning your cycling trips in Spain. We’ve taken ten of the best-known companies that offer Spain bike trips and compared them. We hope this helps reduce your research time! Let us know what you think in the comments below – and if you’ve ever booked a bike tour in Spa ..read more

When you’re planning a cycling camp to do a block of training, picking the right location is vital for getting the most from your time away and ensuring you meet your training goals. But it’s not always easy to decide where to go. In this article, we speak to Fiona Smart from Girona Cycling. Fiona and her husband Gareth have been running cycling camps since 2006. They have hosted everyone from Orica Scott to British Triathlon and the Belgian National team. Fiona takes us on a deep dive about cycling training camps in Spain – from the best areas to train in, to whether to stay in a hotel or a s ..read more