Routes and Rides

Routes and Rides

Riding at night can change your whole perception of mountain biking – here are my tips

Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
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The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it

Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
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Destination guide: Oslo, where world-class gravel and nature collide

Your destination guide to Oslo, Norway
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Destination guide: Adelaide, South Australia's cycling haven

Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia
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Destination guide: Tenerife, the winter playground of the pros

With year-round sun and high-altitude climbs, Tenerife is road cycling heaven
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Destination guide: Provence, road cycling paradise in the shadow of Mont Ventoux

Your destination guide to Provence, France
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I rode an MTB down one of the world's most active volcanoes weeks before it erupted – here's what happened

Tom Marvin finds out what it’s like to carve turns amid the ash and rocks of Mount Etna
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6 brilliant climbs that should be in the Tour of Britain (but never have been)

For many reasons, these icons have never made it onto the route of Britain's biggest bike race
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The best places for family-friendly mountain biking in the UK – read our comprehensive trail centre guide

Where to take your family cycling on traffic-free forest trails in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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I went to France's 'volcano country' to find out why it's one of cycling's best-kept secrets

Forget the Alps and Pyrenees, France's Auvergne region could be home to some of the country's best climbs, as John Whitney discovers
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Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race

Location, distances, viewing options and more for Unbound Gravel 2025
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Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride

From bike setup to overnight camping essentials, here's everything you need to know about planning your first bikepacking adventure
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Gravel riding explained | Everything you need to know to get started gravel cycling

Want to start gravel riding but don't know where to begin? Let us help you!
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"Spaceflight by bike" – these are Europe's hardest road climbs, and they're not where you think

Seven of the toughest road cycling ascents in Europe ranked
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I ditched my bike computer and embraced natural navigation – and it was one of my most rewarding rides in years

Could you navigate a long bike ride using natural clues from the sun, clouds, wind and trees alone?
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20 of the best Strava tips to get the most out of your riding

Try a challenge, protect your privacy and use the app to its full potential
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Cornwall is jaw-droppingly beautiful and ideal for your next cycling holiday

In this extract from her latest book, Gravel Rides South West England, Katherine Moore outlines an unforgettable ride around Land's End
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Want to tick off your first coast-to-coast bike ride? Here's how I did it in eight hours

Simon Warren attempts a C2C from Morecambe to Scarborough in a single day – but did he catch his train at the end?
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14 family-friendly UK bike rides to try (ice cream stops included)

Our favourite traffic-free, easy and fun bike rides to enjoy with kids
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Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions

The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated
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I rode the Paris-Roubaix course and it was pure agony

The Paris-Roubaix Challenge pits amateurs against an abridged version of the iconic ‘Hell of the North’ race
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Riding the brutal Colle Fauniera redefined everything I know about cycling

The ominous Colle Fauniera looms large over Italy's punishing Granfondo La Fausto Coppi
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This spectacular UK road and gravel route beats the Lake District

Rob Ainsley heads to the Trossachs for a ride that takes in 12 lochs in a single day
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From Piddle to Scratchy Bottom, this ridiculous ride links some of Britain's rudest place names  

We head to Dorset for a 100km route between some of the quirkiest town and village signs in the UK
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