Andorra – Growing increasingly popular for tourism, this tiny nation nestled in the eastern Pyrenees provides the perfect setting for extreme sports, with thriving ski resorts in the winter and a cycling season bathed in sunshine. It has designated bike parks that have gondola services making it easy to reach the best trails with the most dramatic descents. Vallnord hosted the UCI World Cup which greatly enhanced Andorra’s profile on Read More ...
A cycling holiday in Ireland is almost a guarantee of fabulous scenery, fascinating side trips to out-of-the-way towns and villages and all kinds of interesting country and people seldom seen by the average visitor to the Emerald Isle. The trick is to do a bit of planning based on your cycling abilities and the route you wish to follow. There are a number of very good sources for information, equipment Read More ...
Once again at this year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival (running from 18th – 26th September) will be the scene of the legendary Hills Killer Challenge. The ultimate off-road cycling endurance challenge, the Hills Killer Challenge has a choice of three, seven or fourteen hills, combining orienteering, cycling skills and strength, in a race against the clock. Last year over 300 competitors took part, from beginners to Hills Killer veterans Read More ...
Cycling is becoming more and more popular throughout the world, and a cycling holiday in Turkey is an excellent choice. You can get introductory lessons, if needed, and the “grade” range goes to moderate (for those who enjoy regular cycling back home) and then on to mountain biking for those more experienced with a good fitness level. Many European and American pros train in countries such as Turkey, which offers Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service that links the UK to the Continent, today (10 September 2008) announced that it has seen a 300% increase in the number of bikes it carries following the introduction of a new bicycle reservation system in April 2008. The new system enables cyclists to reserve a place for their bikes on the same train they are travelling on, simply by calling 08705 850 850. Read More ...
