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Three UK bike routes voted best in Europe

Three UK bike routes have been highlighted as the best in Europe. The survey among […]

Riding the Cycletta Scotland 2015 150km

Sunday’s 150km Cycletta Scotland event did not start well for me. Thankfully it finished with […]

Riding the Cowal Peninsula Sportive route

Only a short ferry ride from Gourock (or a longer but scenic drive via Arrochar […]

Pro cyclists join Etape Suisse Davos

I have just returned from a preview ride of a new Etape Suisse Gstaad sportive. […]

31 things I discovered while cycling in Switzerland

I have skied in Switzerland and passed through the country’s airport of Geneva countless times, […]

8 reasons to cycle the Capital Trail

The new bikepacking event, the Capital Trail, took place earlier this month, starting from Edinburgh. […]

Bid to break JOGLE world cycling record

Endurance athlete Sam Boatwright has announced a world record attempt for cycling non-stop from John […]

My toughest challenge yet: Mark Beaumont on Africa Solo

Adventurer Mark Beaumont is no stranger to epic outdoors challenges but when I spoke to […]

Create a Loopie of your bike ride

What is your favourite or most memorable bike route? Mine is the Bealach Mor Sportive […]

Call out for women riders for Billie Fleming Tribute relay

A year-long relay ride that pays tribute to the legendary late cyclist Billie Fleming set off […]

Round Arran cycle ride with GTC, 2015

Every time I head to Arran for a day of outdoors fun it’s that 4.40pm […]

Sunday Mail: Epic ride in memory of pal

Nick Tracey is cycling from New Zealand back home to Scotland in memory of a […]