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Mark Beaumont rides NC500 non-stop

Mark Beaumont’s thirst for long-distance bike rides has seen him complete his latest epic ride, […]

Scotland’s new C2C cycling route

This new Scottish long-distance coast-to-coast cycling route in the southern Scotland was officially launched last year. This […]

11 of the best UK long-distance bike rides

I asked Richard Peace, a cycling journalist and publisher who runs Excellent Books and the website richardpeacecycling.com to tell […]

Luss to Killin on Billie Fleming Tribute Ride

I wonder what the weather was like when Billie Fleming cycled the 100km from Luss, […]

Have you tried?: Bike packing

Bike packing is the new trend in cycle touring and I am planning a couple […]

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 […]

Cycling in Bern, Switzerland

My Sunday Mail travel article about cycling in the Bern region of Switzerland. It is […]

Emily rides Coast to Coast in one day

My friend from uni days, Emily, took on the challenge of riding coast-to-coast across the […]

Riding the Cowal Peninsula Sportive route

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

Guide to riding a cycle sportive

My Sunday Mail column focuses on “how to ride a cycle sportive”. Sportives are growing […]

Infographic guide to the Tour de France

The Tour de France kicks off on July 5. Check out this expansive Tour de […]