The C2C, also known as the Sea to Sea or Coast to Coast, is undoubtedly the UK’s best-loved challenge ride and attracts a vast array of enthusiastic cyclists each year to take on its legendary ups and downs. This rewarding multi-day coast to coast adventure has become somewhat of a rite of passage for us here in the ...
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Amy McKie
Amy is Brand and Content Manager at Skedaddle. Amy’s love of cycling has taken her on a variety of adventures over the years, from the classic C2C challenge to cycling 2000Km self-supported across three of Japan’s four main islands. Over a decade living in Yorkshire, Amy enjoyed exploring the roads of the Dales and the Peak District, but her true passion is mountain biking, from the big mountains of the Scottish Highlands and the French Alps, to messing around on local forest trails in Northumberland.
The UK’s Best Mountain Biking Routes and Trails
The UK is home to some of the best mountain biking trails offering a variety of riding that suits all levels and abilities. Whether you’re off exploring the ancient chalk drove roads of the Ridgeway, loamy forest trails in the Cairngorms, rocky Lake District descents or grassy singletrack in Northumberland, there’s a vast network of ...
7 Must-Do Long distance cycling routes on the NCN
If you’ve ever been on a bike ride in the UK, you’ll likely have encountered the little blue and red signs that indicate our incredible National Cycle Network. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) have been custodians of the Network for more than 30 years, developing safe cycle routes for all. The National Cycle Network is a great place to start planning a UK cycling holiday. If you’re in ...
14 best British cycling rides, according to you
Having been running cycling holidays in the UK for 30 years now, it’s safe to say our team of local experts know a thing or two about the best places to ride our bikes! We have over 40 amazing itineraries to choose from based here in the place we are proud to call home. All of our routes are all ...
North York Moors, Coast and Abbeys: A Cycling Holiday to Remember
Dominic Barry (pictured below) is the Cycling Development Manager for the North York Moors National Park. Together with the team, he’s helped create a long-distance cycling route that showcases the very best of this stunning corner of Yorkshire. We caught up with Dom to get his expert tips and find out what makes this route ...
Spotlight on Yorkshire: 5 reasons to explore by bike
It’s no surprise that the Yorkshire area has so many visitors returning to the region year upon year, being home to some of the UK’s most glorious scenery, outstanding historic country houses, chatty locals and unlimited cycling extravaganza. Oh, and they always make a cracking cuppa… We’ve compiled a list of 5 reasons why you should explore Yorkshire on ...
Mountain biking through the fairytale landscapes of the Spanish Pyrenees
Amy, from our team in Newcastle, gives us the lowdown on her recent Skedaddle mountain biking trip to the Spanish Pyrenees. Before setting out on my first Skedaddle mountain bike adventure in the Pyrenees I didn’t quite know what to expect. I’d biked in a few high mountains before – the Alps and the Scottish ...
Pedal Into Spring: Top Spring Cycling Holidays
We love cycling in Spring. It's the best time of year to cycle in some of our favourite destinations around the world. In fact, leave it too long and in many places you've missed your window of opportunity for a cycling escape until the autumn comes around. It’s not just about the climate of your ...
The Story Behind: Way of The Roses
This challenging coast-to-coast route takes in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the North of England. Whether you want to ride through the heart of All Creatures Great and Small country - think rolling hills, green pastures, colourful moorland, quaint farms, centuries-old villages, and charming barnyard animals - or delve deep into Lancashire-Yorkshire history, ...