With the greatest showcase of cycling exploits in the world underway, we wanted to introduce you to the climbs and climbers that have made cycling history! Your chance to discover how you too can ride the climbs where today’s best riders have honed their fitness. What's the fascination with riding mountains? We love climbing hills ...
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David Hall
David Hall is Saddle Skedaddle’s Road Cycling Product Specialist and guide. His love of cycling began at an early age and has since taken him across some of the world’s most inspiring destinations, from Europe to the Americas. After joining Skedaddle in 2005, David has played a key role in developing unforgettable road cycling holidays and sharing his expert knowledge with riders from around the globe.
Expert advice: Why Corsica should be on your riding radar
Those wise ancient Greeks were definitely on to something when they first encountered the Mediterranean island of Corsica and named it ‘kalliste’, known as ‘the most beautiful of them all’. Today Corsica still remains relatively untouched by the modern world and its beauty continues to captivate and enthrall cyclists seeking a challenging road cycling holiday ...
The Story Behind: Colombia, Emerald Mountains
Photos by Lighttrapper Photography Have you ever wondered why Colombia produces so many superb cyclists? Or dreamed about those mythical mountains where Colombian riders have honed their skills? Then let us tell you everything you need to know about our most ambitious and exciting long-haul road trip… What is great about cycling holidays, is that ...
Cycling The Route des Grandes Alpes – Geneva to Nice
For 2026 we’re excited to see the return of a Skedaddle classic - Route des Grandes Alpes. This is a spectacular mountain journey from the shores of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva), crossing one of the most famous mountain ranges in professional cycling, before finishing in Nice on the Côte d‘Azur. Each day brings new challenges ...
Our Guide to Cycling in Shikoku, Japan
Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four main islands. Its landscape a breathtaking mix of natural forest, beautiful coastline, mountains and unspoilt rivers, dotted with timeless villages and ancient temples. Are you an adventure seeker looking to explore beyond the tourist hotspots of Japan? With its traditional Japanese culture and some of the country’s most ...
5 things you would only know if you have cycled Portugal
Portugal is a pedalling paradise - beautiful varied landscapes, spectacular beaches, delicious food, wine and a climate perfect for cycling. What more could you want? Here we dive into just a few of our personal highlights of this incredible destination, so keep reading to find out why exactly we are so convinced you will love ...
The Story Behind: Tour d’Ecosse, Scotland
If you want true wilderness and a sense of remoteness, combined with warm hospitality, the Highlands of Scotland is the place to head. Our latest addition to the road cycling calendar, the Tour d'Ecosse, weaves its way through rugged mountains and vast, untamed wilderness. It traces the intricate coastline, where misty islands drift in and out of view and take you to tucked-away villages ...
Meet the team: David Hall
Our experienced guide and road cycling specialist David Hall has sampled many roads in his time and chances are you have already met him somewhere in some of the best cycling destinations like France or across the Atlantic in the Americas! So, we wanted to catch up with our chief road cycling connoisseur for a ...