Welcome to Santiago de Compostela! If you've ever walked or cycled the ancient Camino de Santiago, then this incredible city will need no introduction. For those unfamiliar, you're in for a fascinating treat. The capital of northwest Spain’s Galicia region, Santiago is the final destination for several of our Camino de Santiago cycling tours, and ...
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Fran Wilson
Fran Wilson is Head of Marketing at Saddle Skedaddle, where she has spent more than eight years helping cyclists discover unforgettable adventures around the world. Born and raised in the North Pennines, on the doorstep of the legendary Coast to Coast (C2C) route, her passion for cycling and the outdoors began at an early age. Alongside previous experience in the outdoor industry, Fran has also worked for a cycling travel blog, giving her a deep understanding of the inspiration, advice and practical information cyclists need to travel with confidence. Having ridden numerous Skedaddle trips across France, Spain and Italy, as well as her own DIY bikepacking routes in Scotland, the Netherlands and Slovenia, she brings genuine first-hand insight into what makes a cycling holiday truly memorable.
Summer cycling advice: 10 top tips
Summer cycling holidays in the Northern Hemisphere are what many cyclists patiently dream of! With warmer, longer days to savour, landscapes full of life and the inevitable badge of honour that is a pair of questionable cycling tan lines, this is a great time of year to enjoy an adventure on two wheels. Here at ...
Britain’s 10 greatest days out on bikes
Looking for a great day out on the bikes in the UK this year? We’ve rounded up some of our favourite rides, that can all be savoured in a day with different fitness levels in mind! Not only is Britain blessed with countless natural wonders, peaceful countryside and fascinating cultural gems, it also boasts an incredible network of traffic-free cycle paths, scenic roads and off-road trails. This means we’re really spoilt for ...
Europe’s Best Cycling Cities
Discover the charm of Europe's most fabulous cycling cities, where a bike is not just a mode of transport but your ticket to all the best sights and hidden corners. From Lisbon's sun-drenched avenues to Newcastle’s riverside routes, cycling through these cities offers a unique perspective that other modes of transport can’t compete with. I've visited ...
8 reasons why you will love cycling in Northumberland
Positioned in the far North of England, bordered with Scotland, the vast county of Northumberland boasts incredible natural and cultural wonders. Rugged and unspoilt are often words we use to describe this still wonderfully wild place. With the smallest population in England, it’s also ideal for those eager to escape the crowds and get off ...
Tuscany to Rome: 10 reasons to cycle Italy’s most beautiful route
With 7 days cycling and 227 miles to conquer, the Tuscany to Rome electric bike tour is a glorious cycling holiday in Italy, which makes the most of an ancient pilgrimage route and sees you pedal from the heart of idyllic Tuscany, right up to the oh-so-majestic St Peter’s Square in Rome. Here’s what our ...