Skedaddle picnics are without doubt legendary! We take picnics very very seriously. Our guides are highly trained professional picnic makers and inter-guide rivalry keeps picnic standards high. So what are the 5 key ingredients in a great Skedaddle picnic, we hear you ask? VarietyEvery day has to be different with a mix of new surprises and ...
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Hannah Reynolds
Hannah Reynolds is a cycling journalist, author and experienced Saddle Skedaddle guide with a passion for road cycling and adventure. Based in the Yorkshire Dales, she is one of the masterminds behind Skedaddle’s iconic St Malo to Nice journey and can often be found guiding rides across France and Europe. Drawing on years of cycling experience, Hannah loves helping riders achieve their goals while sharing the joy of exploring by bike.
Iconic Fitness – How to Prepare To Ride 1000 Miles
What exactly is an 'Iconic Journey'? We didn’t name this collection of trips lightly, they really are iconic. Epic in both their scale and challenge, each Iconic Journey typically spans 1,000 miles, crossing entire countries and presenting a substantial physical challenge rewarded with breathtaking landscapes and fresh experiences at every turn. With Iconic Journeys in ...
9 things you’ll only understand if you’ve been cycling in France…
France is one of those classic cycling destinations we think everyone should experience at some point in their life. Not only is it home to world-class cuisine, spellbinding heritage and some of the most beautiful landscapes imaginable, it’s also the spiritual home of cycling. That’s right, you won’t find anywhere where the humble bicycle is more celebrated! Having guided countless French cycling holidays ...
5 cycling tips for descending
What goes up must come down! If you’ve conquered that big hill it is time to enjoy the reward of flying down the other side. Descending is one of the biggest thrills in cycling, it’s free speed, having expended a lot of energy to gain the top of a hill you can then ease off ...
Mountain Challenge: Mont Ventoux to Alpe d’Huez
Two of the most iconic climbs in Tour de France history! This dramatic journey takes you from Mont Ventoux to Alpe d’Huez via some truly stunning, and challenging, Alpine riding. Skedaddle guide and cycling journalist, Hannah Reynolds, tells us all about it... I first guided this trip in 2017 and despite knowing all the individual ...
Seven cycling kit bag essentials – do not leave home without them!
Let's talk about your cycling kit! Or more importantly about what you should remember to pack with you when heading out for multiple days in the saddle on your bike. *It's a great idea to use this as your pre-trip checklist too! Spares specific to your own bike... Obviously, you are not going to forget ...
From St Malo to Nice – France en Velo
Several years ago, two of our wonderful guides, Hannah Reynolds and John Walsh, helped create a cycle tour through France, with one goal in mind: to give roadies the best possible experience! Today this is now our epic 1000-mile cycling holiday from St Malo to Nice in France, a route incredibly popular with many Skedaddlers. If ...
Ride, Rinse, Repeat – how to keep your kit clean during multi-day cycling trips
Cycling every day of your holiday means washing a lot of cycling shorts. Here are our tips for getting the job done quickly so there is more time to relax and explore. Wearing clean shorts every day of your trip is essential; not only will it help you to look and smell good it is ...
Gravel Has Got it all Going on: What Roadies and Mountain bikers Love About Gravel Riding
Gravel riding might be the latest hot new trend in the cycling world but for us the gravel ethos is right at the heart of what we have always done at Skedaddle – it is a style of riding that embraces freedom, adventure and exploring. We launched our first range of gravel specific holidays last ...
Cycling in the Pyrenees: A Tale of Two Journeys – France versus Spain
The majestic Pyrenees mountain range, a natural border straddling France and Spain, has long been a magnet for cycling enthusiasts seeking both challenge and charm. With its sprawling landscapes, diverse climates, and rich cultural tapestry, the region offers some of the most exhilarating road cycling adventures in Europe. Skedaddle offers two distinct road cycling voyages ...
Cycling Mont Ventoux, The Giant of Provence, with Skedaddle
Rising in glorious isolation above the lavender filled fields of Provence, Mont Ventoux stands as a colossal challenge that not only tests your strength and endurance but rewards with an unforgettable experience. This iconic mountain, known as the "Giant of Provence," offers breathtaking views and a sense of accomplishment that few other climbs can match. ...
Long-haul adventures with our top tips!
For when a weekend getaway or a city break just doesn't cut it, long-haul holidays are made for getting out of your comfort zone and exploring our beautiful and diverse world. Read this inspiring write-up by our guide and cycling journalist Hannah Reynolds about how nothing quite compares to cycling in far-flung destinations and get some of her top tips ...
The Best of Lands End to John O’Groats…
Our end to end Tour of Britain, Lands End to John O'Groats, is our original iconic journey and still as popular as ever! Aside from the huge achievement in completing this journey by bike, there's much more to this trip than ticking off 1000 miles of riding and declaring yourself an 'End to Ender.' From ...
How to get fit for your cycling holiday
Once you have booked your cycling holiday it’s time to think about preparing yourself for multiple days in the saddle. Getting fit for your cycling holiday will help you to make the most of the trip and have more fun! The fitter you are the more enjoyment you will get out of each day’s ride; you ...
Meet the guides: Hannah Reynolds
Cycling journalist Hannah Reynolds has been guiding for Skedaddle for many years now and is one of the masterminds behind our iconic St Malo to Nice journey. Alongside enjoying France’s best croissants on a regular basis (not jealous at all) she can be frequently found on our road cycling holidays across Europe. To help you ...