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 ...
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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 ...
The Story Behind: Sardinia Coast to Coast by Mountain Bike
We catch up with Naomi, head of Skedaddle Italia and pictured below, to learn more about our very first cycling holiday in Italy, which is just as popular today as it was 25 years ago! Here is the story behind the Sardinia Coast to Coast Mountain Bike Holiday. What makes Sardinia such a great mountain ...
How to conquer the world’s greatest cycling climbs
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 ...
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 ...
The Story Behind: Western Cape Cycling Adventure
To experience South Africa's most spectacular cycling terrain, from dramatic coastlines to world-class vineyards, the Western Cape delivers it all. The Western Cape of South Africa offers some of the world's most dramatic cycling terrain, where the meeting of two oceans has carved a spectacular coastline that serves as a stunning backdrop for this relaxing ...
The lowdown on eMTB: A Q&A with our expert
In its short history, the sport of mountain biking has been shaped by a constant flow of technological advances, some of which have stood the test of time while others have been relegated to the vault of ideas that, with hindsight, are laughed about over a cold beer at the end of a summer ride. ...
Cycling the Rebellion Way: A Norfolk Adventure
The Rebellion Way is a 232-mile cycling loop around the beautiful county of Norfolk, England. It's a fantastic introduction to this part of the UK, with a mix of quiet back roads, byways, cycle paths, and bridleways to explore under bright panoramic skies. The route takes you past some of Norfolk's most iconic landmarks, including ...
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 ...
Our Predicted Cycle Trends For 2026
2026 marks a special year here at Skedaddle. Our company was founded in December 1995 and our first trip to Chile departed in 1996, making 2026 our third decade in the saddle exploring the world by bike! As you might imagine, we’ve seen a few trends emerge over the years. For 2026 we’ve analysed our own data, highlighted ...
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 ...
Meet the guides: Ernesto, Chile
We take a closer look at our team in Chile who look after some of our most popular tours in South America. Meet our head honcho, Ernesto, who works tirelessly to ensure you all enjoy the best possible cycling experience across the pond. Read on to find out more about this friendly soul... 1. Name/nickname My ...
Customer Story – China – I’ll Never Forget…
Take a closer look at what you can expect from our incredible cycling adventure in China, told through the words of our 2025 Customer Competition winner, Barbara Kinner, who joined us to experience the magic of Guilin and Guangxi. "I was not to be disappointed. I had the time of my life. We all did. ...
Cycling The Trans Iberia – Barcelona to Porto
The Trans Iberia – Barcelona to Porto is the newest Iconic Journey in our range and quite possibly one of the most exciting end-to-end tours we’ve launched! We caught up with Head of Skedaddle Espana, Dan, to learn a little more about this ‘grand tour’. Tell us a bit about your new tour – Trans ...
5 Reasons to Visit Piedmont For Your Next Cycling Holiday
Beautiful rolling green hills, medieval castles and hamlets, sublime cycling and incredible Italian food and wine... No, we're not describing Tuscany but Piedmont! This lush region of northern Italy is often overlooked but there are some stand out reasons why you'll absolutely want to visit Piedmont for your next cycling holiday. Watch our short video ...