If you’re looking for a top European cycling destination, then road cycling in Andalucia has to be up there with the best! Plus, with beautiful weather almost year-round, it’s the ideal destination for extending your cycling season. Head of Skedaddle España, Dan, has lived in this region for more than 25 years, guiding countless cycling ...
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Cycle through Europe’s most iconic landscapes, from alpine climbs and rolling vineyards to sun-soaked coasts and charming rural roads.
Skedaddle guide to the best cycle routes in Dumfries and Galloway
Dave Shuttle, UK Route Developer and Guide, talks us through our cycle routes in Dumfries and Galloway and why our newest leisure cycling holiday should be on your wish list for next year. Over the years, Dave has guided and scouted multiple cycling routes in Scotland, so who better to give us a breakdown ...
7 Must-Do long distance cycle routes on the National Cycle Network
If you’re looking for long distance cycle routes in the UK, you’ll likely have encountered the little blue and red signs marking the incredible National Cycle Network. For more than 30 years, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust has been the custodian of this network, developing and maintaining routes that make exploring the UK by bike more ...
9 must-ride Spanish cycling routes
Spanish cycling routes offer some of Europe's most rewarding riding, from dramatic mountain passes and quiet coastal roads to rolling vineyards and remote pueblos blancos (white villages). Few people know these bike tours in Spain better than Dan Hirst, Head of Skedaddle España. Dan has spent more than two decades living near Tarifa, mainland Spain's ...
Cycling in the Pyrenees: A Tale of Two Journeys – France versus Spain
The majestic Pyrenees mountain range, forming a natural border between France and Spain, has long attracted cyclists seeking both challenge and charm. Cycling in the Pyrenees offers exhilarating road cycling adventures, with stunning landscapes, diverse climates, and rich culture to discover. Skedaddle offers two distinct road cycling holidays through this rugged terrain. The Trans Pyrenees ...
Cycle the Camino de Santiago: Everything you need to know
If you're planning to cycle the Camino de Santiago, you're in for one of the most inspiring linear journeys on the planet. The world-renowned Camino de Santiago has captivated pilgrims and adventurers for centuries. At Skedaddle, we believe pedalling this popular pilgrimage is a unique way to soak up this ancient corner of Spain. Few ...
St Malo to Nice: The must-do electric bike tour in France
Since it was first created by Skedaddle guides Hannah Reynolds and John Walsh over 15 years ago, our St Malo to Nice adventure has gone on to become one of our most popular Iconic Journeys. For years, this epic French odyssey has wowed road cyclists on our ever popular 15-and 20-day tours. Now, for 2027, we’re excited to make this ...
Customer Story: Cycling Mont Ventoux and Alpe d’Huez
After a long hiatus, Paul rejoined us on a Skedaddle tour in the French Alps to conquer classic climbs, including cycling Mont Ventoux. Discover his highlights of this epic road cycling trip below. If there was a prize for the longest gap between Saddle Skedaddle holidays, I might just walk away with it. In the ...
Gallovidian Gravel – a New Gravel Scotland Adventure
Gravel riding in Scotland just got better! Gallovidian Gravel joins Cycling UK’s growing collection of long-distance must-ride routes. Since launching our gravel holiday range in 2023, we’ve sampled some of the best gravel riding in Scotland, so we were delighted to be involved in helping Cycling UK create a new off-road route in Dumfries and Galloway - 'Galloway Gravel Escape'. Working ...
Our official guide to the UK C2C – Coast to Coast ride
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 ...
12 hours in: Santiago de Compostela!
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 ...
6 Reasons To Cycle In Sweden
Following our hugely popular leisure cycling holiday in Sweden, the Coastal Kattegattleden, we're excited to introduce a brand new leisure cycling holiday exploring Stockholm's Archipelago. Read on to learn more about our two tours and six reasons why you'll love cycling in Sweden. Stockholm’s Archipelago This 7-day self-guided trip with 5 riding days explores Sweden’s ...
7 things you’ll love about your cycling holiday in Italy…
With over cycling holidays (and counting) brought to you by our passionate Skedaddle Italia team, Italy is a world-class destination where we are always excited for folk to explore on two wheels! Always eager to share our local knowledge, we caught up with Naomi, who heads up our team out in Italy. Here are just ...
E-bikes and Skedaddle holidays – everything you need to know
There’s no doubt that e-bikes are growing in popularity and here at Skedaddle we’ve seen a huge uptake of e-bikes on our cycle holidays over the past year. We caught up with Skedaddle guide and e-bike fanatic, Steve, to find out more and answer some of your burning questions around e-bikes and how to have ...
Skedaddle Gravel Riding Guide To Scotland
If gravel biking is about adventure, wilderness and exploring remote places, then you simply can’t beat gravel riding in Scotland! Outside the major cities, there are few roads connecting the towns and glens, but head off the tarmac on a two-wheeled adventure in Scotland, and you’ll discover a whole natural playground of hidden coastlines, ancient Caledonian pine forests, shimmering lochs, heather-clad hills and deep mountain valleys. Not to mention the traces of centuries-old historic sites, castles and old drover’s ...