Embracing a new destination often means full immersion. This can be challenging at first, maybe even uncomfortable, as you have to put aside some of your own routines and expectations, but the deeper in you go the more you get back from your visit. Culture is different everywhere we travel, it is easy to think ...
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While On Tour
Make the most of your cycling tour with on-the-road tips covering nutrition, pacing, weather, and riding techniques. Find out more.
How to fix a puncture
Punctures are an inevitable part of cycling, just like hills and headwinds. Whilst they are invariably annoying, they don’t have to ruin your ride or your cycling holiday. With a bit of practice and the right tools, they can be fixed in five minutes in 9 simple steps! First things first... Always carry with you ...
Cycle yourself fit on a holiday
Cycling holidays are the best! Instead of fretting over how much weight you have put on while lazing by the pool sipping on cocktails, you will return fit, strong and healthy. Without saying no to any holiday treats! Our holidays revolve around pedal power, and as we say here at Skedaddle - everyone's different, but ...
A Guide’s Perspective: Why We Love Climbing Mountains!
Riding a bike up a mountain, resisting gravity at every turn of the pedal, is not easy. But it is possible, for everyone, no matter how fit a cyclist you are. You might just be cutting your teeth on a gentle diet of one col a day, or feasting on a five course banquet of ...
Seven Stages of a Guided Cycling Holiday
Here are seven common stages Skedaddlers go through before, during and after being away on a guided cycling holiday with us... Stage 1: Decision making Peruse the Skedaddle website like a kid in a sweet-shop. So many places to ride your bike and every picture is filled with sunshine and smiling cyclists. Do you go for the ...
A breakfast for cycling champions
Here’s our fifth instalment of a series of handy two-wheeled tips written by cycling journalist Hannah Reynolds. This week she talks about what makes a good cycling breakfast and how it is different around the world… Eating a good breakfast will fuel your day of cycling and help you to feel fitter and stronger. One of the great joys of a cycling holiday ...