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 ...
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Back To Basics
Get back to cycling holiday basics with helpful planning tips, gear advice, etiquette reminders, and preparation insights.
10 Simple pleasures of a cycling holiday…
Simple pleasures, that is what life is about, breathing in fresh clean air, moving your body, feeling the sun on your face and the wind in your hair - our cycling holidays are packed with these moments. I've helped guide countless Skedaddle trips across the European continent and have experienced so many incredible highs in ...
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 ...
The lowdown on electric bikes
If you have yet to try an electric bike (e-bike), that may soon change. E-bike sales are on the rise - the number of e-bikes sold in the UK rocketed up by 63% in 2020 versus the year prior according to Mintel, and the evidence points towards serious growth over the coming years. There is ...
Gravel Riding FAQs: Everything You Need To Know
Are you new to Gravel Riding or just want to find out a bit more about what it involves? Then our Gravel Riding FAQs are a great place to start. Hopefully, this page provides answers to most of the questions you might have, but don’t forget that you can always contact our friendly sales team ...
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 ...
Endura Guide – How to Build Your Perfect Mountain Biking Outfit
Our mountain biking holidays are truly global covering some incredible trails in the UK, Europe, or South America. Working out what to wear for mountain biking in spring and early summer conditions can sometimes be a bit tricky but Endura, our technical bike clothing partner, has some tips on how to choose the right kit, ...
Your Quick Kit Guide From Endura and Skedaddle
If you're going on a cycling holiday with Skedaddle you'll be pleased to know our friends at Endura are offering you a generous discount on their brand new cycling kit! We recommend that you bring a few options of each clothing type on holiday so you've always got spare kit. Most accommodation will have laundry ...
Your Guide To Gravel Riding Skills
Do you need to do anything different when riding on a gravel trail to riding on a cycle path or a pothole-strewn country road? What adaptations could you consider making to your bike before heading out on a Skedaddle gravel bike holiday? We put all these questions and more to our gravelly-gurus and this is ...
5 Tips for riding in the wet weather
If you live in the UK and never cycle in the rain, you likely never cycle! For those fair-weather cyclists among us, in the UK and around the world, our expert guides have 5 tips on making riding in the rain less daunting and more fun. No such thing as bad weather No such thing ...
Cycling Essentials: Our Guide To The Kit You Need!
There are a few handy things you should always have with you every time you ride your bike, not just if you're on a long tour or a cycling holiday. Here’s our guide to biking essentials to get you sorted out for any ride! 10 bike ride must-haves Regardless of the bike you are riding ...
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 ...
10 tips for how to be a better traveller by bike
Sustainable and responsible travel has always been something we passionately care about at Skedaddle, both in our business and in our own personal lives. The way we travel, the places we visit, and even the way we spend our money has an impact on the environment and on the communities, we are in touch with, ...
Bike maintenance tips from our expert
We’re always eager to help you make the most of your time on the bike, so, if your trusty steed hasn’t seen the light of day for a while, fear not! We have caught up with our chief guide, Steve, to find out his top tips for getting your bike pedal-ready... Get to know our ...
Fresh ways to stay active and motivated this winter
January is a popular time of year for giving things up – such as alcohol if you are following dry-January and indulgent food if you are on a weight-loss mission. It’s also a favourite time for self-improvement and committing to harsh new fitness regimes, but is now the right time? With short days and long, ...