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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Fitness & Skills
Boost your riding with practical fitness and cycling skills advice designed to help you train and improve every pedal stroke.
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 ...
A Guide To Winter Biking
This time of year can be tough for all of us based in the UK. With the tendency for wet weather and muddy trails it’s not difficult to get downhearted about riding during these winter months. There is some consolation though in that we can ride our bikes year round, our trails are not buried ...
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 ...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Skedaddle Road Cycling Tour
Embarking on a Skedaddle road cycling tour is an exhilarating way to explore new horizons, challenge yourself physically, and foster unforgettable friendships. But, like any adventure worth undertaking, the more prepared you are, the richer your experience will be. Here, we delve into what it’s like to join a Skedaddle road cycling tour, alongside essential ...
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. ...
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 ...
Top mind hacks to keep you happy up hills
If you are out on a bike, sooner or later, you’re going to encounter a hill no matter what type of cycling you do. For some of us, climbing is an exciting part of the ride. For others, not so much. If you fall into the second category, we are here to help! Here are ...
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 ...
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, ...
How cycling can help your mental health
We all know exercise is good for us but it’s not just our physical health that benefits, getting outside on your bike can do wonders for your mental health too. With the extra strain and challenges that we have experienced in light of the global pandemic, there are even more reasons for us to be ...
How to stay active and energised
Yikes, it’s been a tough few weeks hasn’t it?! Coronavirus (COVID-19) has well and truly put a big spanner in the works for travel and cycling this spring and driven millions of us indoors to practice the art of social distancing. How then can we stay motivated during this challenging time? Well, a wise guy ...
What to take on a sportive: Essential checklist
Joining a sportive (an organised mass participation cycling event) is a great way to boost your motivation, ride new routes, meet new people and even train for your next cycling adventure or challenge! When preparing for a sportive it is easy to focus on your fitness and leave the practical details to last, but forgetting your ...
Cycle into 2020: the answer to all your New Year’s resolutions
We’ve made the whole New Year, New You thing much more simple by coming up with just the one answer to all of the top ten New Year’s resolutions (according to a survey of over 2000 people). Can you guess what it is? Here goes: 1. Exercise more (38%) Easy, cycling! The number one thing ...
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 ...