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 …
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Spotlight on Spain
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 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 …
8 things you’ll only understand if you’ve been cycling in Spain…
With over 30 cycling holidays in Spain (and counting) brought to you by our established Skedaddle España base, Spain is a destination we’re proud to call our casa! And what better way to understand more about this popular cycling destination than by hearing from our local team out there? Here’s why they can’t get enough of …
Cycle the Camino de Santiago: Everything you need to know
The world-renowned Camino de Santiago is one of the most inspiring linear journeys on the planet! At Skedaddle, we believe pedallin’ the popular pilgrimage provides a unique way to soak up this ancient corner of Spain. Buen Camino, Skedaddlers! For centuries pilgrims and travellers have made their way on a vast network of routes across …
Mountain biking through the fairytale landscapes of the Spanish Pyrenees
Amy, from our team in Newcastle, gives us the lowdown on her recent Skedaddle mountain biking trip to the Spanish Pyrenees. Before setting out on my first Skedaddle mountain bike adventure in the Pyrenees I didn’t quite know what to expect. I’d biked in a few high mountains before – the Alps and the Scottish …
Cycle from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Introducing a coastal and food-inspired cycling odyssey set on the dramatic northern shores of Spain! Our Spanish cycling holiday along the Basque coast, Bilbao to San Sebastian, offers a sumptuous insight into this proudly unique region bursting with culture, world-renowned gastronomy and some of the world's best coastal views (scenery so epic it’s fit for …
Spotlight on UK
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 …
7 Must-Do Long distance cycling routes on the NCN
If you’ve ever been on a bike ride in the UK, you’ll likely have encountered the little blue and red signs that indicate our incredible National Cycle Network. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) have been custodians of the Network for more than 30 years, developing safe cycle routes for all. The National Cycle Network is a great place to start planning a UK cycling holiday. If you’re in …
Cycling Land’s End to John o’ Groats by E-Bike
Land’s End to John o’ Groats or LEJOG is the ultimate long-distance route in the UK, spanning 1000 miles of incredible riding through three countries. The route dates back more than a hundred years with countless creative records set by walkers and cyclists, including George Pilkington Mills who completed the journey on a penny farthing …
Cycle The Caledonia Way In Scotland
Part of the National Cycle Network, National Cycle Route 78 runs 234 miles from Campbeltown in southern Scotland up to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust officially launched the route as the Caledonia Way back in 2016 as part of a wider redevelopment of Scotland’s cycle network. While our 'new' …
Cycle Through English History on King Alfred’s Way
King Alfred's Way, is a 350km exhilarating mountain bike adventure through England's scenic south. Starting in Salisbury, this journey loops through historic sites like Winchester and Stonehenge on a route steeped in 10,000 years of history. Following the soaring slopes of the South Downs and The Ridgeway, you will experience short technical ascents and swooping chalky …
The Story Behind: Tour d’Ecosse, Scotland
If you want true wilderness and a sense of remoteness, combined with warm hospitality, the Highlands of Scotland is the place to head. Our latest addition to the road cycling calendar, the Tour d'Ecosse, weaves its way through rugged mountains and vast, untamed wilderness. It traces the intricate coastline, where misty islands drift in and out of view and take you to tucked-away villages …
Stories from Skedaddlers
Customer Story – An Iconic Journey Across Spain and Portugal
The Trans Iberia is our newest end-to-end road cycling tour, from Barcelona to Porto through the heart of Spain and Portugal. We caught up with our biggest iconic journeys fan, Russ, who recently completed this brand new tour for 2026. Having already taken on some of our most epic rides, Russ shares his highlights from …
Meet the Guides: Nick Shadlock
We caught up with guide, Nick, to chat about his passion for cycling, his journey into guiding and the moments that make his Skedaddle adventures so memorable. Tell us a little bit about yourself and where you’re from… I was born in Cambridgeshire, which is predominantly flat — probably why I developed such a love …
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. …
The Story Behind: Sardinia Cape to Cape
The beautiful Mediterranean island of Sardinia is home to Skedaddle Italia and we’ve been uncovering the very best cycling here for 20 plus years. Although it’s part of our exciting new Gravel Riding range, ‘Cape to Cape’ in Sardinia is the result of many years of experience exploring the island’s off-road routes. We caught …
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 …
5 best end to end cycle routes
There is something undeniably special about cycling the full length of a country. More than just a cycling holiday, these epic journeys allow you to experience a destination in a way few travellers ever do, watching landscapes and cultures change day by day from the saddle. For Skedaddle Travel Consultant Kerry Ashberry, our Iconic Journeys …
Tips and advice
Iconic Fitness – How to Prepare To Ride 1000 Miles
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 …
Summer cycling advice: 10 top tips
Summer cycling holidays in the Northern Hemisphere are what many cyclists patiently dream of! With warmer, longer days to savour, landscapes full of life and the inevitable badge of honour that is a pair of questionable cycling tan lines, this is a great time of year to enjoy an adventure on two wheels. Here at …
Seven cycling kit bag essentials – do not leave home without them!
Let's talk about your cycling kit! Or more importantly about what you should remember to pack with you when heading out for multiple days in the saddle on your bike. *It's a great idea to use this as your pre-trip checklist too! Spares specific to your own bike… Obviously, you are not going to forget …
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 …
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 …
Ride, Rinse, Repeat – how to keep your kit clean during multi-day cycling trips
Cycling every day of your holiday means washing a lot of cycling shorts. Here are our tips for getting the job done quickly so there is more time to relax and explore. Wearing clean shorts every day of your trip is essential; not only will it help you to look and smell good it is …