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Cycling Hospitality Experiences in 2022 and 2023
Sportive Breaks are part of the Destination Sport Experiences Group. As well as a wide range of Sportive Breaks and Cycling Tours and Weekenders, Destination Sport Experiences also offers a full calendar of cycling hospitality experiences. Get the best seats
Best Cycling Videos on Youtube
When life gives you lemons, take the time to brush up on classic bike races and crazy feats including descending the Stelvio no handed. Enjoy some of our favourite cycling videos ever on YouTube: Look Mom, Stelvio No Hands Giuliano
10 Reasons We Love The Haute Route
A multi day sportive was a rare phenomenon, more commonly found in North America than Europe, where there were just a handful of local events. Since it’s launch in 2011, the Haute Route has completely redefined the genre with sensational
Guide Spotlight – Steph Mottram
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we sat down with former-UCI rider and 24-hour time triallist, Steph Mottram, who gives us insight into her life, cycling career and inspiration. Away from the UK, you’ll find Steph as an expert leader on
10 Things Every Rider Needs To Know For The Etape du Tour 2020
The biggest sportive of the year is the Etape du Tour. This classic event is celebrating its 27th year in 2020 with a stunning and unique route. Choosing to ride the Etape is a big commitment requiring months of training,
Top 10 Routes: Mallorca
A classic climb in the middle of the island. The route goes out to Pollensa and then through the middle of the island through some sleepy villages until you reach Randa. The climb has some Ventoux qualities in that it
Your Year Of Cycling Challenges
Looking for a big challenge for your cycling year? Look no further. From the tough to the insane, these are the rides that cyclists are judged by, from hard one day sportives to multi day rides over a mountain range.
World’s Best Cycling Routes: Mallorca Coast To Coast
Without a shadow of doubt, one of the world’s best one day rides is the stunning coast to coast route in Mallorca from Andratx to Port de Pollensa following the MA-10. This is an absolute must for anyone visiting Mallorca
World’s Best Cycling Routes: Classic Alpine Loop
An incredible one day ride over four legendary climbs steeped in Tour de France history. This is an enjoyable ride with amazing descents, changes in scenery and great food stop options (which’s always critical!). The ride starts & finishes in
World’s Best Cycling Routes: Circle Of Death
There are some rides that stand out from the rest. The ones you remember all your life for the stunning scenery, legendary climbs, exhilarating descents and the pride of finishing a long, epic day. Next in this series is the classic
Top 10 Climbs: Stelvio Region
The area around Bormio, nestled in the Italian Alps, is one of the most famous cycling regions in the world. Home to the Gavia, Stelvio & more, this part of northern Lombardy regularly hosts the Giro and is one of
Top 10 Climbs Of The Spring Classics
After a winter spend wondering if the endless Ski Jumping justified your Eurosport subscription, the cycling season returns to Europe with a bang in late February. For many, the Spring classics are the highlight of the year offering both epic
