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The Stelvio Santini Gran Fondo is a bucket list ride, highly recommended for any cyclist. There are three routes to choose from: 60km, 137.9km or 151.3km, which sounds fine – until you realise how much climbing is involved! We chose
The Etape du Tour breaks away from it’s usual home in the Alps or Pyrenees, and heads to the Cote d’Azur. Many regular ‘Etappers’ are well used to the Galibier, Tourmalet Izoard & Glandon. Although this region may be much
Our cycling breakfast plan for race day We’ve all had those days where you just can’t seem to find the energy for training. But have you thought that maybe it’s something to do with what you’re eating? Or not eating?
Next in our series of the greatest one day rides is an absolute classic in Lake Como. This whole area is a cycling paradise, headlined by the two climbs of the Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano. At the top of
It’s one of the great challenges in cycling: riding all three sides of Mont Ventoux in a day. Your prize: treasured membership of one an elite club – the Cingles du Mont Ventoux. We sent Tim, one of our test
We are counting down the most legendary climbs, the ones that all riders need to tackle once in their lives. Check out the others in the list; number 5 – Col du Tourmalet & number 4 – Alpe d’Huez What Makes the Ghisallo so
What Makes the Col du Tourmalet so Special? The original classic climb. The Col du Tourmalet was the first of the really big mountain passes used in the Tour when it was included in the 1910 route. Up to 2017,
We are counting down the most legendary climbs, the ones that all riders need to tackle once in their lives. Check out number 5 – Col du Tourmalet. What Makes the Alpe d’Huez so Special? Most people dont know the intricate
After spending the season on the mighty Stelvio, we sent our ride leader Simon Powner over the border into lesser known Slovenia. Here are his memories of the Julian Alps. Day 1 Perched on the shoulder of the iconic Triglav
One of our lead guides, Taylor, spent all of last summer living in Bormio riding the giant climbs of the region every week leading the Stelvio Weekender. He shares how he got on during his Stelvio summer and what it’s
Planning your 2020 cycling year and want to get away to ride a European Sportive? There are so many events these days, how do you chose what;s right for you? We break down the top rides of the year, from
