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My 200-mile Welsh adventure left me crying in a convenience store - but I'd do it again
Looking for a challenging two-day tour, Steve Shrubsall heads to the wild Pembrokeshire coast of Wales (UK) – and gets exactly what he wished for…
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Swapping power-fixation for panniers might be easier and more satisfying than you think
Tempted to embark on a long-distance bike adventure? Let former round-the-world record holder and author Julian Sayarer inspire you to strike out and hit the road
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I faced my fear of winter riding with an FKT attempt
Setting off with ill-advised confidence, Steve Shrubsall discovered that the challenge which - on paper - looked achievable, was actually quite a stretch
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From a symbol of division to one of unity: How a bike trail helped re-write the legacy of the Berlin Wall
'If rails can become trails, why not borders?' asks Joe Baur as he explores the trail which grew from the scar of an infamous, deadly path
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Winter weather was sapping my spirits, so I escaped to an off-season gem
David Bradford takes the chance to sojourn in sun-soaked Cyprus
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Forget Spain and France, your next touring trip should be in Albania
Hungry for a touring destination less ordinary, Simon Thomas sets the controls for southern Albania and North Macedonia
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The ten climbs you have to ride before you die
Climb connoisseur Simon Warren assembles a jaw-dropping bucket list of the world’s most spectacular – and challenging – cycling ascent
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The call of the coast
We went exploring along the British coast to bring you some of the best rides the country has to offer. From west Wales to the corner or Kent we found beauty in abundance along some quiet country roads.
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500km of perfect gravel roads; why Sweden's Dalsland region is the best gravel destination you've never heard of
As part of our gravel issue for CW's travel month we went to discover a little known part of Sweden
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The land of legends: Riding on Tadej Pogačar's home roads
As part of our New Worlds issue in Travel Month, Chris Marshall Bell travelled to Slovenia to find out why it produces so many WorldTour riders per head of population.
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Cobbles to the sky: The day I conquered the mighty Gotthard Pass from both sides
As part of our summit baggers issue for CW's travel month, Tom Davidson travelled to the Swiss Alps to take on one of cycling's most unique climbs
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Why you need specialist cycle insurance
Cycle-specific insurance can provide the right cover for you and your bike, home and abroad
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Into the beautiful unknown of Trans-Snowdonia
In a bid to ascertain the limits of a gravel bike, Steve Shrubsall heads to North Wales to tackle Cycling UK’s recently opened, 125-mile Trans-Snowdonia route
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From Marrakesh to the Sahara by bike: ancient cities, untouched routes and jaw-dropping views make Morocco a bucket list destination
Our North American editor biked across Morocco and fell in love, once again reminded of the bicycle’s power to expand horizons, challenge preconceptions and foster connections across cultures
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I washed my white shoes to ride 100 miles in the rain - but it was worth it: a coast-to-coast adventure
Riding the full breadth of southern Scotland in two days is no easy task. CW magazine editor Simon Richardson prays for a tailwind on the new, 256-mile Kirkpatrick coast-to-coast route
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My boutique cycling holiday broke my frugal spirit – what have I become?
Lured away to Cyprus for a taste of luxury cycling, CW's David Bradford fears he's losing touch with his spartan roots
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7 tips to nail your first gravel event
When you make your gravel riding debut at one of the UK's biggest events you learn a lot
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In search of the hardest 100km in Britain
Simon Warren kicks off a quest to try and find the toughest ton, and CW needs your help to make him suffer
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Cycling in the Pyrenees: bike riding traveller’s guide
Resident Peter Cossins shares insider tips to making the most of the climber's playground
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Cycling in the Dolomites: when to go, where to stay and ride
Take on the jagged mountain climbs of the Dolomites and enjoy awe inspiring views this summer
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Cycling in France: eight must visit locations
Cycling in France has something for every type of rider - here are the locations to put on your travel wish list
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Best cycling in Spain: where to base yourself for spring riding
There's a whole world full of cycling opportunities - so why do we all flock to Spain every year? Well, the temperature's spot on, the terrain is great and the top destinations are set up to welcome bike riders...
