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Mountain biking tour Snowdonia

The Traws Eryri Coast to Coast Biking Route

In October we took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to explore the amazing Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) in Wales and follow the brand new Traws Eryri C2C off-road cycling route which traverses the region following purpose-built cycle...

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Kirkpatrick C2C Cycling Holiday

The Kirkpatrick C2C Cycle Route

The Kirkpatrick Coast to Coast cycling route is a brand new Scottish coast to coast cycle touring route spanning the entire width of the most southerly counties of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. We were delighted to...

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mountain biking holiday uk

Long Distance Cycling for Women

When it comes to cycling, it really is a man's world! This is no more evident than when, as a woman, I tried to buy a comfortable bike saddle from our local bike shop 20 years ago. I tried out...

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Cycling Holiday Scotland

Galloway Blazes a Trail for Gravel Biking

The concept of gravel biking was conceived in the USA, combining road biking with unsealed tracks and allowing the rider to explore remote areas while still pedalling efficiently on stretches of tarmac. Over the proceeding 15 years, gravel biking has...

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coast to coast biking holiday

South of Scotland Announced as an Official UCI Bike Region

Following the great success of the UCI's (Union Cycliste Internationale - cycling's international governing body) Cycling World Championships held in different regions of Scotland over the past couple of weeks, we were delighted to learn that the South of Scotland...

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Coast to Coast mtb Holiday

It's Official - Cycling is Good for You!

It's official! Cycling, like any outdoor activity has numerous health benefits, not just improving your overall physical fitness. Cycling outdoors can help ward off seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression and anxiety because sunshine naturally increases serotonin, a hormone that can...

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coast to coast cycling route scotland

Scotland Hosts the UCI Cycling Championships

The world of cycling will turn its eyes to Scotland this summer, with a packed calendar of cycling events taking place right across the country. The UCI Cycling World Championships will introduce a packed schedule of cycling and biking events...

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Road cycling Scotland

Brand New Coast to Coast Road Biking Route

A brand new cycling adventure is due to be launched in time for the 2023 UCI World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland. The World Championships will showcase all spheres of cycling, from BMX Freestyle to MTB downhill and road...

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coast to coast cycle tour

Which Coast to Coast Road Biking Route is the C2C for You?

Cycling from coast to coast in the UK on a C2C biking holiday offers one of the most challenging and rewarding cycling holiday experiences in Scotland and England. There are few countries on the planet where cycling from coast to...