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Find the right bicycle tour for you in Europe. There are 924 trips to choose from, that range from one day in length, up to 23 days. The month with the most departures is September, making it the most popular time to visit Europe.

250+ Europe bike tours with 1,204 reviews

Cycle the Danube

Tour guides/leaders were incredible...very knowledgeable of the area and history and culture and food! The final stay in Budapest at the Star City Hotel was disappointing...staff were stressed, aloof, and not customer service oriented ( in a positive way) Be nice to choose a true 4 star hotel for the last night of the trip

Great Bike Tour of the Baltics (fully guided from Vilnius to Tallinn 2024)

My only complaint was we requested twin beds and didn’t always get them!

Cycle Central Europe & the Danube

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Baltic Bike Tour: Vilnius to Tallinn (self-guided supported)

We really enjoyed the tour.

Prague to Budapest Ride

Well organized, excellent group leaders. Some confusion communicating between Tour Radar and Exodus Travels but was straightened out.

Cycling in the Balkans ( 4 Countries Albania-North Macedonia-Kosovo-Montenegro)

Stunning scenery, great cycling (highlights were the descents to Pluzine and Kotor), good food, chance to go swimming in some lovely lakes, some organisational problems which may have been due to the big group size (21) but did detract from the experience in some areas: the route differed on occasion from the one advertised in the itinerary; we had to move hotels on the rest day in Kotor which was a bit disruptive, and this wasn't communicated until quite late; on many days we were split across multiple different accommodations (including in some cases what seemed like Airbnbs) due to lack of hotel options. A lot of the hotel options were actually pretty good (the best one being in Peje), but the two nights in guesthouses were more basic and people were sharing bathrooms or even a room with someone else despite paying for the single supplement; that would maybe have been acceptable had it been flagged in the itinerary, or at least people could book or not based on having that information beforehand. All of this makes it sound like a poor experience but it really wasn't, I had a great time and can definitely recommend cycling in this part of the world

Cycle Tour In Albania - UNESCO 10 Day Tour

Excellent tour. Well organised. Erlis and tani were great guides nothing was too much trouble. The maps every day were v useful and the bikes were of high quality we enjoyed the varied food and accommodation. Having panniers was helpful

Cycle the Baltics

This trip was all about the biking, and without an excellent guide, the trip could have tanked easily. Instead, we had the great fortune to have Minda at the lead. He was kind, intouch with the group, enthusiastic, supportive and fun. He was so knowledgeable about every place we went and each tidbit he imparted came right from his soul. As a result, the entire group was calm, relaxed and up for the adventure. I can not say enough about Minda Now, the trip itself is challenging, beautiful, and exceeded my expectations.

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Cycle the Dalmatian Coast

Excellent experience, thank you !

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Cycling the Baltic States

The tour was well organized. I felt that a better set of maps would have been useful And maybe even something downloadable to your phone.

Germany & Austria | Danube River Biketour | Bike & Boat

Grand Tour Alps | Switzerland, France, Italy | Guided EBikeTour

Loire Cycle Path: Wild-romantic all the way to the sea (from Orleans to St-Nazaire)

Fantastic trip. Hotels were tremendous, especially the meal in the hotel in Saint Florent-le-Vieil. Maps were good though I used my app Bikemap.net, to act as a Sat Nav. A couple of hiccups with luggaeew but minor in comparison with holiday organisation. Would certainly recommend.

Lithuania to Estonia Cycle

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Sasa Tour Guide and Andro the driver were great. They took care of the group with their jovial attitude and ensured that individual's needs were met. They provided easy to follow directions and kept the group together. There were occasions when things would have gone wrong but Sasa and Andro ensured that they are there on every step along the way to make it trouble-free and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend intrepid tours and would consider future tours through Intrepid.

Although the "biking" was not on my bucket list (was talked into the trip by our brother/sister-in-law), but we had a very great time! Mindaugas was a great guide, and our driver was also great. The hotels were fine, the food was excellent, and the biking was better than I'd expected! Our fellow companions were delightful. The history and tours of the Baltic countries was wonderful. It would have been nice to have had a microphone hook-up during our guided walking tours in order to hear all the information. It would have been nice to be able to buy t-shirts (Mindaugas wore a few) that displayed a map of the tour. I think it would have been nice if we could have ordered them before or after the trip. Is it possible to do so now? Otherwise, I'd never done anything like this before, and may do it again at some point.

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• Alsace Wine Route - From Strasbourg to Colmar - 5 days
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Welcome to European Bike Tours, the designer of your perfect cycling holidays in Europe! We are the local experts in organising self-guided cycling holidays. From  booking your bike-friendly accommodation  and  bike rental , to organising  itineraries , routes and  luggage transport , we will take care of everything. On this website we inspire you for a wonderful cycling holiday in the countries where we organize bike trips. Check our local websites and find your ideal bike tour:  Belgium ,  The Netherlands ,   France ,   Italy ,  Spain   and the  UK ) Our dedicated experts are specialists in organising self-guided cycling tours. 

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Our dedicated local experts are specialists in organising self-guided cycling tours.  We have  local offices in the countries where we operate and our experienced team is always ready to answer your questions. 

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All of our trips are carefully designed by our team to provide you with the best cycling routes . We offer easy-to-use, up-to-date route notes and maps. Enjoy cycling on comfortable and peaceful routes! 

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Cycling is amongst the lowest-impact way to travel. As you explore off-the-beaten-track, you help support local communities and minimise the damage that mass-tourism can make.

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We know that taking a self-guided trip for the first time can generate insecurity, but with our app you can follow from your mobile and in an intuitive way the daily routes of your cycling trip. Our mobile app will also show you points of interest along your route. 

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Enjoy Europe’s most outstanding travel highlights, from hidden trails to Michelin-star meals to luxury hotels. With Backroads, you’ll savor thoughtfully planned routes, whether you’re biking in Slovakia or Spain . We’ve been hosting bike tours in Europe since 1988, when we first discovered the pleasures of pedaling through France’s Loire Valley . Since then, we’ve launched Europe tours tailored to all skill levels, and with e-bikes for travelers who prefer to take it easy. We’ve got something for everyone. Join us for a biking vacation in Italy’s Tuscany , Croatia , Ireland or the Netherlands .

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Our fully managed and organised cycling holidays Europe are unique to suit every experience from bespoke five star tours built to your specifications (contact to discuss) to regular annual cycling trips (see Open Dates listing) all coordinated by our friendly experienced team delivering first class service of guidance and support based on the back many years of travelling, living and cycling across this amazing continent.

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Are you a group of friends and/or family seeking a cycling holiday, business colleagues or a charity/corporate enquiry seeking a new exciting itinerary for the next big fundraising challenge, then w e welcome you to browse our website using ‘ Our Rides ‘ [menu] for inspiration or contact us today and speak with one of the team who will be more than happy to discuss how to bring your ideas and dreams to reality. We have years of experience working with groups, clubs and charity/corporate partners designing, managing and delivering tailored itineraries and events to suit all specification, budgets and abilities.

Or if you’re a perennial tourer seeking your next epic cycling adventure or individual thinking of your first cycling holiday but not quite sure what to do or to expect then we welcome you to view our ‘ Open Dates ‘ for the calendar of latest tours available to individuals, couples and small groups.

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There is always time for fun, relaxation and recovery too, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the space, fresh air and spectacular landscapes and cities visited on your tour.

We are holidays’ – not training camps… there is no boot camp regime or data crunching, only spectacular silky roads, incredible landscapes and scenery and the most two wheel fun you can imagine. With us you’ll indulge in pure cycling bliss, explore new limits and share your triumphs with kindred spirits all under the expert knowledge and good company of our guides and support staff, offering friendly helpful advice to motivate and inspire you …as well as keenly share their favourite café stops with you along the way too…

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“What a fantastic trip. A real adventure through some spectacular countryside and cities. Jason and Claire worked so well as a team to look after us all on and off the bike. The dinner on the terrace over looking the tower of Pisa on the last night magical.” Mark – Italian Coast To Coast 2023

“Excellent trip!! Jason & Paul’s experience and knowledge was second to none. Great route, great coffee stops and great company” Neil – London To Paris 2018

“One of the best crews I cycled with – as both leaders and backup guys. Kudos to all – gentleman and professionals each one of them” Christian – Vienna to Milan 2018

“Have just completed a delightful cycling tour in Normandy through some of the area’s wonderful towns & places of interest. Jason & Giles did everything they could to make the tour work smoothly for our group. Excellent route-planning & guiding from Jason; first rate logistics back-up from Giles. Both guys were great fun to be with. We had an equally good experience with Jason & Clare the previous year on our trip to Paris and are already looking forward to our next trip with ECT” Andrew – Tour de Normandy 2023

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About Cycling Holidays Europe

Cycling Holidays Europe offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse beauty and rich culture of Europe on two wheels. With a range of carefully crafted cycling trips to choose from, we cater to riders of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time cyclist. Our team of expert guides are passionate about cycling and dedicated to sharing their love of the sport and knowledge of the local areas with you.

Our cycling tours take you on a journey through some of the most stunning landscapes in Europe . Immerse yourself in the local culture and discover hidden gems along the way. From scenic mountain passes to quaint villages. 

Experience the local culture and cuisine as you traverse this gorgeous landscape at your own pace, with expert support and guidance from our experienced team. We provide detailed maps , route information, GPS tracks , accommodation bookings, and access to our support team available 24/7 , ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

Whether you’re looking for a challenging climb up the Alps, a leisurely ride through the waterways of Venice, or an adventure through the rolling hills of Tuscany, Cycling Holidays Europe has the perfect tour for you. Join us on a journey of discovery and adventure on two wheels, and experience Europe like never before.

How to Prepare for a Multi-Day Cycling Holiday in Europe

From fitness to route planning, this concise guide will arm you with six essential tips you need to get ready for an unforgettable cycling tour in Europe.

1. Fitness Preparation

Start your journey long before you hit the road by engaging in a balanced training regimen. Aim for 8-12 weeks of cardio, strength training, and saddle time to be tour-ready.

2. Gear Essentials

Quality gear is non-negotiable. Invest in a reliable bike and cycling apparel that are suited to the climate and terrain you’ll encounter during your cycling holidays in Europe. If you’re short on gear, we offer convenient rental options to make sure you’re well-equipped for your adventure.

3. Route Knowledge

Knowing your route is crucial. Research the terrain, local cycling laws, and weather conditions. A GPS cycling computer can be an invaluable tool for seamless navigation. But worry not, from our team you will receive detailed handouts and GPX maps before you start your cycling journey.

4. Nutritional Planning

Fueling your body right is key to enjoying your ride. Pack high-energy snacks and ample water, and plan stops along your route where you can replenish supplies.

5. Accommodation and Rest

Book accommodations ahead of time that are strategically located along your route. Look for cyclist-friendly amenities like secure bike storage. Luckily, our team has access to the best bike-friendly accommodations in Europe.

6. Travel Documentation

Ensure all travel documents, including passports, visas, and cycling-specific travel insurance, are in order before you set off on your adventure.

By following these six tips, you’re setting the stage for a rewarding and enjoyable cycling holiday in Europe.

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Often mentioned alongside Tuscany or Provence, Italy’s neighbor to the East, Croatia is a stunning force of nature, rich history and diverse culture. Particularly, Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula where our idyllic tour pedals through charming villages, vineyards, and coastal roads that feel like a dream with the contrast of striking BLUES and GREENS 🌴🌊🌳 Istria is a vibrant landmass dotted with the historical landmarks, including medieval villages, Roman ruins and fantastic Byzantine cathedrals. The natural beauty of the Northern Adriatic Coast is astounding, shifting from vibrant azure waters lining the coast, against a backdrop of deep green, truffle-filled forests and olive groves 🫒💙 Join us in Croatia for Adriatic magic with shoulder season dates including May 25, September 7 or 28. #CycleAdventure #ExploreByBike #PedalExplorer #BikeWanderlust #CyclingJourneys #AdventureCyclist #WanderOnWheels #BikeExpeditions #PedalVentures #TravelByCycle #CyclingNomad #BikeExplorer #CycleWanderer #PedalDiscoveries #AdventureOnTwoWheels #BikeWanderer #ExplorePedalRepeat #Croatia #AdriaticMagic #IstrianPeninsula

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La Bella Puglia! Named one of the “20 Places to See Now” by National Geographic Traveler, this bike tour takes you through the heart of fascinating Puglia in Italy’s southern region, with landscapes and villages steeped in Greek, Norman, and Arab history.⁠ ⁠ Begin your journey in Santa Maria di Leuca, where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet, and pass through Otranto, a picturesque town whose complicated yet intriguing history makes it one of Puglia’s most sought-after places. ⁠ ⁠ Then, you will pedal to the Baroque capital of the Salento area, Lecce. Heading north, you will ride through one of the enological gems of the south of Italy to Alberobello, the Trulli region, spun by clusters of fantastic conical dwellings surrounded by enormous, gnarled olive trees. ⁠ ⁠ You end your journey in Matera, a city in the Basilicata region, world-renowned for its sassi (cave dwellings).⁠ ⁠ Of course, there is plenty of time to indulge in spicy handmade orecchiette, bruschetta covered with juicy tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and grilled calamari. The warm hospitality of the region and friendly conversation greet you at every turn!⁠ ⁠ If this sounds like an unbelievable plan, you can book your “La Bella Puglia” tour with dates starting in May through October. #CycleAndSavor #CulturalCycling #GourmetPedals #TourDeFlavor #BikeAndBiteAdventures #CulinaryCycles #TasteOnTwoWheels #RollAndRelish #CyclingCuisine #EpicureanEscapes #GlobetrotterCycles #TrekAndTaste #CulinaryJourneys #Puglia #CulturalCyclist #CiclismoClassico

Our cycling tour guides are some of the world’s best, but they’re so much more. They’re your hosts of the destinations you visit, connecting you to the heart and soul of local culture and people. ⁠ ⁠ Marcello Bonini celebrates his 26th year of guiding tours for Ciclismo Classico this year. Can you believe he has toured “Bike Across Italy” over 80 times? Join us in saying a heartfelt “GRAZIE MILLE” to Marcello! ⁠ ⁠ Have you enjoyed riding alongside Marcello Bonini on your tour? Share your stories here! Want to ride with him again? He will be leading the following tours in 2024:⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Heart of Tuscany - May 27⁠ 🌊 Taste of Southern Amalfi - June 15⁠ ❤️ Heart of Tuscany - June 28 / FULL⁠ 🏔️ Ride the Dolomites - July 22⁠ 🍷 Taste of Abruzzo - September 7⁠ ⁠ Join Marcello for the ride of your life!⁠ ⁠ #CiclismoClassico #BestGuidesBestRides CycleAdventure #PedalExplorer #BikeWanderlust #CyclingJourneys #AdventureCyclist #WanderOnWheels #BikeExpeditions #PedalVentures #TravelByCycle #CyclingNomad #BikeExplorer #CycleWanderer #PedalDiscoveries #AdventureOnTwoWheels

Nestled along the shimmering Adriatic Sea lies a hidden gem that captures the hearts of all who coast along its shores—Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula. From picturesque seaside villages to rugged cliffs adorned with olive groves and ancient Roman ruins, this region embodies the essence of Mediterranean beauty.⁠ ⁠ Did you know? Historically, Croatia was caught among the maritime empire of Venice, the landlocked Austro-Hungarian empire, and the Ottoman Empire, which spanned both land and sea. As a result, the region’s cultural heritage bears the fruits of all three of these cultures.⁠ ⁠ But what truly makes Istria special? The people. With their warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, the locals of Istria welcome you, inviting you to partake in age-old traditions and savor the flavors of their land.⁠ ⁠ Stroll through the cobblestone streets of Rovinj, savor freshly caught seafood in Pula, or indulge in world-class truffles from the region’s forests, each encounter with the people of Istria leaves an indelible mark on your soul.⁠ ⁠ Discover this gem on our “Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula” tour!⁠ Join us with shoulder season dates including May 25, September 7 or 28. ⁠ #CycleAndSavor #CulturalCycling #GourmetPedals #TourDeFlavor #BikeAndBiteAdventures #CulinaryCycles #TasteOnTwoWheels #RollAndRelish #CyclingCuisine #EpicureanEscapes #GlobetrotterCycles #TrekAndTaste #CulinaryJourneys #PedalToPlate #CulturalCyclist #TastingTrails #WanderWheelers #AdriaticMagic #Istria #Croatia

Spin and soar along Italy’s most beloved coastline on the “Taste of Southern Amalfi (Cilento)” tour! ⁠🌊 ⁠ Set almost entirely within the boundaries of The National Park of Cilento, located south of the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region; this trip encapsulates the serene nature of Cilento. ⁠ ⁠ Paired with the rich history of charming inland villages and breathtaking views from coastal rides overlooking crystal-blue waters, this tour has it all. ⁠ ⁠ You will meet local hosts whose warmth and hospitality are unmatched as they let you in on the little-known secret of the “other Amalfi Coast,” where peaceful and rolling terrain awaits 😌 Don’t miss out! Join us with dates starting soon! May 12, June 25 and September 29. ⁠ ⁠ #CiclismoClassico #PedalYourPassion #CycleAdventure #ExploreByBike #PedalExplorer #BikeWanderlust #CyclingJourneys #AdventureCyclist #WanderOnWheels #BikeExpeditions #PedalVentures #TravelByCycle #CyclingNomad #BikeExplorer #CycleWanderer #PedalDiscoveries #AdventureOnTwoWheels #ExplorePedalRepeat #WanderlustCyclist #CycleWanderlust

Let’s talk tech! Marcello Bonini, a true Renaissance man and one of the world’s best guides since 1998, speaks his love language for cycling to introduce you to the latest addition to our fleet, La Classica Ribelle 🚴🏽 Our team worked closely with the bicycle experts and leading manufacturers at Officine Mattio to design a custom-made bike for you, which is optimized for high performance and minimal rider stress. #CoclismoClassico PedalPower #RideOn #CyclingLife #BikeCommunity #WheelLife #CyclingCulture #RideTogether #BikeLife #PedalPals #CycleLife #BikeLove #SpinSquad #PedalPushers #RideOnCyclists #BikeAdventures #TwoWheels #CyclingFamily #RideEverywhere #CyclingFriends #BikeTribe #LaClassicaRibelle

Our top travel destinations for 2024 will surprise and delight you! Where do you want to go this year? No matter where your heart takes you, your journey will be unforgettable. Join us and discover the following incredible destinations: ⁠ ⁠ 🌊 Costa Brava⁠ 🏰 Munich to Verona⁠ 🍷 Taste of Abruzzo⁠ 🌲 Friuli & Slovenia⁠ 🌺 Andalucia⁠ 🇪🇸 Bike across Spain⁠ 🇵🇹 Northern Portugal⁠ 🏔️ Majestic Dolomites⁠ ⁠ #CycleAdventure #ExploreByBike #PedalExplorer #BikeWanderlust #CyclingJourneys #AdventureCyclist #WanderOnWheels #BikeExpeditions #PedalVentures #TravelByCycle #CyclingNomad #BikeExplorer #CycleWanderer #PedalDiscoveries #AdventureOnTwoWheels #BikeWanderer #WanderlustCyclist #CycleWanderlust #PedalToExplore

What makes up your ideal vacation? Is it the company, cuisine, or stunning views? ⁠ ⁠ How about having all of these things? Ciclismo Classico tours offer an immersive experience that is a feast for your senses—leaving a lasting impression on your heart and introducing you to unforgettable places and people ❤️⁠ ⁠ #CiclismoClassico #PedalYourPassion #CycleAndSavor #CulturalCycling #CyclingJourneys #AdventureCyclist #WanderOnWheels #CyclingLife #PedalPower

🍦🇮🇹 The great gelato debate continues: where in Italy have you tasted the MOST heavenly gelato? One of our favorite stops in Southern Italy is Arte Fredda in Alberobello. At Arte Fredda, only the freshest ingredients are used, such as the renowned Bronte pistachios from Sicily, or the almonds from the groves along quiet country roads. But it’s not just the ingredients that make this a top gelateria, imagine fruits filled with gelato, cakes painted by hand, and wine sorbets. This isn’t just gelato, it’s a culinary creation. With flavors as exotic as mango, prickly pear and mulberry, there is bound to be a flavor that pleases everyone. Get a scoop or two on our La Bella Puglia Bike Tour starting May 25! https://ciclismoclassico.com/tours/la-bella-puglia/ #bikeitaly #luxurytravel #AdventureTravel #activetravel

Experience the magic of spring on the Via Francigena, one of the world`s oldest pilgrimage routes! 🚴‍♂️ Our bike tour takes you along the ancient pilgrimage route, dating back to medieval times, through picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and historic wonders. 🏰 As the season blooms, pedal through vibrant meadows and witness Italy`s awakening in full splendor! Tour Date: April 23-May 2. https://ciclismoclassico.com/tours/via-francigena/ #viafrancigena #bikeitaly #gravelride #gravelbiking #AdventureTravel #luxurytravel #activetravel

🚴‍♂️ Did you know? Quebec City boasts 400+ km of bike paths, creating a cyclist`s paradise with scenic routes along the St. Lawrence River and charming neighborhoods! 🇨🇦 Join our Quebec City Spoke Bike Tour for the ultimate cycling adventure. 🏰🚲 Immerse yourself in rich history, stunning architecture, an exquisite food scene, and vibrant culture as you pedal through cobblestone streets. This tour blends exploration and relaxation, unveiling Quebec`s beauty from Old Town to breathtaking landscapes. Pack your excitement and join us for an unforgettable biking experience in this Canadian gem! Tour date: Sept 22-26. 🍁 https://ciclismoclassico.com/tours/quebec-city-spoke-bike-tour/ #Bikequebec #ExploreQuebec #luxurytravel #activetravel #adventuretravel

#MondayMotivation 🚴‍♂️✨ Looking for an adrenaline-pumping biking experience in 2024? If you`re all about vigorous rides, challenging climbs, and thrilling descents, our advanced tours are calling your name! ❤ Bike Across Southern Italy (Starts 6/2 or 9/9) ❤ Bike Across Spain (Starts 6/26) ❤ Majestic Dolomites (Starts 7/1) ❤ Taste of Abruzzo and Molise (Starts 5/18 or 9/7) Schedule a call, and we`ll guide you to an unforgettable cycling adventure! https://ciclismoclassico.com/contact/schedule-a-call/ #luxurytravel #adventuretravel #activetravel #bikeitaly #bikespain #bikedolomites #bikeabruzzo #bikemolise #southernitaly

Ever cycled alongside Ciclismo Superstar Marcello Bonini? A Ciclismo guide since 1998, he`s led countless of Ciclismo tours in Tuscany and Central Italy, including our beloved Bike Across Italy! 🇮🇹 He loves serenading our guests while biking from dreamy destination to dreamy destination. This year, he`s dreaming of biking Abruzzo and Molise, and who can blame him! These two regions of Italy are utterly mesmerizing, boasting spectacular beauty and rich ancient culture! Fun Fact: This weekend, he`s celebrating a birthday. Join us in wishing him Buon Compleanno!

If the thought of biking through Piedmont, Italy`s ultimate wine haven, has already caught your attention, get ready for an extra dose of excitement! On Day 6 and 7, our home away from home is none other than the luxurious Relais Sant`Uffizio - Wellness & SPA! This historic monastery turned boutique hotel is a haven of elegance, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. From exquisite rooms to gourmet dining to its spa, every moment is a celebration of Italian charm. https://ciclismoclassico.com/tours/piedmont-barolo-truffles/ #piedmont #bikepiedmont #bikeitaly #LuxuryTravel #adventuretravel #activetravel

Whether you`re new to bike travel or looking to ease into the cycling season, check out one of our Easy or Athletic Beginner bike tours happening this Spring! ❤ Taste of Tuscany (Starts 5/18) ❤ La Bella Puglia (Starts 5/25) ❤ Taste of Sardinia (Starts 5/26) ❤ Sud Tyrol Roll (Starts 6/15) Schedule a call and we will help you find the best tour for you! https://ciclismoclassico.com/contact/schedule-a-call/ #luxurytravel #adventuretravel #activetravel #biketuscany #bikepuglia #bikesardinia #sudtyrol

What a fantastic start to the week! Thank you to first-time Alumna, Suzie M. for sharing her incredible feedback about our Bike Across Southern Italy tour! "It was the absolute best trip I’ve ever been on. The riding was challenging, beautiful, and quiet. The hotels were centrally located, unique, and luxurious. The cultural tours were perfectly arranged after our ride, before dinner, and private. Meals and wine pairings were not only delicious, but educational. The guides were so much fun. Warm, friendly, supportive, and super attentive. By the end of the 11 night journey, I felt that I had made new friends/family. It was a superb trip! Can’t wait to hit Corsica/Sardinia in May!" #biketour #adventuretravel #activetravel #luxurytravel

☕🇮🇹 Italian cafes are more than just spots for coffee or an after bike ride relaxation – they`re where you savor the "il dolce far niente" (the sweetness of doing nothing). Take some time this weekend to start planning your next Italian bike tour! ☕🍨 #biketour #adventuretravel #activetravel #luxurytravel

Guess what?! This year Ciclismo Classico is turning 35! 🚴‍♀️💕 Since 1989, we`ve been on a mission to combine our insatiable love of cycling, travel, and culture into unforgettable bike tours across Europe and beyond. A lot can changed in 35 years, but one thing always stays the same: Our guests can`t stop raving about the Ciclismo magic! 🌍🚴‍♂️ If you`ve experienced the Ciclismo Magic, share your stories with us in the comments below! #biketour #adventuretravel #activetravel #luxurytravel #throwback #womenownedbusiness #womenowned

Nestled in Northeastern Italy, the Dolomites are among the world`s most beautiful destinations. Once an ancient coral reef, now a majestic mountain range, this picturesque countryside feels like a fairytale come to life! 🏰✨ Epic passes, stunning landscapes, Italian Cuisine with an Alpine Twist, fairytale villages, what else could you wish for in an outdoor cycling adventure? #luxurytravel #adventuretravel #visititaly #dolomitesitaly #dolomitesunesco

Adventure awaits in Belgium! 🇧🇪 Whether you are looking to pedal bicycle paths that wind their way between quaint towns and charming castles, OR want to sample the world`s best brews, we have the tour for you! 🏰🍺 Join us on the ultimate experience: Bike Across Belgium in 2024! https://ciclismoclassico.com/tours/bike-across-belgium/ #cyclebelgium #activetravel #adventuretravel #luxurytravel

Our Kind of Monday Blues! Dreaming of Polignano al Mare, Italy. Perched on limestone cliffs overlooking the azure Adriatic Sea, this coastal gem is a slice of paradise and the perfect place to kick off our Bike Across Southern Italy tour. Set your out-of-office message for June 2-10. Andiamo! https://ciclismoclassico.com/.../bike-across-southern-italy/ #biketour #bikeitaly #activetravel #adventuretravel #LuxuryTravel

Kicking off the year on an amazing note! Grateful for the feedback from first-time alumna Joan L. on her 2023 La Bella Sicily bike tour: "HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your fantastic team at Ciclismo. You know that we had the best time EVER on our La Bella Sicily tour with Max and Guido. There are not enough adjectives to describe our trip with your incredible tour company." #bikesicily #bikesicilytour #bikeitaly #bikeitalytour #luxurytravel #adventuretravel #activetravel

Manifesting thrilling NEW bike adventures in 2024! 🚴‍♂️ ❤ Taste of Abruzzo and Molise - Embark on a unique journey starting at the foothills of Gran Sasso, the highest peak of Central Italy, and concluding by the Adriatic Sea in the charming fishing town of Termoli! ❤ Ride the Dolomites - Embark on a captivating cycling journey through the ancient Dolomites. ❤ Taste of Sardinia - Uncover the wild and mysterious allure of the Mediterranean`s most captivating island. ❤ Quebec City Spoke Bike Tour - Immerse yourself in a captivating adventure through Quebec City`s rich tapestry of language, culture, history, and cuisine. 🍁 #bikeitaly #luxurytravel #adventuretravel #activetravel #bikeabruzzo #bikedolomites #bikesardinia #bikequebec

Raise your hand if you can`t stop dreaming of going on a bike tour! Here are some of our top cycling destinations for 2024: ❤ Portugal ❤ Sardinia, Italy ❤ Sud Tyrol and the Dolomites ❤ Germany, Austria and Italy (Why Choose Just One!) ❤ Sicily What destination would you add to our list? PS. Alumni: 5 days left to enjoy our exclusive offer and save $350 ($700 per couple) on any of our international tours for 2024! https://ciclismoclassico.com/ #bikeportugal #bikeitaly #bikedolomites #bikesüdtirol #bikegermany #bikeaustria #bikesicily

From our Ciclismo famiglia to yours, happy holidays!

On this chilly first day of Winter, our minds are already wandering to the sunny adventures that await in 2024. Pure joy awaits: Bike Across Sicily, April 20-30! 🚴‍♂️☀️ #BikeAcrossSicily #travelitaly #travelbybike #luxurytravel #activetravel #AdventureTravel

🚴‍♂️ Nothing brings us more joy than helping our guests have a trip of a lifetime! ❤ Thank you to first-time guest, David L. who had this to say after finishing up our Tuscany and Elba bike tour! "The whole cycling experience was a WOW moment! We spent two and half weeks in Italy (Florence and Roma included) and our favorite time was riding across Tuscany and Elba with Ciclismo. Isacco and Luca were amazing, the best! A truly unforgettable adventure of a lifetime. We are already looking for our next cycling adventure in 2024!" #biketuscany #travelitaly #adventuretravel #activetravel #LuxuryTravel #travelbybike

As we bid farewell to this year, let`s shine a spotlight on the things that fill our hearts with joy! Let`s start with one of our favorite biking destinations, Tuscany! 🇮🇹 Our love for La Toscana knows no bounds – from the jaw-dropping bike routes to the irresistible cuisine and the heartwarming hospitality of its delightful locals! ❤ After all, Tuscany is where the Ciclismo Classico journey started over three decades ago! If you`ve pedaled through this enchanting land, share your favorite memories! Any must-visit spots or delectable dishes that linger in your thoughts? https://ciclismoclassico.com/destinations/tuscany-bike-tours/ #traveltuscany #bikeitaly #LuxuryTravel #activetravel #adventuretravel

This weekend, let a sip of limoncello transport you to the sun-soaked south of Italy. Italians relish this bright, sweet, and tart liqueur as an aperitif or after-dinner treat. Of course, we think this is also the ideal post-biking refreshment – just add some Prosecco, club soda, and citrus slices for a delightful Limoncello Spritz! The origins of limoncello might be debated, but we have the inside scoop on the ideal spots to savor it during our Taste of Amalfi Bike Tour! Andiamo, May 12-17! 🍋🚴‍♂️ https://ciclismoclassico.com/tours/southern-amalfi/ #bikeamalfi #luxurytravel #activetravel #adventuretravel

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Embark on a cycling journey for an immersive dive into Europe’s landscapes and culture. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned rider, our array of options - from self-guided tours to electric bikes to boat-based holidays - lets you discover the charm of meeting locals, exploring Europe’s back roads, and relishing the thrill of coasting through expansive valleys.

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With European cycling tours tailored to all abilities and our easy-to-navigate grading system, finding the perfect match for your fitness level is a breeze. While prepping for your journey is encouraged, the breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable moments, and lasting friendships forged along the way make every ounce of effort worthwhile.

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Cycling in Europe is a little like riding through a cliché. Pedaling your way past Provencal orange groves, cellar-door wine tastings on the Dalmatian coast, tracing the gentle curve of the Danube or climbing switchbacks in the hills of the English Peak District – it’s easy to feel like you’ve cycled onto some faded postcard from the 50s. What’s next? Croissants? Singing bluebirds? That’s the beauty of a Europe cycling tour: just when you think it can’t get any more ridiculous, we up the Wow Factor by another 15%. Want to ride through Tuscany’s Borgo a Mozzano valley? Cycle to the wonders of Little Petra and its bigger sibling? Stuff your face with Croatian olives or French cheesecake? (The calories don’t count if you’re cycling.) We’ve got a tour to suit every daydream. The hard bit is picking your favorite. 

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Cycle the danube, 8 days from 2104.

Head to Eastern Europe for a cycling trip through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary,...

Cycle Tuscany

8 days from 2651.

Ride through the hills and olive groves of Tuscany on a cycling adventure from Florence...

Cycle Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum

9 days from 2690.

Pedalling past Petra, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Wadi Rum and more – experience the best...

Cycle Croatia

7 days from 2504.

Discover the ancient cities of Croatia on this Dalmatian cycling tour. Ride to Split,...

Cycle Provence

8 days from 2468.

Take a cycling trip through Provence, visiting Avignon, Orange, St Remy and Arles. The...

Cycle the Balkans

8 days from 2233.

An epic cycling adventure through the Balkans, beginning in Dubrovnik and finishing in...

Cycle the Loire Valley

7 days from 2145.

Delight in the inspiring Chateaux and charming French countryside on a Loire Valley...

Cycle Slovenia

8 days from 2491.

Spend 8 days cycling through the spectacular scenery of Slovenia, taking in Ljubljana,...

Cycle Prague to Vienna

8 days from 2700.

Get active on an eight-day European cycling adventure, beginning in Prague, and passing...

Cycle Central Europe & the Danube

15 days from 4910.

Get active on an 15-day European cycling adventure, from Prague through Bohemia then...

Cycle Croatia & the Balkans

14 days from 4855.

An epic cycling adventure through Croatia and the Balkans, beginning in Split and...

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Provence, France

Ah, Provence... a place that’s always followed with a little wistful sigh. You’ll understand why when you ride through it. There are the quiet country lanes outside Avignon, the vineyards and cellar doors of Chateauneuf du Pape, old Roman architecture like the Pont de Gard aqueduct, and even optional climbs like the epic Mont Ventoux (prepare your quads, people). But really, this cycling tour isn’t so much about Yellow Jerseys or competitive racing. It flows to a more rural rhythm, a classic Provencal tempo: wandering the cobbled lanes of Orange, a spot of market shopping at Tarascon (try the local-grown sheep milk cheese) or strolling through the famous gardens of St Remy. Ah…Provence.

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Hvar, Croatia

Take a pin and stick it in a map of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, and the chances are pretty good you’ll hit paradise. Of course, the Istrian Peninsula is quickly gaining a name for itself as a cycling hot spot, but we prefer the celeb-dotted island of Hvar. We’ll load the bikes on the ferry from nearby Bol, dodge a few super yachts on the crossing, and then touch down in beautiful Jelsa. Hvar is what good screensavers are made of, and its inland lavender fields make a pretty spectacular backdrop for an afternoon’s cycling tour. Pedal your way to old Hvar Town, and watch the sun set over a glass of locally-grown Chardonnay and seafood pinched fresh from the Adriatic. Pure cycling bliss.

The Danube River

The mighty Danube River offers up incredible, picturesque highlights every 10km or so. A ride along its banks is classic central Europe: sleepy villages, lowland forests, the UNESCO-listed terraces of the Wachau vineyards and even a sandy beach or two. After a few days in the saddle, what could be better than relaxing in one of the charming riverside towns? Get your group together and go for a wander in search of some hearty post-cycling fuel: goulash and Langos (deep-fried flatbread) should do the trick!

Wadi Araba, Jordan

The breathtaking desert landscapes of Jordan are something you've got to see to believe. Until you're dropping 1200 metres on winding country roads through Wadi Araba into the lush greenery of the Jordan Valley... and then you might not even believe it yourself. Enjoy stunning views of mountains and acacia trees, ride alongside a travelling camel or two, and be left in awe of scenery that has remained unchanged for centuries.

Lucca, Italy

Our Tuscan cycling tour features some pretty spectacular stretches of road, but sometimes it’s the days off the bike that really stick in the memory. And trust us, you’ll remember the little Renaissance town of Lucca for a long, long time. It’s less busy than its nearby neighbour Pisa, and what it lacks in leaning towers, it more than makes up for in shady promenades, cobbled lanes and photogenic piazzas just waiting to be explored on foot. Our tip? Stretch those sore quads with a little stroll through the Roman amphitheatre off the Via Fillungo before heading to the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro to stuff your face with fresh pizza and razor-sharp espresso. The next day, we’ll hop back on the bikes for a ride along the Serchio River to Pisa. Just another day on an Intrepid cycling tour.

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16 of the best European cycling routes

Finding the best cycling routes in Europe can be tricky. There are so many to choose from that it can be quite overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of what are, in our opinion, the best long distance cycling routes Europe has to offer.

We hope it will help you narrow down where you might want to travel next on your bike if you want to cycle across Europe. All the routes we’ve selected are:

• in Europe, excluding the UK
• long-distance, which means they will take multiple days to ride
• possible on a road or gravel bike (you may prefer a gravel bike for comfort/flexibility and the option to fit panniers)

So read on and decide where your bike will take you next.

Read these article for info on preparing for long rides and training for long rides.

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All metrics in this article are approximate.

In the interests of complete transparency, we haven’t (yet!) cycled all of the routes/events in this article. If you have ridden any of these, let us know in the comments below!

France cycling routes

London to paris cycle route.

• Distance: London, England and Paris, France
• Start/finish: 470 kilometres
• Surface: Road and greenways

The London to Paris bike ride is an iconic ride – one of the true epic bike rides of Europe. There are many different ways to ride this route, but one of the best-known is the Avenue Verte. Beginning in London, it takes in the sights as you head south towards the coast, where a ferry shuttles you across the Channel. From there, you ride through quiet towns into the bustling capital of France, Paris.

Although you can use a road bike on this route, we’d recommend fitting some wide tyres to deal with the greenways, as you may encounter some gravel.  You can also do this route in reverse, for the Paris to London bike ride. While not the longest, it’s still one of the best cycle touring routes Europe can offer.

Published 12 March 2018.

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Published 3 April 2017.

Veloscenic cycle route

• Distance: 450 kilometres
• Start/finish: Paris, France and Mont St-Michel, France

The Veloscenic cycle route is one of the best cycling routes in France, with its easy riding and long stretches of greenways.

It’s perfect for those looking to see the sights often missed on other French cycling routes, including the Eiffel Tower and the Bay of the Mont St-Michel.

The route is ideal for laid-back family cycling holidays in Europe.  It’s well signposted and has plenty of accommodation along the route called Accueil Vélo. In English, this means ‘cyclists welcome’. If you’re keen on finding good cycling routes in France for all abilities, then the Veloscenic route is certainly one to read up on. If you want the best flat cycle routes in Europe, this is one to consider – it’s not completely flat, but it’s very gentle.

Published 26 February 2018.

Route des Grandes Alpes

• Distance: 710 kilometers
• Start/finish: Geneva, Switzerland to Nice, France
• Surface: Road

The Route des Grandes Alpes is a really tough route and certainly earns its position on our list of the best cycle routes in Europe.

Beginning in Geneva, before heading south to Nice, riders take in the panoramic views of some of the most famous cycling routes (and climbs) in the world.

Over 18 mountain passes and a leg-straining 17,000 metres of climbing, this is not a route for the faint-hearted.

There are tour companies who specialise in taking the hassle out of these trips so you can focus on riding the best long distance bicycle routes and soaking in the glorious alpine views.

It’s a brilliant chance to tick off some of those bucket list cols you might not otherwise get the chance to ride, and really put your climbing legs to the test. But don’t forget to bring some extra gearing! You can’t tackle the best bicycle routes in Europe without being properly prepared, after all.

Read out in-depth  guide to the Route des Grandes Alpes for more information.

Published 24 April 2017.

Trans Pyrenees

• Distance: 1,100 kilometres
• Start/finish: Llançà, Spain and San Sebastian, Spain

The Trans Pyrenees is one of the most well-known and best cycling routes Europe has to offer. If you want epic bike rides in Europe, look no further!

Most people create a route from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean coast and ride it as a supported or self-supported ride. The statistics above are based on the route described in our article on the Trans Pyrenees ( here ).

Lost Dot, the same company that runs the Transcontinental race, also runs an event in the region. Riders are given checkpoints and parcours to ride rather than a set route. This gives riders the freedom to test their navigation and route plotting skills on top of the already massive challenge in front of them.

These great long distance cycling routes in Europe are fantastic challenges for hardcore cyclists who want to experience bikepacking and being self-sufficient on the bike across some of the prettiest (and most challenging) landscapes on the continent.

Find out more about the Trans Pyrenees  here .

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Belgium and Netherlands cycling routes

Flanders cycle loop, belgium.

• Distance: 952 kilometres
• Start/finish: Nieuwpoort, Belgium (circular)

Belgium is steeped in cycling history and provides some of the best cycling Europe has to offer. The country is home to professional heroes such as Eddy Merckx and Lotte Kopecky, and also some of the toughest cobbled climbs and harshest terrain there is.

The Flanders cycle loop takes in a long loop of Belgium, exploring each corner of Flanders. It’s 952 kilometres long and has 5,155 metres of climbing on offer. The key thing about this route is enjoying your surroundings.

Belgium offers some of the best bike rides in Europe, and this route demonstrates why – taking in some of the picturesque towns and cities and undulating routes around the Flanders region. The country is also great for flatter Europe bike routes, but this route shows there are still plenty of climbing challenges available, too.

Our article on planning a cycling holiday in Belgium and our guide to cycling Flanders should be useful.

Zuider Zee route, Netherlands

• Distance: 440 kilometres
• Start/finish: Enkhuizen, Netherlands (circular)
• Surface: Road and cycle paths

One of the most popular Europe cycling routes is the Zuiderzee (otherwise known as the Ijsselmeer Tour) in the Netherlands. It traverses around the Ijsselmeer lake, which was created after the closing of the south sea (Zuiderzee) by a dam. The dam is part of the route and is 37 kilometres long!

The Netherlands is well known for its bike-friendly culture. The Zuiderzee route combines their official cycle routes, LF21, LF22 and LF23 to create one of the best long-distance cycle routes Europe has to offer. It is quite flat and is great for beginners if you don’t want to ride the full route.

Spain and Portugal cycling routes

Camino de santiago cycle route, spain.

• Distance: 930 kilometres (based on the most popular route, known as the ‘French Way’)
• Start/finish: Orreaga-Roncesvalles, Spain and Santiago de Compostela
• Surface: Road and gravel

Cycling the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of Saint James as it’s also known, is a less traditional way of approaching this pilgrimage. Typically, hikers adorn the trails, but we think cycling is a much more time-efficient and enjoyable way to do it.

There are five main Camino de Santiago cycling routes to choose from, all varying in starting place and thus length. But, whichever one you choose, you’ll be riding one of the most historic cycle routes Europe has to offer.

To get your Compostela, or your accreditation to certify you have completed the Camino de Santiago by bike, you need to ride at least 200km of this long distance cycle route.

Given that the terrain is split between gravel and road, the best bike for the Camino de Santiago is either a wide tyre gravel/touring bike or a lightweight mountain bike. With proper preparation and choosing the right time of year, this is easily one of the best cycle trips in Europe.

Read our in-depth guide to cycling the Camino de Santiago.

Published 8 March 2019.

N2 road, Portugal

• Distance: 739 kilometres
• Start/finish: Chaves, Portugal and Faro, Portugal

The N2 road in Portugal isn’t just one of the most well known known Portugal cycling routes, it’s also becoming one of the best European cycle routes full stop.

Beginning in Chaves in the North, riders travel 739-kilometres south over undulating terrain and through stunning scenery to reach Faro.

While many people immediately look further east when planning their Europe bicycle routes, don’t overlook Portugal, which is home to some of the best bike trails in Europe overall.

If you’d like to know more about these bike tour routes, read our new article about the N2 road here and discover one of the best European cycling routes. Our guide on cycling the Algarve might also be useful.

Italy and Slovenia cycling routes

Via francigena cycle route, italy.

• Distance: 1,030 kilometres
• Start/finish: Great Saint Bernardo Pass, Switzerland and Roma, Italy
• Surface: Road and unpaved

The Via Francigena bike route is steeped in history and is one of the best known long distance cycling routes in Italy.

It begins on the Swiss-Italian border and travels south towards Rome, taking in both asphalt and off-road terrain. Following the route is relatively simple, with the places to cycle carefully mapped throughout Italy with blue and white signs.

There are a few ways to tackle this route, including one of the EuroVelo routes. It’s recognised under the EuroVelo route 5 banner and begins in Canterbury, England, before heading across Europe to Rome. It is based on a historic 3,000-kilometre journey taken by Sigeric the Serious to meet the Pope in 990AD and has resulted in one of the best long distance cycle routes Europe offers.

Tour of Slovenia’s Julian Alps

• Distance: 324 kilometres
• Start/finish: Neblo, Slovenia and Bohinjska Bistrica

The Julian Alps are some of Slovenia’s best-kept secrets. On this loop, you’ll ride 324 kilometres of challenging terrain and beautiful scenery.

The Tour of the Julian Alps is one of many Slovenia cycling routes that provide jaw-dropping views. It may not be the longest distance, but the rewarding landscapes make it one of the best bike routes Europe has tucked away – a true hidden gem.

For GPX files and more in-depth detail, read our guide to cycling in Slovenia here .

Multi-country European cycling routes

EuroVelo cycling routes are an indispensable resource for finding biking routes in Europe; they have worked over many years to create a dense network of routes for cycling across Europe.

One of the great things about the EuroVelo cycling routes is that they are well signposted and easily followed to help ensure you have a successful trip cycling through Europe.

Atlantic-Black Sea cycle route

• Distance: 4,450 kilometres
• Start/finish: Nantes, France and Constanța, Romania

The Atlantic-Black Sea cycle route, EuroVelo 6, is among the most scenic cycling routes Europe has.

It travels from western France all the way across Europe to the city of Constanța in Romania . It takes in beautiful countryside like the Loire Valley in France and historic cities like Vienna and Budapest, making it one of the most popular EuroVelo routes there is.

It’s not for the faint-hearted as it’s 4,450 kilometres in length, but the reward is knowing you’ve cycled one of the best cycle routes Europe has to offer – and a contender for best EuroVelo route too.

Rhine cycle route

• Distance: 1,500 kilometres
• Start/finish: Andermatt, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Rhine cycle route is part of EuroVelo route 15.

Beginning in Andermatt, Switzerland, riders get to see the Rhine from ‘source to sea’ firsthand.

From Lake Toma in Switzerland, the route takes you north, along the Rhine River, through France, past Lake Constance in Germany and all the way to the Rhine Delta at the North Sea in the Netherlands.

While it’s not quite as popular a bike route as some of the others listed here, cycling the Rhine is special as you get to travel with the water. It’s suitable for road bikes and covers a distance of 1,500 kilometres. All the while, riders take in plenty of culture and picturesque surroundings.  As with other EuroVelo road biking routes, it’s well signposted and easy to follow.

Published 10 May 2018.

Danube cycle path

• Distance: 1,200 kilometres
• Start/finish: Donaueschingen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary
• Surface: Road and cycle path

The Danube cycle path is a very popular route, with scenic riverside views and leisurely towpath riding.

Beginning in Donaueschingen, riders follow the Danube river, passing through Germany and Austria before eventually reaching the capital of Hungary, Budapest.

If you’re into your adventure cycling routes, it’s good to know that this cycle path is well-maintained and allows riders to create their own itineraries by visiting towns and places just off the route. Places where riders can stop and rent pergolas, for example, are just part of the charm.

The river continues all the way to Romania, where it becomes part of the Black Sea, but the paths past the Budapest point are not as well developed for cycling. Up to that point though, it’s one of the best bike rides Europe offers alongside one of its longest rivers.

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Moselle cycle route

• Distance: 512 kilometres
• Start/finish: Bussang, France and Koblenz, Germany
• Surface: Off-road but mainly well-paved cycle tracks

One of many bicycle routes in Europe that follows a river is the Moselle cycle route. It’s 512 kilometres in length and begins in the Vosges mountains in France before heading north through Germany.

The route is entirely on cycle paths which are, for the most part, well-paved. This means a hybrid or road bike with wide tyres will be more than sufficient for this trip.

The infrastructure improves significantly once you reach Metz, the industrial capital of northeastern France. There is plenty to see and do along this route, and it’s quite easy going so you won’t be too tired to head out sightseeing after your ride.

Published 15 August 2014.

Baltic Sea Cycle/Iron Curtain Trail

• Distance: 9,214 kilometres (Baltic Sea Route) and 10,000 kilometres (Iron Curtain Trail)
• Start/finish: Turku, Finland and Kirkenes, Norway (Baltic Sea Route)/Rezovo, Bulgaria (Iron Curtain Trail)
• Surface: Cycle path and road

The Baltic Sea Cycle and Iron Curtain Trails are part of the renowned EuroVelo cycling routes, which incorporate some of the best long distance bike rides across Europe. The EuroVelo routes connect Europe by bike through a network of long distance routes and are perfect for testing the legs over multiple days.

The Baltic Sea Cycle route is referenced as EuroVelo 10, and the Iron Curtain Trail is known as EuroVelo 13. The southern section of the Baltic Sea Cycle follows the same waypoints as the Iron Curtain Trail. They both travel through Estonia, Latvia and more, following the coast of the Baltic Sea, until the routes reach Germany. From there, the Iron Curtain Trail heads south, and the Baltic Sea Cycle heads north to continue following the Baltic Sea shoreline.

Partially drawn up to remember the history of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, the European Union has supported the growth and development of these bike tour routes not only to raise awareness but to support less popular regions with tourists.

Both the Baltic Sea Cycle and the Iron Curtain Trail can be ridden either as single long distance cycle rides or as smaller chunks to cater to more abilities and time frames. They’re ideal for those who enjoy a variety of landscapes and cultural exploration on their bicycles.

Published 6 October 2016.

Which long distance cycling routes in Europe have you tackled?

We’d love to hear your experiences and opinions on where to find the best cycling in Europe – share them in the comments below!

Likewise, let us know which are the best bike routes in Europe that you think we’ve missed from our list. We love to hear your thoughts!

Looking for more inspiration? Head to our multi-day route hub page . Alternatively, for our pick of the best cycling routes in the World, read this , and for our  pick of the best cycling routes in the UK, read this . Or head to our destinations page where you’ll find guides to cycling destinations around the world.

Want to check travel advice before you go? If you live in the UK, the best place to start is the government’s travel website .

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Books that will help continue your research

For more inspiration on the world’s greatest cycling rides, check out some of our favourite books that cover cycling Europe routes (you can find even more in this article !):

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good morning , i present myself an avid cyclist georges boueiz from Beirut Lebanon . we are a group of 7 avid cyclists ,that likes to have a private tour for 7 or 8 days with 6 days on the saddle . the profile that we are looking for is to climb every day between 1200 to 2000 meters of ascent with a soft day in the middle of those 6 days . we already had private tours in France , Italy , Slovenia , Croatia, Greece , Corsica , etc… .we are looking this year to ride in Spain in particular in the Spain mountains ! we consider to land in Madrid around the 20th of May 2023 .we will go more into details later on . i will appreciate your feedback in this regard thank you georges

Hi Georges, thanks for this, I have just sent you an email. Best wishes, Clare

Hello! My husband and I live in Alaska and would like to do a cycling trip in Europe. We have spent a few weeks in Switzerland years ago and loved it. We are also interested in Italy – Dolomites and Tuscany rolling hills/wine country. We are currently experiencing research and decision fatigue and not sure if we should have a base hotel/bnb and shuttle to the different areas or pay the large amount for an organized tour. We aren’t sure which tour companies are reputable. We would probably prefer a self guided, with some support, type of trip. That would give us flexibility. We were looking into this October but then realized that some tours are already sold out. We do not do well in heat so Sept. would probably not work for us. Thank you so much for any direction you can give us! K

Hi there, have just dropped you an email! (Do check your spam folder if it hasn’t arrived in your inbox already…)

Just wanted to recommend the N2 route in Portugal, which 11 of us self supported riders completed 7 days ago. Chapeau for featuring the N2 here 👏

Thanks Adrian! So glad to hear you had a great time!

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The 9 Best European Cycle Tours for Beginners

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Cycle touring isn’t just for Lycra-clad enthusiasts. Europe alone offers hundreds of accessible cycle tours aimed at the casual rider, from Mediterranean coastal roads to river-hugging bike paths.

Exploring Europe on two wheels is the best way to avoid crowds while experiencing its iconic landscapes from a new perspective. And by booking through a trusted tour company, beginners avoid the common pitfalls of planning a cycling trip abroad. Typical benefits start with bikes and equipment included, as well as pre-planned routes, luggage transfers, pre-booked hotels, and professional guides to help with all aspects of the trip.

We’ve narrowed down the very best European cycle tours for beginners, with a mix of self-guided and tour-led packages.

Editor’s Note: Although some of Europe is starting to open to (vaccinated) American tourists, other destinations on this list have travel restrictions, and should be saved for future travel. If you do go, be sure to follow all local rules and guidelines both at your destination and upon returning home.

Self-Guided Cycle Tours for Beginners

Danube Bike Path (Classic): BikeTours.com

The majestic Danube River is a virtual playground for beginner cyclists, with hundreds of miles of flat, paved cycle paths to explore. BikeTours.com’s self-guided Danube Bike Path Tour offers six days of moderate cycling along the German and Austrian stretch of the river, starting in Passau and finishing up in Vienna. Along the way you’ll explore medieval castles, drink brandy at a Trappist monastery, and take several detours through lush Bavarian forest.

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Loch Ness and the Highlands: Exodus Travels

Summer and early autumn is the prime cycling season in the Scottish Highlands. Exodus offers a leisurely five-day tour along the stunning Great Glen Way , taking in the entire length of Loch Ness and its lesser-known neighbor, Loch Lochy. With only a few gentle climbs involved, the route offers plenty of spectacular views without the lung-busting ascents of other Highland tours. Keen on Scots history? Make a final day stop at Cawdor Castle (home to Shakespeare’s Macbeth), and the battlefield at Culloden.

Freewheeling in Catalonia: Inntravel

From the snow-capped Pyrenes to the glistening Costa Brava, there’s no shortage of scenery in northern Catalonia. Inntravel’s scenic eight-day tour showcases this overlooked corner of Spain, sticking mainly to dedicated cycling paths ideal for beginners. Like many a great European cycle tour, you’ll pedal through hidden valleys dotted with small villages and enjoy excellent local food and wine. There’s also a free day in Girona, a historical city replete with ancient walls and Roman fortresses.

Lakes & Cities of Slovenia: Helia Travel

Slovenia packs a lot of beauty into its small borders. This five-day cycle tour by Helia Travel takes in two of the country’s must-sees—the iconic Lake Bled (with its fairytale island castle ), and the cobblestoned capital, Ljubljana. With the Slovenian Alps never far away, the panoramas are breathtaking. If you’re feeling bold, there’s a 750m climb to the Jelovica high plateau—or catch a lift for 20 euros per rider.

Cycling in the Algarve: Responsible Travel

A fresh Algarve breeze eases you along this east-to-west tour of southern Portugal . The seven-day route offers flexibility—choose from shorter or longer distances each day, from 30km to 50km. The Algarve is known as the Portuguese Riviera, so expect reliably good weather and outstanding local seafood. Tour organizers Responsible Travel suggest skipping August, as peak summer temperatures can be too hot for comfortable cycling.

Fully-Guided Group Cycle Tours for Beginners

Normandy Cycle Tour: Trek Travel

World War II buffs will enjoy this six-day cycling trip by Trek Travel , featuring three of Normandy’s most important D-Day sites. The flat, picturesque landscapes of northern France are ideal for beginners and casual cyclists—and you’ll be led by two experienced guides with a support van in tow. Tour highlights include a picnic and apple cider tasting at a traditional cider estate (Normandy is famous for the stuff), and a private guided tour of Omaha Beach by a local historian.

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Puglia’s Undiscovered Coast: VBT

The “heel” of Italy’s boot, Puglia offers exceptional riding for beginner cyclists. VTB’s easygoing seven-day guided tour sticks to quiet country roads, where you’ll pedal past olive groves, beaches, and stone-sculpted seaside towns. Out of the saddle, there’s an afternoon of olive oil tasting, plus several farm-fresh meals prepared by local hosts. Although very little climbing is involved, e-Bikes are available on request.

Champagne Cycle Tour: Duvine

Into indulgence? Duvine’s four-day tour of France’s Champagne country serves up calories galore as you pedal from one illustrious Champagne house to the next. The riding is easy (provided you haven’t eaten too much), and Duvine’s tour guides are bilingual in French and English. Starting at the UNESCO-listed town of Reims, you’ll finish up at the village of Hautvillers, where Dom Perignon first discovered how to make champagne. Michelin-starred food options include wild game, waffles, and boeuf carbonnade .

Baltic Sea Ocean Cruise Bike Tour: Backroads

This scenic tour of the Baltic Sea squeezes five countries into eight days (Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden). If that sounds daunting, think again—most of the distance is spent sailing on a small luxury ship. Back on the saddle, there’s time to explore two of the world’s most bike-friendly cities, Copenhagen and Helsinki. You’ll also cover dozens of miles along the flat Baltic coastline, plus an afternoon detour to St. Petersburg’s Pushkin Palace, home to Catherine the Great. Backroads offers several bicycle models , including a tandem bike for couples who just can’t be separated. 

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Major Races

• La Flèche Wallonne 2024 route
• La Flèche Wallonne winners 1936-2023
• Elite Men | Charleroi - Huy / 199.1km
• La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2024 route
• La Flèche Wallonne Femmes winners
• Elite Women | Huy / 143.5km
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• Stage 1 | Egna - Cortina sulla Strada del Vino / 133.3km
• Stage 2 | Salorno - Stans / 189.1km
• Stage 3 | Schwaz / 127km
• Amstel Gold Race past winners 2024
• Amstel Gold Race 2024 route
• Elite Men | Maastricht / 253.6km
• Amstel Gold Race Ladies Edition past winners
• Amstel Gold Race Ladies Edition 2024 route
• Elite Women | Maastricht / 157.4km

• Elite Men - Brabantse Pijl: Benoît Cosnefroy turns podium performances into victory in Overijse | Leuven - Overijse / 195.2km Results | Live report

• Stites and Ehrlich on form to repeat Redlands Bicycle Classic GC wins - Analysing the contenders
• View All 10 Stages
• Stage 2 - Pro Men - Redlands Classic: Cole Davis claims surprise mountaintop win on stage 2 | San Bernardino - Onyx Summit / 50.4mile
• Stage 2 - Pro Women - Redlands Classic Women: Nadia Gontova climbs to stage 2 victory on Onyx Summit | Redlands - Onyx Summit / 40mile
• Stage 1 - Pro Men - Redlands Classic: Tyler Stites edges Tom Williams for stage 1 victory | Highland / 56mile

• Elite Women - 2024 De Brabantse Pijl Women: Elisa Longo Borghini wins | Lennik - Overijse / 134.9km Results | Live report

• View All 4 Stages
• Stage 2 - Giro d'Abruzzo: Jan Christen grabs race lead with stage 2 victory | Alanno - Magliano de' Marsi / 161km
• Stage 1 - Giro d'Abruzzo: Enrico Zanoncello wins photo finish sprint on stage 1 | Vasto - Pescara / 161km

• Paris-Roubaix 2024 – Analysing the contenders
• Paris-Roubaix 2024 route
• Paris-Roubaix winners 1896-2023
• Elite Men - Paris-Roubaix: Mathieu van der Poel secures second consecutive victory with 60km solo attack | Compiègne - Roubaix / 159.9km Results | Live report

• 17 cobbled sectors, 2 five-star pavè make up Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2024 route
• Paris-Roubaix Femmes winners 2024
• Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2024 - Analysing the contenders
• Elite Women - Paris-Roubaix Femmes: World Champion Lotte Kopecky wins thrilling breakaway sprint to take victory | Denain - Roubaix / 148.5km Results | Live report

• Stage 4 - Région Pays de la Loire Tour: Marijn van den Berg takes thrilling stage 4 win and seals GC victory | Marolles-les-Braults - Le Mans
• Stage 3 - Région Pays de la Loire Tour: Alberto Dainese wins stage 3 | Segré-en-Anjou - Bleu Château-Gontier
• Stage 2 - Région Pays de la Loire Tour: Ewen Costiou wins stage 2 with late solo attack | Châteaubriant - Saumur

• Itzulia Basque Country 2024 route
• Itzulia Basque Country past winners
• View All 6 Stages
• Stage 6 - Itzulia Basque Country: Juan Ayuso secures overall, Carlos Rodríguez wins stage 6 finale | Eibar / 137.8km Results | Live report
• Stage 5 - Itzulia Basque Country: Romain Gregoire wins stage 5 | Vitoria-Gasteiz - Amorebieta-Etxano / 175.9kms Results | Live report
• Stage 4 - Itzulia Basque Country: Meintjes wins subdued stage 4 after major crash neutralises peloton | Etxarri Aranatz - Lagutio / 157.5km Results | Live report

• Elite Women - Ronde de Mouscron: Daria Pikulik powers to team's first win of 2024 | Mouscron / 122.5km

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• Elite Women - Fem van Empel outlasts Lucinda Brand to win X2O Trofee Baal | Baal
• Elite Men - Mathieu van der Poel extends streak with X2O Trofee Baal victory | Baal

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• Road Race - Elite/U23 Women - Relentless Ruby Roseman-Gannon wins Australian elite women's road race title | Buninyong / 104km
• Road Race - Elite Men - Luke Plapp takes third elite men's Australian road title in a row | Buninyong / 185.6km
• Road Race - U23 Men - Fergus Browning claims Australia's U23 men's road title day after being knocked off bike | Buninyong / 139.2km

• Elite Women - Fem van Empel dominates on the sand in Koksijde for 14th win of the season | Koksijde
• Elite Men - Mathieu van der Poel superior again in X2O Trofee Koksijde sand dunes | Koksijde

• Elite Men - Michael Vanthourenhout fends off field for solo win at Hexia Cross Gullegem | Gullegem
• Elite Women - Zoe Backstedt claims first win of 2024 in Hexia Cross Gullegem | Gullegem

• Elite Men - Mathieu van der Poel crushes opposition yet again in Zonhoven World Cup | Zonhoven
• Elite Women - Puck Pieterse clinches crash-marred Zonhoven World Cup with solo triumph | Zonhoven
• Elite Men | Middelkerke
• Elite Women | Middelkerke

• All roads lead to Willunga Hill – Women’s Tour Down Under preview
• Women's Tour Down Under 2024 route
• Women's Tour Down Under past winners
• Down Under Criterium Women - Nienke Veenhoven pips Georgia Baker to Down Under Criterium victory | Adelaide
• Stage 3 - Gigante blasts up Willunga Hill and wins overall title at Women's Tour Down Under | Adelaide - Willunga HIll / 93km Results | Live report
• Stage 2 - Women's Tour Down Under: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins stage 2 and takes over lead | Glenelg - Stirling / 104km Results | Live report

• Men's Tour Down Under – Can Jayco-AlUla continue their run of early 2024 success?
• Tour Down Under past winners
• Tour Down Under 2024 route
• View All 7 Stages
• Stage 6 - Stephen Williams takes final stage and wins Tour Down Under | Unley - Mount Lofty / 128km Results | Live report
• Stage 5 - Tour Down Under: Oscar Onley wins on Willunga Hill | Christies Beach - Willunga Hill / 129km Results | Live report
• Stage 4 - Tour Down Under: A third win for Sam Welsford on stage 4 | Murray Bridge - Port Eliot / 136km Results | Live report

• Elite Men - Cameron Mason repeats as British cyclocross champion | Falkirk
• Elite Women - Anna Kay dominates elite women's British cyclocross championship | Falkirk

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• Elite Men - Eli Iserbyt wins Belgian men's cyclocross title | Meulebeke
• U23 Men | Meulebeke
• Elite/U23 Women - Sanne Cant claims 15th Belgian cyclocross title | Meulebeke

• Elite/U23 Men - Joris Nieuwenhuis claims Dutch elite men's cyclocross title | Hoogeveen
• Elite/U23 Women - Lucinda Brand fights the pain to win Dutch elite women's cyclocross title | Hoogeveen
• Pro men/women | McLauren Vale / 106km

• Elite men - Dylan Groenewegen sprints to Clàssica Comunitat Valenciana victory | La Nucía - Valencia / 200km

• Elite men - Exact Cross Zonnebeke: Vanthourenhout holds off Vermeersch for victory | Zonnebeke
• Elite women - Exact Cross Zonnebeke: Marion Norbert Riberolle powers to solo victory | Zonnebeke

• Challenge Femenina Mallorca 2024 routes
• Trofeo Binissalem – Andratx - Gasparrini wins the Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Binissalem Femina | Binissalem - Andratx / 114.3km
• Trofeo Palma - Magdeleine Vallieres solos to Trofeo Palma Femina victory | Palma / 138.2km
• Trofeo Felanitx – Colonia de Sant Jordi - Rüegg takes first win for new EF Education-Cannondale at Trofeo Felanitx Challenge Mallorca Feminina | Felanitx / 127.3km

• Elite men - Michael Matthews fastest in uphill sprint to win Ruta de la Cerámica-Gran Premio Castellón | Castellón - Onda / 173.9km

• Elite Men - Wout van Aert wins despite last-lap crash and without saddle at Benidorm World Cup | Benidorm
• Elite Women - Fem van Empel pips Puck Pieterse to claim Benidorm World Cup | Benidorm

• Challenge Mallorca 2024 route
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• Trofeo Palma - Gerben Thijssen wins chaotic final sprint at Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Palma | Palma / 150km
• Trofeo Pollença - Port d'Andratx - Pelayo Sánchez takes thrilling win at Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Pollença | Pollença - Port d'Andratx / 158.4km
• Trofeo Serra Tramuntana - Lennert Van Eetvelt conquers Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana at Challenge Mallorca | Selva - Lluc / 153.8km

• Elite Men - Biniam Girmay wins Surf Coast Classic, trumps Elia Viviani in sprint | Lorne - Torquay / 158.6km

• Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race - Women 2024 route
• Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Women past winners
• Long live Challambra Crescent - Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race preview
• Women's Elite - Rosita Reijnhout holds off chase group to win Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race | Geelong / 143km

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• Huffmaster - Hopper #2 - Brennan Wertz breaks Huffmaster gravel record, Oliveira Parks takes series lead | Maxwell, California / 88.8mile
• Low Gap - Hopper #1 - Blevins and Courtney win opening rounds of Grasshopper Adventure Series | Uriah, California / 48mile

• Elite Women - Fem van Empel makes it 16 wins for the season at X2O Trofee Hamme | Hamme
• Elite Men - Mathieu van der Poel powers away for solo victory at X2O Trofee Hamme | Hamme

• Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race past winners
• Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2024 route
• Elite Men - Laurence Pithie edges out Natnael Tesfazion to win Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race | Geelong / 176km

• Elite Men - Kevin Geniets wins GP la Marseillaise after close battle with Alex Baudin | Marseille / 167.5km

• Elite Women - Olivia Baril takes first win for Movistar at Pro Costa de Almería | Almería

• Elite Men - Mathieu van der Poel attacks on final lap to win Hoogerheide World Cup | Hoogerheide
• Elite Women - Van Empel outsprints Vas, Brand at thrilling Hoogerheide World Cup | Hoogerheide

• Stage 5 - Simon Yates wins AlUla Tour with sprint on final hilltop finish | AIUIa Old Town - Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid / 150.5km
• Stage 4 - Tim Merlier takes back-to-back sprint wins on AlUla Tour stage 4 | Hegra - Maraya / 142.5km
• Stage 3 - Tim Merlier scores sprint win on AlUla Tour stage 3 | AIUIa International Airport - AIUIa Camel Cup Track / 170.5km
• View All 3 Stages

• Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana winners
• Stage 5 - Brandon McNulty draws on early-season form to win Volta Valenciana | Bétera - Valencia / 93km
• Stage 4 - Volta Valenciana: Brandon McNulty wins shortened stage 4 | Teulada - La Vall d'Ebo / 175km
• Stage 3 - Volta Valenciana: Jonathan Milan takes sprint in Orihuela for stage 3 victory | San Vincent del Raspeig - Orihuela / 161km

• Etoile de Bessèges past winners
• Stage 5 - Mads Pedersen goes deep to win Etoile de Bessèges | Alès / 10.6km
• Stage 4 - Etoile de Bessèges: Samuel Leroux holds off charging field to win stage 4 | Méjannes-le-Clap / 158.5km
• Stage 3 - Etoile des Bessèges: Mads Pedersen sprints to first season win on stage 3 | Bessèges / 161.1km

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How to Watch All the Biggest Pro Cycling Races of 2024

Here’s a look at the pro road races we can’t wait to watch in 2024—plus where to stream all the action.

Milan-San Remo—March 16

Tour of flanders—march 31, paris-roubaix—april 6 and 7, itzulia basque country—april 1 to 6, la vuelta femenina—april 29 to may 5, giro d’italia—may 4 to 26, giro d’italia donne—july 7 to 14, tour de france—june 29 to july 21, olympic road races—august 3 and 4, tour de france femmes—august 12 to 18, vuelta a españa—august 17 to september 8, world road race championships—september 28 and 29.

Believe it or not, the 2024 pro road season is already underway, with the women’s and men’s Tour Down Under kicking things off in Australia this month. As the first races on the men’s and women’s WorldTour calendars, these are important events–and the riders taking part are certainly doing their best to get the season off to an exciting start.

Here are thirteen that we’ve already got marked in our calendars–and what streaming services you’ll need to enjoy them from home.

Strade Bianche—March 2

Taking place on the white gravel roads of Tuscany, Strade Bianche is easily one of the hardest and most beautiful events of the year–and a race in which the strongest rider always wins. So it makes sense that the event’s list of winners reads like a “Who’s Who” of the sport’s best racers.

For example, Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won the men’s race in 2022 with a solo attack 50 kilometers from the finish line in Siena, an incredibly gutsy move that only a rider like Pogačar could attempt (and pull off).

Last year, Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers) added his name to the event’s impressive roll of honor with a daring ride of his own after catching the breakaway with about 40km to go, attacking on his own with about 20km to go, and then using his cyclocross and mountain bike skills (gravel descents can be treacherous) to stay away and win the race by himself. And while Pidcock won’t be back to defend his title this year, Pogačar will be taking the start (it’s his first race of the season), making the Slovenian the top favorite.

The women’s race always produces fireworks of its own. Last year, Kopecky (who won the race in 2022) and her teammate, the Netherlands’ Demi Vollering, hit the finish line (in Siena’s historic Piazza del Campo) together after working to catch and overtake the lone leader, American Kristen Faulkner (Team Jayco-AlUla).

But instead of crossing the line hand-in-hand, Vollering out-sprinted Kopecky with a well-timed bike throw to take the win. This was an uncomfortable outcome (at first), as it was unclear as to whether or not the riders were “supposed” to be sprinting against one another with such intensity. (Frankly, we loved it.)

This year, Kopecky and Vollering will look to make it four in a row for SD Worx (the Netherlands’ Chantal van den Broek-Blaak won the race for the team in 2021). We’ll be rooting for Poland’s Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM Racing), a four-time podium finisher who’s still searching for the top step.

While they haven’t released their calendar yet, we’re assuming (and hoping) that this race–and other major Italian events–will be included with the new B/R Sports add-on package that’s available to Max subscribers (essentially replacing GCN+). So stay tuned–we’ll announce more details when we have them.

How to Watch Strade Bianche: Max with B/R Sports add-on

At almost 300km, Milan-San Remo is the longest one-day race on the calendar. And thanks to the fact that the outcome is almost always decided in the final 10km, the riders say it’s the easiest of cycling’s five Monuments to finish, but the hardest to win.

We love Milan-San Remo’s slow build to the finish as the riders head south from Milan toward the coast, then wind their way along the sea toward the cluster of climbs that host the Monument’s traditional finale. The day’s final and most famous ascent is the Poggio, a short, punchy ascent just a few kilometers from the finish line with a descent that often creates more gaps than the climb itself.

Case in point: Last year Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) attacked over the top of the climb and used the descent to lengthen his lead over an elite group of chasers. The Dutchman held on to take his first win in the season’s opening Monument.

And while there’s no women’s Milan-San Remo, the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, a major stop on the women’s WorldTour and a pillar of the former women’s World Cup series, takes place the next day–and (we assume) will be streamed live via Max.

Last year, the Netherland’s Shirin van Anrooij (Trek-Segafredo) brought Trek’s winning streak to three, escaping to win the race alone, 23 seconds ahead of her teammate–and the defending champion–Elisa Balsamo. One of the brightest young riders in the sport, the win announced van Anrooij as a future Classics superstar. And the 21-year-old promptly lived up to the hype, scoring top-10 finishes in Dwars door Vlaanderen, the Tour of Flanders, the Brabantse Pijl, and the Amstel Gold Race.

How to Watch Milan-San Remo: Max

Many riders consider the Tour of Flanders (known locally as the “Ronde van Vlaanderen”) to be the hardest one-day race on the calendar. The women’s and men’s events cover over 150km and 250km of the toughest terrain in the Flemish region of Belgium including tight, technical roads, cobblestones, and short, steep climbs called “bergs.” The course is so challenging that it can take years for riders to master the nuances of the race enough to contend to win it.

Last year’s men’s race went to Pogačar, who won the race alone after dropping everyone on the third and final ascent of the Oude Kwaremont. Van der Poel finished second, and has now finished first or second in each of the last four editions.

Pogačar won’t be back to defend his title this year, which means van der Poel has a shot to tie the record for the most wins in race history. But we’ll be rooting for Belgium’s Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike), who’s completely overhauled his early-season program (he’s racing less and spending more time at high-altitude training camps) so as to be at his absolute best for his nation’s most important event.

The women’s event should once again be SD Worx’s race to lose: the Dutch team has won three of the last four editions, with Kopecky taking back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2023. It’s always a team effort though: last year Vollering joined Kopecky on the podium in second and in 2022 van den Broek-Blaak took third. Lidl-Trek, with van Anroij and Italy’s Eliza Longo Borghini (who finished third last year and won the race on 2015), should be the Dutch squad’s biggest challengers.

When it comes to streaming this and many of the Flemish Classics, you’ll need a $150 annual subscription to FloBikes, the only legal way to stream them in the USA. If you’re a diehard fan who doesn’t want to deal with pesky VPNs, it’s the most reliable method, but it comes at a significant cost and doesn’t offer much in terms of other events that can’t be streamed through other services.

How to Watch Tour of Flanders: FloBikes

The “Hell of the North.” The “Queen of the Classics.” Whatever you call it, the men’s and women’s editions of Paris-Roubaix are probably our favorite one-day races on the calendar. Famous for covering 30km and 55km of some of Northern France’s worst cobbled farm roads, they’re loaded with drama and always produce worthy champions.

The weekend begins with Saturday’s fourth edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes (145km), which–if it sticks to last year’s course–should start in Denain and include the final 17 or so sectors of cobbles (called “pavé”) from Sunday’s men’s race—all the way to the finish line in the Roubaix velodrome, where Canada’s Alison Jackson (EF Education-Cannondale) shocked the world by outsprinting her breakaway companions to take a surprise win in last year’s edition. Surprisingly, this is the only spring Classic that SD Worx hasn’t won yet, so they’ll be super-aggressive after missing out in the first three editions.

In last year’s men’s race, van der Poel followed up his win in Milan-Sanremo and his second-place finish in the Tour of Flanders with a victory in Paris-Roubaix, a race seemingly made for the 5-time world cyclocross champion. The Dutchman followed an attack by van Aert on one of the race’s final cobbled sectors (a famous stretch called the Carrefour de l’Arbe) and then surged ahead on his own after the Belgian flatted.

Expect the two of them to renew their rivalry this year, with van Aert doing everything he can to end his spring with a victory in the French Monument (especially if he comes up short at Flanders the week before).

How to Watch Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes: Peacock

Once known as the Tour of the Basque Country, the 6-day Itzulia Basque Country is one of the hardest stage races on the calendar. Raced through the steep, punchy hills in the Basque region of northern Spain, each road stage (one stage is usually an individual time trial) is raced like a mini-Classic. And the overall winner is usually a grand tour contender who’s using the event to build form for the Giro d’Italia or the Tour de France.

The racing here is always exciting, but this year’s edition offers an even better reason to watch: it is expected to be the first race of the season in which former Jumbo-Visma teammates Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Primož Roglič (who’s now riding for BORA-hansgrohe after a respectful divorce from the Dutch super team) will go head-to-head against one another as rivals.

Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick-Step) is likely to be racing as well, meaning three of the four contenders for this year’s Tour de France will be in action together–the only time that’s expected to happen before the Tour de France itself.

How to Watch Itzulia Basque Country: FloBikes

For the past 8 years, the organizers of the men’s Vuelta a España have organized a women’s event. Originally starting as a one-day race run alongside the last stage of the men’s grand tour, the event grew to consist of four days of racing. But that’s hardly a grand tour, isn’t it?

Enter last year’s new and improved La Vuelta Feminina which in addition to being expanded to seven stages, moved from September to its own spot on the calendar–away from the men’s event that often overshadowed it.

Annemiek Van Vleuten (Movistar) won last year’s new and improved edition, but somewhat controversially. On Stage 6, the Dutch star and her team attacked the front of the race just as Vollering, who had entered the day as the overall leader, stopped to take a “nature break” off the back of the peloton. Thanks to strong crosswinds that split the race apart, Vollering and her SD Worx teammates were unable to bring back Van Vleuten, so Vollering’s chances to win the race went up the road as well.

This year’s course has yet to be unveiled, but one thing is certain: Van Vleuten–who became the first woman in history to win all three of the sport’s grand tours–has since retired, making Vollering the top favorite to take the title for herself this year.

How to Watch La Vuelta Feminina: Peacock

While the Tour de France gets all the prestige, riders generally consider the Giro d’Italia to be much, much harder.

This year’s race begins in the Piedmont region and–aside from a brief trip into Switzerland–stays within Italy for each of its 21 stages. Always characterized by its mountains, the 2024 Giro d’Italia boasts five high mountain stages and four summit finishes, including a trip over the infamous Stelvio, the tallest climb in this year’s race.

The Giro will also feature two individual time trials, which is perhaps why Tadej Pogačar has made the Italian grand tour one of his goals. This will be the Slovenian’s first time competing in the Italian grand tour, and he’s easily the top favorite.

This year will also mark the first Giro appearance for Wout van Aert, who says he’s not targeting the General Classification. But given the fact that he’s not racing the Tour de France this summer, we can’t help but wonder if he’ll shoot for a top-10 or top-5 finish overall.

How to Watch the Giro d’Italia: Max

Before the arrival of the Tour de France Femmes a few years ago, the Giro d’Italia Donne was the most prestigious women’s stage race on the calendar. But it was plagued by sketchy organization, and in some years seemed to be teetering on the edge of collapse.

But now the event is organized by the same group that organizes the men’s Giro which means better support, more stability and–hopefully–improved TV coverage.

The race begins with a short time trial in Brescia, then works its way south, with two flat stages for sprinters, three punchy stages for breakaway and classics riders, and two mountain stages on the final weekend, including a Stage 6 summit finish on the Blockhaus, one of the Giro’s most famous climbs.

Van Vleuten won last year’s edition by almost four minutes, taking her fourth victory in the Italian grand tour. This year–with the Tour de France Femmes taking place a few weeks later than it usually does–we wonder if Demi Vollering will make the race a target, perhaps in an attempt to win all three women’s grand tours in one season.

How to Watch Giro d’Italia Donne: Max

The 2024 Tour de France should be one of the most exciting editions in decades, with an Italian start, a route filled with mountains, and a non-traditional finish in Nice instead of Paris.

The race begins in Florence with the first of three Italian stages and is then followed by an early trip through the Alps (Stage 4) that should sort the General Classification just a couple of days into the Tour’s first week. This will also be the first men’s Tour to feature a gravel stage, with Stage 9 covering 32km of gravel roads through the Champagne vineyards around Troyes before the Tour’s first Rest Day.

The second week brings the race through the rugged Massif Central and into the Pyrenees, where the week ends with back-to-back summit finishes including the Tour’s return to Plateau de Beille, one of the toughest ascents in the Pyrenees.

The Tour’s final week takes a southerly route back to the Alps and a final showdown in and around Nice that concludes with an individual time trial–35 years after American Greg Lemond overtook France’s Laurent Fignon to win the 1989 Tour in a time trial on the Tour’s final stage. This is a big change: the Tour usually ends in Paris, but with the Olympics set to begin in the City of Lights on July 26th, the Tour needs to finish elsewhere so as to avoid any logistical conflicts.

Vingegaard, the two-time defending champion, will be back to try and score a hat trick, but he’ll face the toughest list of challengers he’s ever seen including Pogačar, who’s hoping to win the Giro-Tour double; Evenepoel, who’s riding his first Tour de France; and Roglič, his former teammate and now newest rival. With a difficult course and a star-studded startlist, this could be a Tour for the ages.

How to Watch the Tour de France: Peacock

Taking place about two weeks after the conclusion of the Tour de France–and one before the start of the Tour de France Femmes–gold medals will be awarded in the men’s and women’s road races at the Olympics in Paris.

Covering 278km and 158km, respectively, both the men’s and women’s races are expected to favor the sport’s Classics stars, with lots of short, punchy climbs and a finishing circuit through downtown Paris that takes the riders up the cobbled Côté de la Butte Montmartre three times. So it comes as no surprise that riders like Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert, Lotte Kopecky, and Demi Vollering have the Olympics written in nice big capital letters on their calendars.

If you watched last year’s world championships in Glasgow last August, you’ve seen what a challenging urban circuit can do to a peloton, and with smaller teams (countries can start 1-4 riders depending on their nation’s UCI ranking), fewer riders overall (just 90 in each event), and no race radios (so riders will get less information and direction from their team cars), we’re expecting aggressive, dramatic outcomes.

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The first two editions of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift started on the last day of the men’s Tour de France. But with the Olympics coming closely on the heels of the men’s Tour, this year’s third edition of the incredibly popular Tour de France Femmes was pushed back a few weeks–which is great because it means the race doesn’t have to share the spotlight with the world’s largest sporting event.

In addition to changing its place on the calendar, more than half of this year’s Tour de France Femmes will take place outside of France with three stages taking place in and around Rotterdam (including two stages in one day on Tuesday, August 13), a transitional stage that takes the race from Valkenburg to Liège on Stage 5, and a stage starting in Bastogne (Stage 5) before finally bringing the riders across the border and into France.

But just like the first two editions, it’s the final weekend that packs the biggest punch, with two days in the Alps with back-to-back summit finishes including a finish atop Alpe d’Huez–arguably the most famous climb in professional cycling–on the last day of the Tour.

Last year, Vollering and SD Worx dominated the Tour. The team won four of the Tour’s eight stages, held the yellow jersey from start to finish, put two riders on the final podium, took the green jersey for winning the Points Classification, and won the Tour’s Teams Classification. Defending Vollering’s title is one of the team’s main goals 2024.

How to Watch the Tour de France Femmes: Peacock

As the final grand tour of the season, the Vuelta a España is traditionally one of the last chances for riders hoping to end the year on high note, earn a contract for the following season, or get themselves in shape for the world championships in late-September. So with lots of mountains and a start list filled with motivated riders, the Vuelta always delivers some of the year’s most exciting racing.

This year’s race begins in Portugal, with two time trials, eight mountain stages, and several jagged, hilly stages (some of which have short uphill finishes of their own) to test the riders. Every year the organizers create a course that seems to say: “If you’re not a climber, stay home.”

At this point in the year it’s tough to predict who will add the Spanish grand tour to their program as lots of things can change between now and August. But we’re hoping that last year’s surprise-but-not-a-surprise winner, American Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike), will get a chance to come back and defend his title from last year.

How to Watch the Vuelta a España: Peacock

After taking place in Glasgow in early-August last year (as part of the UCI’s “mega world championships”), this year’s World Road Race Championships are heading to Zurich and moving back to their usual spot on the calendar in late-September, with our favorite events–the Elite Road Races–taking place on the final weekend of the month.

On Saturday, the Elite Women will complete a 154km road race that begins in Ulster and ends with four laps of a tough, 27km finishing circuit in and around Zurich. The next day, the Elite Men will cover a 274km course that starts in Winterthur and concludes with seven laps of the Zurich finishing circuit.

This is another race for Classics riders, with a finishing circuit that should favor the riders we saw at the front of last year’s World Championship road races. In the women’s race, Kopecky will be a favorite to defend her title, but she’ll face stiff competition from the Dutch, most likely led by her SD Worx teammate Vollering, who–despite being one of the sport’s best racers–has never won a rainbow jersey. We love how races like the Olympics and Worlds pit riders who spend much of the season as teammates against one another.

The men’s race should play out in a similar way–albeit with fewer teammates racing against teammates. The defending champion–van der Poel–should again be the top favorite, with the Belgians–led by van Aert and Evenepoel–his biggest rivals.

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Date : April 27 – July 20, 2024

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The European Tour of Texas is a bundle of 4 small community bike rides that share a European Theme. They live up to their European Heritage with challenging routes, a variety of distances and blend it all with Texas Hospitality. We’ve ridden these rides for decades and know that they are all committed to providing an excellent ride experience.

The best part of this series is that you get to pick the size challenge that you want. A variety of route distances makes it possible for cyclists of varying ability levels to pick the challenge that fits their legs, lungs and saddle muscles. You also have the option on riding all 4 OR selecting a 3 ride package.

Some rides have made their T-shirt an optional item with an additional cost. During our registration process, you can ADD those items and cost if you like.

Here are the rides and dates in addition to route distances offered:

Germanfest Ride                      April 27, 2024       Muenster, TX       Routes of 22, 40, and 63 miles

Bosque Tour de Norway          May 18, 2024         Clifton, TX           Routes of 16, 37, 45, 55, and 72 miles

Tour d’Italia                              June 15, 2024         Italy, TX              Routes of 12, 29, 41, 50 and 63 miles

Tour de Paris                            July 20, 2024          Paris, TX              Routes of 20, 24, 35, 57, 68, and 80 miles

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EU Policy. Cycling Declaration hailed as ‘historic’ moment for Europe

Although it carries no legal force, cycling advocates have greeted an undertaking by governments and MEPs to make Europe a more bike friendly place as an important recognition of the health and environmental benefits and a milestone in EU transport policy.

Cycling is “one of the most sustainable, healthy and efficient” ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, EU governments have agreed as they committed to build more cycle lanes and secure parking places, improve safety for riders, and promote schemes to encourage a switch from four wheels to two.

The undertaking is part of a European Declaration on Cycling signed in Brussels on Wednesday (3 April) during a gathering of transport ministers organised by Belgium, which currently chairs intergovernmental talks as holder of the rotating EU Council presidency.

Governments commit to “significantly increasing safe and coherent cycling infrastructure across Europe” and increasing safely for cyclists, “in particular by physical separation of cycle paths from motorised traffic where relevant, or by ensuring safe speeds in mixed traffic”.

The European Cyclists’ Federation welcomed the declaration. “Today, we celebrate…a truly historic achievement,” the advocacy group’s director Jill Warren said. “This declaration holds the potential to unlock the benefits of cycling for millions of European citizens.”

The declaration was also endorsed by the European Parliament, which had called early last year for the EU executive to develop a dedicated cycling strategy with the aim of doubling the number of kilometres cycled across the union by 2030.

Also contributing to the momentum generated by a surge in cycling and the deployment of cycle routes during the covid pandemic, pro-cycling EU member states Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands produced their own declaration in 2022. They were subsequently joined by another ten, including France and Spain.

The European Commission followed up last October with the draft text for a joint EU declaration. The text signed by all three EU institutions this week did not go as far as the parliament had wanted, with no concrete targets and no legal obligations, but was nonetheless hailed as a “an important step” by Belgian deputy prime minister Georges Gilkinet.

"The declaration was the first ever European level text setting out a general policy on cycling,” Gilkinet, who also serves as Belgium’s mobility minister, told reporters today (4 April) at the end of the two-day ministerial meeting that he chaired. “For the first time, the bicycle is recognised as an element of mobility policy at the European level,” he said.

Transport Commissioner Adina Valean, who signed on behalf of the EU executive, said implementation of the undertakings set out in the declaration were a matter for governments and regions “who choose to do so”.

She stressed, however, that the Commission had sought to promote cycling through other pieces of legislation, such as a recently adopted law on passengers rights which requires train operators to provide spaces for bicycle transport.

The ministerial summit also yielded a Brussels Declaration on "the mobility of tomorrow", which, as well as echoing the main points of the agreement on cycling, also called on the next Commission to make "the modal shift towards rail transport a central objective of European mobility policy".

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EU institutions commit to boost cycling across Europe

On 3 April, the EU took another important step in reducing transport emissions by adopting the European Declaration on Cycling. In the margins of the Informal Transport European Council, Adina Vălean , Commissioner for Transport, signed the declaration together with Karima Delli , Chair of the Transport Commitee of the European Parliament and Georges Gilkinet , Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium.

The declaration recognises cycling as a sustainable, accessible, and affordable means of transport, with strong added value for the EU economy. It includes clear commitments, such as safe and coherent cycling networks in cities, better links with public transport and secure parking spaces and access to recharging points for e-bikes. These commitments shall be taken at EU, national regional and local level. These are all necessary elements in improving the quality and quantity of cycling infrastructure across Member States and making cycling more attractive to the public.

Based on a proposal launched by the European Commission in October 2023 and responding to requests from the European Parliament and Member States, the declaration constitutes a joint political commitment and a strategic compass for existing and future policies and initiatives related to cycling.

Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, said:  "We recognise cycling's myriad benefits: it reduces pollution, eases urban congestion, and promotes healthier lifestyles. Moreover, cycling is a cornerstone of the European industry, driving innovation and growth while creating high-quality local jobs. Embracing cycling aligns with the EU's industrial strategy and its objectives."

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How La Rochelle became the model French club – and European giants

From a club of sailors to one dominated by superstars, the side from Atlantic coast is aiming for a third straight Champions Cup title

France’s Atlantic shore is no stranger to a storm and since 1991, halfway up its coastline, one of its most destructive has been brewing. Not in the skies this time, but instead on the rugby fields of La Rochelle, where the two-time Champions Cup victors, with their citadel stadium and array of World XV contenders, have transformed this city into one which is now as renowned for its sport as its port.

It wasn’t always like this. As recently as 2014, this giant of French rugby was sleeping in the second division. Indeed, until their most recent ascension to the Top 14, 10 years ago, La Rochelle had only spent 20 seasons at the top table, out of a possible 132 in French league history. Stade Rochelais, as they are known in France, have never won the prestigious Bouclier de Brennus, the slabbed trophy awarded to the winner of the French first division (present day Top 14) and, besides, in France, a club situated outside of the south-west heartlands, needs to achieve something extraordinary for people to stand up and take notice.

Thankfully, in 1991, it did. Vincent Merling, a local coffee magnate who played, coached and managed at the club, took on the presidency amid debts of a million francs and, over a 33-year period, and counting, catapulted La Rochelle to its current impressive state. From a club of sailors with hardly an international to speak of, La Rochelle is now a club of superstars; one of France’s grandest, with the likes of Uini Atonio, Will Skelton , Levani Botia and Grégory Alldritt on the books, and Ronan O’Gara, the wily Irishman , at the helm. This weekend, they travel to Dublin for a Champions Cup quarter-final against the same team, Leinster, that they defeated in their past two European triumphs .

“When I was elected president the club was in financial and cultural trouble,” Merling, 73, tells Telegraph Sport. “The path we have taken, two-time European champions, is extraordinary. I never would have dreamed of being European champions. Not possible.

“But those titles were the consequences of what we had been building throughout the years. Every year, with always the same energy, and always the same culture and identity at the club. We never thought we’d have such success, but what became clear was that the success was the result of what we were doing steadily, year on year, to develop and grow.”

Sitting in Merling’s minimalist office overlooking a training session, Monsieur Le Président is also Monsieur La Rochelle. Born and raised in the city, the players who stroll past greet him as if he were a member of the squad. He is the one, after all, who has magnetised this club within the city and the wider Charente-Maritime region: 13,000 season-ticket holders in a 17,000-seater, recently redeveloped Stade Marcel-Deflandre, one of the most magnificent places to watch rugby, approaching 100 straight sell-outs.

“This is my office but I’m everywhere,” he says. “I live rugby; here, there and everywhere. In reality, I don’t have an office. My office is everywhere.

“I am a volunteer, but also a partner and shareholder through [Cafés Merling]. I am in the middle of retiring from my business and my children will succeed me – three children – so now I am 100 per cent on the rugby side of things. But it’s also 100 per cent joy, 100 per cent pleasure, and 100 per cent privilege. I love it.

“Where rugby is concerned, as long as I’m physically able – in the head, too – I will always be here.”

Another reason for Merling’s ubiquity is that he “hates change”. Under his presidency, in 33 years, La Rochelle have staggeringly had only five coaches: Jean-Pierre Ellisalde – club legend and father of former France captain Jean-Baptiste; Serge Milhas; Patrice Collazo; Jono Gibbes (with O’Gara as understudy); then O’Gara alone .

“A strong value of mine is stability,” he says. “But it’s also important to make the right choices! Our rugby culture and identity – as a club – has been the same since I became president. I’m the protector of that.

“Ronan has furthered the club’s ambition. We were too humble. Ronan, a great manager who made the club believe that we could win titles, gave us ambition.”

Merling invested a “small sum back in the day” but he is not a sugar-daddy – far from it. La Rochelle, alongside Toulouse and Bayonne, are one of just three Top 14 clubs without an individual majority shareholder. Merling ensured from day one that ownership would be split between shareholders and the amateur arm of the club.

“Stade Rochelais does not belong to one person,” he says. “The notion of it being a club for all is very important.

“The club belongs to eight partners who each own seven per cent of the club. They are majority owners. There’s also the [amateur] association which owns 30 per cent. Therefore, we are in a system of collective management. We are one of the rare French clubs to have positive financial results at the end of the year.

“This club lives off the money that it earns. It does not survive on the money of a benefactor, to fill a deficit. We have 800 sponsors, some of whom are major, and we have a budget of around €40 million (£34 million). And we won’t put the institution in financial peril by [signing big-money players]. We want to give academy players game time as soon as possible.”

While not homegrown per se, that self-sufficiency is embodied by players like Botia or Atonio, who arrived as nobodies during the ProD2 years and who will leave with deity status, having already told Merling that they will finish their careers in La Rochelle. The tales of Botia and Atonio are remarkable but, on Merling’s 33-year journey, have there been any sliding-doors moments, small instances of serendipity where the stars aligned with far-reaching consequences?

“We haven’t had good luck or bad luck,” he says. “We have just been there, playing our rugby, and that either makes us win or lose.”

More often than not of late, it has been the former.

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