A Guide to Summer Cycling Tours in the High Mountains of Europe

A playground like no other. Explore the endless roads of Europe’s most impressive mountain ranges and discover giants such as the Col du Tourmalet, Col du Galibier and Vršič Pass. 

The First (Modern) Women’s Tour de France: Race Preview

It’s here, it’s finally here, the first (modern) women’s Tour de France is just around the corner and we could not be more excited. Kicking off from Paris, as the men’s race finishes, it makes the Tour last a whole extra week, except with fresh faces and what is sure to be really competitive, really […]

Point to Point Trans Cycling Challenges: Journeys of a Lifetime

Trans Cycling Challenges, Point to Point Challenges, Journeys of a lifetime – there are many different names for them but there is one thing that is consistent: a Trans Cycling Challenge is an unforgettable, epic adventure! In this post we will explore which we think are the best. What is a Trans Cycling Challenge? A […]

Classic Climbs of the Alps

The Alps have long been a classic destination for those seeking a cycling vacation in Europe. It is, after all the place where the fiercest battles of the Tour are won and lost, where almost every climb is a ‘classic’, the roads are smooth and the terrain is challenging and varied. To that end we […]

6 Steps to Prepare for a Cycling Tour in the High Mountains

If you’re planning a cycling tour in the high mountains, like the Pyrenees, the Alps, or the Dolomites, use our 6-step guide to prepare for your trip. CYCLING IN THE HIGH MOUNTAINS: THE GUIDE When you signed up for the tour you probably had an ambitious training plan which would get you to an optimum […]

Cycling in the Pyrenees: Our Spiritual Home

Eat Sleep Cycle founder Brian recounts taking our first guests to the Pyrenees and attemps to explain just what’s so special about them.  A Cycling Dream To me, they’re the sport’s spiritual home and for us, the Pyrenees are where the Eat Sleep Cycle dream began. It was a warm Saturday in October 2016 and […]

Cycling Trans Pyrenees: The Adventure Begins

The first Eat Sleep Cycle tour (Trans Pyrenees) rolled out of Girona heading towards the Pyrenees and the Atlantic coast. One word- Epic. The 6 riders were: Peter Gaskill, Benny Cassidy, David Conroy, David, Corinne & Tristan Cardew. The guides were: Lee, Lou & Brian. The adventure was unforgettable. Trans Pyrenees: Day 1 And we’re […]

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