Our 3 best routes from Girona to the Costa Brava!
If you’ve been watching the YouTube video, here’s where you can download our favourite Girona Café Cycling Routes! To learn more about each route check out our YouTube video: Guide to Café stops in Catalan Be prepared for your cafe stop and learn how to order your coffee in Catalan! Cafe amb llet – coffee […]
The big players on the European cycling scene always top the list for the best European country for cycling: France, Italy, Spain. There’s no doubt these nations offer an incredible array of terrains, stunning landscapes and a deep-rooted cycling culture. But they’re not the only destinations to be considered when planning a European cycling holiday. […]
For many of us, the beauty of exploring new destinations by bike lies in the opportunity cycling gives us to move at our own pace, pause when we need or want to, and uncover hidden gems that might otherwise be left unturned. Our selection of self-guided bike tours in Europe has been carefully hand-picked and […]
As winter starts to fade we're looking for ways to keep riding in a jersey and bib shorts. We've put together our top destinations for riding this spring and fall.
The recent announcement of REI Adventures closing its doors has left many adventure travel enthusiasts wondering where to turn for their cycling experiences.
From the rugged ascents of the Alps, to the sweeping descents of the Pyrenees, the rolling hills of Tuscany and the coastal rides of Spain’s southern coastline, Europe’s extensive network of cycling routes makes it an unparalleled destination for spectacular European cycling tours. Taking the continent as a whole, the EuroVelo network alone has over […]
Europe is home to some of the most pedal-worthy cities and regions in the world. From Catalonia to Mallorca, the Alps to the Dolomites, and the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District, what we’ve seen and heard has made us fall in love with the charm and challenges of cycling in every corner of the […]
Here are 10 reasons why this vibrant Spanish locale stands out as the ultimate destination for cycling enthusiasts. ¡Vamos!
A city steeped in history, home of the espeto and birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Málaga is rapidly emerging as the next best cycling destination in Spain. Málaga is teeming with cyclists of all disciplines and has a rich cycling culture that has been cultivated over many years.
The Eat Sleep Cycle Málaga Classic Climbs itinerary will have you enjoying the best of the cycling, the city and the beach, in this blog we will discuss what makes Málaga such a special destination for a cycling holiday all year around & why we've chosen Màlaga to be our base.
Gran Canaria is establishing itself as one of the go-to destinations for cyclists seeking sun in the cold winter months. The island is located off the west coast of Africa and is subject to warm weather, sunshine and very little rain all year around. We asked Eat Sleep Cycle founders Lee & Louise to compile […]
Winter is coming... but imagine you could avoid donning those woolly overshoes and rain jacket and chase the summer around the world, where would you go?
Bikepacking is taking the cycling world by storm. Eat Sleep Cycle founders Lee & Louise headed to the south of Spain to enjoy some quality time on the bike & explore the region. Lee tells us all about the journey. Here are the boundaries we had for our bikepacking tour of Andalucía: Just 5 days […]
This year local Girona trio Rocket, Cristina, and Laura from Over & Out took on Badlands, by Transiberica. A 750km gravel race, crossing two deserts in Andalusia, with 16,000m of climbing. This was the first ultra-cycling race for all three, and for Rocket, her first ever bikepacking adventure…What a way to start. Read on to […]
There's much more to cycling in Spain than sunshine and smooth roads. From the highest paved road in Europe (Pico de Veleta in the Sierra Nevadas) to the green countryside of the País Vasco, Spain's vast and diverse landscape will have you begging for new adventures.
A while ago we covered 5 reasons why you should go on a cycling holiday in Calpe, but Calpe isn’t the only European winter cycling destination that offers great riding in the late autumn/early spring season. Mallorca is a long-standing favourite and arguably one of cycling’s most popular winter cycling destinations for getaways and is […]
Majorca (or Mallorca as they say in Spanish) is arguably one of cycling’s most popular winter cycling destinations for getaways and is synonymous with pre-season training camps as teams escape to catch some early-season sun and take advantage of the smooth, well-maintained roads. The best times to visit the island are spring and autumn when […]
Andalucia is a region which captures the very essence of Spain. With a rich, long & often bloody history the architecture & landscapes are punctuated with Moorish & Christian sites. The Alhambra palace in Granada, the Alcazar Castle in Seville & Còrdoba’s Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral are three iconic landmarks which alone make a visit to the […]
Last week saw our first tour of the season in Andalucia – home to the mildest ‘winter’ climate in Europe and it proved to be one of the top European winter cycling destinations to escape the winter blues. We spoke to Eat Sleep Cycle tour leader & partner Lee who was responsible for the arduous […]
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere then you will be familiar with the winter ritual of donning multiple layers before a ride in the cold whilst wistfully remembering the days when shorts and a jersey, and possibly a gilet, were all that was required. There is plenty of technical kit out there that will […]
Eat Sleep Cycle founder Brian recounts one memorable, epic day on the bike whilst out on a recce for our Andaulica Experience Tour. Antequera & El Torcal The day started out like any other; an informal pre-ride briefing outlining the course, an estimated timeline, advice on what to wear as well as attractions and landmarks […]
Cycling around Andalucia in southern Spain over the last few days has been a bit of an adventure, to say the least. Was it really Wednesday morning when we left Girona, collected a bike in Barcelona and drove 1,000 kilometres south to Granada for a recce trip of Andalucia for tours we plan to deliver? […]
Eat Sleep Cycle’s Lee & Louise traveled north to explore the green lands of Asturias, Cantabria and the hidden gem of the Picos de Europa. Lee gave us this report of the adventure. Cycling in North Spain I must admit I did not know what to expect from our recent reccy to North Spain. I’d […]
