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Real road bike adventures

These two wheels can take you anywhere. Yes — really. With enough time and a little training, your bike will take you over distances that few non-riders will be able to comprehend. It’ll take you up to otherworldly elevations that seem impossible to people who’ve never experienced it them themselves. And it’ll bring you back down to sea level at speeds nobody but you will believe. In that sense, your road bike is quite the miracle machine. With it, you can always experience new adventures at home and abroad.

There are a few road cycling classics that are famous for very good reasons and, as such, are really worth a trip. The roads, the climbs, the views and descents — they are so impressive they will blow your mind. But of course it's really beautiful elsewhere, too. No matter what you're looking for, we've put together some ideas for real road cycling adventures for you here. We wish you lots of fun, little wind and look forward to your photos and tips.

Adventures for you and your road bike

Choose from our ready-to-go Collections with handpicked routes and lots of handy information, created by passionate people like you.

In the quiet backcountry of the Adriatic — cycling in Emilia Romagna

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Around Thuringia — 7 stages through Germany's green heart

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Ring of Kerry — a magical Irish weekend

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From Warsaw to Berlin — in the footsteps of the Peace Race part 1

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Sweat and pride — iconic passes around Italy’s Bormio

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The Baltic Sea to Vogtland – 8 days along Germany's green former border

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Escape to the south — road cycling in Gran Canaria

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Sun, cliffs and endless roads in the Algarve

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10 epic Alpine challenges

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A long road bike weekend in Cambrils

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From the mountains to the sea — road cycling in Northern Italy

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The North Sea Cycle Path from Bergen to Kristiansand

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Following the Race Across the Alps

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Mallorca — 7 days in road bike paradise

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Legendary passes of the Tour de France

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The right season

The best time for your trip depends on your priorities. The warmer it is, the more pleasant it is during the day—especially in the mornings and evenings. Unfortunately, though, the roads tend to get busier the warmer it gets and you’ll always find more action on the road in summer than in spring or autumn. One thing is also clear: in winter, it is not advisable to embark on a long bike ride—something your feet and fingers will be thankful for. No matter when you go, make sure you take more water with you when it's warm and more food when it's cool as your body needs more calories in cold weather.

Martin Donat / lifeCYCLE magazine

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