Places for bicycling holidays
Top 10 Places for bicycling holidays:
- Suffolk, England
- Utah, United States
- Fjords, Norway
- Isle of Wight, England
- Alps, France
- North and South Islands, New Zealand
- Coast to coast, United States
- Indo-Himalayan border, India
- Tuscany, Italy
- Lake District, Chile and Argentina
Suffolk, England
The flat landscape of East Anglia is suited to the novice cyclist. Explore miles of beaches, fishing towns and imposing Martello towers, relics of Britain's defences against Napoleon. The Suffolk Coastal and Heart of Suffolk routes include stops at pubs and restaurants to refresh weary travellers.
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Utah, United States
Moab in Utah is almost entirely geared towards biking adrenalin junkies. Tour operators run trips here, but you could easily manage by yourself. There's plenty of cheap motel accommodation and it's easy to eat in diners and while away the evenings in western-style bars.
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Fjords, Norway
Norway is a fine spot for a hostel-to-hostel bike tour. Flat farming areas are interspersed with dense woodland and the rugged beauty of the fjords. Those travelling on a budget between May and August will find themselves well catered for, even in the remote northern parts of the country.
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Isle of Wight, England
The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to notch up your first end-to-end - cycling from east to west of the island only takes a day. Riding up on high chalk wolds, it's also a trip that affords great views of the whole island. Take your bike on the ferry to Cowes and try the rail-to-trail cyclist's route to Newport, then follow the Tennyson Trail towards Alum Bay's amusements and the chalky pinnacles of the Needles.
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Alps, France
Star in your own mini-version of the Tour de France when you take on the famous passes. There are many guesthouses and hotels with cyclists rubbing shoulders with mountaineers and skiers. For a real challenge, attempt the Trophée de l'Oisans. This contest for seriously fit bikers is becoming more popular each year.
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North and South Islands, New Zealand
Uncrowded New Zealand offers everything for the cyclist, with touring routes and off-road riding. On the North Island, mountain bikers tackle the terrain of the Rotorua volcanic plateau, and rip round the Coromandel Peninsula. Tour the quiet roads of the South Island, across sunny coasts to alpine interiors.
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Coast to coast, United States
A classic bike tour, the coast-to-coast US ride is undertaken by many cyclists each year and takes around two months. Most choose to ride between New York or Boston and San Francisco, though it makes little difference which coast is the beginning and which the end.
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Indo-Himalayan border, India
This is one to attempt with plenty of backup. Climbing in the shadow of the Himalayas, the highest mountains on Earth, even the healthiest cyclists will take a few days for their lungs to adapt. Vans to carry luggage (and altitude-sick bikers) are a prerequisite, and experienced guides will also go ahead to set up camps in areas where there are no guesthouses.
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Tuscany, Italy
The bountiful culinary delights of Tuscany are enough to tempt even the laziest cyclist. Take a tour through medieval villages and hilltop towns, stopping for refreshments at vineyards, bakeries and cafés. Those who want things a little more strenuous should head to the northern part of the region to explore the scenic off-road trails of the Apuane and Orecchiella National Parks.
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Lake District, Chile and Argentina
The Lake District, which is shared by Chile and Argentina, is on a scale a little grander than our own, and nestles at the feet of the mighty Andes. This is an increasingly popular travel destination and many bike tour and adventure companies offer van-supported trips, combining cycling with the chance to hike up a volcano or through an ancient rainforest.
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