Routes

The Alpine Panorama Route crosses Switzerland from St. Margrethen in the east to Aigle in the west, linking rolling farmland, historic towns, high passes and the northern foothills of the Alps. With 475 km and around 9,200 m of ascent, it is a serious multi-day ride. On ROUVY, you can take on its Swiss roads and Alpine views from home.

Cycling in Tuscany combines vineyard roads, Strade Bianche gravel sectors, hilltop towns and more climbing than you’d expect. You can ride through Chianti one day, head south to the white roads around Siena the next and finish the week on the longer climbs near Lucca.

Zone 2 training works best on roads where power stays steady for long stretches without constant braking, sharp climbs or repeated surges. These ROUVY routes were picked because they let you get into an aerobic rhythm and stay there, whether you are building base miles for a sportive, preparing for an IRONMAN or trying to make indoor endurance rides feel less repetitive.

Cycling in Sicily combines raw volcanic terrain, open coastal roads, and deeply layered history, making it one of the most varied places to ride, both physically and culturally. It offers everything from long climbs to short coastal spins and inland village routes that suit riders who enjoy both challenge and cultural depth.

Europe still sets the standard for cycling holidays because nowhere else includes this many famous climbs, quiet roads and bike-friendly regions into such a small area. You can ride on Mediterranean roads in Mallorca one week, climb Alpine switchbacks in Italy the next, then finish with traffic-free family riding along the Danube. This guide breaks down the best cycling holidays in Europe for different rider types, budgets and seasons, with practical planning advice and routes you can preview on ROUVY before you go.

Certain routes slowly become favourites. Others rise in popularity because riders keep talking about them after doing these as group rides, races or major cycling events. Over the last few months, these are the ROUVY routes riders have been returning to again and again, whether for legendary climbs, iconic race routes or just because the scenery makes an indoor session feel far less like indoor training.

Cycling in the Azores means riding through volcanic terrain, coastal roads and quiet inland landscapes that change quickly from one section to the next.

Cycling in Japan combines quiet, well-maintained roads, deep cultural immersion and surprising accessibility, making it one of the most rewarding countries in the world to explore by bike.

Starting indoor cycling is easier with the right terrain. Discover 10 beginner routes on ROUVY featuring flat profiles, gentle gradients, and scenic real-world roads - ideal for steady aerobic rides, easy days, and building endurance from the ground up.