Adventure cycling

Gravel biking is riding on a mix of paved roads and unpaved surfaces such as forest tracks, towpaths and compacted gravel roads, offering more variety and adventure than a typical road ride. If you're wondering how to start gravel biking, the good news is that you may already have a bike capable of getting you started without spending a fortune on specialist equipment.

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.

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

Gravel riding is a cycling-specific mix of endurance, sustained power, bike handling, fuelling, and equipment preparation designed to help you ride fast and efficiently on loose, high-resistance terrain for long periods.

There’s a moment most riders remember the first time they pedal in Madeira. You round a corner, the road kicks up again, and suddenly the Atlantic opens out below you. It’s quiet. Your legs are already working. And you realise pretty quickly that this island doesn’t hand anything over for free.

Over the past decade, gravel cycling has gone from niche curiosity to one of the most exciting movements in cycling. What started with riders sneaking off paved roads in search of quieter routes has evolved into a global phenomenon, complete with purpose-built bikes, iconic events, and a thriving community. Gravel biking offers something many cyclists were always craving: freedom, variety, and a sense of adventure that goes well beyond the confines of painted road lines.

Norway’s fjords, mountains, and midnight sun make it a cycling paradise - from iconic climbs to coastal routes, discover epic rides both on the road and virtually on ROUVY.

Explore the magic of Norway on some magnificent new routes and read a bit about cycling in this incredible part of the world. Cyclists can venture out and immediately be a part of pristine nature, coming across giant glaciers and mountains on their ride that, over eras, shaped Fjords, Norway's most important symbols and UNESCO sites. Experience a paradise where time moves serenely in the most breathtaking natural landscape imaginable.