Cycling holiday

Cycling in Sardinia combines quiet roads, spectacular Mediterranean coastline and a rugged interior that rewards riders willing to venture beyond the beaches. While this guide focuses mainly on road cycling, the island also offers excellent gravel riding through its mountainous interior. From rolling coastal roads to steady mountain climbs, Sardinia suits everyone from leisure riders to experienced cyclists.

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.

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.

The Festive 500 is a popular holiday cycling challenge, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s a simple, stress-free look at how to ride it smartly - or why skipping it can be just as rewarding.

Holidays can disrupt even the best training plans, but they also offer fresh ways to ride, explore and stay active. These 23 practical, feel-good holiday cycling tips will help you balance celebration and fitness, enjoy meaningful family moments and return to your routine energized – not exhausted.

Explore the best cycling routes in Greece - from Crete’s mountains to the Cyclades’ coastlines. Discover ancient sites, scenic roads, and Greek culture on two wheels or ride them virtually on ROUVY.

Embark on The Great World Adventure with ROUVY - a virtual cycling journey across Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Bolivia. From misty tea hills to mountain passes and jungle valleys, discover the planet’s most breathtaking routes from your home trainer.