Challenge Roth sits high up on the list of races long-distance triathletes talk about for years before they finally stand on the start line. The roads are lined six and seven deep in places, the Solarer Berg climb turns into a tunnel of noise and the finish stadium in Roth stays full long after dark. Even riders who have raced Kona, Nice or Hamburg still talk about Roth in a different tone.

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.

The Tour de France is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, and the 2026 edition stands out for a route that begins in Barcelona before building toward a decisive Alpine finale on the road to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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.

When most riders think about ROUVY routes, they usually think about the riding itself: the climbs, the scenery, the roads and the experience of riding somewhere completely different from home. What’s easier to miss is everything happening behind the camera.

A ROUVY group ride is a scheduled virtual ride where you join other riders on the same real-world route. You ride together around a suggested pace set by a leader and stay connected as a group from start to finish.

The 2026 Giro d’Italia will likely be decided in the high mountains, with key summit finishes like Blockhaus, Carì, Piani di Pezzè and Piancavallo shaping the general classification in the final Alpine and Dolomite week.