Ride around the World

Cycling Alpe d'Huez means taking on 21 numbered hairpins, a punishing opening and one of the most famous climbs in Tour de France history. This guide explains how the road unfolds, how to pace your effort and how you can ride Alpe d'Huez on ROUVY before tackling it in the French Alps.

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 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.

Europe’s best cycling cafés aren’t just about coffee – they’re where exhausted climbers, gravel grinders and local legends all end up swapping stories over strong espressos and fresh, warm pastries.

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.

Unlike stage races, there’s no tomorrow to fix mistakes. One bad position, one puncture, one hesitation - and the race is over. That’s what gives the Spring Classics their drama, prestige, and cult status. This guide highlights what makes these races unique and introduces the 2026 Spring Classics calendar, along with new ROUVY routes that let you ride their defining terrain from home.