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1. TEST YOURSELF IN AN ALPINE SETTING Even though the Alps can challenge the toughest of Ironmen, the mountain range has something to offer for everyone. Feeling like a professional or at least a determined amateur? The Alps allow you to test your skills at the heart of French Alps, where the best of the best world's cyclists meet to compete in Tour de France each year. And while this route might not be for everyone's capabilities, it is well rewarding with the dramatic and enjoyable scenery. Meanwhile, in the East, you'll find the Via Claudia Augusta - the first real road used as a Roman trade route in 15 BC. The historic road is now turned into a modern cycling trail, which stretches across the Alps at a comfortable altitude of 1600m. Know what that means? It means that to enjoy this trail, you don't necessarily have to be a fitness head. While more relaxing, this route is as exciting with its ever-changing landscapes, variety of orchards, and vineyards keepin...

Family cycling holidays are a great way of spending some quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of life at home. By choosing France, you can benefit from scenic and relaxed routes that the whole family will enjoy. Indeed, there are many destinations in France that are ideal for this kind of break - but read on to discover three of the best. Traffic-free routes, stunning scenery and plenty of rest stops characterise relaxed activity holidays in this country, so wherever you choose you can be sure that you - and your children - will have a great time. Within easy driving distance from England, Alsace is a wonderful place to go on cycling holidays. You'll be able to travel a little off the beaten track and enjoy some fantastic sights along the way, while biking along virtually traffic-free paths. Of course, the lack of motor vehicles makes this kind of route ideal for families with young children, but you'll find that this is not the only benefit of travelling...

A new cycle route between Lancashire and Yorkshire has been opened up. It is to be called The Way of the Roses. Local Morecambe and Lancaster business and individuals are invited to find out how a new cycling route can benefit both themselves and the district. The Way of the Roses is an 180 mile route linking Morecambe with Bridlington and due to be officially opened in September. The route is being developed by a partnership of organisations led by cycling charity Sustrans. Sustrans is a UK sustainable transport charity. Their vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. They work on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all. To give local people the chance to hear about how they can help and make the most of the route, an event is taking place at the Platform, Morecambe on 10 May from 10.30 until noon. More and more people are spending their breaks on two wheels. It is ...

What cycle data is being released? A digital geographical description of the off-road cycle path network that is used in the Transport Direct cycle journey planner. This includes details of many off-road cycle paths, as well as cycling -specific features present on the road network, such as cycle lanes and toucan crossings. The off-road data includes the geometry of the routes, but the road data is referenced to the Ordnance Survey digital road network and doesn't include road geometry. The data is free and will be made available under the Open Government Licence. The data will be refreshed every few months, taking account of feedback from users and local authorities. How extensive is the geographical coverage? The data covers local areas throughout England and includes the national and regional cycle routes in England and local cycle routes in most urban areas within England. It does not include all local cycle routes in rural areas. What types of information is given abou...

Why taking a cycling tour in China? Hey, it is a vast land that full of surprises. Be sure to explore it by your own way. Instead of strapping on the coach seats and driven here and there, taking a bicycle means you can discover it in comfortable pace and see the every detail of Chinese splendid culture, its people and scenery. Ride on the off-the-beaten route and interact with local people in the most beautiful places of China, which are also the most suitable places for all ages to travel by bicycle. Guilin: Unique Cycling Trip through the Fabulous Karst Landscape During the cycling tour around Guilin, you will have the chance to ride through the unique limestone mountains, discover idyllic countryside, visit old towns and savor exotic folk customs of the ethnic minorities. Yangshuo could be the highlight of your cycling excursions in Guilin, which provides the most stunning scenery for cyclists. Here is a suitable phrase that describes Yangshuo's beauty: Guilin's scene...

Those who love sports always prefer to choose places that combine holiday with sporting adventure as their first option while choosing their holiday. Many people love following their national team and visit foreign countries where they are playing and enjoy supporting their country team. Sporting holiday can entail your watching your national team or taking few classes in the games yourself. Or you could even enjoy cycling , skiing and other sports adventures on your holiday. You can either sign up for a course in tennis, rugby or golf with a local sports club or join a group that is going on a set expedition to explore the countryside. Most of the organizers offer individual as well as family package as a deal. You can use these sports holidays to sharpen your skills and work on the reflexes as well as other shortcomings that you always wanted to improve. The coaching staff and trainers will be able to help you. Besides you get to bond with a whole lot of new people. Playing thro...

A good planning activity starts from the map. There are all kinds and forms of maps. In order to be able to go out in the middle of nature, you need to have a tourist map of the region you want to visit. You can also add a general road map to the list in case you have to ride on the main road a lot. The vital information you need includes phone numbers of the rescue team in that region, phone numbers and locations of different pensions, as well phone numbers of the transportation companies in the area. These pieces of information can be written on the back of a map and they can actually save if anything happens. Once you have made a few phone calls and gathered the crew, you need to think of what to eat throughout your cycling trip . You shouldn't pack too much food, but you should pack too little food either. You will never succeed in getting exactly what you would like to eat, unless you have a really impressive budget. Therefore, this part with the food can take a lot of your ...