Reason # 1: Winter If you want to try real winter tours, biking Kazakhstan will be the perfect country to do it in. In the north, there is snow from November to April. To experience a winter storm in 50
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Guinea
1)The diversity. You have everything you can wish for in Guinea. (Except deserts – but you´ll find enough sand on the dirt tracks you pedal on…I promise!). In the south you have the rainforests of the Nzérékoré region and in
Top 5 reasons to Cycle Guyana
Are you one of those cyclists who gets a thrill out of pedaling through remote corners of the planet ignored by the masses? Looking to discover some of the last vestiges of pristine jungle in South America? Guyana’s the country
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle France
Guest author Maggie LaCoste is a France aficionado. Read any further and you risk dropping everything to set off on a tour of one of the world’s most popular cycling destinations. When you think of French cycling, most of us
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the Gambia
If you’re keen to explore Africa by bicycle, but not sure if you’re up for too much adventure The Gambia is the place to start. Guest poster Peter Gostelow tells us why. #5 Size: The Gambia is Africa’s smallest country
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Ethiopia
Ethiopia is often equated with relentless hills, stone-throwing children and shouts of “you, you, you.” Sure, it’s not the easiest country for a cycle tourist to take on, but for those who persevere the rewards are plentiful. Tim and Mat share a
Top 5 reasons to Cycle Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea should top any list of obscure countries that deserve a visit. Inveterate bicycle tourist Lorenzo Rojo shares his reasons for what makes this minuscule Spanish-speaking country plopped down in the heart of Africa worth a detour. #5 Adventure and Discovery One
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo seems to have that perfect mix of challenging roads, friendly locals and an element of uncertainty that makes it much-loved by adventure cyclists. This week, Peter Gostelow gives us his take on this chaotic Central
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Central African Republic
Harder conditions make for a happier cyclist. Or at least that seems to be the case for intrepid Englishman Peter Gostelow. This week Peter shares his experiences biking through a country I’m not sure I’d have the courage to venture
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle El Salvador
On his ride across the Americas, Andrew Morgan discovered that the destinations that get the most hype aren’t always the most interesting. This week he shares with us his experiences in an often-forgotten corner of Central America. El Salvador, the smallest country