Article · 13 Jul 2024
Exploring the Beauty and Culture of the Danube
The Danube River, flowing nearly 3,000 km through ten countries, is celebrated for its cultural and historical significance. Iconic cities like Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest,...
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Article · 5 Jun 2024
Cycling the Danube: the Black Forest to Budapest
Rising in the German Black Forest, the Danube River runs for 2,772 km through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this post, we cover all the key facts you need to know...
Article · 3 Jan 2024
A trail of two cities: A cycle route from London to Paris
There are two long-distance cycle routes between London and Paris: the 'classic route' and the Avenue Verte. Cicerone author Mike Wells tells us more.
Article · 15 Jul 2018
Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes – what you need to know
Discover the awesome passes of the French Alps on this stunning 720km journey from Lac Léman to cosmopolitan Nice. Breathtaking views open up around every turn in the road as the...
Article · 11 Mar 2016
Cycling the Danube: Budapest to the Black Sea
The 2772km-long Danube is Europe’s second longest river (behind the Volga). Rising in the German Black Forest, it runs through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this...
Feature · 8 Feb 2016
The Velo Francette - France's newest long-distance cycle route
Gillian Thomas explores France’s long-distance cycle route the Velo Francette, through Normandy, Pays de la Loire and Poitou Charentes from Ouistreham to La Rochelle.
Article · 23 Mar 2015
VAM: A Naismith’s rule for cyclists
Cicerone author and keen cyclist Richard Barrett shares his tips on working out how much those steeper climbs will slow you down. Here, he explains VAM - (velocità ascensionale media) a method for estimating your speed when cycling through hills...
Article · 10 Aug 2014
Cycling classic Tour de France climbs
Every Tour de France supporter will know the mountains of the Maurienne. Many a champion has been made on these slopes. The mighty Galibier, the demure Madeleine, the iron-hard Croix de Fer: they all stare dispassionately down upon any cyclist...