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a state of mind experienced whilst cycling. don’t think, just do. peak performance without thought. a Zen moment not explainable, but highly addictive.

Portugal’s Chapel of Bones, a macabre Tourist site

Visit Portugal’s ghoulish Chapel of Bones in the Alentejo to find out if it is a place of sheer terror or simple...

Cycling Canada’s Famous Cabot Trail

Bike Touring Canada's Cabot Trail is a bucket list must for Cyclists. Discover Canada's Maritime theatrical...

The Powerful benefits in Eating Almonds

Spain's favourite nosh, the almond, serves up advantages to your fitness.Improve your cycling Performance &...

Cycle Tour Highlight Hotel | Alentejo, Portugal

Enjoy your stay in one of Cycling Country's top cycle tour highlight hotels in Portugal. One of our favourite...
Gazpacho, Spain’s most famous food

Gazpacho, Spain’s most famous food

Top Eats - Southern Spain's cold soup traditions are nutritional treats for springtime warm weather.Try Spain’s best known dish, Gazpacho when you travel down south. A simple appetizer from Andalucia, it is a classic of Spanish cooking which is popular worldwide. It...

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Exploring London England’s East End

Exploring London England’s East End

Discover London, England's East End, infamous due to Jack the Ripper but today a vibrant cultural place to visit. Starting your bike trip in London, England? Lucky you, it is one of the world's greatest cities.   Highly recommended is its lively East End, home to the...

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Cycling Canada’s Famous Cabot Trail

Cycling Canada’s Famous Cabot Trail

Bike Touring Canada's Cabot Trail is a bucket list must for Cyclists. Discover Canada's Maritime theatrical landscape by cycling the famous Cabot Trail, a short but epic bucket list bike ride.  A true slice of Canadiana, this outstanding cycle route is a slice of wild...

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5 Unique Souvenirs from Portugal

5 Unique Souvenirs from Portugal

Travelling to Portugal? Here is a list of the best 5 unique souvenirs from Portugal to bring home. Portugal is a country of artisans and has many delicious shopping experiences for the visitor.  This is particularly difficult when it comes to leaving. To beat that...

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Top 5 Must Ride Cycling Climbs in Spain

Top 5 Must Ride Cycling Climbs in Spain

Here are 5 of the Best and some of the Hardest Must Ride Climbs to Bike in Spain. Road Cyclist?  Thinking of Cycling in Spain?  Climb some Hills?  Want a Challenge? Try these top 5 cycling climbs to ride when you visit Spain. Read time: 6 min Let's countdown our top 5...

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