About
The cycling guides we wish existed.
rides.bike is a cycling tourism platform built by riders, for riders. We believe the best cycling holidays are about more than kilometres — they're about the coffee stop with the view, the descent that makes you laugh out loud, and the local wine you'd never have found without a recommendation from someone who's been there.
Our Mission
We started rides.bike because we were tired of thin, SEO-first content that tells you a destination is "perfect for cycling" without ever mentioning road surface quality, wind direction, or where to find a decent espresso at the top of a climb.
We believe cycling tourism should be accessible to everyone — from the racer chasing col-bagging records in the Dolomites to the couple planning their first e-bike holiday along the Danube. Every rider deserves content that respects their intelligence and answers the questions that actually matter: When should I go? What will the roads be like? Where do the locals eat? Is this climb going to destroy me?
Our mission is simple. Build the most honest, most useful, most beautifully crafted cycling destination resource on the internet. No filler. No fluff. Just the information you need to plan rides you'll remember forever.
What We Cover
We're building the most comprehensive cycling tourism resource in the world. Here's where we are today — and we're adding new destinations every month.
How We're Different
Written by riders, not algorithms
Every guide is researched and written by cyclists who've ridden the roads. We don't scrape data and repackage it. We ride it, photograph it, and tell you what it's actually like.
Honest road quality assessments
We'll tell you if the surface is broken, if the hard shoulder disappears, or if the traffic is heavier than you'd expect. The stuff that matters when you're actually on the bike.
Real season advice
Not just "best visited in spring". We'll tell you that the Tramuntana gets a brutal headwind from the north-west in July, or that the Stelvio doesn't open until late May. Specifics, not platitudes.
The whole picture
Routes and climbs are just the start. We cover where to eat, where to stay, what to do on rest days, how to get there, and what your non-cycling partner will enjoy. Because the best cycling holidays aren't only about the bike.
For Every Rider
Cycling tourism isn't one thing. It's a family pedalling a greenway in Ireland. It's a solo rider grinding up the Mortirolo at dawn. It's a group of friends exploring Tuscany's white roads on gravel bikes. It's a couple on e-bikes discovering the vineyards of the Moselle.
We build our guides to serve all of them. Every destination includes information about terrain, difficulty, bike type suitability, and accessibility — so you can find the right ride for your level, your bike, and your ambition.
The Team
We're a small team of cyclists and writers who believe that the world's best cycling destinations deserve better coverage than a generic listicle. Between us, we've ridden in over thirty countries, climbed most of the cols that matter, and eaten our way through more post-ride menus than we'd care to admit.
We're based in Europe but our coverage is global. If we haven't ridden somewhere personally, we work with local riders who have. No armchair travel writing. No recycled press releases.
Partnerships
Work With Us
We work with tourism boards, cycling-friendly hotels, and brands that share our commitment to quality. If you're looking to reach an engaged audience of cycling travellers through editorial content that people actually want to read, let's talk.
Hotel operators: apply to be featured in our curated directory of genuinely bike-friendly properties.
Start Exploring
Dive into the guides — and start planning your next ride.
All Destinations
Country guides and area deep-dives across 34 countries
Climb Database
300+ categorised climbs with profiles, gradients, and local tips
Bike-Friendly Hotels
Handpicked accommodation with secure storage and cycling expertise
Guides & Articles
Long-form route guides, travel planning, and destination features
Road Cycling
The best destinations for pure road riding
Gravel Riding
White roads, forest tracks, and mixed-surface adventures
Best Climbs
Where to find the most rewarding ascents
Beginner Friendly
Gentle gradients, good infrastructure, and welcoming communities