Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using rides.bike (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

The Site provides cycling destination guides, climb profiles, route information, hotel recommendations, and related editorial content. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not scrape, reproduce, or redistribute our content without prior written permission.

3. Cycling Safety

Cycling involves inherent risks. The route information, climb profiles, gradient data, and road condition assessments on this Site are provided as general guidance only. Road conditions, weather, and traffic change frequently. Always:

• Assess conditions yourself before riding
• Carry appropriate safety equipment
• Check local road closures and weather forecasts
• Ride within your ability level
• Follow local traffic laws

We accept no liability for injuries, accidents, or losses arising from your use of information on this Site.

4. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure our destination guides, climb data, season recommendations, and hotel information are accurate and current. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information. Gradient profiles, elevation data, and distance measurements may contain minor variations from actual conditions.

5. Affiliate Links & Hotel Recommendations

Some links on rides.bike are affiliate links. When you book accommodation or services through these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our editorial content or hotel assessments. We recommend properties based on their cycling credentials, not commission rates.

6. Third-Party Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Climb data attributed to ClimbFinder is used with acknowledgement and remains the property of its respective owners.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on rides.bike — including text, photography, illustrations, climb profiles, and destination guides — is owned by rides.bike or its contributors. You may share links to our content but may not reproduce it without permission.

8. User Submissions

If you submit information through our hotel listing form or contact forms, you grant us the right to use that information for the purposes described at the point of collection.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@rides.bike.