Cycling
Highlights
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A round away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Lonely bays paired with a boat trip.
Exciting MTB tour in the border area between Austria and Germany.
The Iron Curtain Trail from Imatra to Parikkala is part of a Europe-wide bicycle route.
Quite a considerable elevation gain without any particular technical difficulties to take you to one of the classic destinations for cyclists in ...
This route takes you on a tour of the northern part of Garda Trentino. Starting from Arco you get as far as Sarche and Lake Cavedine before heading ...
A long uphill climb on the northern slopes of Monte Baldo, mostly on paved road with stunning scenery, towards peaceful pastures overlooking the ...
E-bike tour, almost 20 km, along the Moselle: Kues - Wehlen - Kueser Plateau - Maring - Lieser
Rifugio "La Montanara" - loc. Fontanella - 352 - Ex Vivaio - Pian della Lipa - Priori (Tana dell'Ermellino) - Andalo
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All regions
- Afghanistan 4 cycle routes
- Albania 54 cycle routes
- Algeria 10 cycle routes
- Argentina 204 cycle routes
- Armenia 20 cycle routes
- Austria 17,549 cycle routes
- Belarus 38 cycle routes
- Belgium 2,732 cycle routes
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 120 cycle routes
- Botswana 10 cycle routes
- Bulgaria 125 cycle routes
- Burkina Faso 4 cycle routes
- Canada 206 cycle routes
- Chad 4 cycle routes
- Chile 125 cycle routes
- China 239 cycle routes
- Croatia 1,031 cycle routes
- Cuba 9 cycle routes
- Cyprus 45 cycle routes
- Czech Republic 1,641 cycle routes
- Denmark 588 cycle routes
- Dominican Republic 5 cycle routes
- Estonia 66 cycle routes
- Ethiopia 6 cycle routes
- Finland 452 cycle routes
- France 22,596 cycle routes
- French Guiana 3 cycle routes
- French Polynesia 15 cycle routes
- Georgia 50 cycle routes
- Germany 64,397 cycle routes
- Gibraltar 5 cycle routes
- Greece 440 cycle routes
- Guadeloupe 16 cycle routes
- Hungary 1,145 cycle routes
- Indonesia 57 cycle routes
- Iran 27 cycle routes
- Ireland 380 cycle routes
- Isle of Man 7 cycle routes
- Israel 1,109 cycle routes
- Italy 21,050 cycle routes
- Ivory Coast 8 cycle routes
- Japan 50 cycle routes
- Kenya 6 cycle routes
- Kosovo 7 cycle routes
- Latvia 100 cycle routes
- Libya 10 cycle routes
- Liechtenstein 236 cycle routes
- Lithuania 111 cycle routes
- Luxembourg 352 cycle routes
- Malawi 4 cycle routes
- Mali 4 cycle routes
- Malta 6 cycle routes
- Martinique 4 cycle routes
- Monaco 26 cycle routes
- Montenegro 51 cycle routes
- Namibia 4 cycle routes
- Nepal 16 cycle routes
- Netherlands 2,380 cycle routes
- New Zealand 102 cycle routes
- Niger 11 cycle routes
- Nigeria 8 cycle routes
- North Macedonia 75 cycle routes
- Norway 282 cycle routes
- Oman 14 cycle routes
- Peru 11 cycle routes
- Philippines 18 cycle routes
- Poland 1,268 cycle routes
- Portugal 758 cycle routes
- Reunion Island 5 cycle routes
- Romania 776 cycle routes
- Russia 599 cycle routes
- San Marino 46 cycle routes
- Serbia 86 cycle routes
- Serbia and Montenegro 15 cycle routes
- Singapore 19 cycle routes
- Slovakia 596 cycle routes
- Slovenia 1,102 cycle routes
- Somalia 4 cycle routes
- South Africa 58 cycle routes
- Spain 4,025 cycle routes
- Sri Lanka 4 cycle routes
- Sudan 6 cycle routes
- Sweden 726 cycle routes
- Switzerland 11,506 cycle routes
- Taiwan 39 cycle routes
- Tanzania 5 cycle routes
- Thailand 100 cycle routes
- Togo 3 cycle routes
- Tunisia 14 cycle routes
- Turkey 79 cycle routes
- United Arab Emirates 5 cycle routes
- United Kingdom 15,316 cycle routes
- United States of America 822 cycle routes
- Uruguay 10 cycle routes
- Venezuela 6 cycle routes
- Zimbabwe 4 cycle routes
A selection of different types of bicycles
Classic bikes are the all-rounders among bicycles. While the slightly more stable versions are suitable for use in the city (city bikes), the lighter versions are ideal for longer bike tours (trekking bikes). On a classic bike you sit almost upright, the saddle is well padded. Thanks to the stable luggage carrier, saddle bags can be attached on both sides. Especially in city traffic, baskets on the carrier or on the handlebar are popular.
Road bikes are very popular among sportspeople with their light construction and thin tires for less friction resistance. They are only suitable for use on asphalt roads.
Mountain bikes are ideal for off-road use. They are divided into hardtail mountain bikes (front suspension fork, non-suspended rear wheel) and full suspension bikes (both tyres with suspension).
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The e-bike can be operated with muscle power as well as with an electric motor. Both systems can be used independently or together. With some e-bike models, speeds of up to 30 mph can be reached, for these you need a driving licence. The pedelec combines the muscle power of the cyclist with a powerful electric motor. In contrast to an e-bike, the motor only starts when you pedal at the same time.
As the name suggests, touring bikes are designed for longer journeys. They place high demands on stability and load-bearing capacity, because even with luggage weighing more than 110 lbs it must still be possible to ride safely and above all to brake effectively.
Cycling with dogs
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If you want to keep not only yourself fit, but also your four-legged friend, you can combine going out with your dog not only with sports such as jogging or hiking, but also with cycling. If some aspects are taken into consideration, both the owner and the dog will have a lot of fun on their trips together.
The joint and bone structure of the animals must be fully grown and therefore fully resilient. Depending on the breed, this is the case at an age of one and a half to two years. Dogs that are too old or have joint problems should also not be taken on bike tours.
The underground should not consist of asphalt or gravel, because this damages the paws of the animals. In addition one should avoid roads, because the exhaust fumes make breathing difficult for the four-legged friends.
The first rounds with dog and bike should not be too long and not too fast, because dogs like to overestimate themselves. Like his master, the dog must first of all build up a certain physical condition in order to be able to hold out longer distances beside the bike without problems.
In addition the four-legged bicycle beginners must be accustomed slowly to the sport equipment at their side. It is best to take the bike with you a couple of times when you go for a walk and push it along. So the dog gets used to it and after a few practice rounds the first ride should not be a problem anymore. The best way to equip the wheel-dog team is if the dog is not wearing a collar, but a chest harness. The leash can be attached to the bicycle frame with a so-called “dogrunner” so that the cyclist has both hands free.
Good to know
What do you need for cycling?
There are a few things you must always have with you when cycling. These include a roadworthy bike, a helmet, sporty clothes and some food. We also recommend that you take an air pump and a small set of bicycle tools with you, so that you can quickly get your bike back into shape in the event of a breakdown.
How much equipment you need additionally depends on what kind of bike tour you want to do. Here we have listed a few items that might come in handy for you:
- cycling shoes
- cycling jersey
- cycling gloves
- bottle fixture
- phone fixture for handlebar
- shatterproof bike goggles
- full-face or enduro helmet
- elbow and knee protectors, shin pads
- back protector
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