In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a journey through the best bicycle routes that Poland has to offer. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, history buff, or simply looking for an adventure, Poland has something for everyone. Get ready to explore scenic routes, pedal along historic trails, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of this beautiful country.
Adventure sports are a fantastic way to get outdoors and see more of the world โ and have been growing in popularity in recent years. As more people take up biking and hiking, more people have started to discover the wonders of Britainโs natural landscapes. As someone hunting for their slice of nature, what are some of the best places to go adventuring?
Are you preparing to take part in your first Tough Mudder event? Firstly, congratulations on your bravery! Secondly, youโve got a lot of work ahead of you. Known as one of the most extreme obstacle event series in the world, Tough Mudder tests your strength, endurance, and mental grit. It also forces you to get down and dirty in the mud! Already feeling nervous about the big day? Donโt worry, there is still time for you to get physically and mentally prepared for the challenge ahead of you. Find out how to handle your first Tough Mudder like a pro right here.
Generating and storing electricity while cycling is a perennial issue for anyone who had embarked upon a long cycle. On my current touring bike Wanda, the Koga WorldTraveller, I have a front wheel Son hub which dribbles a current into my phone when cycling via a USB socket clipped to the handlebars. I use the word ‘dribble’ purposefully. I’ve never been convinced that it is very effective at topping up the battery on my phone. That said, the hub dynamo does do an excellent job of powering the lights on the bicycle so it is definitely worth having. I have previously toyed with solar power but have come to the conclusion that when it comes to cycling and electricity the best thing to do is to find a socket that is attached to a power station. But have I been too hasty to dismiss the solar power option?
A while ago – back in November 2023 – I published an episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast (number 076) that consisted of an interview with a friend of mine, Tim Sanders. I know him through the Cycle Touring Festival and the podcast was actually recorded at last year’s event. (This year’s event is at the start of May by the way – see the recent post here on CyclingEurope.org.) Tim talked about cycling from Venice to Munich via Innsbruck in Austria on a route called, err… mรผnchen venezia. It needs a better name than that but there you go. When I received an email a few days ago from ‘freewheeling’ David I thought he was writing about the route that Tim had discussed in the podcast. But he wasn’t…
Secondary school teacher and inveterate would-be adventurer Andrew P. Sykes is back in the saddle. This time, however, itโs not the one belonging to his long-term sidekick Reggie. Thereโs a fresh-faced kid on the block and sheโs a bike called Wanda. (Nothing fishy about that!) The new double act set off on a grand tour of Europe to explore some of the continentโs most iconic cycling routes and locations: the Vรฉlomaritime, the Avenue Verte to Paris, the Vรฉloscรฉnie to Mont-Saint-Michel, the Vรฉlodyssรฉe, the Canal de la Garonne, the Canal du Midi, the ViaRhรดna, the Furka Pass and the Rhine are all on the itinerary of this light-hearted loop from the Hook of Hollandโฆ to the Hook of Holland. Join Andrew and Wanda as they put their best foot and only front wheel forward in a hot, dusty but at times very damp quest to delve into the lives, landscapes, history and culture of some of our nearest continental cousins and the countries they call home. [Warning: This adventure also contains trains.]
Friday 3 May โ Sunday 5 May 2024
John Ruskin School, Coniston
This yearโs Cycle Touring Festival is an in-person event, at John Ruskin School in Coniston, Cumbria.
Cycling is fun, freeing and environmentally friendly, and itโs a popular mode of transport in the UK with over 7.6 million people choosing it to get around. Cycling can take place just about anywhere in the world, allowing you to explore new places at your own speed.
