Uk cycle map (non relief) Welcome to the Cycletourer Website. Through this site we hope to share some of the great times my wife and I have had cycle touring, and give some help and information to those who might consider cycle touring as an alternative type of holiday.
Cycle touring with a tent is a great way to see and explore a country. Here are a few things to recommend it. It's a relaxing way to see the country side, you tend to see and experience more of the country side from a bike than a car! There's more chance to explore the countryside by taking quieter tracks and lanes. You can go at your own pace, we have a brief idea of a route, but adjust it to how we feel and weather conditions. Check out the links on the left for more information. We hope you find this site useful, any feedback to - jon@cycletourer.co.uk 'Unfortunately we do not organise cycling tours or holidays, we just hope that the information contained in these pages might help or inspire you to organise your own'. Find Cycle Friendly Accommodation Across The UK. Cycle camping starts here! Coast & Castles North. The Coast and Castles North route begins in Edinburgh, crossing the Firth of Forth into the Kingdom of Fife with its beautiful countryside.
The route then follows the coast north passing through fishing villages and historic sites such as Dunnottar Castle on its way to Aberdeen. Route Details From - To: Edinburgh to Aberdeen via Dundee Distance: 172 miles National Cycle Network: Route 1 and Route 76 Route Description The 172 mile (277Km) Coast and Castles North route extends from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, along the Forth Estuary, across the Kingdom of Fife and up the North Sea coast to Aberdeen, the Granite City.
The route leaves Edinburgh and heads to Queensferry with great views of the spectacular Forth Railway Bridge, a monument of great engineering achievement. After crossing the Forth Road bridge, it's onto Fife where there is a choice of route heading towards Dundee. Now the fishing towns dominate. Maps Buy the official Sustrans Coast & Castles North cycle route map.
North Sea Cycle Route. Cycling Mountain Passes - Freewheeling France. Stephen Lord, author of the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook, has this advice to help make cycling uphill that little bit easier.
Ventoux – one of the toughest climbs of them all. Photo: wonderer with a camera I once asked Swedish cyclist Janne Corax, one of the most famous adventure-biking tourers in the world, which was his favourite pass in East Tibet. “Oh, Dungda la at 5008m altitude, without a doubt,” he replied. I asked him why, as it wasn’t the highest or longest pass in that region. Physics favours cycling on flat roads. 1. Cycle touring is a very individual thing. 2. Hills are tiring for everybody and you need to think like a marathon runner. 3. Conserve energy by taking it easy; it’s a tour but not the Tour de France.
See Stephen's Freewheeling France guides to choosing the right camp stove and tent for your cyclocamping holiday, as well as his three essential items for any cycle tour.