Cycling Articles
Award-Winning Activity Holidays
Ready to hit the road, or the trail? You’re in the right place. Our Cycling articles are packed with ideas, guides and stories to help you plan your next ride, from scenic coastal routes and winding mountain climbs to relaxed café rides and off-road adventures. Whether you’re a keen road cyclist, a mountain biking enthusiast or simply fancy exploring on two wheels, get inspired and feel the breeze.
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Six essentials to bring (and leave at home!) on a Neilson cycling holiday
Planning what to pack for your Neilson cycling holiday or are you thinking about booking a holiday where you will be cycling? To make life easier and to give you an idea of what to pack we’ve put together a list of sixessentials we think you should bring with you (or leave at home).
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Eight things to know before going on a bike holiday
Anybody can enjoy the benefits of a cycling holiday, and it’s something that we see increasing in popularity year after year. Whether you’re an occasional Sunday rider, lycra-clad racer or love the challenge of an off-road adventure there’s a biking holiday for you. So there’s no surprises, we’ve put together a few top-tips to help you prepare for a holiday on two wheels.
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How to get cycling fit
Now's the perfect time to start working on your cycle fitness.We’re not talking a rigorous training programme, just a few changes here and there that will make a whole world of difference. Improve your cycle fitness and you’ll enjoy riding more, it’s as simple as that! You’ll be able to cover greater distances, see more of your destination and you’ll no longer be at the back of the pack.
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Nine reasons why runners should try cycling
Your long run was yesterday and you can feel it. That ache in the knee from pounding the pavement, the blisters and, if you're really unlucky, the shin splints. It's enough to make you think twice about lacing up the runners again.
Unfortunately, once you start adding serious volume to your training, this a pretty common occurrence. You start to make progress. You break down. This where the bike comes in. All of the cardio benefits but none of the impact.
But does cycling actually make you a better runner?
Short answer: yes, as long as the bike supports your running rather than replacing it. Here we'll cover how cycling helps, where it falls short, and exactly how to fit it into your week.
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Five cycling holidays to get you back in the saddle
From gentle cruises through rural villages to coastal downhill thrills and challenging off-road routes; there’s no better way to explore coastlines, countryside and culture than on two wheels. The team of Neilson bike guides are all set to introduce you to amazing environments you can explore from each of the Neilson Beach Clubs on your next cycling holiday. Pedal this way…
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Our Beach Clubs
You'll find our Beach Clubs in some beautiful locations across Mauritius, Sicily, Sardinia, Croatia, Greece and Turkey.
With top-quality equipment and experts on hand, it doesn’t matter if you’re trying something new or proving how good you already are; we’ve got you covered. All our activities are inclusive, likewise, the delicious, locally sourced food and kids' clubs that kids actually want to be in.
