Bike

We admit that we are not going to encourage everyone to bike off to their next holiday, but it is great to see more and more people are starting to discover the joy of taking a holiday under their own steam. Whether you have the time and stamina to set off across the continent, or just fancy the idea of taking your next trip closer to home, these resources will set you on your way.

Sustrans is the UK sustainable transport charity, responsible for the 12 000 mile national cycle network. Their website is a great place to go for UK cycle resources and route planning.

The CTC (UK Cycle Touring Club) has an excellent set of maps and 1000s of route sheets available to anyone planning a longer touring journey. These guys have covered the 4 corners of the world and are happy to share their experience.

Bicycletouringpro and the Adventure Cycling Guide are both very extensive blog sites where you will find pretty much everything you need to know to help inspire, plan and equip yourself for a touring adventure.