Where's the best place in Europe for cycling?

Bhima · July 2009

Where should I go and live to have access to the best cycling roads/hills/scenery/weather/etc?

Thinking of leaving the UK for a couple of years and hanging out in Europe, to do a bit of cycling. Got mates in each of those countries so it shouldn't be too hard to move and set up somewhere else.

a_n_t · July 2009

banana republic?

nicensleazy · July 2009

Having lived in Italy for quite a few years, this country would certainly get my vote. The roads, the people, the food and regional delights!

Special K · July 2009

All great countries to cycle in.

However, for a few good months, say February through to October, I would go to Greece.

Explore the mainland, the spine of the Balkans, maybe cross over into Albania or FYROM for a little bit of danger. There is certainly plenty of scenery and like a lot of France the roads are pretty empty and the drivers surprisingly considerate to cyclists. Plus you have the novelty factor of being the bloke on the bike.

It's a route less travelled, a little different and will be an experience.

unCivilServant · July 2009

I've really enjoyed my trips to Spain, but would have to say it doesn't seem great if you intend using the bike-train combination much: services are patchy, and according to the timetables/railway info most don't take bikes (even if bagged--there's a general 75cm :shock: size limit on luggage).

All the Spanish cyclists I met on the road had either ridden out from home or driven to the start of their ride.

Skiddypants · July 2009

If you dont mind the lack of hills, Id have to say Holland, I lived there for a while and loved cycling there, I love hills aswell and came back to Scotland

Captain Fagor · July 2009

Somewhere that doesn't have internet access.

Chip \'oyler · July 2009

You forgot to add Belgium in your list

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