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Wainwright's Coast to Coast route through the beautiful English countryside, including the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, was devised by Alfred Wainwright in the early 1970's. That's why Peter and I first researched the trail's...

The Lake District is widely regarded as one of the UK’s premier destinations for mountain biking, offering a rugged landscape of fells, forests and lakes that perfectly lends itself to unforgettable mountain biking holiday experiences. Peter and I spent the...

Nothing beats the sense of achievement having cycled from one coast of a country to the other coast. And there aren't many countries in the world where taking on a coast to coast cycling holiday or C2C mountain biking tour...

Taking part in a self-guided cycling holiday in the UK is an exciting prospect; especially if you’ve just booked a bespoke multi-day cycling tour designed specifically for you and your biking friends by the cycling tour experts at Trailbrakes Biking...

As part of our job, we're constantly looking out for tracks, trails and cycle paths that we might be able to incorporate into our ever-expanding and inspiring list of gravel biking tours, cycle touring routes and MTB holidays. Having spied...

The Trailbrakes cycling season 2026 has come to an end, just in time for Storm Amy, which caused chaos for our final biking tour of the season! To celebrate, the Trailbrakes Team flew to Lake Constance in Switzerland with our...

The 2025 Tour of Britain Women delivered high drama, emotional moments, and emerging talent; a resounding success for women’s cycling in the UK. As a thrilling showcase of strategy, grit and emerging stars, it has become the highlight of Britain’s...

Nestled in the heart of East Anglia, Norfolk offers a cycling experience that combines rich history, scenic landscapes and a gentle terrain perfect for leisure cycling or gravel biking. The Rebellion Way, a 232-mile (373 km) circular route, is an...

Slow tourism is a travel philosophy that encourages people to slow down, explore destinations at a leisurely pace, and embrace experiences that prioritise cultural immersion, sustainability and connection with local communities. It’s often seen as an alternative to mass tourism...