Dolomites, ItalyYou would never guess from looking at the majestic, jagged rock walls of this mountain range in northeastern Italy that any bike paths could exist through it, let alone a paved one. The splendid route overlooks deep green meadows, acres of fragrant apple orchards and, further south, the lush vineyards of Trentino. Start with the trail that goes from the Dolomites to Lake G
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Shimanami Kaido, JapanAn awe-inspiring bike route, this connects the main island of Honshu with the smaller island of Shikoku. A network of roads and bridges strings together six islands to create Shimanami Kaido, a special cycleway over the scenic Seto Inland Sea. Start at Onomici for the great day trip, at 60 km, but we&rsquod advise you to take a few days and detour to take in the anci
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Danube Cycleway, GermanyEurope&rsquos first cycle path follows the beautiful Danube river as it meanders from Germany to the Black Sea via Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. This route provides a fantastic introduction to leisurely, family-friendly cycle touring, with safe and easy rides along flat paths that are well maintained. The most popular, a 340 km-
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Sikkim Trail, IndiaThis spectacular, moderately difficult trail takes you through a rhododendron region that borders Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, and is enriched by Buddhist culture. Starting in Gangtok, the trail takes you to the iconic Rumtek monastery, the only tea estate in the state Temi, through picturesque Ravangala and Yuksam, the stunning vistas of the Kanchenjunga mountain range to
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Burgundy Region, FranceYes, great wine is definitely on the menu when travelling through Burgundy&rsquos cycling trails, but it isn&rsquot all. The cycling trails from the region&rsquos elegant capital Dijon, down to the celebrated wine towns of Nuit Saint Georges and Beaune can take you way beyond the vineyards, through a rich historic heritage of lakes, canals and clifftop villages. For
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Bali, IndonesiaEscape the tourist-heavy beaches and plush resorts, and take a leisurely ride in Bali&rsquos hilly interior with its Unesco-listed rice terraces. Easily accessed from Ubud, these sleepy villages provide a unique opportunity to experience the pastoral life of the Balinese farmer. A one-track path takes travellers through rice fields, tropical rainforest valleys, and along th
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High Atlas region, MoroccoFor the fun adventure family, what better way to push the boundaries than cycle through the wild Berber heartland of casbahs and oases in the shadow of the High Atlas mountains? With its roots in Africa, but charged with Eastern exoticism, Morocco represents an incredible and truly different destination. From Marrakech, the cycling route takes you to the Ouirgane
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Hadrian&rsquos Cycleway, United KingdomIt is a wild coast-to-coast ride along the northern boundary of the old Roman Empire, with low hills that don&rsquot rise above 250m. The rich heritage of Cumbria, the rugged beauty of Northumberland and the Roman forts of Birdoswald and Vindolanda en route are vivid lessons in ancient history. We recommend the 135-km coast-to-coast section, from Car
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Lofoten Islands, NorwayNorway is expensive, but a priceless experience for a gently-paced family cycling holiday. The Lofoten Islands in the far north offer an impossibly scenic&mdashand largely flat&mdashway to explore fjords and picturesque fishing hamlets like Henningsvær, Nusfjord and Reine under the glowing, magical light of the midnight sun. Jagged peaks sweep down to the sea, leavi
