Turn Inspiration into a Cycling Trip

Discover curated destination guides, build day-by-day itineraries, and share the plan with your friends.

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Cycling Destination

The best places to ride your bike. From the well known cycling destinations to the hidden gems you'll keep talking about.

Mallorca, Spain

Mallorca

Spain
Dolomites, Italy

Dolomites

Italy
Annecy, France

Annecy

France
Alpe d'Huez, France

Alpe d'Huez

France
Girona, Spain

Girona

Spain
South Limburg, Netherlands

South Limburg

Netherlands
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Ride like a local

Our destination guides give you the local insights: the quietest backroads, iconic climbs, the best coffee stops and cyclist-friendly stays.

  • Handpicked routes & elevation profiles
  • Best basecamp hubs & bike-friendly stays
  • Local café stops & bike rental options
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Organize your favourite routes, stays, bike rental and travel details. Share one link, and everyone in the group has it too.

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Mathijs, founder of The Ride Atlas

"Planning a cycling trip shouldn't take longer than the trip itself. That's why I started The Ride Atlas."

— Mathijs, founder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about The Ride Atlas

When you purchase lifetime access, you get permanent access to all current and future destination guides. Pay once, and you're set. Even if we move to a subscription model in the future, your lifetime access remains unchanged.

Each destination guide includes curated cycling routes with GPX files, iconic climbs with elevation profiles, the best coffee and lunch stops, bike-friendly accommodations, bike rental shops, cycling stores, and expert tips on when to visit for the best riding conditions.

Yes! Every route in our guides comes with a downloadable GPX file that you can load into your Garmin, Wahoo, or any other GPS cycling computer.

You can also change the start point or reverse the route direction using our route editor tool before downloading.

You can preview every destination for free and see what's included in each guide. Full access to all our guide recommendations and routes requires either a single guide purchase or lifetime access to all destinations.

Our team of cycling experts selects routes and climbs based on road quality, scenery, traffic levels, and overall riding experience. We prioritize quiet roads with stunning views and include a mix of challenges for all ability levels.

Each destination guide includes a detailed 'When to Go' section with month-by-month ratings based on weather, road conditions, and crowd levels.

From the Blog

Tips, guides, and insights to help you plan your next cycling trip.

The Complete Road Cycling Holiday Packing List

The Complete Road Cycling Holiday Packing List
How to Plan Road Cycling Routes in Places You've Never Been

How to Plan Road Cycling Routes in Places You've Never Been
Your own Bike or a Rental: How to Choose for Your Next Cycling Trip.

Your own Bike or a Rental: How to Choose for Your Next Cycling Trip.
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