Summit Journal

Tales from the road, destination guides and a little insight into what is important to us, what we do and how we do it.

Why travel in September and October?

Traditionally the cycling calendar follows a fairly well trodden script when it comes to travel. This blog aims to unpick that and...

Aug 10, 20232 min read

Mont Ventoux gets all the headlines, but this region has so much more! We have just returned from Sault, Vaucluse and are reflecting on...

Jul 19, 20233 min read

This week we have been immersed in all things Tuscany - and we do not want to stop! Majorca, Costa Blanca, Belgium and Provence - all...

Jul 5, 20233 min read

The combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, delightful cuisine, and cycling-friendly infrastructure make Tuscany a fantastic...

Jun 22, 20233 min read

3 weekends, 3 Point 2 Point Challenges, 3 different routes, 3 fabulous groups. In this blog post we reflect on the last 3 weekends trips...

Jun 13, 20233 min read

If, like us, you follow a lot of cycling clubs, cyclists and groups on social media, you may be forgiven for thinking that much of the UK...

May 18, 20233 min read

A long weekend in Majorca, including the extraordinary Majorca 312 We have recently returned from Majorca where we had 5 fabulous days of...

May 4, 20233 min read

After spending a week in Aguilas, Murcia, we have absolutely no idea why more Cyclists and Triathletes do not visit this outdoor...

Mar 28, 20232 min read

With 14 of the 18 mens WT teams training in and around the Costa Blanca, and many UK cycling groups (and Team Ineos) still favouring...

Mar 17, 20234 min read

Reflections on the last 16 days in Majorca - excellent cycling and great people - just how we like it. I am currently sitting in Palma...

Feb 26, 20233 min read

With so many of the worlds best cycling teams choosing the coastline between Alicante and Valencia for their winter training camps, we...

Jan 24, 20234 min read

We are never quite sure what to make of new years resolutions - whether to make them or not, whether to share them or not? However, we do...

Jan 10, 20232 min read

The winter months have magical moments. At Bike+ we love watching cyclocross racing and recently enjoyed the UCI Track champions league...

Dec 6, 20222 min read

October has proven to be a busy month for us at Bike +, we have been lucky to ride our bike's in a variety of locations, and also had an...

Oct 28, 20223 min read

Majorca is a cycling Mecca - that is not new news and many readers will have know the island far better than us. It is hard to overstate...

Oct 9, 20223 min read