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.

Route planning

Route planning is one of the most fun and interesting part of our work. When we are planning a trip we are very conscious that the routes...

Mar 11, 20243 min read

At the time of writing it is one month from our first group landing in destination. Our first group are the future of cycling - a young...

Jan 10, 20244 min read

This is the time of year our social media feeds and cycling press are full of images from the training camps of professional cycling...

Dec 14, 20234 min read

A Bike+ guide to Flanders. Flanders and cycling - a match made in a beautiful, gnarly kind of heaven. Synonomous with the Spring Classics...

Nov 27, 20236 min read

At this time of year many cyclists are planning their 2024 cycling calendar - this can help give direction to winter cycling (indoors or...

Nov 13, 20233 min read

I am sure many cyclists have been asked this question - sometimes in exasperated tones as you spend more valuable time and money on all...

Oct 27, 20233 min read

As the first storm of the season drenches much of the UK, the appeal of an endless summer of cycling is clear to see. Just this time last...

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Off the back of our first trip to Tuscany, we take some time to reflect upon a fabulous 6 days in the hills of Chianti and beyond. A new...

Oct 3, 20233 min read

With Vuelta hurtling towards Valencia and the Northern Costa Blanca we outline why we love riding our bikes in the region, including our...

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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