Cycle the Camino de Santiago and follow the Camino Francés, the original pilgrim route from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees to the great cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Crossing the rolling hills of Navarre and La Rioja, the vast plains of Castile and León, and the lush green valleys of Galicia, this 770km (479-mile) journey through northern Spain offers cyclists a unique way to experience the ancient Way of St James.Two parallel ro...

Embark on an extraordinary cycling journey along the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15), one of Europe’s most scenic and accessible long-distance trails. Spanning 1,368 km (850 miles) from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the route follows the majestic Rhine River through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. With diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and smooth, well-marked paths, it offers an unforgettable adventure for cyclists of all levels.

Cycling the Loire means following France's longest river from its dramatic source in the volcanic hills of the Massif Central all the way to the Atlantic coast opposite St Nazaire, a journey of 1061km through some of the most varied and rewarding landscapes in France. The route descends past extinct volcanoes, crater lakes, and deep gorges before joining the fully waymarked Loire à Vélo, France's most popular cycle trail.Written by Mike Wells, this comprehensive gu...

Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure along the first half of the Danube Cycleway (EuroVelo 6), one of Europe’s premier long-distance routes, tracing the continent’s second-longest river from its source in Germany’s Black Forest to the vibrant heart of Budapest.Spanning 1,261km through Germany, Austria, a brief journey into Slovakia, and Hungary, this well-waymarked trail offers accessible, mostly level cycling that’s perfect for riders of all abilities and ...

Cycle the lower Danube and follow one of Europe's great rivers from the grand boulevards and baroque architecture of Budapest to the vast wetlands of the Danube Delta on the Black Sea, passing through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania on a journey of 1,647km (1,023 miles). The more adventurous second half of the Danube Cycleway, this is a route of extraordinary variety, from the dramatic Iron Gates gorges on the Serbian-Romanian border to the remote and wild landscapes of rural...

A look at the leading figure in the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint Louverture, challenging myths and exploring the vivid, often horrifying events of colonial history.The French Revolution was a period of radical political and societal change in the eighteenth century. Everyone knows about the guillotine and the grisly processions of tumbrils, but less is generally appreciated about the much greater violence in provincial France. This book examines the beliefs and as...

Cycle the River Rhone from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean Sea and experience 895km of spectacular, mostly downhill riding through Switzerland and France. Starting high at the Furkapass and finishing at Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône on the Mediterranean coast, this iconic EuroVelo EV17 route is accessible to most cyclists and typically completed in 12 to 14 days.Mike Wells's trusted Cicerone guidebook covers the full route in detail, with stage-by-stage description...

Cycle Scotland’s ultimate adventure on the North Coast 500, an 850km (528 mile) circular route around the northern Highlands. Starting and finishing in Inverness, this epic journey threads through Wester Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Easter Ross, and the Black Isle, offering wild coastal scenery, rugged mountains, remote glens, and quaint Highland villages.Suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness, the NC500 can be completed in around two weeks, making it i...

Cycle one of Europe’s great river routes on the Elbe Cycle Route, following the River Elbe from the Czech border through eastern and northern Germany to the North Sea. This largely traffic-free long-distance cycle ride traces a scenic course through dramatic sandstone landscapes, vineyard-covered hills, historic towns and vibrant cities, making it ideal for touring cyclists of all abilities.Covering approximately 1260km (780 miles) from the Czech border to Cuxhaven...

London to Paris by bike is one of cycling's most satisfying achievements — a journey between two iconic cities that takes in the Kent countryside, the White Cliffs of Dover, the Somme valley and the streets of the French capital. Two routes are possible: Dover/Calais or the Avenue Verte via Newhaven and Dieppe.Mike Wells's Cicerone guidebook covers both routes in full, with stage-by-stage descriptions, 1:100,000 maps and practical information for every stage. Suita...

The Moselle rises in the Vosges Mountains of eastern France and flows 512km through Lorraine, Luxembourg and the German Rheinland before joining the Rhine at Koblenz. Well-waymarked, mostly off-road and with virtually no gradients, it is one of the most straightforward long-distance cycle routes in Europe, passing through vineyard-covered valleys, the great cities of Nancy, Metz and Trier, and the dramatic Moselle gorge.This comprehensive guidebook covers the full ...

Trek the soaring Tyrolean Alps from St Johann in Tirol to St Anton am Arlberg on Austria’s legendary Adlerweg, or Eagle’s Way. This iconic 326km (201 miles) long-distance path traces the outline of an eagle’s wings across the Austrian Tyrol, linking historic Innsbruck with spectacular alpine landscapes and the region’s famed hospitality. Experience the best of Tyrol as you traverse wildflower meadows, dramatic mountain ridges, and traditional alpine villages.Perfec...