These are some of the bike tours I have taken around the world. Choose which long distance bike tour interests you, and then click through to read my bike touring blogs.
My Bike Touring Trips
I've spent a few years cycling various long distance bike tours around the world. For the most part, I have kept daily blog posts, which I share at Dave's Travel Pages.
Take a look at the bike touring trips below, and then click the Continue Reading button to check out each tour in more detail.
Some of the earlier bike tours are quite rough when it comes to the writing. Some are more detailed, including routes, bike touring gear, and even daily vlog posts on YouTube as well.
My Bike Touring Blogs
Here's a few of the long distance bike tours I've taken around the world. The list of bike tours includes some classic long distance cycling routes, such as cycling from Alaska to Argentina, and bicycle touring from England to South Africa.
Cycling from England to South Africa
In 2006, I began an amazing trip cycling from England to Africa. This 10 month adventure took me through countries such as Syria, Sudan and Tanzania, as I cycled across Europe, the Middle East and then East Africa.
Cycling from Alaska to Argentina - The Panamerican Highway
Back in July 2009, I began cycling from Alaska to Argentina along the Panamerican Highway. This was a bicycle touring journey which would take me 18 months to complete, finishing in the February of 2011.
Cycling From Greece To England - Bicycle Touring 2016
Cycling across Europe from Greece to England was a bike tour that I completed in 2016. It took two and a half months to pedal from Greece to England, passing through 11 countries along the way.
The Labours of Hercules Bike Tour of the Peloponnese in Greece
In April 2018, I began a month long bike tour in Greece I named the Labours of Hercules Bike Tour of the Peloponnese. Cycling around the Peloponnese in Greece, I based the route loosely on places mentioned in the 12 Labours of Hercules.
Cycling in Central Greece – Bike Touring in Epirus and Thessaly
During September 2018, I took a bike touring route through central Greece. Over a month, I cycled this mountainous part of Greece visiting small villages dotted in between incredible natural wonders.
Cycling the Fens of East Anglia in the UK
In 2014, I spent a week cycling the Fens region of East Anglia. The trip had two purposes. Firstly, I haven't done much bicycle touring in England, and this week provided a chance to do just that. Secondly, it was the perfect chance to test out some new gear.
Cycling in Greece - One Week Cycling Holiday In Greece
This route for cycling in Greece forms a loop starting and ending in Athens. During this suggested one week cycling holiday in Greece, you can visit Thebes, Delphi, Thermopylae and more!
2 Day Bike Tour Around Athens - Cycling Athens to Sounion and back
I recently completed a 2 day bike tour around Athens, cycling to Sounion and back. If you are thinking of cycling in Athens or want to follow the same 2 day Athens bike tour, you'll hopefully find this information of some help.
2 Day Athens to Chalcis Loop Bike Tour - Bicycle Touring Around Athens
This is a 2 day bike tour from Athens to Chalcis and back that I completed in March 2018. I've included the route taken, where to stay, and other information for anyone planning a similar bicycle tour around Athens.
Danube to Lake Constance Cycle Route - Lake Constance Trail
The River Danube to Lake Constance cycle route is an ideal choice for a one week cycling holiday in Germany. Here's my experiences cycling this well-marked route through the Upper Swabia and Allgäu region of Germany.
Biking The Danube Cycling Path - A Guide to the Danube Bike Trail
The Danube Cycling Path is the best known cycle route in Europe, and a great destination for anyone planning a cycling holiday. Suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities, here's all you need to know about the Danube bike trail.
Iceland Bike Touring Trip
I cycled around Iceland for a month, and I put a video a day onto YouTube. It covers cycling the the Snaesfellsnes and Westfjords regions of Iceland as well as through the interior.
Countries Cycled
I’ve cycled through countries in 6 out of 7 of the continents so far. I’d love to somehow ride a bicycle in Antartica, but that’s a bucket list item for now!
These are the countries I have cycled through on bikepacking trips:
Read more about bike tours here:
- England to Africa Bike Tour – Cycling from England to South Africa
- Cycling from Alaska to Argentina – The Panamerican Highway
- Cycling Across Europe | Greece to England by Bicycle
- The Labours of Hercules Bike Tour of the Peloponnese in Greece
- Cycling in Central Greece – Bike Touring in Epirus and Thessaly
- Cycling around Iceland
- Cycle around the world
Blog Author: Dave Briggs
Dave Briggs has cycled around much of the world, including multi-year bike touring trips such as cycling from Alaska to Argentina, and England to South Africa. Check out his reviews and tips about bike touring.
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Thank you Dave for showing me some of the best routes in my country (Greece).
However you missed one of the best bits in missing out the Mani peninsula. As I am retiring in Mani this September I would be delighted to show you one of the best places in the world!
Regards
Nick
Hi Nick,
I can’t think of a better area in Greece to retire to. There’s definitely something special about Mani!
I regret not cycling there, as it has a fantastic feel to it.
I did take a road trip there last year though. Didn’t see it all, but got a good taste for it: Mani Road Trip
If you haven’t visited it yet, the Patrick Leigh Fermor House is worth seeing in Kardamyli.