There is nothing more relaxing than going for a bike ride on a good day. The fresh air, the exercise, the scenery, and it’s a great thing to do with friends and family. It is also a very good holiday activity. Why stay locked in a car just to get from A to B when you can explore an area by bike and make it an adventure? With this in mind, here are some of the places around the world where you can go for a good bike ride…

Canada-british columbia.

Canada’s British Columbia is a hotspot for major cycling routes, and there are some great ones to be found scattered around. On the Galloping Goose Trail, you can see a little bit of everything, passing through spruce forests, seeing waterfalls over the canyon from the Sooke River, and past picturesque Lake Matheson. The Kettle Valley Railroad is another great option among many in British Columbia; This abandoned railway goes through tunnels, mountain forests and trestles.

Ireland.

The Great Southern Trail in Ireland, around West Limerick and North Kerry, is on the site of the old Tralee railway line. This closed in 1976, leaving behind the potential for a beautiful, mostly intact biking and walking route.

New Zealand– South Island.

The Otago Peninsula in Dunedin, New Zealand is a great place to explore by bike. Originally a volcanic region, it is now known to be ideal for cyclists and has an abundance of wildlife, with birds such as the yellow-eyed penguin. There are plenty of other things to see on the Otago Peninsula too, including Larnach Castle and Glenfalloch Gardens.

USA-Florida.

Florida is another destination with plenty of options for avid cyclists. For example, there’s the Longboat Key Trail, which takes you along the Gulf of Mexico Drive, the Pinellas Trail, or the Withlacoochee State Trail, which is near Orlando and runs from Citrus Springs to Trilby. So much more to do than just Disney World and Orlando Studios!

United Kingdom – Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight offers the perfect varied landscape for the holidaymaker turned cyclist, with a mix of chalky cliffs, rolling green hills and narrow woodland paths. And the Isle of Wight is also emerging as a trendy getaway for the younger crowd, with a rise in great gastro pubs, great hotels and a mix of rustic and modern Isle of Wight independent holiday homes… brilliant after of a strenuous day. of adventurous biking!

France – Luberon and Mont Ventoux, Provence.

In Provence, ride through sweeping landscapes, medieval ruins, historic towns and castles, rolling lavender fields, and bountiful vineyards—all on a bike! Mont Ventoux is a famous Tour de France location, and is surrounded by beautiful cool forests, but it’s worth noting that the uphill slope can be a bit difficult for someone looking for a simple bike ride.

These are undoubtedly some of the best bike rides to explore around the world. In fact, its locations are great for the general tourist, and you’re sure to find a great self-catering vacation home, the perfect place to store all those bikes after a day out, wherever you go.