GCN's Top Ten Most Beautiful Roads To Cycle On In The World
Collection by Global Cycling Network
At GCN we're really fortunate to be able to ride our bikes in some of the most beautiful places on this earth, from sunny Spanish climbs to some gorgeous gravel routes in Iceland. But there are so many other incredible places to go cycling - Conor put together his list of the most beautiful roads to cycle in the world. We've absolutely missed some, so let us know what else you think should be included.
On The Map
Highlights
Lacets de Montvernier
Road Cycling Highlight
Les Lacets de Montvernier is a highest point in the French Alps. It's a short climb of only 2.32 kilometers long with 287 meters of drop. The average slope is 8.1%.
It has been used several times during the Tour de France and is famous for its tight hairpins.Tip by David W
Bealach na Ba
Bike Touring Highlight (Segment)
Proclaimed as one of the UK’s toughest and most magnificent stretches of tarmac, complete with stunning scenery and the greatest amount of ascent of any British road
Tip by Cyclist Magazine
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Port de Valldemossa
Road Cycling Highlight
From a cycling point of view, this port is a wonderful excuse to tour the port and the road that bring you here.
Get your strength back and get ready for the climb back.Tip by Yulman
Mulholland Drive outlook on Burbank
Road Cycling Highlight
Mulholland Drive and the Mulholland Scenic Overlook are among the most recognizable locations for an LA road trip.
Mulholland Drive was named after the famous Los Angeles civil engineer William Mulholland. The drive offers the city’s most stunning view of the LA skyline.
This particular overlook has appeared in numerous Blockbuster films, including City of Angels (1998), NightCrawler (2014), and the 2001 film Mulholland Drive.Tip by David Howells
Vistas a la Costa Brava
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
A unique experience around the sea air!
Tip by Sam
Trollstigen
Bike Touring Highlight
The Trollstigen switchbacks in the west of Norway are for bikers like Birthday, Christmas and New Year in one. Between mountain massif, waterfalls and fresh green areas, it winds for over 12 km. Average slope of 7% and not too hot temperatures, even in summer, make the climb a little more bearable. If I only think of it, the wanderlust in me already comes up. The phrase - why wander in the distance / gå over bekken etter vann - is probably not quite true here.
Tip by Andreas Platzl
Elan Valley Reservoir
Road Cycling Highlight
A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!
Tip by Gaby
Hook Head Lighthouse
Bike Touring Highlight
Very nice view of the sea, fascinating roaring waves. The Hook Lighthouse is really worth seeing, it's worth cycling here!
Tip by Elis
Kirkjufell
Bike Touring Highlight
Kirkjufell Mountain is 463 m high.
The mountain and its surroundings were partially used as a film location for the production of the "Game of Thrones" series.Tip by Wanderschnecke
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