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Mont Ventoux is a bucket list climb for many European cyclists, and has been the scene of fierce battles in the Tour de France since its first inclusion in 1951.



This classic loop takes in an ascent of the ‘windy mountain’ from Bédouin. It’s the most popular of the three climbs up the mountain, and also

Escape the creative city of Düsseldorf to get back to the dirt on this gravelly loop around the Neandertal Valley.



You’ll be surprised that you don’t have to ride far to find quiet country tracks, scenic traffic-free cycle paths by the river and Lake Elbsee, nature reserves bursting with wildlife and

The Dolomites are a real treasure trove for mountain biking, and this loop from Canazei is just the tip of the iceberg.



Like all the best rides, you’ll start by winching your way up Val Duron on a wide doubletrack gravel road with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Soon, you’ll enjoy your

With just one testing climb out of Talloires near the beginning of your ride, this is an otherwise relatively flat loop around Lake Annecy on a combination of minor roads, segregated cycle lanes and traffic-free cycle paths.



Keep the mesmerizingly blue waters of Lake Annecy on your left as you head north

Starting from the Bobolink Trailhead, this almost traffic-free and largely unpaved ride follows a blend of singletrack and cycleway to take you southwards out of the town, largely circling the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.



Head out on this Tour early in the morning or at dusk for a gorgeous sunrise

This short unpaved loop takes you out from the outskirts of Missoula on Jumbo Saddle Road and up into the Mount Jumbo Wildlife Management Area, to the north of the peak that gives the area its name.



While the area has plenty of trails on offer for mountain bikers, walkers and runners, this Tour sticks

Taking its name from the thousands of giant saguaro cacti that can be found here, this Tour follows alongside the Santa Cruz River out of the city on a cycleway named ‘The Loop’ before climbing up into Saguaro National Park on road and singletrack.



Some say that the best is saved ‘til last on this Tour

Squamish may be known as a mountain biker’s paradise, but with all those connecting fire roads and some fantastic flow trail singletrack, there’s some golden gravel riding to be enjoyed here too.



The gravel bike epic loop heads north through Brackendale to warm up before climbing through Alice Lake Provincial

This incredibly scenic bike loop from just outside Canmore encircles the Rundle Mountain Range, linking the town to Banff via the Goat Creek Trail heading from south to north and returning south on the Banff Legacy Trail..



The hardest climbing comes straight out of the parking lot, but once that’s done

Looking for dreamy gravel roads and mountaintop vistas? Look no further, this Tour taking in the Bongil Bongil National Park in New South Wales, Australia, is a must-do ride for all gravel riders.



After heading out of Coff’s Harbour, the climbing ramps up quickly on testing inclines through Yuraala Flora