By Patricia Weismantel – Product Manager for SpiceRoads who joined the June 2016 tour of Sri Lanka’s Tip to Tip by Road Bike Sri Lanka’s civil war officially ended in May, 2009. However it took years to clear the 1.6 million landmines and rebuild the infrastructure. Now that the north of the country formerly occupied by […]
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Discover World’s Most Unique Wildlife in Madagascar
Find out why Madagascar is a trending biking destination, where the call of the wild beckons you for a thrilling adventure in the lap of nature! Salama! (Hello in Malagasy) and welcome to the lands of Madagascar, a small island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southeast Africa. A collection of islands, […]
Guidelines for Optimal Cycling Nutrition
If you’re planning to go on a cycling tour, it is important to keep your body properly fuelled and hydrated. However, there is so much information available it can be confusing trying to sort through it all. We have provided some top tips to help you have the best results. Calories Count There are a […]
10 Awesome Bike Rides in Asia
Tired of riding in the same old places? Looking to explore somewhere new? Look no further. We have pulled together a list of TOP CYCLE TOURS in Asia which need to be ridden now! 1. Angkor Experience Cycling beneath towering fig trees amongst a thousand years of Khmer history is an absolute delight and cycling […]
Congrats Chris Froome on 3rd Tour de France Win!
The 2016 Tour de France has finished, with a win for Britain Chris Froome and Team Sky. Being cyclists ourselves, the SpiceRoads team has enjoyed this year’s Tour right up to the exciting conclusion and extends a hearty congratulations to Froome on his third win! With competitive cycling’s most well-known and prestigious event now come […]
Preparing for Your Road Cycling Holiday
Preparing for Your Road Cycling Holiday Being prepared for the physical challenge of a cycling holiday requires a commitment. While it is a holiday, stuff a training regimen that aims to build stamina and strength will ensure that you enjoy the ride and all the sights, sounds, and special moments along the way. Develop a […]
5 Foods You’ll Find Along the Way in Japan
When you think of Japanese food, injection what comes to mind? Chances are you’ll be dreaming up a delicious image of various types of sushi, bulimics sashimi, and ramen. And if you join us on one of our three cycling tours through Japan, you will most certainly encounter these dishes along the way. But there […]