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Photo Essay: Cycling in Zagori
Zagori is Greece’s best kept secret. Once a staging point for wealthy Ottoman traders, today the 46 stone villages perched among the
The Slow Cyclist in Armenia
Here at The Slow Cyclist we like to uncover places you may never have thought of exploring, far away from the tourist
The Best Books about Armenia
A country with a complex history and celebrated literary culture, we were spoiled for choice when picking our favourite books about Armenia.
Designing Romania’s Via Transilvanica
Romania’s Via Transilvanica connects communities across the country. Covering 1,400 kms, designing the trail has been a huge but rewarding task. The
Copsa Mare: Restoring a Transylvanian Village
Copsa Mare Guest House is a firm favourite among our guests visiting Transylvania. Long term Slow Cyclist guide Iancu sat down with
Slow Cycling in South Africa: HTSI
Journalist Charlotte Sinclair came cycling in South Africa with us in February 2024, enjoying a slow journey through the epic mountains, farmlands
Maiella National Park with a Slow Cyclist Guide
Maiella National Park is a place to connect to nature and glimpse at ancient history. The Slow Cyclist guide Pierluigi tells us
Life in Vradeto, Zagori
Konstantina is a cafe owner, friend of The Slow Cyclist and one of only three permanent residents of the hilltop village of
A Taste of Traditional Life in Crete
Writer, translator and Slow Cyclist guide Joshua Barley is drawn to the traditional life of Crete. Here, he relives some of his
The Slow Cyclist meets William Blacker
Along the Enchanted Way by William Blacker is a must-read for anyone visiting the Saxon villages of Transylvania. Here, Oli Broom remembers
Photo Essay: Cycling Rwanda
Rwanda will always have a special place in my heart. It’s where I got to know my wife when I lived in
The Best Books about the Mani
Buried behind the rugged Taygetus mountains, south of Sparta, the Mani peninsula was one of the last truly remote outposts of Europe.
Looking Ahead to 2024
Our wheels are never still for long at The Slow Cyclist. As we welcome in the new year, founder Oli Broom shares
A Slow Cyclist in the Mani
Regular Slow Cyclist Jan Gillon recently returned from an adventure with us in the Mani. Here she writes about her highlights. Our
Supporting the Hands Up Foundation
As part of our ongoing effort to support charities in the communities we work with, we have donated £12,500 to the Hands Up
Wines of the Basque
Spanish Basque Country is known for its fine wines, but when visiting the area it can be hard to know where to
Exploring South Africa’s Karoo and Coast
Think South Africa, and you probably picture safari jeeps scouting the Big Five, or a cable car whizzing to the top of
We’ve Joined The Conscious Travel Foundation
This summer The Slow Cyclist joined The Conscious Travel Foundation, a fantastic community that promotes positive impact in the travel industry. Founder
Travels in Rwanda by Klaas Jan Jonkman
There’s a lot to love about Rwanda. From lush tea plantations to its famed resident mountain gorillas, there is so much to
Off the Beaten Cycle Path: Country Life
Old friend of The Slow Cyclist – and former Travel Editor of House & Garden – Pammy Goodman cycled through the Taurus
