Brittany

Recommended by RiDE’s contributors, each one is the perfect way to cap off a great riding season

Switzerland is rich, especially in clichés. Many are largely true. There are some I’m not so interested in – banking, precision watches, nuclear shelters and referendums. But others, I certainly am –

Brilliant tarmac, great food and endless warmth, these are a great basis for a stunning biking holiday… and you can download the routes from www.ride.co.uk

Tiny, but packed with things to see and do, this Channel Island is a gem

Whether it’s the raw beauty of Sark, the gentle charm of Guernsey, or the historic intrigue of Alderney, the Channel Islands promise an idyllic break less than an hour’s flight from Gatwick. Closer to

Head to Slovenia, where some of the most beautiful roads in the world are less than a thousand miles away…