8-15 March | France

It’s always a thrill to explore new places, especially those that are lesser known by British tourists. Like many others, we have visited the northern Italian hotspots in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-R

We unearth the must-go destinations and amazing roads to make this your best biking year yet

Strade Bianche is for many people the most beautiful Classic on the cycling calendar. Its mix of steep climbs and white gravel tracks is set against an idyllic backdrop of Tuscan hills, cypress trees,

Key:T = tourR = regularity rallyC = featuring closed-roador circuit racingL = long-distance (1000 milesor more) 2026 19-23 April California Mille (R,L) Just as the original Mille Miglia inspired today

Prima ’s Andrew Pye breathes easier as he leaves the beach behind and chooses a summer break high in the Italian Alps