Bikes have revolutionized travel in the last few decades. With increased popularity comes increased safety and ease. However, there are many obstacles that still stand in the way of bike-centric commuting, such as lack of bike lanes, limited parking, or a lack of bike-friendly weather.

Despite the many benefits of cycling, it is not an easy task to find a comfortable bike. This can be made harder if you are traveling by bike. That’s why Bike Mountain recommends the best gravel bike under $1500. A budget-friendly choice that can take you to places with the right set of gears and accessories. Travel by bike allows you to pack light while still having a great time on your journey.

Traveling by bike is ideal for discovering an area at a leisurely pace

With a bike, you travel slowly so that you can take in the surroundings. You can stop wherever you want and meet the locals. In addition, cycling is an environmentally friendly way to get from A to B. Convinced? FairAway offers various bike tours. Do you prefer a bike tour from winery to winery or a multi-day excursion on the bike in the Mekong Delta? Everything is possible – you decide how much time you want to spend on the bike and what level of difficulty suits you.

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For inspiration: 5 bike tours & bike-friendly countries

Basically, you can explore almost every country by bike, but in some, it is more common than in others. Here you will find concrete examples and suggestions for your next bike trip.

1. Vietnam: Through the Mekong Delta by bike

A very special pearl is our multi-day bike tour in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The Vietnamese are enthusiastic cyclists and you will easily get into conversation with locals on your bike tour! During a multi-day bike tour in the fertile Mekong Delta, you will cycle over wooden bridges, along with floating markets, and stop at colorful temples. Our tip: sleep with hospitable local families who will warmly welcome you into their homes.

2. Cycling through the landscapes of Romania

In Romania, you have the opportunity to do a multi-day bike tour through the area around Transylvania. On the way, you will learn about the history of the region and meet people on horse-drawn carts who are on their way to work in the fields or to the market. You enjoy great views and explore Romania at a leisurely pace.

3. Discover Croatia’s islands by bike

The island of Brac in Croatia is an ultimate cycling destination. Here you drive along beautiful gravel roads through the vineyards, forests, olive plantations, and old villages and get a great impression of the local landscapes.

4. From winery to winery in South Africa

Cycling can be easily combined with other activities. In South Africa, for example, you can cycle along hilly vineyards and visit different wineries. A bike tour in Cape Town is also possible. You will be accompanied by a local guide and will visit, among other things, the Green Point Biodiversity Eco Park.

5. Coffee, Sugar, and Bikes in Suriname

In Suriname, discover the Commewijne area by bike. As you drive through the countryside, you can observe the surroundings at leisure and you will meet many locals. Of course, a visit to the coffee and sugar plantations in this area is a must!

Biking is becoming more and more popular all over the world! You notice that in big cities like New York and Berlin, where you can rent bikes everywhere, but in the rest of the world it is also really worth using the good old bike instead of the bus, train or rental car. Here you will find ideas for cycle tours – from day trips to tours lasting several days and cycle tours.