The Pedal & Port Journal
Roads ridden. Tables shared. Conversations remembered. Lessons gathered along the way.
From the Journal.
What are you trying to figure out?
You love cycling. Your partner likes travelling with you, but doesn’t necessarily want to ride as far, climb as much, or cycle every day. That doesn’t rule out a cycling holiday — it changes the kind of trip you should choose.
11 min read
Cycle through villages, vineyards and countryside by day. Return to your floating hotel each evening. Bike and boat travel combines the freedom of a cycling holiday with the convenience of travelling by water.
14 min read
Three ways to explore Europe’s waterways. Three very different relationships with activity. Here’s how to decide which one fits you.
10 min read
River cruising doesn’t have to mean watching Europe pass by from a deck chair. What active river cruising really means, from walking and cycling to hiking, and how to find the right pace for you.
9 min read
Discover Europe at the perfect pace. Why river valleys make the gentlest cycling, how a floating hotel removes the logistics, and what the Danube, Rhine, Douro and Seine offer active travellers.
9 min read
What are you trying to figure out?
01
First Cycling Holiday
am I ready, what will it cost, and where should I begin?
02
Choosing the Right Trip
guided or self-guided, e-bike or not, which style suits you.
03
Bike & River
cycling by day, a floating hotel by night.
04
Cruising
which river, which season, how active it really is.
05
Travelling Together
clubs, groups, and travelling alone without being alone.
06
Living Actively
staying in motion, and travelling well for years to come.
The Invitation
Where will the next story begin?
Every destination leaves a story. Every story begins with saying yes.