Thursday, 19 December 2019

Why choose a guided cycling tour?



Corsica, our "island of beauty", offers fantastic cycling through beautiful and varied landscapes.



A guided bike trip is a formula that offers many advantages, in particular:  the possibility of a stress-free holiday with someone else responsible for all of the logistics, and the opportunity to meet, and be a part of, a group of like-minded people.

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Discovering the Sardinian donkey

Sardinia, one of the large islands of the Mediterranean is known for its fine sandy beaches, its landscapes dotted with nuraghes and its mountainous interior crossed by many hiking trails.

One of our stays, offers you a trek with Sardinian donkeys. Indeed, there is a donkey breed specific to this island, and we invite you to meet it....

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Don't let the cold weather stop you riding.


This winter, don't let the cold weather stop you from riding. Be sure to stay warm out there!

Thursday, 28 June 2018

A Corsican Feast: Food, Culture, Landscape

As the greenest island in the Mediterranean, visually, Corsica looks sumptuous and rich. It is, exactly that, a land of riches:  The food has intense flavour; the culture stands strong and proud and the landscape is unforgiving in its wild beauty.

Monday, 29 January 2018

The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure

Several years ago, I wrote to the Hairy Bikers, pleading them to come to Corsica, so it was with delight and satisfaction that I watched the “Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure”, which you can catch on either BBC2 or BBC iplayer, or failing that, you can see what they’ve been up to here: http://www.hairybikers.com or here: https://www.facebook.com/HairyBikers/

Friday, 15 July 2016

Cycling on Corsica

Cycling on Corsica – a superb location for your next, or even your first, cycling holiday

As well as being known as the Isle of Beauty, Corsica is also known as the ‘Mountain in the Sea’. That’s why Europe Active, the adventure cycling holiday specialist, is convinced these hilly landscapes mean that it’s a rewarding location for leisure, road and mountain bikers alike.  Here’s why:

Saturday, 9 July 2016

How To Look After Your Bicycle

It’s a simple truth that if you keep your bike in good condition, it will keep giving back. You’ll minimise potential problems, and without that distraction, you will stay on the road and have more time to enjoy your bike.

At Europe Active – the adventure cycling holidays specialists - we know that it pays to invest some TLC in your bicycle. So here are our top tips for bike maintenance so you can do the same: