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The call of the coast

What is it about the sea that calls us to it? If travelling by bike the chances are it's not the fun of a day at the seaside with a bucket and spade and a couple of ice-creams. Is it the natural beauty, the end-of-the-road nature of the route or something else? 
This week's issue, the fourth in our Travel Month, isn't about riding to the coast, it's about riding along it, discovering the natural beauty where land meets the see. Steve Shrubsall went on a 150 mile ride down the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, and as well as seals and Dolphins, found a curry restaurant on a boat!
Plus we catch up with Dr Josephine Perry who, in our first issue of Travel Month wrote a piece about staying healthy while travelling. Find out what Jet Lag Protocols pro teams put in place, and what her top five items are that she always carries when travelling.
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Explore the world

In our third issue of Travel Month we're heading off the beaten track to explore new places on our gravel bikes. The growth of this new cycling discipline has opened many new places across the world to those travelling on two wheels. So we went in search of the best places to ride. 
Adventurer Julian Sayarer has crossed the world by bike, and this week gives you the tips, advice and encouragement to head off on your own trips. What to take with you, and what to expect if you and your bike want to head to far off lands. 
Also in this week's podcast, Joe Laverick talks about his travels around the gravel race scene. As new events pop up all over the world, they give us all the opportunity to discover new places with our bike. And as Joe explains, many of the big events you might have read about celebrate the riders finishing at the back, as much as they do the pros at the front. 
These features and more are in the October 17 issue of Cycling Weekly magazine, available in print, online, and on your chosen device. 
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Epic new ride destinations

It was the Dalai Lama who said ‘Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.’ On the surface, that might sound extravagant. We can’t all fly off to the Maldives, or spend weeks away from family or work to explore the world. But think about it a little, and think about it in terms of your cycling. 
‘Some place new’ needn’t be far-flung, or five-star. Your bike can take you anywhere, and with a little research and planning, it needn’t cost the earth. 
From a new stretch of road, to a new town, city or even a new country, the anticipation and thrill of going ‘someplace you’ve never been before’ is the true joy of travel. Exploring new places on a bike brings the promise of a perfect new road to ride.
Maybe the best climb you’ve ever ridden is just round the corner, with a jawdropping view at the top followed by a sweeping descent down to a cafe serving some mouth-watering local cuisine.
In this week's issue we talk to the writers who explored Slovenia - home of Tadej Pogačar - and Cyprus, courtesy of a cycling loving, luxurious, boutique hotel owner. You can read the articles in the October 10 issue of Cycling Weekly magazine
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Summit Baggers

In the first of our travel issues, we go in search of some epic climbs. Tom Davidson takes on the cobbled climb of the Gotthard Pass while Simon Warren of 100 Climbs fame trawls through his unequalled climbing knowledge to name his 14 bucket list climbs around the world. 
Editor Simon Richardson talks to them about the climbs they've ridden, and why they think cyclists are so obsessed with the fight against gravity. Is it the views, the satisfaction, or something else.
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October is travel month in Cycling Weekly. Here's what's coming up.
October 3 - Summit baggingOctober 10 - New worldsOctober 17 - Go exploreOctober 23 - The UK's coastline
 

Cycling Weekly travel month - an introduction

Throughout October, Cycling Weekly will be bringing you four issues dedicated to travel on two wheels. From climbing mountains, to getting off the beaten track, we'll be finding out what inspired our writers to discover new places on their bikes. 
Summit baggers: Tom Davidson heads into thin air on the cobbled Gotthard Pass in Switzerland, Simon Warren unveils his list of bucket list climbs and brings you the biggest and best climbs on Strava. On sale October 3
New Worlds: If you're looking for your next ride destination, look no further. Chris Marshall Bell discovers the roads of Slovenia that Tadej Pogačar grew up on, while Simon Thomas heads to Albania, a bike riders paradise. Plus a 5-star escape in Cyprus. On sale October 10
Go Explore: Exploring by bike needn't be as difficult or as daunting as you might think. Adventurer Julian Sayarer has ridden all over the world and written books about his experiences, and in this issue he takes you through the steps for planning and riding your next big adventure. On sale October 17
This Island Nation: If you want a two wheeled staycation, riding part of the UK's coast isn't a bad option. We look at some of the best coastal routes you can tackle in good old Blighty. On sale October 23