Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just someone who loves exploring the outdoors on two wheels, Macs Adventure has the perfect trip for you. With thousands of bikers travelling with us in 2025, it’s clear that self-guided cycling continues to be one of the best ways to experience a place - unhurried, immersive, and packed with those “wow, I’m really here” moments. 

This year, our travelers gravitated toward routes that blend culture with scenery: coastlines with salty breezes, quiet canal paths, vineyard-lined valleys, and storybook villages you’ll want to linger in. Below, we’re rounding up 2025’s most-loved biking destinations and the routes that topped the charts. 

The Most Popular Biking Destinations of 2025 

Italy: Puglia 

Puglia has been a standout choice in 2025, and it’s easy to see why. This sun-soaked heel of Italy offers a dreamy mix of whitewashed towns, ancient olive groves, and a coastline that practically begs for a mid-ride swim. Cyclists love the gentle pacing here - quiet country lanes, coastal stretches, and plenty of reasons to stop for espresso, focaccia, or a long seaside lunch. 

Why it’s great for biking: 
Puglia is made for relaxed, scenic riding. Routes flow through historic villages and along turquoise shores, with mostly manageable terrain and a warm Mediterranean climate. 

Pro tip: 
Spring and early fall are ideal for comfortable temperatures and a calmer atmosphere in popular towns. 

Check out our Puglia biking trips >

France: Canal du Midi & the Loire Valley 

France is a perennial favorite, and in 2025 two regions stood out above the rest: the Canal du Midi and the Loire Valley. 

Canal du Midi is all about slow travel - flat towpaths, dappled shade from plane trees, and little canal-side villages where time seems to stretch. 

The Loire Valley offers a more regal kind of ride: cycling between elegant châteaux, vineyard roads, and riverside paths that feel effortlessly romantic. 

Why it’s great for biking: 
France is brilliantly cycle-friendly, with well-signed routes, varied landscapes, and a culture that celebrates good food at the end of a good ride. 

Pro tip: 
Late spring and early fall deliver mild riding weather and quieter trails. 

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Portugal: Minho to Porto 

Northern Portugal stole hearts in 2025, especially along the Minho to Porto route. Starting in the lush, green Minho region, this ride winds through vineyards, river valleys, and historic towns before finishing in Porto - one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Think riverside cycling by day, tiled streets, seafood feasts, and a celebratory glass of port by night. 

Why it’s great for biking: 
The North offers a beautiful balance: peaceful countryside riding paired with a big, culture-rich finale in Porto. 

Pro tip: 
Build in a rest day at the end - Porto is too good to rush. 

Check out our Minho to Porto biking trip >

Ireland: Wild Atlantic Way 

If 2025 had a “big scenery, big feeling” winner, it was Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. This route hugs the western edge of the island, delivering rugged headlands, sweeping beaches, and villages where a warm welcome is part of the landscape. Riders loved the sense of adventure here - weather dramatic, views even more so. 

Why it’s great for biking: 
Ireland’s west coast is endlessly cinematic. Quiet roads, coastal climbs, and postcard panoramas make every day feel like a highlight reel. 

Pro tip: 
Pack layers and expect all four seasons in a day - then enjoy the glow of a pub fire afterwards. 

Check out our Wild Atlantic Way biking trips >

Slovenia 

Slovenia surged in popularity throughout 2025, with 85% more travelers choosing our Slovenia biking trips compared to 2024. Slovenia's seamless mix of alpine beauty, wine country charm, emerald rivers and forested valleys feels like a greatest-hits album of European scenery - compact, varied, and wonderfully bikeable. 

Why it’s great for biking: 
Short transfer distances and fantastic infrastructure mean you can cover a lot of variety without ever feeling rushed. 

Pro tip: 
Bring your camera. You’ll be stopping for photos more than you think. 

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Why Choose Macs Adventure for Your 2025 Biking Trip? 

We specialize in self-guided biking trips that let you ride your way - at your pace, on your schedule, with zero logistical headaches. We handle the details like accommodation, luggage transfers, and route planning, so you can focus on the ride (and the gelato/pints/chardonnay waiting at the finish). 

Every 2025 trip includes: 

• Carefully chosen, biker-friendly accommodation 
• Luggage transfers so you ride light 
• App-based navigation that’s simple and reliable 
• Local tips from our in-house experts 
• 24/7 on-trip support 

Whether you’re craving Mediterranean coastline, canal-side calm, Atlantic drama, or alpine freshness, we’ll help you feel confident from day one. 

Where Will You Ride Next? 

From Puglia’s glowing southern shores to the cool green valleys of Slovenia, and from France’s iconic waterways to Ireland’s wild coast, 2025 proved one thing: the best adventures happen one pedal stroke at a time. 

Feeling inspired? Browse our full range of biking trips and start mapping out your next escape. And keep an eye out for our “Hottest Biking Adventures for 2026” next - because the only thing better than a great ride is choosing the next one.