Pedal and Port

09/17/2026

🚴🌍 Thinking about a cycling adventure in Europe?

We know how exciting the idea can be. We also know how many questions come with planning one.

How fit do you need to be?
E-bike or regular bike?
Guided or self-guided?
How far should you ride each day?
What should you know before you book?

That’s why we created the PEDAL & PORT Cycling Holiday Playbook.

It’s a FREE 34 page guide with 22 chapters, practical planning tools, and 20 questions to ask before you book.

Whether Europe is on your cycling bucket list for next year or sometime down the road, this is a great place to start. 🚴☀️🌍

👉 Get your free copy here:

https://pedalandport.com/cycling-holiday-playbook?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cycling_holiday_playbook

Who has a European cycling adventure on their bucket list? 👇

09/09/2026

🚴‍♂️☕ You know that moment when the ride is over, everyone is sitting around having coffee and someone says…

“We should all do a trip together sometime.”

It happens in cycling groups, fitness communities, walking groups and all kinds of social circles.

But there’s a big difference between everyone saying “That would be fun!” and a community actually being ready to travel together.

I put together 7 signs that your community might genuinely be ready for a shared adventure.

One of the biggest things I’ve learned?

You don’t need a big audience. You need a real community.

An audience watches you. A community participates with you.

Read the new PEDAL & PORT Journal article here:
https://pedalandport.com/journal/would-your-community-travel-together

And I’m curious… has your cycling, fitness or social group ever talked about taking a trip together? Did it ever happen? 🌍

Thinking about a group trip for your cycling club, fitness group or community? Discover 7 signs your people may be ready to travel together.

09/05/2026

If I could choose just one month to cycle Europe, I’d choose September. 🚴‍♂️🇪🇺

The summer heat begins to ease, the crowds start to thin, and places like Tuscany, Mallorca, Portugal, France and the Danube can be incredible on two wheels.

But Europe doesn’t really have one cycling season.

The trick is matching the right destination with the right time of year.

I put together a month by month guide to help answer one of the first questions people ask when thinking about a European cycling holiday:

When should I go?

👉 Read the guide:
https://pedalandport.com/journal/best-time-cycling-holiday-europe

If you could spend one month cycling somewhere in Europe, where would you go? 🚴‍♀️🌍

Discover the best time for a cycling holiday in Europe. Compare May, September, summer and shoulder seasons, plus the best destinations for each month.

08/25/2026

There’s something powerful about having something to look forward to. 🚴‍♂️🌎

A ride with friends. A trip on the calendar. A new destination. A challenge you’ve never tried before.

Staying active isn’t only about fitness. It gives us reasons to get out, connect with people, explore and keep experiencing more of life.

That idea is at the heart of PEDAL & PORT.

Our latest Journal story explores why active people always seem to have something ahead of them and why that may matter even more as we get older.

👉 Read the Journal:
https://pedalandport.com/journal/why-active-people-always-have-something-to-look-forward-to

What are you looking forward to next? 👇

A Civic Holiday ride, coffee at a brand new local café, and a Saturday morning fitness class. On why an active life is really a life with something always waiting on the calendar.

08/23/2026

🌎 Something new from PEDAL & PORT!

I’ve just launched Active Lifestyle Travel 50+, a new Facebook community for people who believe getting older doesn’t mean slowing down.

It’s a place to talk about cycling, cruising, walking, active adventures, great destinations and simply finding more ways to explore the world while staying active.

You don’t need to be an athlete. You just need to enjoy travelling, staying active and experiencing more of life.

If that sounds like you, come join us. 🚴👟🚢🌎

Explore. Stay Active. Connect.

👇 Join the community
Active Lifestyle Travel 50+ Facebook Group

Know someone 50+ who would enjoy this community? Feel free to share it with them.

08/20/2026

🚴 The goal isn’t to stay young. The goal is to stay capable.

Cycling is a big part of my life, but I’ve come to realize the bike isn’t enough.

That’s why strength training is still part of my week, even during cycling season. 💪

I want to keep riding. Keep travelling. Keep exploring. And keep saying yes to new adventures for many years to come.

My latest PEDAL & PORT Journal article looks at cycling, strength, friendship and what it really means to stay active as we get older.

Ride for the Long Run: How Cycling Can Help Us Age Well

Read it in the PEDAL & PORT Journal. Link in bio. 🚴💪

08/16/2026

80 YEARS. 80 KILOMETRES. 🚴❤️

Yesterday was a pretty special reminder of what an active lifestyle can look like at any age.

To celebrate Ron’s 80th birthday, a group of friends got together for an 80 km ride.

80 years old. 80 kilometres. Surrounded by friends.

Pretty incredible. 👏

But what I loved most wasn’t just the distance.

It was the laughter, the friendships, the encouragement and simply being out there together doing something we love.

That’s a big part of what inspired PEDAL & PORT.

Staying active. Exploring new places. Building friendships. Sharing experiences. And continuing to create great memories at every stage of life.

Because adventure doesn’t have an age limit. 🚴🌎❤️

Congratulations, Ron.

80 years young. 80 km strong.

08/16/2026

🚴🇪🇺 Thinking about a cycling holiday in Europe? Where would you start?

The Danube? Amsterdam to Bruges? France’s Loire Valley? Portugal? Croatia?

Your first cycling holiday shouldn’t leave you wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. 😄

It should leave you thinking:

“I can’t wait to do that again.”

I’ve put together 7 European cycling experiences worth considering for your first cycling holiday, including what each is best for, what to watch for, and where an e-bike might make the experience even better.

👉 Read it here:
https://pedalandport.com/journal/best-cycling-holidays-europe-first-time

If you could choose just one, where would you go? 🌍🚴

Planning your first cycling holiday in Europe? Discover 7 beginner-friendly routes with manageable terrain, great scenery, e-bike options and support.

08/12/2026

🚴 E Bike or regular bike for a cycling holiday in Europe?

It’s becoming one of the most interesting choices when planning a cycling trip.

An e bike can make hills and longer days more manageable, while a regular bike gives you that familiar traditional cycling experience.

But there really isn’t one right answer.

The better question is: which bike will help you enjoy the journey more?

I explore the differences in my latest PEDAL & PORT Journal article, including who each option may suit and why riding together matters more than what kind of bike you choose.

👉 https://pedalandport.com/journal/e-bike-or-regular-bike-for-a-cycling-holiday-in-europe

Which would you choose for a cycling holiday in Europe: 🚴 regular bike or ⚡ e bike?

E-bike or regular bike for your European cycling holiday? Compare hills, distance, effort, riding partners and travel style to decide which suits you.