Some roads are not just a way to get from one place to another. They are the destination itself — routes that require weeks or months to complete and leave a lasting impression long after the last kilometer.

Major Routes

Routes that justify planning an entire trip around them.

Karakoram Highway

Pakistan & China — Three mountain ranges, remote side valleys and some of the most dramatic scenery on earth.

Read more: The Karakoram Highway – From Kashgar to Islamabad by Bicycle

Pamir Highway

Tajikistan — The roof of the world. High altitude, empty roads and landscapes that feel like another planet.

Ruta 40

Argentina — High plateau, mountain passes, wine regions and desert. The first 1,500 km alone are worth the trip.

Read more: Ruta 40: Cycling Argentina’s Most Legendary Road

Notable Roads

Shorter routes — exceptional enough to plan a detour around.

Shimanami Kaido

Japan — Island hopping across the Seto Inland Sea on a dedicated cycling route.

Highway 1

California, USA — Coastal riding with views of the Pacific.

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