The 8 Best Countries for Bicycle Tourism (3 of 5)

5. Kyrgyzstan

The only real difficulty you’ll encounter in Kyrgyzstan is learning how to pronounce the country’s name. Everything else is easy. The variety of experiences is what makes this so appealing to long-distance cyclists. You can opt for remote areas that offer pure solitude and sleep in a yurt, or you can cycle through villages and encounter friendly locals along the way, and even stay the night at their house, complete with an authentic Kyrgyz meal! No matter what you choose, your path will include rocky peaks, lush valleys, icefalls, and crystal-clear lakes.

4. Australia

Australia rates high because its vast, empty space offers cyclists so much freedom and tranquility. The Outback, Red Centre, and Nullarbor Plain are renowned destinations precisely because they’re so immense and peaceful. The sunrises and sunsets in those regions are absolutely epic! But beyond that, the biodiversity is unmatched. Roughly 80% of the animals on the continent cannot be found anywhere else in the world. And while red, dusty landscapes are what most people imagine, Australia also has wetlands, alpine mountains, rainforests, and emerald green farmland, not to mention thriving coastal towns where you can stop at a pub and socialize with the locals.