Cycling routes that'll take your breath away

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Tim CheungIf you're anything like
us, any major sporting event makes you feel compelled to go out and play that
sport. So it was that with the finale of the Tour de France last week. You
may not be able to speed pedal 200 kilometers, but why would you when some of
the best cycling routes in the world pass through such beautiful scenery?
Here are 10 of world's best bike routes for cyclists who either are up for
breaking a good sweat or simply seeing the world without leaving an ugly
carbon footprint behind. 1. The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia If you
like a challenge, take on this 243-kilometer windy road along Australia's
south-eastern coast. If a day is all you've got, take the 60-kilometer
route from Torquay to Bells Beach.  There you'll cycle through a rural
farmland, enjoy the sweeping ocean views from cliff tops, and snake past the
wetlands around Lake Connewarre. read more