SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France -- Portugal claimed its first-ever Olympic track cycling gold medal as Iuri Leitao and Rui Oliviera blasted out of nowhere to win a crash-littered men's Madison race ...

Giant vats of port wine. Terraced vineyards as far as the eye could see. Descending into one the deepest locks in Europe in a ship. Tolling bells in a medieval cathedral atop a 686-step hill — and ...

Yearning for a taste of adventure? Imagine cycling through the glorious hills of Portugal’s Douro Valley to see its terraced ...

Where on earth? The stunning Silver Coast is the northern region of Portugal between Porto and Coimbra. It's a relatively flat part of the country, making it perfect cycling holiday material for those ...

Portugal win first-ever Olympic track cycling gold Leitao and Oliviera top the podium after crazy race Italy have to settle for silver, Denmark take bronze SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France, Aug 10 ...

With fewer tourists, more affordable prices, and landscapes painted in warm autumnal tones, November is one of the calmest ...

Vacations and explorations have taken Bay Area News Group readers around the world — and they’ve shared their adventures along the way. They’ve gone bear watching in Alaska, explored temples in ...

For some people, the colder and wetter fall and winter months signify that it’s time to put away their bike until next spring. But, cycling doesn’t need to stop when the summer ends. With a little ...

Taking a break on a Backroads trip in Portugal’s Alentejo region. “Have you guys heard of JOMO? It’s the joy of missing out!” It was a reminder from guide Lander Crissman about the laid-back mindset ...