Corsica rises straight out of the sea, a mountain range that happens to be an island. Roads climb from turquoise coves into granite peaks, past chestnut forests and villages that cling to impossible slopes. The riding is demanding and endlessly rewarding: long, quiet climbs, descents that seem to never end, and views that change with every switchback. Between rides, the island offers its own reward: Mediterranean light, exceptional food and a fierce local identity you feel everywhere you go.