Stories

Partner 10 September 2026

Galicia: a cool summer coastal destination

Galicia has 537 km of signposted EuroVelo trails along the Atlantic coast since this spring, plus a pile of short gravel day rides along rivers and

Col du Sanetsch, Sanetschpass, sand dune trail, cycling in Switzerland

3 September 2026

The most beautiful climbs in the Swiss Alps and where you set up your base camp

You are familiar with Alpe d'Huez and the Galibier. But the Sanetsch with its dark tunnel, the cobblestones of the Tremola or the

26 August 2026

Explore the Harz in Benneckenstein: Cycling Destination Approved

The bed & breakfast of Carla and Pim in Benneckenstein is a home away from home for cyclists in the Harz: gravel

Partner 25 August 2026

We want to ride these 15 climbs from the 2026 Vuelta ourselves

From long climbs in Andorra to unknown stretches in Andalusia: these are the toughest, most striking, and least-known climbs of the course.

11 August 2026

Why you want to do a bikepacking tour in Slovenia

Slovenia: Where the stories were already written before I arrived Six days of gravel in Slovenia: From a mountain pass where my parents

11 August 2026

Biking in West Virginia? Discover the three Mountaineer monster routes!

The Mountaineer Monster takes bikepackers through four counties on poorly maintained gravel roads. In October, riders can test the new routes directly during

28 July 2026

South Tyrol bans organized motorcycle tours in places like Stlevio

The new rules affect races, rallies and possibly also guided tours. Meanwhile, mountain roads remain accessible for individual motorcyclists, motorists and

Around Basque Country: Following the Grand Depart of Euskadi - part 1, cycling in Spain, Spain, Basque Country, Basque Country cycling route

Partner 28 July 2026

Cycling in the Basque Country: the Jaizkibel is the ultimate climb in the region and the Clásica San Sebastián

With an average of 4.5%, Jaizkibel seems friendly. However, nearly 10 km of climbing in the Clásica has already been the first big selection for decades.