10 Alternatives in the Walloon Ardennes that are better than the Cauberg
The Cauberg in Limburg is known as the cycling climb for the southern Netherlands. On every birthday the classics come up again: 'have you ever cycled the Cauberg? Or the Ventoux? Or Alpe d'Huez? Cyclists and cyclists also know that the Cauberg has a few drawbacks: the climb is really short, the descent is at its [...]
Cycling in the Pyrénées-Orientales: the unknown side of the Pyrenees
When you think of cycling in the Pyrenees, you quickly think of some big cols: the Tourmalet, the Hautacam or the Aspin to name but a few. The eastern side of the French Pyrenees is not yet so well known, while there is plenty to do! This side of the French Pyrenees are locally called the [...]
Barrage de Moiry: mighty fine climbing around Crans-Montana
Actually, it should be a challenge, or perhaps a cycling passport for Crans-Montana and the surrounding area. Ticking off all the dams or 'barrages' around the Swiss spa town. The variations are many and each dam has its own beauty. Earlier, we drove up to Lac de Tseuzier. You could call this the [...]
Cycling adventure around Lago di Caldonazzo in Trentino: these are our tips
In winter, when the freedom of summer holidays is allowed to be coloured in, the random search area formed by Google, the ANWB booklet (out of nostalgia), that one colleague and that active family is narrowed down. Entire countries fall off, as well as coastlines and the most beautiful mountain ranges. Then suddenly things move fast and become concrete. Pay attention [...]
Cycling in Madrid: unknown does not make unloved!
If you want to cycle in Spain, there are regions that capture your imagination more than Madrid. What's hot: we are fans of Mallorca ourselves, we were recently in the Basque Country and around Calpe it's also a lovely place to be. Yet here we also want to make a case for the Spanish capital. Royal cycling in [...]
Cycling route to discover Crans-Montana: start quietly with the climb to the village
Driving the car up to the hotel Alaia Lodge in Crans-Montana, it really does feel like coming home again. Also on our previous trip to the ski and outdoor sports village in the Swiss canton of Valais-Wallis, we stayed at this hotel. A lovely, relaxing place. Very centrally located in the village, with a good breakfast, [...]
Grand Depart Basque Country: from capital Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastián
In 2023, the Basque Country will be completely dominated by the Tour de France. With three stages going through northern Spain, it will be a big celebration of cycling in general and cycling in the Basque Country in particular. Earlier you could see the preview of stage one on this medium. Today [...]
Freiburg is your new cycling hotspot in northern Europe
When we arrive at breakfast on our second day in Freiburg, the sun is already doing its job outside. Although the temperature is still not too bad, another tropical day is approaching. We discuss the route for a while, but it soon becomes clear: we are going to climb 'The Kandel'. One of the highlights here around [...]
5x car-free days in the mountains in 2023
Everyone who watches cycling on TV dreams of the climbs themselves. The dream of blowing wide on the flanks of the Galibier, the Tourmalet or, say, the Sella Ronda is a little different in reality. Especially in France, many roads are very busy in summer. The Sella Ronda is also a well-known tourist [...]
Round the Basque Country: in the wake of the Grand Depart Euskadi - part 1
A rugged coastline, interspersed with idyllic towns and a deserted beach. Sounds of the 'txalaparta' instead of the more rhythmic Flamenco. A cheerful ¡Aupa! to all the other cyclists you meet. Basque Country is really a different kind of Spain from what you are used to. You won't find tapas here. Pintxos are the 'snack of choice'. Want to [...]
