Five alternative winter cycling destinations
Everyone knows the Canary Islands, everyone knows Calpe. But what if you don't want to be on a postage stamp with too many people? And just want to enjoy a cycling adventure? Here we give you some cycling destinations that you might not immediately think about, but which guarantee great weather, challenging routes and [...]
Return trip to Costa Tropical from Granada
One thing is for sure: Granada is more than the Alhambra and the nearby Sierra Nevada. If you want to explore the city and its surroundings by road bike, we have a very big tip for you: head south towards the Costa Tropical. Not only will you find beautiful routes there, but you can also [...]
Cycling on the Seiser Alm - Alpe di Siusi
Located in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy, near Bolzano, the Seiser Alm is a paradise for cyclists who love breathtaking scenery and challenging routes. As the largest mountain plateau in Europe, the Seiser Alm offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, making it an ideal destination for both road and gravel bikers [...].
Cycling in Madrid or actually beyond
Pfoe, Madrid is the 4th largest city in Europe, with more than 3 million people living in the city, in the metropolis even more than 6 million. So why go cycling there? Simply because it is still possible to seek peace and quiet. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law have been living for almost 3 [...]
Cycling in the Pyrenees? Argelès-Gazost is your starting point
The Pyrenees are rugged, the climbs are irregular, the weather perhaps less predictable than in the Alps. Cycling in the Pyrenees is a feast for the eyes, but it is also a real challenge. Luckily, we will help you on your way with the best location for your next cycling adventure in the Pyrenees. Would you like to [...]
Cycling destination Cyprus: a few days of cycling with Inex Club
Cyprus is a true cycling destination. The southern European island, which has a Greek part and a Turkish part, lends itself perfectly to a short or long cycling trip. For CyclingDestination, Wouter van den Boogaard was on the Greek-Cypriot part. There you will find, among other things, the INEX club, run by a number of former pros. In this story, Wouter describes [...]
Why you should go cycling from Bourg Saint Maurice - Part 1
Bourg Saint Maurice is located in the Tarentaise valley in the northern Alps, close to the Italian border. My pitch is campsite Huttopia, located just outside the centre on the main road towards Tignes. The base of many a pro team during altitude training in the mountains. I am on the road for a fortnight and will take you through a series of [...]
L'Etape du Tour Parma: climbing legs required
Sunday 28 April 2024 is a date I will not soon forget. The day of the first edition of L'etape du Tour Parma. Or L'Etape Parma by Tour de France as it is officially called. As part of our press trip to Emilia-Romagna, a start ticket for the first edition of the Granfondo is in the bag. [...]
CYCLING IN MÉRIBEL - COL DE LA LOZE
REGION THE THREE VALLEYS IS TRYING TO WIN HEARTS OF CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS. When you talk about cycling in the French Alps, you tend to immediately think of the Alp d'Huez, Galibier Telegraph and the Glandon and places like Le Bourg D'oisans or Valloire, but those who have been following the 2023 Tour de France and have seen the [...]
To dream away: the EuroVelo route network
Imagine a bike ride from the North Cape to Malta. 7700 kilometres of pedalling through nine countries. From the far north to the sunny south, across the Alps, through world cities and past UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sounds fantastic doesn't it? And it can be done, without spending weeks planning your own route! In this article, [...]
