Cycling in the Basque Country: the Jaizkibel is *the* climb in the region and of the Clásica San Sebastián
With an average gradient of 4.5%, Jaizkibel seems straightforward. In the Clásica, however, the first major selection has been taking place after just under 10 km of climbing for decades. Starting from Hondarribia, you can also make it a wonderful day out on the bike, perfect for racing.
The Steepest Climbs in the French Alps, from Galibier to La Tougnète
Which Alpine climbs are *really* the toughest? We dived into the data from CyclingCols and compiled a list of the steepest climbs, including a separate list for climbs with Tour de France history.
The best base for a cycling holiday in the Vosges
On 18 July, the Tour de France will pass through the Vosges mountains with seven climbs over 155 kilometres. Where is the best place to stay if you want to do some climbing yourself and also catch the race? We've put the options side-by-side.
Austria? Go cycling in Carinthia at Landal Bad Kleinkirchheim!
When you think of the Alps, Austria probably doesn't spring to mind, I'm guessing. And you guessed it, I'm going to tell you why it should. I'll take you to some lesser-known climbs, lovely people and a stunning environment for those who love the outdoors! And where will we be doing this? […]
Aragón: A Spanish cycling paradise full of extremes
Aragón is a region of contrasts. Within a few hours of cycling here, you can go from green mountain landscapes to dry plains and almost desert-like scenery. The autonomous region is almost as large as the Netherlands and Belgium combined in terms of surface area. In the north, Aragón borders France and encompasses the central part of the Pyrenees, while it [...]
Marche Puts Tirreno-Adriatico On Display For Cycling Tourism, With Four Routes As Business Cards
The Italian region of Marche is linking the 2026 Tirreno-Adriatico with a cycling tourism offensive. Four elaborate routes, from coastal path to MTB round, should entice viewers to come and ride themselves. And in May, the Giro d'Italia will follow.
Oisans is the base for Alpe d'Huez and more
Everyone knows the 21 bends. But the region around it turns a bucket list climb into a complete cycling holiday. We dove into the official Oisans guide and explain why Le Bourg-d'Oisans is the logical headquarters.
Spring In The Achterhoek: Countryside As Playground For Your First Long Rides
Achterhoek Tourism is launching a new spring guide with cycling routes, hotel-to-hotel arrangements and culinary stops. We reviewed the guide with cyclists' glasses on.
Your Tour summer 2026: the most beautiful Huttopia glamping sites along the Tour de France route
Will you follow the Tour de France 2026 from one of the Huttopia campsites? The Tour de France is the cycling event of the year. Many cyclists have nothing to do with the race, but when the Tour comes, many make an exception. True fanatics follow the tour almost every day, like Karel Magry (read his findings at [...]
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 [...]