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, [...]
Cycling route from Bolzano to Klobenstein
It should be obvious that I am a fan of Italy. Not just the beautiful routes in Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna or Puglia. No, precisely also the area in the north and especially the region around Bolzano-Bozen. Born a city boy, I have a natural penchant for cities. Yet recently I have been moving more and more [...]
Our 7 Tips For Fun Cycling Podcasts
Podcasts are popping up like mushrooms. Consequently, making a podcast has become increasingly accessible. Fun for anyone who loves cycling and likes to listen to great stories from the race, great race stories from amateur cyclists or about gravel adventures at home and abroad. We dove briefly into the world of [...]
From Cesenatico to San Marino: through the heart of Emilia-Romagna during EMCC
When I grab my bike from the bike cellar of the Lungomare Bike Hotel in the morning, there is a lot of excitement around me. This is not for nothing. Today we are not only going to ride part of the 2024 Tour route. We are also doing so with a cycling great. Bernard Hinault, 5-time [...]
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 [...]
Why you should cycle The Giro Delle Dolomiti in Bolzano
Bolzano is cycling. With this slogan, the bustling city in the province of South Tyrol wants to make a name for itself. In terms of location, you could hardly do better. The Dolomites are literally at your feet and there is so much choice that you almost lose your way in advance. The city is also home to the [...]
Why you should cycle the Alpine Panorama Route in Switzerland
There you are by the pool. Still recovering from that 60 km solo MTB tour in 38 degrees. Enjoying some shade with your wife. Time to read a book. Or a cycling magazine, of course. Suddenly three words catch my eye. Alpine. Panorama. Route. Each word makes me instantly [...]
5 French cycling areas you need to go to now
France is big and for many an ideal destination for a cycling holiday. Whether it is a cycling holiday or a gravel bike adventure, France always beckons and entices. While Alps, Vosges and Pyrenees are favourites, the country really has more to offer than that. The Tour de France often shows you more beautiful places, [...]
Courchevel, a beautiful pearl in the Vanoise
Nestled among the majestic landscape of the French Alps, Courchevel attracts adventurers and luxury seekers alike, and never ceases to amaze us with its unique charm and energy. Whether it is the World Ski Championships or the frequent royal visits, Courchevel always has something exciting to offer, especially for those who want to venture [...]