Cycling route in North Drenthe: right through the moors
Norg is a picturesque village in the north of Drenthe. Characteristic with a real 'brink' where, of course, the church is the focal point. The village with less than 3,000 inhabitants is a real tourist attraction. Many 'taverns' where you can relax after a ride in the sun. If you are looking for a nice cycle route in North Drenthe, [...]
Cycling in Flanders Fields: Ghent-Wevelgem route
Cycling In Flanders fields. On the spot where over 100 years ago millions of young men, boys actually, lost their lives. A pointless war. Although you could say that of any war. It is the ground where the connection between the British and Belgians is most felt. There are many references, with [...]
Loire by Bike cycling passport
I have a thing for water. Not only is it literally vital, but I think the power of water is something very special. Put me on the Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam for an afternoon and I'm a happy man. I have to say, though, that I have more with rivers than with the sea. Pretty funny. [...]
Cycling climbing in the UK: 5 alternatives to Box Hill
Anyone who says bicycle climbing in the UK in the UK will immediately mention Box Hill. This decisive climb in the 2012 Olympic road race and the Prudential London Ride, among others, is undoubtedly one of the most famous bicycle climbs in the UK. But there are many other lesser-known climbs in the area that [...]
Ruben's Mallorca cycling routes - part 2
In the month of February 2023, Ruben Hoogland was on the cycling island of Mallorca. A beautiful destination with so many beautiful climbs, 'backroads' and views, you must have been there. We therefore have a short, three-part series in which we show you Ruben's cycling routes on Mallorca. With the accompanying pictures, we can say: 'the hype is totally justified'. Text [...]
Classic Ride: Cycling route to the Grand Ballon
Almost every cyclist dreams of climbing a big Alpine col. Now, you can start there untrained, but preparing really helps. For that, the Vosges Mountains are ideally suited. It is a medium-high mountain range seen by many as a warm-up for the 'real' work in the Alps. The reason it is also often forgotten. [...]
Ruben's routes on Mallorca
In the month of February 2023, Ruben Hoogland was on the cycling island of Mallorca. A beautiful destination with so many beautiful climbs, 'backroads' and views, you must have been there. We therefore have a short, three-part series in which we show you Ruben's favourite routes on Mallorca. With the accompanying pictures, we can say: 'the hype is [...]
Cycling in northern Italy: On the trail of Il Lombardia
The cycling season in Italy starts with Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and La Primavera (for non-experts Milan - San Remo) and ends with Il Lombardia, the Tour of Lombardy. Funny similarity between the two races: they are usually decided on the final climb, although the Tour of Lombardy has a course that is more distinctive. Cycling in [...]
Cycling in Wales: Snowdonia - The heart of Cymru cycling
Wales. Who doesn't know it. Rugged. Land of long voids. Sparsely populated. Funny language. Friendly people. Swansea and Cardiff. Both cities not in the basecamp top 10. But also the land of Sir David Brailsford and one Geraint Thomas. Both come from a region in the north of this country better known [...]
Cycling in le Marche
With Le Vie del Bike, Italy puts itself on the map. An insanely beautiful cycle route that, if you cycle it in its entirety, shows everything of Italy in all its beauty. From the beautiful North, across the Po Valley, to Tuscany, and further south. The rugged south, but even here you'll find great [...]
