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 [...]
Gravel in Bolzano
Consider a nice off-road trip to the northern Italian destination of Bolzano! The uncluttered city, also known as Bozen, is the perfect location if you're planning a gravel trip with cycling friends. It is a city and area where you will find everything. It's not a long flight (to Verona and then by train) [...]
Cycling in Trentino-South Tyrol: a winter sports feeling and palm trees in one ride
Imagine Austria, but with everything Italy is known for; the best food and delicious coffee. Add some palm trees and vineyards and you have a bit of an image of the Italian region of Trentino-South Tyrol. In this blog, we tell you all the ins and outs about Cycling in Trentino-South Tyrol, around Molveno, [...]
Bolzano: your gravel basecamp in the Dolomites
Would you like to go gravelling in Italy? Consider the mountains around Bolzano, in South Tyrol. While the Dolomites are known for their stunning climbs on the road, there is much more to explore off the beaten track. From basecamp Bolzano, for example, you can head to the Jenesienpass that leads to the Stoanerne Mandln. [...]
The majestic Dolomites
Time for a comprehensive report on my experience of cycling in the majestic Dolomites. Together with Rik, I went on a week-long exploration in the summer. For me, this was the very first time I ventured among the rocky peaks in this cycling mecca. It became a trip to remember, for several reasons... [...]
Classic ride: Stelvio from Prato
In our Classic Rides series, we trek along mythical climbs and classic routes. We tick off Mont Ventoux, Mortirolo, Alpe d'Huez and Angliru, along with other places that actually belong on a bucket list. In this episode, we visit one of the places that most captures the imagination: Stilfersjoch or 'The [...]
Cycling with Rik in the Dolomites (1)
This summer, guest blogger Rik de Voogd went on a trip across Europe. Having previously written about his adventures in Germany (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bayern) and Tuscany, today it is time to take a look at the Dolomites. At the invitation of cycling hotel/paradise Melodia Del Bosco, he and Ruben went to Alta Badia. The full story [...]
Classic Rides: Sellaronda cycling route
Cycling Destination aims to inspire. Not only with info on areas that are undiscovered, but also with the classics. Therefore, we introduce the 'Classic Rides': bucket list climbs or routes, which you really should have ridden once. Well-known climbs, historical routes, insane challenges. The list is endless, but we'll make a start. A [...]