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 [...]
