Herregårdsruten: Cycling on Funen, with Andrea and Maks
For those who think Denmark is boring, you are wrong. It may have a somewhat stuffy image and high ' ANWB' content, but nothing could be further from the truth. True, you're not going to encounter hugely bustling towns, and you won't have any trendy coffee shops on the way. But for those who want to enjoy nature and [...]
Cycling in Tenerife: from lighthouse magic to Vuelta al Teide
Tenerife is a cycling destination par excellence. There are many hidden cycling gems on volcanic island Tenerife/ Not for nothing do many pros train year-round on this island of eternal spring. Ruben Hoogland previously cycled on Tenerife for us, where he found out what makes this island so suitable for cycling adventures. This time, he travelled [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Beautiful cycle route in Emilia-Romagna
Many cyclists will not immediately mention Emilia-Romagna as a favourite destination. However, this region has a lot of cycling fun to offer - after all, it was Marco Pantani's training ground. Emilia Romagna is truly a cyclists' paradise. Traffic-free asphalt roads alternate with beautiful gravel lanes. Unlike Tuscany, for example, there are still few foreign tourists and you imagine [...]
This is how to plan a bikepacking trip in a foreign country
Planning a bikepacking trip in a foreign country can be quite a challenge. Making an estimate regarding routes, accommodations, number of days and safety is sometimes complicated from a distance. Especially when it comes to a destination you can't find much about online. That's also what Nynke ran into when preparing for a bike trip [...].
5 destinations for a perfect cycling holiday
If you want guaranteed sun, we have some great tips for you. Cycling destinations with almost 100% sun guarantee. Well, guarantee all the way to the door so to speak. In Europe, there are a number of destinations that are popular all year round. In winter an opportunity to just cycle with shorts, in [...]
Col de la Colombiere
A beautiful climb in the French Alps. A classic where many times the Tour de France has topped. But above all, a first-class calf bite, getting steeper and more vicious towards the top. It is nearly 15 kilometres of climbing. But you do so in a setting that's worthy of the name. This [...]
Gravel in Saalbach
Many Alpine destinations are working hard to be attractive for (active) cyclists not only in winter, but also in summer. You can see this in all kinds of developments, but especially in the provision of gravel cycling routes. One such example is Saalbach. In winter, it is part of Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang, with a [...]
2022 in a nutshell
As the Netherlands is weighed down by a rain shower and the water boards work hard to drain the water, but also hold it for an approaching, dry summer, I look back on the past year. The year 2022 was intense. Intense in many forms. Beautiful, warm, intense. In that respect, 2023 can almost [...]
