Le Vie del Bike: Umbria
Earlier, we reported on the Italian Tourism Ministry's new project, ENIT. It wants to encourage cycling holidays, of any kind, and they have done so in the most epic way you can think of. Le Vie del Bike (the bike lanes) route. A total of 5300 kilometres of roads for cycling in Italy. Then [...]
5 great winter destinations for a cycling holiday
Winter is knocking ever harder on the door. Secretly, temperatures creep towards freezing and at night they dip below. You can do two things: arm yourself against the elements and keep cycling in the cold. Be sure to check out our clothing guide to be well prepared for that. You can also opt for a [...]
The joy of riding - Is a cycling holiday for me?
When I first bought a road bike, it was not my thought to spend several days, travelling with my bike. In my (sports-oriented) environment, friends and girlfriends went to the Alps or the Pyrenees for weeks at a time. With a tent, in an apartment or luxury in a hotel. Bikepacking was not hip back then. [...]
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, [...]
Cycling holiday in Luxembourg day 2: happy birthday Ruben!
When it's your birthday, you treat, right? In the case of Ruben, who celebrated his 28th birthday in beautiful Luxembourg, we turned the tables. The treat was a beautiful ride through Luxembourg country, starting and finishing at Andy Schleck's impressive shop! At least, the plan was for us to [...]
The day my bike returned from holiday
Admittedly, I never thought I would ever write this article. By now, I have been using air travel for over 20 years. In heyday, I sometimes flew as many as 10 times a year. Short or long distances, with or without hold luggage, with or without a bicycle. The longest delay I ever had was three hours. I wish [...]
Cycling to Denmark: Wanderlust & Hygge
Wanderlust. A typically German word from our eastern neighbours that is difficult to translate into Dutch in a single word. Wanderlust is the desire to travel. To go elsewhere. Is that what drove the men from the Pedaleurs (Maarten and Robbert) to embark on a bikepacking trip from Rectum in Overijssel to the [...]
Basque Country diary part 5: land of wind and wine
The jolly man in the blue shirt starts talking to me unintelligibly. Dressed like that in cycling clothes, I do not immediately recognise him as señor Landa. Right, Mikel Landa's grandfather (!) got ready for a bike ride this morning. From his enthusiastic story, I can just decipher that he says: 'I [...]
Cycling in Gran Canaria off-road: part 2
Ruth Koops van 't Jagt spent a week in the Canary Islands, and specifically Gran Canaria, for our platform! That this island can be a wonderful escape from reality is clear from the first part of her report, which appeared on Cycling Destination a little while ago. Again, there are great tips and [...]
How do I choose my next cycling destination?
The answer to the question in the title is not easy. Of course, the right area for your cycling holiday depends on many factors. At least, for us it certainly does. Of course, if you want to cycle Alpe d'Huez, you have a lot of variables off. But then again. What period, where you are going to stay, how [...]
