Why you should go cycling from Bourg Saint Maurice - Part 1
Bourg Saint Maurice is located in the Tarentaise valley in the northern Alps, close to the Italian border. My pitch is campsite Huttopia, located just outside the centre on the main road towards Tignes. The base of many a pro team during altitude training in the mountains. I am on the road for a fortnight and will take you through a series of [...]
24 legendary cols from the Tour de France
If anything captures the imagination, it is the Tour de France. Almost everyone of my generation (Sander, 1984) was captivated by cycling because of 'the Tour'. I could watch mountain stages for hours, preferably from start to finish. Ringing names like Glandon, Iseran, Galibier. I could really dream them up. Many of my [...]
CYCLING IN MÉRIBEL - COL DE LA LOZE
REGION THE THREE VALLEYS IS TRYING TO WIN HEARTS OF CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS. When you talk about cycling in the French Alps, you tend to immediately think of the Alp d'Huez, Galibier Telegraph and the Glandon and places like Le Bourg D'oisans or Valloire, but those who have been following the 2023 Tour de France and have seen the [...]
Multi-day Gravelevents in Europe you would like to ride
With the appeal of gravel cycling at an all-time high, you see many multi-day gravel events springing up. From a nice weekend gravelling in the Eifel, to real wear-and-tear events lasting a week (or longer). All in all, there is plenty of choice for enthusiastic gravel riders who would like to do a multi-day gravel event in Europe [...].
Why you should visit the Roubaix cycling track
'Roubaix-Eurotéléport' sounds from the metro's speakers. I look at Richard, a good friend, and we nod at each other. This is where we have to get out, for the last bit towards the hallowed ground. The ground of the Velodrome André Pétrieux. We take the stairs to the top and once there we have to swallow. The sunlight [...]
Cycling in the Pyrénées-Orientales: the unknown side of the Pyrenees
When you think of cycling in the Pyrenees, you quickly think of some big cols: the Tourmalet, the Hautacam or the Aspin to name but a few. The eastern side of the French Pyrenees is not yet so well known, while there is plenty to do! This side of the French Pyrenees are locally called the [...]
Cycling adventure in the French Alps: Hautes-Alpes and Vallée des Belleville
A paradise for cycling enthusiasts, the French Alps offer some of the most breathtaking and challenging routes in the world. With its scenic landscapes, iconic mountain passes and legendary cols, this region attracts thousands of cyclists from all over the world every year. In this article, we take you on a journey through the Hautes-Alpes and Vallée [...]
Explore the Jura by bike: Epic Tour to the Grand Colombier
The Jura, an enchanting region in eastern France, is a real treasure for cycling enthusiasts. With its rustic charm, untouched nature and challenging cycling routes, it is a paradise for anyone looking for adventure on two wheels. If you go cycling in the Jura, climbing the Grand Colombier [...]
5 French cycling areas you need to go to now
France is big and for many an ideal destination for a cycling holiday. Whether it is a cycling holiday or a gravel bike adventure, France always beckons and entices. While Alps, Vosges and Pyrenees are favourites, the country really has more to offer than that. The Tour de France often shows you more beautiful places, [...]
Courchevel, a beautiful pearl in the Vanoise
Nestled among the majestic landscape of the French Alps, Courchevel attracts adventurers and luxury seekers alike, and never ceases to amaze us with its unique charm and energy. Whether it is the World Ski Championships or the frequent royal visits, Courchevel always has something exciting to offer, especially for those who want to venture [...]
