Off-road cycling in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria can be called a true cycling paradise, especially in the winter months when the temperature is actually perfect for riding in short-short outfits. Many cyclists therefore know the island from training stages or cycling holidays, but mostly it is then explored on road bikes. Also beautiful, but we have already covered that in detail in this article [...].

Great cycling adventures are not just for the beaters 

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On the fear of dangling at the back of the pack. Text: Ruth Koops van 't Jagt. Tenerife Bike Festival This story begins with a message from Sander: whether I would like to go to the Tenerife Bike Festival in May for Cycling Destination. A wonderful programme awaits anyone with a cycling heart. To top it all off, [...]

Cycling adventure in Gran Canaria: part 3

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A little while back, guest blogger Ruth Koops van 't Jagt was on the road for us in beautiful Gran Canaria. Previous reports already gave a nice picture of the possibilities for cycling or yet also taking a rest day. Well, rest day. Herewith the latest report of her cool trip, together with her friend [...]

Cycling in Gran Canaria off-road: part 2

Tenerife views

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 [...]

Winter destination: Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria landscape

As the days shorten and the evenings and nights get longer in the Netherlands, you have a number of options for still enjoying yourself on your bike. Of course, with the right gear, you can cycle in the evening and at night, but that is not for everyone. Many then turn to alternatives like bootcamp [...]