Gravel in Abruzzo – On the Road with Villa Ferranti and Abruzzo Trail
Ralph Ornelis went on a gravel adventure in Abruzzo on behalf of CyclingDestination. The Abruzzo region in Italy is relatively unknown. Many of us stick to the familiar options for gravel cycling in Italy such as Tuscany, Veneto, Piedmont, Trentino. But Abruzzo offers more possibilities, not just for road cycling but especially for gravel biking. Invited […]
Cycling in the gravel paradise of Castile-La Mancha; past Don Quixote windmills and through medieval towns
Forget the busy coasts; you'll find the real, authentic Spain in the interior. Spain is one of the most diverse countries in Europe in terms of landscape. One moment you find yourself in a flat steppe landscape, only to be standing in green hills a dozen kilometres further on. And it's not just the landscape that's diverse; the rich history [...]
Four days of gravel cycling in the Harz: you'll want this too
When you say Germany, you say gravel. And when you say gravel in Germany, you really can't ignore the beautiful Harz region. About five and a half hours' drive from Utrecht, you'll find an expansive nature reserve that will leave you speechless. It's as if you're riding through different countries in one day, as if […]
Cancelled: Social Gravel Ride: Will you cycle with us from Landal Hellendoornse Berg on 6 June?
Due to a fall, I, Sander, cannot do the ride. It is therefore cancelled. The test day at SportBikeService with Superior Bikes WILL go ahead. Gravel is about freedom. About quiet paths, new routes and getting away from it all. But remarkably often you ride these best rides… alone. And that's precisely what makes the difference. On 6 […]
Vätternrundan is adding a gravel race in September 2026.
Vätternrundan is launching a gravel race for the first time. Vätternrundan Gravel is a 120-kilometre recreational ride on 12 September 2026 near Motala in Sweden, with approximately 70 percent gravel. Registration is now open.
Grand Tour Catalunya Gravel Launched: 2,500 km Self-Guided Gravel Tour Through Catalonia
Catalonia has a new 2,500 km gravel route, divided into 42 stages and five sections. Flexible entry, manageable distances, and, according to the organisers, primarily off-road. That's serious.
Gravel in Austria: Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena offers options
Gravel is the road to freedom. More and more people are reaching for the gravel bike, to experience that feeling of freedom. Imagine semi-paved roads, routes through the forest, a climb to a beautiful viewpoint with an amazing panorama. In the fresh, healthy mountain air, far away from the crowds. Pff, we are now looking [...]
Terre di Pisa Bike Days - Three Days of Testing and Digging in Tuscany
In April 2026, Pisa will host the Terre di Pisa Bike Days for the first time: free expo, test bikes on real Tuscan gravel and guided rides. And that 535km Bike Trail is just around the corner.
Gravelles in Styria - Discover the green heart of Austria
Styria calls itself the Green Heart of Austria. From alpine forest roads to rolling vineyards: three totally different gravel worlds, without having to move hours. We found out where to sit, what to drive and how to get there.
MTB in Bavaria: 450km of new MTB trails in Fichtelgebirge
The Fichtelgebirge in northern Bavaria will have an official singletrail network of 450 kilometres, with the 170km Horseshoetrail as its backbone. Routes are already available digitally. And gravel? You can do that too, but differently than you think.