Colnago launches G4-X gravel bike for new adventures
Colnago is launching a stunning new partner for your next cycling adventure with the new G4-X. According to the Italian brand (Tadej Pogacar's loyal associate), it builds on the G3-X, which was launched before the corona pandemic. Some major upgrades make it a bike to savour, especially for gravel adventures, but also just [...]
A salty gravel adventure - West Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
A vast expanse lies before us. As we make long hauls along a crackling gravel path, a light breeze blows in our faces. The sun is showing itself on this spring day. This is Zeeuws-Vlaanderen at its very best. West Zeeuws-Vlaanderen to be precise. A piece of the Netherlands with its very own identity. This is where Zeeland and Flanders [...]
Crans-Montana is an off-road cycling paradise
Since the first time I visited Crans-Montana, on a press trip in 2021, I have been a fan of this crazy destination. The Valais-Wallis canton is home to many beautiful passes, reservoirs and other climbs and routes where you can get lost to your heart's content. Proverbially then, because really getting lost is not the intention. Thereby, many roads are a [...]
Gravel Veneto: gravel in the land of Venice
The C-word, which we never really want to talk about again and which we suffered so much in 2020 and 2021 also brings us great things! A group of road cyclists near Treviso decided to do things completely differently during this period. The world was on its [...] anyway.
The Gooi's Most Beautiful Gravel Route? WTSHNN makes a stab at it
A nice wood fire brings much-needed warmth on a cool Saturday morning. Little plumes of warm breath slowly rise. Happy greetings and admiring glances at beautiful bikes. As an outsider, you wouldn't quite know what is about to happen on this morning in December. A group of cycling ladies greet each other and have just finished signing up [...]
Gravel routes in Baden-Württemberg: a new gravel paradise
Cycling and gravel biking in Germany has been very popular for years. Not only because of the events in the Eifel (Grinduro, LtD Gravelraid), but also the beautiful routes in Nationalpark Harz or in former East Germany. In short, graveling with the eastern neighbours is a must. The region of Baden-Württemberg is also doing its bit. Known for the Black [...]
Gravel routes in the Bregenzerwald
When you think of Austria, you think of Tyrol, Salzburg or perhaps Carinthia. But if you look a little further, you will find so many more beautiful cycling regions. How about the Bregenzerwald on your gravel bike? This idyllic area in the Bundesland 'Vorarlberg' is known for its breathtaking nature and varied cycling landscape. This makes [...]
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 [...].
Five Top Gravel Regions in the Netherlands for a Gravel Weekend
Now that autumn has really set in, gravel season is all the rage for many cyclists. What could be better than planning a gravel weekend in the Netherlands? Nice and close, plenty of new roads if you are used to road bikes and variety galore! The Netherlands is insane when it comes to adventurous gravel routes. Ok, admittedly, the routes in [...]
Gravel in the Alpes Vaudoises: a fantastic Swiss Adventure
Known as the cycling paradise par excellence, Switzerland offers more than just the classic cycling routes. Anyone who frequents the Cycling Destination website knows that Switzerland's most beautiful climbs, breathtaking views, and grass-green alpine meadows often feature. And with an extensive network of superbly marked cycling routes, including nine national routes spread over several stages , there is [...]
