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 [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Road Bike Helmet for Beginners: 5 Important Tips Plus 5 Inexpensive Options Under 100 Euros
For beginners in the world of cycling, making the right choice when buying a road bike helmet (or gravel helmet) is very important for both safety and comfort while cycling. However, the range of helmets available can be overwhelming, especially if you have to consider a limited budget. Where should you [...]
7 useful apps for your next cycling adventure
As an avid cyclist, exploring new destinations by bike is one of the best experiences you can have. Whether you choose an adventurous road bike ride through the Alps, a leisurely gravel ride through the rolling countryside of Tuscany, or a challenging long-distance ride on the vast roads of America, there [...]
Why you should go graveling in Angers during Nature is Bike
Welcome to Angers, named France's greenest city in 2020. In the month of June, it is the base for the Nature is Bike Festival. An annual gravel and adventure festival some 300 kilometres south-west of Paris. Set in the rolling and green Pays de la Loire, it is a vibrant mix of gravel, [...]
Gravel biking in Tarifa, Andalusia: a gravel haven at the end of the world
Tarifa, located at the southernmost tip of Europe, is best known as the Mecca for kite- and windsurfers. But what many people do not know is that Tarifa is also heaven on earth for gravel bikers. Here we cycle the round 'Fin del continente', or the end of the world. And that describes exactly the [...]
Cycling on Funen - On the road with Andrea and Maks - part 3
That the island of Funen is a wonderful cycling destination should now be obvious. On day 3 of their trip, Andrea and Maks ride the final stretch of the Herregårdsruten, the mansion route on 'Bike Island Fyn', as the region has called itself. Cycling on Funen, it's back to enjoyment! Also, don't forget the first [...]
Herregårdsruten: Cycling on Funen, with Andrea and Maks
For those who think Denmark is boring, you are wrong. It may have a somewhat stuffy image and high ' ANWB' content, but nothing could be further from the truth. True, you're not going to encounter hugely bustling towns, and you won't have any trendy coffee shops on the way. But for those who want to enjoy nature and [...]
Gravel route on Noord-Beveland: hard on unpaved roads
Gravel routes in the Netherlands can be found almost everywhere. Only the provinces of Groningen and South Holland are somewhat less endowed, but even there you can still find some unpaved stretches. Zeeland, with its islands and fields, has a great selection of gravel paths available. I was on the island of Noord-Beveland, the 4th cycling municipality of the Netherlands in 2022. [...]
Gravel in Bolzano
Consider a nice off-road trip to the northern Italian destination of Bolzano! The uncluttered city, also known as Bozen, is the perfect location if you're planning a gravel trip with cycling friends. It is a city and area where you will find everything. It's not a long flight (to Verona and then by train) [...]
5 multi-day gravel events in the Netherlands
Gravel is hot. We know. Everyone seems to opt for the fat tyre and the forest these days, instead of the 25-28mm and the asphalt. The gravel events in the Netherlands are popping up like mushrooms. Very cool of course! What we also see is that multi-day gravel events seem to be the trend. So [...]
