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 [...]
Gravel route around Ulft in the Achterhoek region
That the Achterhoek is a gravel valhalla should be obvious by now. On previous occasions, we were already in Berkelland and around Zelhem, where we rode two beautiful routes. Beautiful, long gravel strips, which the Randstadian will envy to death. This time we rode a beautiful route from beautiful Ulft, a village almost against [...]
Gravel trail in the Reichswald forest - just a stone's throw away
If you are looking for a cool gravel route on the border with the Netherlands and Germany, look no further. The Reichswald, just across the border near Nijmegen, offers everything you need for a great route, with a story. Because while you're busy criss-crossing through the woods, don't forget [...]
Switzerland launches 100% women cycling initiative
With the 100% Women cycling initiative, Switzerland Tourism (ST) aims to inspire more women to take up outdoor sports and encourage them to try new ones. For the past two years, 100% Women focused on hiking and mountaineering. This year, the campaign focuses on cycling. The campaign includes a gravel challenge, sporting challenges for national and [...]
