Gravel route in Gelderland: Exploring the Strade Bianche Achterhoek
Unlike provinces such as South Holland, where it is searching for even the very first real gravel path, the east and north of the Netherlands is richly endowed with these adventurous routes. During our recent visit with Cycling Destination in Groningen, we were also challenged to find a nice gravel route. In the Netherlands, the Achterhoek, that scenic [...]
Bikepacking with young children - five tips from Ruth
The average age of cyclists in the Netherlands is +/- 35. For many, an age when the word 'family' is mentioned more and more often. A family almost always means making choices. Choices between cycling and family. But what if you don't have to make that choice. In this article, guest blogger Ruth talks about how to [...]
Gravel riding like a king in the Utrecht area
For cool gravel routes, you quickly think of Brabant, Drenthe or the Achterhoek. But nothing could be further from the truth; a stone's throw from the Randstad, we discovered a very varied gravel tour. This 77-kilometre route takes you across the Hilversum moors, through the forests of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and past the most beautiful villas. [...]
Grunnings Gravel and more: GRX and Ultegra series
For those who were not yet convinced of the beauty of the Far North, we will add a little more. After all, the slogan is: 'nothing beats Groningen'. You can have a complete discussion about that. In another big city, they then say: not words, but deeds. We took the test [...]
Gravel route across the Veluwe: exploring with Erwin Sikkens
Gravel on the Veluwe. It almost sounds like religion. When Erwin Sikkens, mastermind behind the 300-kilometre green divide, organises a social ride, you know it's going to be cool. In spring 2022, at the time of the Strade Bianche, this route master is organising the #stradekomoot in collaboration with Komoot. The ride [...]
Cycling in Gran Canaria off-road: part 2
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 [...]
Broomwagon report II: Cycling in Calabria, the insider tips of 'Calamaro'.
If you want to go cycling in Italy, there are countless options. The best-known options are the Dolomites, Tuscany but the Italian lake district and Emilia Romagna also appeal to the imagination. That Italy is much more than just these highlights, we had already found out. Whether gravel or road cycling, Italy has everything [...]
From the book 'Omstreken': Out and about in the Brabant countryside
Dark clouds are gathering. A beautiful saying from the Dutch language. When the weather is bad, or the hours of daylight are dwindling. Some destinations jump on this, such as the Wadden, which have fully embraced the theme of darkness. I myself am always looking for light or points of light. Guus Meeuwis' song 'Brabant' kept [...]
Bolzano: your gravel basecamp in the Dolomites
Would you like to go gravelling in Italy? Consider the mountains around Bolzano, in South Tyrol. While the Dolomites are known for their stunning climbs on the road, there is much more to explore off the beaten track. From basecamp Bolzano, for example, you can head to the Jenesienpass that leads to the Stoanerne Mandln. [...]
South Sweden Trails: part 1
With 450,000 square kilometres and only 10 million inhabitants, Sweden has a lot of space. And whatever you want to say about climate, cold or anything else: nature in Sweden is magnificent. The country is known for being extremely relaxed. Not for nothing that many cyclists like to take a tour in the land of [...]
