Gravelling around Chaam; in the footsteps of West Brabant cycling history
West Brabant has a rich cycling history. The region is known as the cradle of famous Dutch cyclists and traditionally, many cycling races have been organised here. Think of the Acht van Chaam, where top cyclists from the Tour de France take to the start line a day after this race. With the arrival of the third stage [...]
Starting graveling: Tips for your first ride on a gravel bike
Are you ready to leave the beaten track? Gravel biking is the way to combine freedom and nature with a sporting challenge. If you have never gravelbiked before, the first ride can be a bit uncomfortable. I know this from experience, especially if you have always been on a road bike before. All of a sudden you are riding with [...]
Cycling to Denmark: Wanderlust & Hygge
Wanderlust. A typically German word from our eastern neighbours that is difficult to translate into Dutch in a single word. Wanderlust is the desire to travel. To go elsewhere. Is that what drove the men from the Pedaleurs (Maarten and Robbert) to embark on a bikepacking trip from Rectum in Overijssel to the [...]
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 [...]
