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 [...]
Cycling in Tuscany: gravel and more
Anyone who dreams of living in Italy will dream of a 'fattoria' somewhere in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Cycling and graveling in Tuscany is an absolute must for any cycling enthusiast. Beautiful cycling and gravel routes make Tuscany the perfect place for a cycling holiday. If only because of the climate, the variety of roads [...]
