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. [...]
Puglia: the pearl of southern Italy
I love Italy. Point. The beauty of the country, the people, the food. I think I really fell in love about 25 years ago. That's when I heard the language, was in Bolzano and Merano for the first time. From then on, Italy has been high on my cycling holiday hit list. The fact that I now also speak Italian [...]
Cycling in Scotland: Highlands and more
For those who want something different on a cycling holiday, the whole of the British Isles comes highly recommended. We previously wrote about the Peak District which is a stunning location. In Yorkshire, too, you can set off brilliantly with all kinds of great routes into the adjacent National Park. Not to mention Snowdonia in Wales. [...]
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 [...]
