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. [...]
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 [...]