Explore the Jura by bike: Epic Tour to the Grand Colombier
The Jura, an enchanting region in eastern France, is a real treasure for cycling enthusiasts. With its rustic charm, untouched nature and challenging cycling routes, it is a paradise for anyone looking for adventure on two wheels. If you go cycling in the Jura, climbing the Grand Colombier [...]
The joy of riding - Is a cycling holiday for me?
When I first bought a road bike, it was not my thought to spend several days, travelling with my bike. In my (sports-oriented) environment, friends and girlfriends went to the Alps or the Pyrenees for weeks at a time. With a tent, in an apartment or luxury in a hotel. Bikepacking was not hip back then. [...]
Tips for first-time mountain cycling
Preparing for your first time cycling in the mountains can be tricky in our flat little country. But with some good tips, you will succeed! In this blog, our explorer Nynke gives you some tips for first-time mountain cycling. She tells how she prepared for a trip [...]
Cycling to Barrage d'Emosson: a course from a never-run World Cup
Het is een donderdag in augustus rond het middaguur. Vandaag fietsen we naar Barrage d’Emosson, in de omgeving Martigny. De zon staat hoog aan een strakblauwe hemel. Ik kijk vlug op mijn fietscomputer: 10% stijgingspercentage. Het voelt als het dubbele. Het zweet parelt van mijn gezicht. Een mede-fietser roept mij toe: ‘vanaf hier wordt het nog […]
