An Unforgettable Day with Visma-Lease-a-Bike in Sierra Nevada
When looking for the ideal training location for a professional cycling team, sunny Spanish coastal resorts, steep Pyrenean passes or Tuscan hills might come to mind. But this year, the Visma-Lease-a-Bike team chose a completely different setting: the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. I got the chance to visit their training camp and spend a day cycling in this breathtaking mountain range. The contrast between the sunny weather at the foot of the mountain and the snow-capped peaks is truly impressive. If you are considering an altitude training camp, this experience is highly recommended.
Bianchi launches revamped Specialissima
Bianchi has launched an updated version of its Specialissima road bike in three different versions. The Italian brand claims the new designs are significantly more aerodynamic than before and that the top-of-the-range Specialissima Reparto Corse (RC) bike weighs just 6.6 kg (in a frame size 55cm). The new Specialissima The new Specialissima tops the road bike range of [...]
Pinarello launches new Dogma X endurance bike
Pinarello has launched a brand new Dogma X endurance road bike while expanding its current range of X series endurance road bikes. The Dogma has long been Pinarello's top road bike, with the flagship bike being the Dogma F. Pinarello is now launching the Dogma X model, which it claims is an endurance road bike aimed at long days in the saddle. We [...]
From Cesenatico to San Marino: through the heart of Emilia-Romagna during EMCC
When I grab my bike from the bike cellar of the Lungomare Bike Hotel in the morning, there is a lot of excitement around me. This is not for nothing. Today we are not only going to ride part of the 2024 Tour route. We are also doing so with a cycling great. Bernard Hinault, 5-time [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Road Bike Helmet for Beginners: 5 Important Tips Plus 5 Inexpensive Options Under 100 Euros
For beginners in the world of cycling, making the right choice when buying a road bike helmet (or gravel helmet) is very important for both safety and comfort while cycling. However, the range of helmets available can be overwhelming, especially if you have to consider a limited budget. Where should you [...]
Cycling adventure around Lago di Caldonazzo in Trentino: these are our tips
In winter, when the freedom of summer holidays is allowed to be coloured in, the random search area formed by Google, the ANWB booklet (out of nostalgia), that one colleague and that active family is narrowed down. Entire countries fall off, as well as coastlines and the most beautiful mountain ranges. Then suddenly things move fast and become concrete. Pay attention [...]
Grand Depart Basque Country: from capital Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastián
In 2023, the Basque Country will be completely dominated by the Tour de France. With three stages going through northern Spain, it will be a big celebration of cycling in general and cycling in the Basque Country in particular. Earlier you could see the preview of stage one on this medium. Today [...]
Exploring south-west Friesland by bicycle
In this blog, I will take you on an unforgettable adventure through beautiful South-West Friesland. A province with breathtaking landscapes, picturesque villages and friendly people. Whether you are an avid cyclist or just a nature lover, you will definitely be charmed by what Friesland has to offer. Follow our cycling tour and hopefully it will inspire you [...]
Cycling route in North Drenthe: right through the moors
Norg is a picturesque village in the north of Drenthe. Characteristic with a real 'brink' where, of course, the church is the focal point. The village with less than 3,000 inhabitants is a real tourist attraction. Many 'taverns' where you can relax after a ride in the sun. If you are looking for a nice cycle route in North Drenthe, [...]
Cycling in Flanders Fields: Ghent-Wevelgem route
Cycling In Flanders fields. On the spot where over 100 years ago millions of young men, boys actually, lost their lives. A pointless war. Although you could say that of any war. It is the ground where the connection between the British and Belgians is most felt. There are many references, with [...]
