Loire by Bike cycling passport
I have a thing for water. Not only is it literally vital, but I think the power of water is something very special. Put me on the Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam for an afternoon and I'm a happy man. I have to say, though, that I have more with rivers than with the sea. Pretty funny. [...]
Ruben's Mallorca cycling routes - part 2
In the month of February 2023, Ruben Hoogland was on the cycling island of Mallorca. A beautiful destination with so many beautiful climbs, 'backroads' and views, you must have been there. We therefore have a short, three-part series in which we show you Ruben's cycling routes on Mallorca. With the accompanying pictures, we can say: 'the hype is totally justified'. Text [...]
Beautiful cycle route in Emilia-Romagna
Many cyclists will not immediately mention Emilia-Romagna as a favourite destination. However, this region has a lot of cycling fun to offer - after all, it was Marco Pantani's training ground. Emilia Romagna is truly a cyclists' paradise. Traffic-free asphalt roads alternate with beautiful gravel lanes. Unlike Tuscany, for example, there are still few foreign tourists and you imagine [...]
Switzerland launches 100% women cycling initiative
With the 100% Women cycling initiative, Switzerland Tourism (ST) aims to inspire more women to take up outdoor sports and encourage them to try new ones. For the past two years, 100% Women focused on hiking and mountaineering. This year, the campaign focuses on cycling. The campaign includes a gravel challenge, sporting challenges for national and [...]
Cycling through Germany: your route to a breathtaking cycling holiday
Cycling in Germany is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind for the younger generation of cyclists and gravel bikers. Many times there is an association with e-bikes, trips along the Rhine, 'genussradfahren' and more. Yet a Cycling Holiday in Germany is increasingly popular these days. Not only because of the beautiful gravel routes and cool cycling routes you can find there. Also [...]
Le Vie del Bike: Umbria
Earlier, we reported on the Italian Tourism Ministry's new project, ENIT. It wants to encourage cycling holidays, of any kind, and they have done so in the most epic way you can think of. Le Vie del Bike (the bike lanes) route. A total of 5300 kilometres of roads for cycling in Italy. Then [...]
Vingegaards' Favorites: on the road with Tour winner Jonas in Nordjylland
The 2022 Tour de France was on Denmark and Danish ace Jonas Vingegaard's mind. With the Grand Départ in Denmark and the 25-year-old Dane's eventual win in Paris, the 2022 Tour was a truly Danish tour. In an interview with the first Danish Tour winner, he gives a nice [...]
Cycling in the Eifel: a great alternative
We make no secret of it, cycling in the mountains is the best thing for us to do. That we 'have' to do most of the kilometres through vast meadows, along the Dutch delta and occasionally climb the Dutch hills is certainly not a punishment, but nothing beats the mountains. In order to [...]
How do I choose my next cycling destination?
The answer to the question in the title is not easy. Of course, the right area for your cycling holiday depends on many factors. At least, for us it certainly does. Of course, if you want to cycle Alpe d'Huez, you have a lot of variables off. But then again. What period, where you are going to stay, how [...]
Cycling in Emilia-Romagna: In the footsteps of Pantani
Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica. A three unit mostly synonymous with beach holidays. Sun, sea, booze. At least, that's how I've always remembered it. Not for nothing did I set off for a two-week summer holiday to this Bermuda triangle for young people when I was 18. I had heard of Cesenatico. What's more, the village with this name was [...]
