Cycling in Drenthe
Discover all the beauty Ibiza has to offer as a cycling destination.
Bormio: the starting point for the Stelvio, Gavia AND Mortirolo
Hidden behind the screens of our phones, we become increasingly detached from reality. Sometimes we forget what it is really like. Life sometimes seems to take place online. My trip to Bormio made me experience again what we really get on that bike for. The feeling of camaraderie, a shared passion and [...]
Cycling in Catalonia
BIKEING IN CATALONIA General Catalonia, in the north-east of Spain, is a region full of contrasting landscapes; from the beaches on the Costa Brava to the imposing Pyrenees and rolling vineyards in Catalonia's interior. Its mild climate, varied landscapes and cycling-friendly infrastructure make it a favourite place for many cyclists and gravel riders. [...]
Return trip to Costa Tropical from Granada
One thing is for sure: Granada is more than the Alhambra and the nearby Sierra Nevada. If you want to explore the city and its surroundings by road bike, we have a very big tip for you: head south towards the Costa Tropical. Not only will you find beautiful routes there, but you can also [...]
5 tips for cycling on the Cote d'Azur: escape the winter
Nice was the setting for the Tour finish in 2024. In 2020, it was not the start initially hoped for, but there was still plenty of spectacle to be had. Anyway, the region is a wonderful place to go cycling. Fallen hero Lance Armstrong absolutely loved the region. He had [...]
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 [...]