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 [...]
Ruben's routes on Mallorca
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 favourite routes on Mallorca. With the accompanying pictures, we can say: 'the hype is [...]
5 destinations for a perfect cycling holiday
If you want guaranteed sun, we have some great tips for you. Cycling destinations with almost 100% sun guarantee. Well, guarantee all the way to the door so to speak. In Europe, there are a number of destinations that are popular all year round. In winter an opportunity to just cycle with shorts, in [...]
5 great winter destinations for a cycling holiday
Winter is knocking ever harder on the door. Secretly, temperatures creep towards freezing and at night they dip below. You can do two things: arm yourself against the elements and keep cycling in the cold. Be sure to check out our clothing guide to be well prepared for that. You can also opt for a [...]
Basque Country diary part 5: land of wind and wine
The jolly man in the blue shirt starts talking to me unintelligibly. Dressed like that in cycling clothes, I do not immediately recognise him as señor Landa. Right, Mikel Landa's grandfather (!) got ready for a bike ride this morning. From his enthusiastic story, I can just decipher that he says: 'I [...]
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 [...]
Cycling in Gran Canaria: ultimate place to escape winter
In the week that intrepid cyclists in the Netherlands were braving wind force seven and pouring rain during the NK Tegenwindfietsen over the Oosterscheldekering, I, Ruth Koops van 't Jagt get to cycle in Gran Canaria. Nice climbing in the sun. Not for nothing is this Canary island a favourite winter cycling destination of both recreational racers [...]
