Is Tuscany really the best gravel destination (spoiler: yes!)?
White roads surrounded by tall cypress trees. Crackling sound of gravel tyres flattening the white pebbles. A blue sky, a summer sun. The prospect of a fantastic lunch, with a glass of local grape juice, if that's your preference. La vita è bella a Toscana. Can you get any closer to the gravel sky? Tuscany is THE [...]
Strade Bianche: the most beautiful gravel strips in a row
It is perhaps one of the most legendary cycling races in the world: the Strade Bianche. A classic that is often mentioned in the same list as the Tour of Flanders and other icons. And yet the history of the Strade Bianche does not go back that far at all. The first edition only took place in 2007. [...]
Gravel with locals in Tuscany - Crete Senesi
It's all about the preparation. Or as they say in Italy, 'È tutta una questione di preparazione'. Whatever holiday destination it will be, in the weeks leading up to a holiday I am always busy making and looking for bike rides near my campsite. I look for gpx files of routes, try to create routes of my own [...]
Cycling in Tuscany: gravel and more
Anyone who dreams of living in Italy will dream of a 'fattoria' somewhere in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Cycling and graveling in Tuscany is an absolute must for any cycling enthusiast. Beautiful cycling and gravel routes make Tuscany the perfect place for a cycling holiday. If only because of the climate, the variety of roads [...]