5 French cycling areas you need to go to now
France is big and for many an ideal destination for a cycling holiday. Whether it is a cycling holiday or a gravel bike adventure, France always beckons and entices. While Alps, Vosges and Pyrenees are favourites, the country really has more to offer than that. The Tour de France often shows you more beautiful places, [...]
Courchevel, a beautiful pearl in the Vanoise
Nestled among the majestic landscape of the French Alps, Courchevel attracts adventurers and luxury seekers alike, and never ceases to amaze us with its unique charm and energy. Whether it is the World Ski Championships or the frequent royal visits, Courchevel always has something exciting to offer, especially for those who want to venture [...]
7 useful apps for your next cycling adventure
As an avid cyclist, exploring new destinations by bike is one of the best experiences you can have. Whether you choose an adventurous road bike ride through the Alps, a leisurely gravel ride through the rolling countryside of Tuscany, or a challenging long-distance ride on the vast roads of America, there [...]
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 [...]
Cycling route to discover Crans-Montana: start quietly with the climb to the village
Driving the car up to the hotel Alaia Lodge in Crans-Montana, it really does feel like coming home again. Also on our previous trip to the ski and outdoor sports village in the Swiss canton of Valais-Wallis, we stayed at this hotel. A lovely, relaxing place. Very centrally located in the village, with a good breakfast, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Cycling climbing in the UK: 5 alternatives to Box Hill
Anyone who says bicycle climbing in the UK in the UK will immediately mention Box Hill. This decisive climb in the 2012 Olympic road race and the Prudential London Ride, among others, is undoubtedly one of the most famous bicycle climbs in the UK. But there are many other lesser-known climbs in the area that [...]
