{"id":3573,"date":"2023-12-04T14:34:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T13:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=3573"},"modified":"2025-12-05T13:36:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:36:47","slug":"cycling-in-the-footsteps-of-saint-nicolas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/fietsen-in-het-spoor-van-sint-nicolaas","title":{"rendered":"In the footsteps of St Nicholas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, as December 5 approaches, I am reminded of place names with St Nicholas, or references to it. . Although Saint Nicholas makes his appearance mainly in the BeNe(lux), the history of this benefactor goes back to other places. Places in southern Europe or 'Asia Minor', today's Turkey. It's great inspiration to follow the places of 'Saint' to put together your ultimate gift adventure. Are you also full of anticipation? This could be a great cycling holiday in the footsteps of St Nicholas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Agios Nikolaos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ancient Greek name of St Nicholas, Saint Nicholas or San Nicola, is A\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 \u039d\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bb\u03b1\u03bf\u03c2, or Agios Nikolaos. For those in the know, this name will surely mean something as this is a popular destination on the Greek island<\/a> Crete. It is on the east side of the island, in a bay with stunning views. It is in the lee of Hersonissos and Malia, which you certainly want to drive around in a big bow in summer. Agios Nikolaos, however, is a bit quieter and the views, as mentioned, are breathtaking. What's even better: you can drive straight into Crete's rugged hinterland and in less than 90 kilometres you'll pick up 1500 altimeters! So. I don't know if Sint can navigate his Amerigo (or Ozosnel, as it is called these days) through that well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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