{"id":8941,"date":"2022-11-03T11:44:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=8941"},"modified":"2022-11-03T11:44:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:44:53","slug":"cycling-destination-approved-what-is-it-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/cycling-destination-approved\/cycling-destination-approved-wat-is-het","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Destination Approved \u2013 what is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently we have created a new section on Cycling Destination called Cycling Destination Approved. But what exactly is this? And how can you qualify for it? We will explain the concept briefly, so it is clear why a location can be or become a \u2018Cycling Destination Approved\u2019 destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5704\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1271-2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5704\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"5722\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PFAW_2022_062-scaled-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You have to earn it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, Cycling Destination Approved is a quality label. It is a place where we, as a Cycling Destination, feel welcome as cyclists. A place where you get what you pay for, where the service is good and where they go the extra mile. Within this category, we distinguish several categories. The criteria for each category are more or less the same. The most important thing is: the label is NOT for sale. A paid partnership with our platform does not guarantee a mention in this beautiful list. It does, however, ensure that we will visit, but only then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The categories to be distinguished in Cycling Destination Approved are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/en\/#koffiezaak\">Coffee shops<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/en\/#hotels\">Hotels\/B&amp;Bs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/en\/#campings\">Campgrounds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/en\/#speciaalzaak\">(Bike) specialty shops<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the continuation of this article, we explain how we reach our judgment per category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"4890\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_7196-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Appetite for apple pie!\" class=\"wp-image-4890\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"5967\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_03042022_11-scaled-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"5887\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CD_02042022_30-scaled-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"koffiezaak\">Coffee shops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, a coffee shop is Cycling Destination Approved if it meets the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quality coffee, so no D-E machine with pre-programmed settings<\/li><li>Something delicious to go with it, homemade or from a local partner. No factory junk<\/li><li>A lunch card is a plus, but it is not necessary.<\/li><li>Place to store your bike<\/li><li>Option to purchase a inner tube, a pattern or other emergency purchase<\/li><li>Bike-friendly: as a cyclist, you can fill up your water bottle, for example, you can borrow a lock for your bike or other simple services. <\/li><li>Bike-related decoration items in the shop are always a plus!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"8774\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"coffee shop, coffee, bicycles, bloom luxemburg, luxembourg\" class=\"wp-image-8774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ruben_12102022_cycling_destination_etxeondo_20-scaled-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"7695\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22061824-Vaud-press-trip-01538.jpg\" alt=\"coffee shop, bakery, baked goods, cake, bicycles and coffee, bicycles\" class=\"wp-image-7695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22061824-Vaud-press-trip-01538.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22061824-Vaud-press-trip-01538-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22061824-Vaud-press-trip-01538-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22061824-Vaud-press-trip-01538-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"7462\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSCF7073-scaled-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"7258\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-10-49-54FUJIFILM-X-T4-481035264-scaled-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hotels\">Hotels \/ Bed and Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be recognized as a cycling destination approved by Cycling Destination Approved, the requirements are quite simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bike storage that can be locked up<\/li><li>Bike pump and repair tools on-site<\/li><li>Place to rinse and clean your bike<\/li><li>Routes from the hotel for both race and gravel (downloadable or not)<\/li><li>Possibility to stay only 1 night (for example, on a bikepacking trip)<\/li><li>Breakfast (buffet) that is suitable for cyclists. Usually that means: yogurt\/cottage cheese, fresh fruit, bread, good coffee and an egg<\/li><li>Preferably, you can also arrange a few things at the hotel, such as having your clothes washed quickly if they are extremely dirty, or getting some supplies for a follow-up trip. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read also:<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/tips\/basic-packing-list-for-your-cycling-holiday\/\"> Basic packing list for a cycling holiday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"7353\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/B0A6FCDF-DB6A-4F62-BDEC-174282CABBD5-scaled-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"7273\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-15-59-07FUJIFILM-X-T4-491562496-scaled-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories-2\/cycling-in-greece-adventure-in-west-macedonia\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"8631\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6378-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Cycling, Greece, optimal cycling, Kastoria, Greece, cycling in Greece\" class=\"wp-image-8631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6378-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6378-scaled-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6378-scaled-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6378-scaled-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6378-scaled-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/stories-2\/cycling-in-italy-in-the-wake-of-the-extra-giro\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"7784\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P1010101.jpg\" alt=\"cycling in italy, cycling in emilia-romagna, italy, cycling, giro, baby giro,\" class=\"wp-image-7784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P1010101.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P1010101-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P1010101-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P1010101-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/P1010101-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campings\">Campgrounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A campsite is of course a separate category. These are the most important criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lockable bicycle storage<\/li><li>Draining spot for your bike<\/li><li>Laundry service for clothes<\/li><li>Spacious tent spot or caravan spot so you can store your belongings<\/li><li>Routes from the campsite for racing and gravel<\/li><li>Breakfast service or a good nearby coffee shop with breakfast<\/li><li>Emergency items for sale, such as a band, pattern, energy bar or the like<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"speciaalzaak\">(Bicycle) specialty store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This category is somewhat more open-ended and therefore more subject to personal preferences. The most important thing for us is the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Good and friendly welcome. Nothing is worse than walking around a store for 5 minutes and not being addressed.<\/li><li>Prompt service: an appointment is an appointment, and if something goes wrong, we'd like to hear about it beforehand and not find out afterwards<\/li><li>A shop \u2018breathes\u2019 cycling and passion. That can be seen in the stories of the owner\/owner, in a cozy caf\u00e9, in beautiful items on the wall.<\/li><li>Bonus points for an original name<\/li><li>Bonus points for an original concept<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8954\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6074F1E9-ABC9-40C1-872F-F7A4CF4C79F7_1_102_o-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6074F1E9-ABC9-40C1-872F-F7A4CF4C79F7_1_102_o-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6074F1E9-ABC9-40C1-872F-F7A4CF4C79F7_1_102_o-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6074F1E9-ABC9-40C1-872F-F7A4CF4C79F7_1_102_o-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6074F1E9-ABC9-40C1-872F-F7A4CF4C79F7_1_102_o.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>DAIII \u2013 ZURICH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/cycling-destination-approved\/chasing-potatoes-bicycle-washerette-chasse-patate\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"8904\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fietswasserette7.jpeg\" alt=\"bike washroom, chasse patate, cleaning bikes, bike washroom chasse patate, amsterdam, cycling in amsterdam, cycling in amsterdam, amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-8904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fietswasserette7.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fietswasserette7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fietswasserette7-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>CHASSE PATATE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sinds kort hebben we een nieuwe rubriek op Cycling Destination genaamd Cycling Destination Approved. Maar wat is dit precies? En hoe kun je hiervoor in aanmerking komen? We leggen het concept in het kort uit, zodat helder is waarom een locatie &#8216;Cycling Destination Approved&#8217; kan zijn of kan worden. 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