- CYCLING IN KOČEVSKO: EXPLORING THE SECRET FOREST OF SLOVENIA ON TWO WHEELS
In the heart of Slovenia lies the enchanting region of Kočevsko, a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its lush forests, crystal clear water treasures and diverse wildlife, Kočevsko is a paradise for cyclists seeking both adventure and tranquility.
- UNUSUAL CYCLING ADVENTURES IN KOROŠKA
It’s actually far too beautiful here in Koroška – in the UNESCO Karavanke Geopark, the green Pohorje and the Drava Valley – to go cycling underground. But still we’re going to do it, because it’s a unique experience we don’t want to miss. But before we go underground, we still want to explore all the ...
- MOUNTAIN BIKING AROUND THE WEISSENSEE IN CARINTHIA
One of the most beautiful lakes in the Alps is definitely the Weissensee in Carinthia, with its extraordinary beautiful color. The lake is 12 km long and lies at an altitude of 930 m. Once you reach the high valley around the Weissensee, you can reach its little brother, the Pressegger See, in no time. ...
- TRENTINO – GARDASEE & LEVICO SEE – THE PERFECT LAKE PAIRING
This is the ideal mix for anyone who loves the combination: cycling, lakes, mountains and Italy. Lake Garda and Lake Levico are two gems in the Trentino landscape. One is an iconic hotspot for all cyclists, but especially mountain bikers with a cool lifestyle – the other is an undiscovered insider tip with unparalleled charm. ...
- MALLORCA HERE WE COME – ROMPELBERG CYCLING VACATIONS IN A NEW LOOK
For many years, Rompelberg Cycling Holidays has been a household name in organizing cycling tours in Mallorca. Due to the enormous growth of the company over the past decades and the new trends in the cycling industry, a restructuring, modernization and refinement of the service were the focus on which Rompelberg Cycling Holidays focused during ...
- CYCLING MECCA LE MARCHE IN ITALY
Where the unspoiled nature of the Apennines meets the deep blue hues of the Adriatic Sea, you are in Le Marche. Here, contrasts and the most diverse landscapes come together to form an impressive overall picture. In the West of the region, the Apennines reign supreme. The region’s highest peak is Monte Vettore (2,476 m) ...
- ADVENTURE IN THE ERZGEBIRGE
The name alone sounds like adventure. After all, the Ore Mountains are synonymous with treasure hunters, miners and bikers. The low mountain range in the German state of Saxony, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, surprises with geological and historical highlights along roads with little traffic. The unique cultural landscape on the German-Czech border ...
- IN THE SADDLE OVERLOOKING THE SEA
Turquoise blue water, white beaches, high mountains and rugged cliffs: in Sardinia you cycle through impressive nature and on roads with little traffic. Especially in the east of this beautiful Mediterranean island, the Caribbean-looking bays along the coastal roads are almost unimaginably beautiful.
- READY TO GET DUSTY AND DIRTY?
“Nomen est Omen” – the name says it all! Four tourist regions in the Tyrolean Außerfern have joined forces in Gravel.Tirol. This has created the largest gravel region in Austria’s westernmost province. As the name suggests, gravel is cycled over hills and valleys through the Alps.
- MTB ADVENTURES IN THE BREGENZERWALD
In the Bregenzerwald you bike among a mix of mountains, forests and typical cottages, where old and new, traditional timber construction and modern design meet. Here cycling is also a mix of steep climbs, grueling mountain tours with leisurely rides through the traditional cultural landscape of the 23 villages in the Bregenzerwald. Between the forest ...
- UNWINDING AND ENJOYMENT ON THE DOLOMITE COLS
Surrounded by the picturesque peaks of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, the “Queen of the Dolomites” lies at 1,224 meters above sea level: Cortina d’Ampezzo. A true Alpine classic, the town effortlessly combines centuries-old traditions with legendary cycling highlights. Welcome to a colorful potpourri of traditions, history and South Tyrolean dolce vita.
- KRONPLATZ – THE KING OF THE DOLOMITES
In South Tyrol, a world-class mountain biking region awaits you. Kronplatz is the legendary centerpiece, the Kronplatz Bike Park is the pulse of downhill adventure. Here lie the legendary singletrails – the lifelines from the mountain to the valley – with the possible turns to the wild and romantic side valleys. Here nature and the ...
- ALDEIAS HISTÓRICAS DE PORTUGAL
Many of us know Portugal only from the tourist destinations of the sun-drenched Algarve or the cities of Lisbon and Porto. But for the real Portugal you have to go inland. In the border region of central Portugal with Spain, the Beira Baixa, lie the Aldeias historicas de Portugal. Like pearls on a chain, 12 ...
- GORGES DE LA NESQUE NATURAL WONDER IN THE VAUCLUSE
The region around Mont Ventoux is wonderful for cycling. The natural beauty and the beautiful villages follow each other in the wide surroundings of the mountain. The mountain gorges, vineyards, views, hairpin bends, rock formations and typical picturesque villages alternate continuously. We were in the region in mid-September and rode several beautiful rides from camping ...
- ON THE ROAD ON THE PASSES AROUND SAN VIGILIO IN THE DOLOMITES
Do you like challenges, wide panoramas and lots of altimeters? Then South Tyrol is the place for you. The famous Three Peaks/Drei Zinnen/Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Marmolada and the Sella Group await you in the San Vigilio Dolomites. Take on the challenge over these mythical dolomite cols and follow in the footsteps of the greatest ...
- MOUNTAIN BIKING TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN DAVOS KLOSTERS
Tucked away amidst the majestic Swiss Alps lies a paradise for mountain bike enthusiasts: Davos Klosters. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, pristine trails and alpine charm, this region offers an unparalleled mountain biking experience that attracts cyclists from all over the world. In this article, we will dive into its history, take a look at ...
- ALONG AND AROUND MONT VENTOUX
Anyone who follows cycling and/or cycles regularly themselves knows the Mont-Ventoux, and for many it is on the bucket list or has already been ticked off – whether several times or not. But what a lot of avid Ventoux cyclists don’t know is that the area around Mont Ventoux is also challenging and, above all, ...
- KUFSTEINERLAND A CYCLING REGION FOR EVERY LEVEL
The fortified town of Kufstein and its eight surrounding picturesque villages are located in the Austrian state of Tyrol. There, right on the border with the German state of Bavaria, road bikers will find a true cycling paradise.
- LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE ORANGE CANAL
Cycling along a canal can be a monotonous activity. Always going straight ahead and looking at infinity. In other words, making miles. Another option is to take the canal as your guide and see left and right how you can combine the useful with the pleasant while cycling.
- ON THE TRAIL OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
Just cross the border and immediately feel in another world? This is possible when you plan to cycle the more than 100 kilometers long “Fietsallee langs de Noordervaart” which runs partly through the Netherlands and partly through Germany. However you look at it, many things are just a little different in both countries. Whether that ...
- ON THE PEDALS FROM ENGLISH EXETER
We are moving to Exeter the capital of the county of Devon (also known as Devonshire) in southwest England. We are not doing so without intention because we will be cycling there. In advance we are briefed on the cycling possibilities in the region by people from Devon County Council. Of course they think their ...
- EVER CYCLED IN SOUTHERN MORAVIA?
It can be assumed with some certainty that many will answer this question in the negative. Others may wonder where to find this area on the map. Reason enough to go to the area south of the Czech city of Brno and then to the border region of the Czech Republic and Austria. A beautiful ...
- EXPLORING ALONG CANALS, RIVERS AND LOCKS
It is early November, the harvest is off the field and the fields have been plowed. The colors in the landscape are fading, but the beautiful skimming light of the low sun sets the scene for surprises. When you are in the circumstance of being able to spend a few days cycling in such an ...
- THE SEINE-MARITIME BIKE TOUR
A 325 km round trip bike ride in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region. That’s the area between Le Tréport, Le Havre and Rouen. The Tour of the Seine-Maritime offers cyclists the opportunity to discover the different landscapes of the region.
- THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CYCLING REGIONS IN CROATIA
If you want to enjoy the true beauty of nature, combine it with experiencing the ancient cultural and historical monuments and with the sun as your ally experience cycling along the exciting coastline, then Croatia is “the place to be.”
- THE VERBIEST ROUTE
In celebration of 400 years of Father Verbiest in 2023, the municipality of Pittem has revamped the already existing “Ferdinand Verbiest” bicycle route from 2010.
- SLOVENIA – UNKNOWN MAKES UNLOVED
As a travel writer you are always on the road making new discoveries. Visiting countries and regions you can write about. Sometimes close by, sometimes further away. The unknown keeps beckoning. What lies beyond the horizon? At the end of April, for example, we did some cycling kilometers in different parts of Slovenia and then ...
- MALTA AND GOZO A CHALLENGE FOR CYCLISTS
It’s October already. Back home, you already have to wear long pants and a long-sleeved vest on your bike. When an invitation arrives to come and explore a region with 26 to 27 degrees during this period, the choice is not difficult.
- VALENCIA – A PERFECT DESTINATION TO DISCOVER BY BICYCLE
Valencia, one of the most vibrant destinations in Europe, has a privileged location on the Mediterranean Sea. That both, the city and its surroundings, seem to have been created for cycling is something that many do not know.
- SUPREME GRAVEL ENJOYMENT IN TIROL
Along the German-Bavarian border from the Zugspitze to Lech, Füssen and Oberjoch, a new region has emerged for gravel lovers who want to push their limits: Gravel.Tirol brings together the gravel roads of the Tyrolean Ausserfern under one helmet.
- THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE COSTA OF SPAIN
Beauty is a subjective concept and thus depends on various tastes. Yet there are certain things/beings/phenomena, which everyone agrees are the exceptions among all other beauties. For more than 30 years I have been traveling with the motorhome all over Europe. How many times the entire coastline of eastern and southern Spain was on the ...
- THE TANNHEIMER TAL
A cross-border cycling paradise with an extraordinary panorama: the Tannheimer Tal is not called “the most beautiful high valley in Europe” for nothing. The region, nestled between idyllic alpine meadows and steep mountain peaks, encourages cyclists to tough training sessions with magnificent views and diverse courses. In the Tannheimer Tal, people have always wanted to ...
- 10 YEARS OF VENNBAHN
The 10th anniversary of the Vennbahn was recently celebrated. Opened in 2013, the bicycle route between Aachen in Germany and Troisvierges in Luxembourg follows the route of the Vennbahn, a former railroad on the territory of Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg.
- Women Cycling Camp in the Allgäu
Mountains, lakes and cultural highlights. The Allgäu in Bavaria really has a lot to offer. Allgäu is a southern German region, between Ulm and the Bregenzerwald and between Lake Constance and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Racing bike fanatics in particular find a small paradise here thanks to the diverse landscape with its easy, medium and challenging routes. It ...
- A COMPLETE CYCLING VACATION ON THE COSTA BRAVA
Do you already have plans for new cycling adventures in the next few months of 2023? No? Then we have a great tip here!
- THESE ARE THE THREE MOST BEAUTIFUL CYCLING ROUTES IN FLANDERS ACCORDING TO VAB
On the website vabmagazine.be, mobility organization VAB allowed surfers to choose their favorite from among 10 cycling routes in Flanders. By far the most popular cycling tour was the Trappist route in and around Malle.
- GO CYCLING IN A SPECIAL REGION THAT OTHERS DON’T THINK ABOUT
With speed and adrenaline, it’s on the endless and low-traffic roads through beautiful Südsteiermark. The climbing and descending between vineyards, meadows and forest trails is as diverse as the culinary offerings. It quickly becomes clear: Südsteiermark is a secret tip for cyclists and gravel bikers. Small, fine and yet diverse and absolutely worth spending a ...
- THE THREE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKE TOURS IN SALZKAMMERGUT
Everyone who goes on cycling vacations knows the blissful feeling of cycling in nature with water all around you. Sweating in the saddle with a view of the lake and the pleasant thought of cooling off in the water after your workout. All the cycling tours through the Salzkammergut region are definitely fantastic, but the ...
- WITH THE RACE, GRAVEL OR MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE ARIÈGE
The Ariège, at the foot of the Pyrenees, is a relatively unknown French department. Unknown’ is therefore not unloved, but certainly unspoiled! Once you have visited the region, you can’t get enough of its beautiful unspoiled nature, historic towns, castles, mountain rivers, peaks and lakes.
- SEASON START UNDER THE SOUTH TYROL SUNSHINE
Time to recharge the batteries a bit with some sun, fresh air and a good dose of adrenaline? Then Austria’s Tramin is the best tip you’ll have gotten today. Dolce Vita, vineyard tours, pass roads in the Mendola Mountains or the Kalterer Höhenweg. A pack of diverse and adventurous bike paths lead to the South ...
- THREE COUNTRIES IN ONE SPECTACULAR TOUR
Want to significantly expand the list of countries you’ve cycled through in no time? In Nauders at the Reschenpass you can quickly discover three countries in one go. Any cyclist who wants to see, feel, smell and discover more in one cycling vacation should put the Reschenpass on his bucket list.
- SPECTACULAR COASTAL ROADS CYCLING VACATION ALONG THE COAST IN EASTERN SARDINIA
Fantastic cycling conditions all year round, spectacular coastal roads and impressive mountain passes: in Sardinia you are on a cycling vacation right by the sea. Far from all the crowds, the extraordinarily beautiful Mediterranean island surprises with its Caribbean-looking bays, mountain ranges, quiet roads and vast valleys.
- AUVERGNE, A FORGOTTEN PART OF FRANCE?
France remains a favorite destination for the Belgian and Dutch (and many other nationalities) vacation cyclist. In 2017, we tried in May to book a cycling vacation in July or August (then we don’t have to look after the grandchildren) in the Auvergne region. Unfortunately, all of our desired locations were fully booked for that ...
- THE LONGEST BICYCLE BRIDGE IN EUROPE
The biggest, the longest, the widest of anything, we usually want to check out. It’s just a little different from the rest and it raises questions. Is it really as special as it is indicated? Do you really have to have seen it or can you just wait and see when you happen to be ...
- AGUILAS – ENJOY AN UNPARALLELED SLICE OF SPAIN ON AND OFF THE BIKE!
Aguilas is located in the southernmost point of the Costa Calida, a 250-kilometer coastline that literally means “warm coast.” Thanks to the Mediterranean subtropical climate of this region, you can enjoy the sun here 320 days a year with temperatures between 17 and 32 degrees. No better climate and conditions for cycling.
- LANDAL CASTLE DOMAIN THE CAUBERG: THE CYCLING PARK OF THE NETHERLANDS
Professional cycling teams regularly stay here for training periods, Tom Dumoulin cycled his virtual Amstel Gold Race from a vacation home, several famous cyclists have their own street on the park and since last year a world cycling champion also lives here.
- SÜDSTEIERMARK – ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE
Südsteiermark or South Styria is an absolute hidden Austrian gem and a golden tip we give to cyclists: small, fine and yet so versatile and interesting. The tours run in all directions. From delightful tours for enjoyers through the vineyards through day trips in the Styrian volcano country to trips in the West Styrian mountain ...
- THE COSTA DAURADA MUCH MORE THAN A SURPRISING CYCLING VACATION
The Costa Daurada has over 2,000 km of fantastic asphalt roads with little traffic, ideal to enjoy on your bike and discover spectacular landscapes. If you want to cycle in the sun, over mountains and/or along the coast and with all possible leisure facilities for the whole family, then you should consider the Costa Daurada. ...
- Trails and tours around Kronplatz in South Tyrol
The opportunity to discover a world natural heritage site on a mountain bike rarely arises. In the Dolomite communities of San Vigilio and San Martin, however, this is no problem. They lie between the natural parks “Fanes-Sennes-Prags” and “Puez-Geisler”, both of which have been declared UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites.
