The Netherlands

  

Experience summer vacation by bike

In the saddle between Dachstein and Ausseerland. A summer cycling vacation in the Salzkammergut means breathtaking landscapes, mountains and lakes, trails and tours that will make your heart beat faster—even before you start cycling. Between Dachstein and Ausseerland, unspoiled nature, culture, and exciting history come together in a sporty present. All this in the unique, fairytale setting of crystal-clear lakes and majestic mountains.

   

The highest paved climb in Europe

In addition to some of the climbs that the riders had to tackle during this year’s Vuelta, we also take a closer look at the highest paved climb in Spain and even in Europe. The last Grand Tour of the year is known for the many climbs that are tackled over three weeks. Steep slopes in particular color the route every year. Very steep, but usually not as long as in France or Italy. But that is not the case for the Pico de Veleta, because with almost 43 kilometers of climbing, it is one of the longest climbs in Europe.

  

Cycling tourism in Mallorca – the ultimate cycling paradise

Cycling in Mallorca is a dream that you should experience several times in your cycling life. The island has everything a cyclist could wish for. In the next three issues of Cyclelive Magazine, we will take you on one of the many epic tours that everyone should have done at least once.

  • LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE ORANGE CANALLEFT 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.
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  • BICYCLE BOOK SOUTH OF THE NETHERLANDSBICYCLE BOOK SOUTH OF THE NETHERLANDS
    Enjoying cycling with Knooppunter is also possible in the Netherlands! The guide by seasoned cycling author Kristien Hansebout offers thirty ready-to-use routes along the Knooppunter network through the southern border provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant and Limburg.
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  • ON THE TRAIL OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTEON 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 is for better or for worse, is something everyone can decide for themselves after they get home.
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  • LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE ORANGE CANALLEFT 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.
  • BICYCLE BOOK SOUTH OF THE NETHERLANDSBICYCLE BOOK SOUTH OF THE NETHERLANDS
    Enjoying cycling with Knooppunter is also possible in the Netherlands! The guide by seasoned cycling author Kristien Hansebout offers thirty ready-to-use routes along the Knooppunter network through the southern border provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant and Limburg.
  • ON THE TRAIL OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTEON 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 ...
  • THE LONGEST BICYCLE BRIDGE IN EUROPETHE 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 ...
  • LANDAL CASTLE DOMAIN THE CAUBERG: THE CYCLING PARK OF THE NETHERLANDSLANDAL 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.