Returning to the Canary Islands in winter is always a great experience. Who wouldn't be happy in February with the sustained 20-22 degrees, the mostly dry and predictable weather, ideal for cycling. In 2023, I received the holiday as a birthday present from my wife. I came specifically to ride my bike, and my wife came to relax by the pool and sunbathe. Of course, we made reasonable compromises, so it was completely different from last year in Tenerife with friends, where we just cycled. Accommodation This year, mainly because of the relaxation part, we stayed in a hotel with a breakfast + dinner combo. The hotel is the typical 4 star mega complex with a huge pool in the garden, good spa, lots of rooms = lots of people. Despite this, everything is excellently organised, the average quality is better than the average 4 star, the room is large, the balcony overlooks the ocean, you don't feel the crowds, the food is roughly plentiful, varied and good. So Little Wife chose well. The downside of the hotel compared to the apartment - from a cyclist's point of view - is the time it takes to get meals. The sun rises on the island at around 8am, so life doesn't start too early. We also slept until 8 - 1/2 9 every day :-) And of course breakfast is only from 8am, so by the time you can comfortably eat breakfast and start cycling it's about 1/2 10. Since it gets dark after 6:30, you have to hurry for the bigger laps (which are 8-9 hours) with your morning chores. Plan A My plan was very simple: ride my bike as much as possible + do a couple of bigger rides + go to places I hadn't been before but
Returning to the Canary Islands in winter is always a great experience. Who wouldn’t be happy in February with the sustained 20-22 degrees, the mostly dry and predictable weather, ideal for cycling. In 2023, I received the holiday as a birthday present from my wife. I came specifically to ride
Last September, guided by a sudden idea, we put the bikes in the car and went out to the French Alps to climb some good passes. The French part of the Alps had been left out until then, so we were happy to go, even if the five days (in a row) without a rest didn't seem easy. It turned out to be a very good tour, Bonette, Huez, Galibier (my favorite) and the rest. We loved every meters of it, I wrote about it on my blog. When I ended my article last autumn saying "we will definitely come back next year, because we missed a lot of good places", then we really meant it. The comeback This year, as fate would have it, the summer family vacation converged towards France and the Cote d'Azur, and the little wives were kind enough to allow us a few days in the Alps afterwards, so we could combine the relaxation with a little bike ride. Of course in moderation :-) The French Riviera is not known for its iconic cycling places, although we guessed (and knew a little bit) that there would be good places there. A Tour also started from here in 2020 (this is signposted in all better places) and after all this is almost the Alps. Our accommodation was near Nice, and we could 3 bike rides in one week. Monaco Of course, we first tour to the best view of the area, we looked at Monaco and the small villages in the area (Éze, Turbie, Peillon). Of course, we went to Mote Carlo, we went almost all the way around the F1 circuit. I'm not a big Formula 1 fan, I don't even know it all, but even I was know this track, it was a pleasure
Last September, guided by a sudden idea, we put the bikes in the car and went out to the French Alps to climb some good passes. The French part of the Alps had been left out until then, so we were happy to go, even if the five days (in
For those who like more serious cycling, the Dolomites need no introduction. I have written about the place several times, how good it is to ride here. Monte Civetta Loop and Giau, Falzarergo, Dolomites. However, there is an event in the Dolomites (twice a year) where one of Europe's most beautiful and best alpine Loop, the Sellaronda, is closed to motorists and motorcyclists. At that time only bicyclists are allowed on the 50 km loop. What do you need to know about the Sellaronda and the loop? The Sella is one of the mountains of the Dolomites (mountain group, rock - every characteristic peak in the Dolomites has a name). This route around the mountain is called the Sellaronda. It is famous not only because it is one of the most beautiful alpine loop, but also because you have to climb four passes on the circuit. The four passes: Passo Pordoi, 2239m Passo Sella, 2218m Passo Gardena, 2121m Passo Campolongo, 1875m The circle can usually be completed in both directions on a normal road. Most people usually start from Arabba or Corvara, these two larger cities are located on the circle. Although there are four passes over 2,000 m on the circuit, the tour is not too hard, the ascent is "only" 1,635 m. You start from a high and the level of each pass is no more than 4-700 m. Bike Day is twice a year, in June and September. They will give you the recommended direction (it is almost always counter-clockwise) and you can cycling between 8.30 and 16.00! There is no need to bend, it is enough that the 15-20 thousand bikes ride together, the environment, the view, the excellent climb and slope and the 4 passes will give you an experience of a lifetime. Sellaronda Bike
For those who like more serious cycling, the Dolomites need no introduction. I have written about the place several times, how good it is to ride here. Monte Civetta Loop and Giau, Falzarergo, Dolomites. However, there is an event in the Dolomites (twice a year) where one of Europe’s most
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