With more extreme heatwaves and average temperatures steadily growing over the last few years, cycling in the summer has become quite a challenge in many popular locations in Southern Europe. It prompts more people to look for alternative cycling destinations where moderate temperatures or a fresh sea breeze make riding […]
Cycling Coolcations – 5 Best Summer Cycling Routes in Europe to Escape the Heat Read More
Travelling by train is probably the most convenient way to bring your bicycle to places. You skip all this dismantling and packing that’s inevitable when taking your bicycle on a plane. But the rules for taking your bike on a train can be confusing and complicated. In this article, I attempted to
Taking a bicycle on a train in Europe in 2024. A comprehensive guide. Read More
You bought a tent and want to head on your great outdoor adventure, but now you read that wild camping is illegal in many European countries. Does it mean you are doomed to stay on official campgrounds, surrounded by families with kids or groups of young party makers and paying
Wild Camping in Europe – rules and laws by country and practical tips Read More
Ever since I was little, I dreamt of taking a Swiss train and travelling to the Alps. See the Matterhorn, experience the Almleben, get stuffed with fondue and stare at the bridges, passes and peaks through the window. The dream came through, first in 2010 when I spent four months in Switzerland working
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One of the most scenic roads in Switzerland, the Furka Pass rises to 2,429 metres. Featured in the James Bond movie Goldfinger, it’s been attracting motorists, motorcyclists, and cyclists from all over the world. But visiting the Furka Pass is not only about driving tight hairpins. Read this guide to
Driving Furka Pass – one of the most iconic roads in Europe Read More
Three weeks in Switzerland are truly idyllic. My life is limited to cycling, hiking and good food in a good company. But the road is calling, there are plenty of things to see and plenty of adventures to experience. Finally there comes a day when I have to pack my
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In my case cycling alpine passes looks a lot like buying pants (buying any other clothing items comes easily to me; getting a new pair of pants costs me a lot of effort). The following steps can be distinguished: Internet research that arouses my enthusiasm (everything looks tempting in online
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Basel airport. Wizzair plane lands after a one-and-a-half-hour flight. I leave the plane and after a while, I pick up my luggage – an old backpack with my cycling bags inside and a big box with my bicycle and a lot of protective sponges. For the first time in my
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