Life by bicycle
September 27, 2022
By touring bike and luggage on the longest bike race route in the world? The ultracycle race from Norway to Spain runs every 2 years on an interesting route from the northernmost to the southernmost point through Europe, crossing the Alps and Pyrenees along the way. Pros and cons, interactive map, and GPX files to download
Continue readingSeptember 16, 2022
With touring bike and luggage on a cycle racetrack, is that going to be a good cycling holiday? The NorthCape4000 race from Italy to the North Cape through Europe follows a different route each year. Pros and cons, maps and GPX files to download
Continue readingSeptember 7, 2022
The Dolomites have a lot to offer for cycling holidays: breathtaking mountain panoramas are waiting after every bend. With rental e-bike and family on the rail trail cycle path, downhill on a MTB through the forest or on a road bike over hair pin bends - everything is possible. All about the Tre Cime, Auronzo, Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites cycleway, with tips on bike rental, an interactive map and GPX files for you to download
Continue readingJuly 20, 2022
For many, a cycling holiday in Scandinavia is a dream: open landscapes, breathtaking views, wild camping, white nights or the northern lights. Here you will find tips and all routes in an overview with maps and GPX files for downloading.
Continue readingJuly 10, 2022
Cycling in Finland is uncomplicated and idyllic. With GPS you find your way on the cycle route network through forests and lakes and travel on 1000-year-old paths. Essentials, tours, an interactive map and GPS routes to download.
Continue readingJune 30, 2022
Cycling in Sweden is ideal for bike touring beginners. A signposted cycle path network, cycle-friendly landscapes, wild camping allowed and white nights. In this article you will find cycling routes and essentials for your summer cycling vacation, an interactive map and GPS routes to download.
Continue readingJune 25, 2022
All cycling routes in Norway are beautiful. But which are the ones not to miss? And on which long-distance cycling routes are the highlights? The most spectacular cycling routes with interactive map and GPS routes to download.
Continue readingJune 17, 2022
Midnight sun, fjord views, carefree cycling into the evening? This is a bikepacking summer in Norway. Read here which long-distance cycle routes are signposted through Norway's breathtaking landscapes. With GPX routes to download.
Continue readingJune 11, 2022
Summer cycling holidays in Norway? This is possible with good preparation. Read what you have to consider when cycling in Norway and which signposted long-distance routes lead through the breathtaking landscapes of this Arctic country: North Cape, Lofoten, Geiranger, Hardangervidda, Fjord Norway. With GPX routes to download.
Continue readingJune 4, 2022
Bicycle trip solo on the Way of St. James from the Netherlands to Santiago de Compostela and back. 4620 km of cycling without a tent; Camera and wallet stolen, but with a flower on the handlebars. Part 4: How there is always a way thanks to helpful people everywhere. Day 25 to 27 from my travel diary ...
Continue readingMay 26, 2022
By bike solo on the Way of St. James from the Netherlands to Santiago de Compostela and back. 4620 km without a tent with little money. Part 3: Theft! What will my Camino be like without camera and wallet? Read day 22 to 24 of my travel diary...
Continue readingMay 20, 2022
By bike solo on the Way of St. James from the Netherlands to Santiago de Compostela and back. 4620 km without a tent with little money. Part 2: over the Pyrenees. Col du Somport and 7 other Pyrenees passes for cycling pilgrims. With routes to download.
Continue readingMay 13, 2022
Solo cycling tour on the Way of St. James from the Netherlands to Santiago de Compostela and back. 4620 km without a tent on a micro budget, but with a flower on the handlebars: 10 days in the company of Jaqueline, my travel campanula
Continue readingMay 8, 2022
Bike tour to our neighbor's pizzeria! 5 km as the crow flies become 25 km by bike around two side arms of the Tagus Bay. Read here what it's like to cycle on the south banks of Lisbon.
Continue readingApril 28, 2022
Around the Baltic Sea, North Sea and Mediterranean Sea by bicycle? In this article you'll find cycling routes for such adventures. With GPX for download.
Continue readingApril 21, 2022
Find the saddle that matches your anatomy in 7 steps. Learn which specs are important. Width, form, material, grooves and cut-out - find out which bike saddle is the right one for you and your cycling style.
Continue readingApril 14, 2022
In this article you'll learn how to adjust the Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub in 3 easy steps. With video. No tools required. Why is this even important: The Shimano Nexus 8 is a great gear shifter – but only if it is precisely adjusted.
Continue readingApril 5, 2022
Learn a safe and easy start to commuting by bicycle through the city. Save time and money and improve your fitness while getting to work on your bicycle.
Continue readingMarch 31, 2022
For bike touring in your summer holiday the route options in Europe are endless. Learn about 7 insanely popular routes with gpx downloads to get to know country and people while relaxing on your ride.
Continue readingMarch 24, 2022
Here is how to measure the distance between your sit bones in 3 easy steps by yourself. The sit bone distance is an important measurement to calculate your optimum saddle width, because to be comfortable on your bike for hours in row you will need a saddle that fits your anatomy.
Continue readingMarch 16, 2022
Seven most popular long-distance cycling routes in Europe for bike touring from North to South with GPX and KML download. Read all about Europe's vast cycling route network. Part 1 is about EuroVelo 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 13 and the Europe Divide Trail. Is one of them a candidate for our cape-to-cape tour?
Continue readingMarch 8, 2022
Cycling for women: Does the ladies' bike exist? What does women have to consider when choosing a saddle and how does she ride a bike during menstruation? Bicycle frames, underpants and women's mobility are the topics of our blog post on Women's Day.
Continue readingMarch 3, 2022
WeOnBikes first blog post. Here you'll find out about our next bike touring topics, which cycling events you can visit live again in 2022 and which ones regularly, and what we are planning with our website and our book From Moscow to the North Cape by bicycle.
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