Just behind the hustle and bustle of the tourist-haven Maspalomas, there is a well known route called by some the ‘Grand Canyon’ tour of Gran Canaria. Some of you may already know what I’m referring to just at this mention, but to fill you in, we’re refering to the off road track that connects the quarry below the GC-60 withContinue reading “Gravel Gran Canaria: ‘new’ kid on the block”
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Switchback Saturdays: Gran Canaria by VeloVegano
Last Saturday January 6th, Gran Canaria was in the spotlight for the first SwitchbackSaturday of the year, and we – Ewa & Constantin from VeloVegano – hosted a ride along the route we had submitted for the occasion. A blip in the weather meant we moved it from the actual Saturday to Sunday, and several people we were hoping would joinContinue reading “Switchback Saturdays: Gran Canaria by VeloVegano”
Gravel Gran Canaria: Tirma
The west. The wild west. Having lived in the west of Ireland for a many years, we are accustomed to the harsher face of an Atlantic island, facing boldly into the maelstrom of oceanic power that does a touch more than merely tickle its resolve against an onslaught of elements. Further south in our currentContinue reading “Gravel Gran Canaria: Tirma”
Ro-packers: a mini bike packing adventure in Romania
Before coming to Romania, there were two places we had heard about that had particularly piqued our interest: the Transfăgărășan highway, and the Transalpina pass. The former is one of the showpiece attractions of the country, an impressive feat of serpentine engineering that connects north to south across the densely forested Făgărăș mountains, while the second scoops the lofty accolade ofContinue reading “Ro-packers: a mini bike packing adventure in Romania”
Bikepacking continued: into the Pyrenees vol. 2
This is the third and final part of our bikepacking delights trip from September 2022; part one, part two. The next morning saw us up a little later than expected, rising from our cosy warm bed to a delightful porridge. Ever accommodating, Mireille let us use the hose to clean our filthy bikes that weContinue reading “Bikepacking continued: into the Pyrenees vol. 2”
Basque Bikepacking – Migratory Birds micro adventure
Murmurations and blackberries. As the hedges of every Irish bohereen overflow with delightful dark treats, and flocks of birds start to circle in preparation for a long journey south, for the last few years we too have been feeling the sense of transition: our beloved sunny rock off the coast of Africa calls!! This year however, a workContinue reading “Basque Bikepacking – Migratory Birds micro adventure “
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