Cycling Carezza to Corvara via Paso Pordio in the Dolomites

Corvarra is a great hub for cycling in the Italian Dolomites. This route, taking in the Paso Podio is a classic ride in the region.

Cycling the Sella Ronda in Italy

The Selleronda bike day is an epic day and festival of cycling, based in the beautiful Italian Dolomites. This year, I joined over 2000 riders from all over the cycling globe, and had an awesome adventure with my friends 🙂

La Montée du Géant and riding the Tourmalet

La Montée du Géant is an exciting cycling event organized by the Tour de France and Chez Octave Tourmalet shop. It takes place on the first Saturday of summer each year and attracts cycling of all levels and all kinds of bikes, from road to electric, from around the globe. This event is a dream come true for many cyclists, and I was excited to be invited, and to have the opportunity to ride up such an iconic mountain!

Peñas Blancas Malaga cycling climb – Costa del Sol

If you’re holidaying in the Costa del Sol and looking for a great cycling route, then the Penas Blancas is a classic Haute Category climb for you to test yourself on

Valle Nevado Chile

“If the mountain won’t come to me, then I go to the mountain.”

Valle Nevado, an epic climb in the city of Santiago, Chile

Valle Nevado (loosely translates to “snowy valley”) is a sky center situated in the middle of the Andes Mountains, 67 kms from downtown Santiago, Chile, it has an altitude of 3,000 masl and it is one of the epic climbs to do when the winter in the south hemisphere is over, mainly between the months of October and April. The route has total 45 kms length and it is not easy, in cycling terms it would be a Hors catégorie (beyond categorization) with gradients up to 17.5%.

Gran Fondo Portillo

The road to Portillo, (which is also the International Highway between Santiago and Mendoza, Argentina) is worldwide known because of a short section called “Los Caracoles” (the snails). Los Caracoles is a series of hard switchbacks on an extremely steep incline which includes 29 hairpin turns and it is considered, according to a Red bull article, one of the world’s hardest cycling climbs with gradients up to 14%.

Bilbao Cycling Routes with Nadezhda Pavlova

Nadezhda has been exploring Bilbao and the Basque Country on 2-wheels. Here’s a selection of her favourite rides, as this dynamic young woman finds adventure and culture, on 2-wheels.

Cycling the Rocacorba climb – Girona

Join Nadezhda on this classic road climb near Girona, with epic views. This one starts from Banyoles Lake and takes on the Rocacorba

Andorra – A Cycling Paradise

Nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains, the small principality of Andorra is a hidden gem for cyclists. With its breathtaking landscapes, challenging mountain passes, and a rich cultural heritage, Andorra offers a cycling experience unlike any other. Let’s explore the enchanting cycling routes, delve into Andorra’s history, discover the unique town of Ordino, and take a closer look at the renowned Hotel Coma, the perfect base for your cycling adventure.

Barcelona – Mura and Parc Natural de Sant Llorenç

Another superb discovery road cycling route from Nadezhda, exploring the magnificent landscapes inland from Barcelona