How I prepared for a cycling trip – between excitement and anxiety

The days before the start of my cycling adventure in the heart of the Montañas Vacías, I ride my bike and prepare my luggages.

The days before the start of my cycling adventure in the heart of the Montañas Vacías, I ride my bike and prepare my luggages.

Long-distance cycling takes time and a good shape. Join me as I look back at the weeks leading up to my trip to the Montañas Vacias.

During a winter bike trip along the Flow Vélo, in Western France, I pushed myself physically, reconnected with nature, and relaxed.

Four days in Bilbao to stroll around, eat and observe. I found the city raw, lively, and difficult to understand.

Sleepy villages, rolling landscapes and unexpected encounters: I rediscovered the simple joy of cycling far from the city.

Discover the route, main attractions, and practical tips to help you plan your cycling trip along the Romantic Road.

On the Romantic Route, between castles, landscapes and medieval villages, I made remarkable encounters.

Get away from it all, live to the rhythm of the tides and meet surfers from all over Europe. That's what a surfing holiday in the Algarve offered me.

If the Greek capital could whisper something, it would be "Express yourself".