The Ruhr region can be romantic too, especially around the water, and particularly along the Ruhr River! 😊 The Ruhr winds its way right through the Ruhr region and offers numerous spots on and along the water that are perfect for your next date – and of course, dates with your friends are no exception! Early birds take note – for example…

Admittedly, it wasn't the first destination that came to mind. Instead of Alpine panoramas or coastal roads: mine shafts, urban gravel riding, and slag heap hopping? Sounds unusual at first. But that's precisely what piqued our curiosity. Three days and 330 kilometers later, it's clear: the radrevier.ruhr region surprises – with an infrastructure that seems tailor-made for gravel riding, and a […]

It's Saturday, the weather's gorgeous, and you've got nothing planned? Then enjoy the weather on a refreshing bike tour to the local kiosks (a refreshing break is guaranteed!). It's the classic after-work ride with a twist. Want to go for another ride, but your motivation's waning? This kiosk bike tour offers the perfect combination of cycling and a relaxing break […]

FINALLY: a nearly forgotten round thing is shining in the sky with full force on the cycle paths in the Ruhr area, bringing this completely rainy winter half-year to a glorious close with glorious warmth. If you're looking for the perfect spring bike tour, I have just the thing for you: a short beginner's loop through Essen […]

It's September again, and the anticipation for this year's GRAVEL GAMES on September 23rd and 24th, 2023, grows with each passing day. The Gravel Rides are also fully planned and scouted, and I can already give you a little preview. The tour program is really packed with exciting options – I promise! And of course, […]

Opposites attract, and when young and old get together for a football-themed bike tour through the Ruhr region, one thing leads to another, anecdotes are shared that are absolutely hilarious, or sometimes a guitar is simply pulled out for musical accompaniment! We accompany Cedric Pick, sports journalist (among others at Magenta Sports) and presenter, 36 years old and […]

It's September, and that means this year's GRAVEL GAMES are practically upon us. On September 24th and 25th, the grounds of the Ewald coal mine and the surrounding slag heaps will transform into a gravel mecca for cycling enthusiasts. This year, there will be even more tours, which can be either guided or followed independently […]

What's better than a bike ride? Exactly, a bike ride with friends. That's why I gathered a few people to join me on my favorite short bike tour: along the Springorum trail to Bochum Dahlhausen, along the Ruhr River to Lake Kemnade, and then along the Oelbach stream to Lake Ümmingen. What are the highlights […]

Simply breaking free from everyday life and immersing yourself in a small adventure – these so-called microadventures are currently all the rage. Cycling, in particular, is a wonderful way to shake off many worries and problems, at least temporarily. The weekend is ideal for this, but even during the week, a "5 to 9 adventure" can be very rejuvenating […]

Spring is here, and after this long winter of the pandemic, it's drawing us outdoors into the sunshine more than ever. The popular bike paths are incredibly crowded this weekend – probably too crowded for many these days. So, I'd like to share a tour suggestion that takes you a little off the beaten track. Our discovery tours lead […]