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 […]

Two years ago, Pascal and I went on a fantastic border-crossing tour from Hamm to the Warendorf district. We enjoyed it so much that we were determined to explore another route this year. This time, the tour would start from Hamm, go a little further west, and take us even further north […]

Cycling and cycling holidays are very popular right now. But not everyone has decades of experience on adventurous cycling trips, and some people feel a little overwhelmed by how to approach their first cycling tour. This article will therefore probably be less interesting for experienced touring cyclists. My aim is to help newcomers plan their first cycling trip and […]

Somehow, late summer seems reluctant to end, and the mild temperatures are drawing us cyclists out into nature with all their might. Therefore, to round off the cycling season, I have a lovely autumn tour suggestion that's particularly easy to follow thanks to the junction network (you'll find the junction numbers in the info box below) and will show you the vibrant, colorful autumn scenery […]

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 […]

At Pentecost, most people want to get out – out into nature, out into the countryside. I also desperately wanted to get out of the city and simply clear my head. Since I didn't feel like driving somewhere and even less inclined to test a €9 ticket on the German railway during the Pentecost rush, […]

Spring is finally here, and we cyclists are once again eagerly drawn back to nature to explore the world from the saddle. For me personally, the Wesel district still largely falls into the category of "undiscovered territory." Using the signposted junction system, I therefore planned a great tour to the numerous […]

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 […]

Hi, I'm Ben Zwiehoff, 26 years old, a professional cyclist from Essen. Since the start of the year, I've been spending more time on the roads and bike paths of the beautiful Ruhr region, rather than just in the local forests. This year marks the beginning of a new chapter for me: from mountain biking to road cycling. From Centurion-Vaude to Bora-Hansgrohe. A […]

At the end of each cycling season, I like to do something extraordinary, something memorable. The days are getting shorter, the nights longer – ideal for a short night ride through the illuminated Ruhr region. No doubt about it, this tour suggestion isn't for everyone. You should be an experienced cyclist if you're planning to ride your bike through the dark […]