Digital navigation is becoming increasingly important. Of course, the signposted junction system remains the most important basis for easy orientation. Unfortunately, important signposts disappear far too often, and information boards are defaced or destroyed. Therefore, every cyclist should definitely have a good "Plan B" in their pocket. This could be a detailed cycling map, such as the map set […]

I've already introduced you to several railway lines in the Ruhr area that have been transformed into truly beautiful cycle paths. Today I'd like to recommend a tour that connects some of the best railway lines over a distance of almost 60 kilometers. Pure cycling pleasure, mostly away from road traffic, is guaranteed. Just the thing for the upcoming weekend. Cycling on railway lines in the […]

What could be better than cycling along the water in summer? The landscape is reflected on the surface, ships awaken the desire to travel, and animals enjoy a refreshing dip. So I set off on a cycling trip along the canals in the northern Ruhr region. From Dortmund, I'm heading to […]

Yes, a bike tour along the North Sea coast can be wonderful, if it weren't for the long journey, which makes a day trip from the Ruhr area almost impossible. But perhaps a nearly comparable bike tour can be experienced at home in the Ruhr cycling region? Plenty of water, a ferry crossing, and seafood should be on the agenda: quite doable, […]

Here in the Ruhr cycling region, "Cycling by Numbers" makes navigation much easier. The junction system has been in place for several years now, and there have been significant improvements in wayfinding. I'll answer the most frequently asked questions, tell you what to look out for, and explain how you can easily navigate using the junction system.

Today I finally have a mountain bike tour on the agenda again. My destination is the well-maintained and completely legal trail across the Hoheward spoil heap. The cross-country track, which is short at 6,36 kilometers and has around 140 meters of elevation gain, is already in its third season, but it's quite challenging. To warm up, I start […]

Spring has finally arrived in the Ruhr area, the sun is shining, and it's supposed to get warm! So, time to hop on my bike and do my usual route in the radrevier.ruhr cycling region, the RevierRoute GartenStadt, a nearly 50-kilometer loop from Essen-Kettwig to Mülheim, past the Grugapark, up to Essen, and back down to the Ruhr River, via Lake Baldeney, back to […]