Spring is in the air. The first flowers are out. The almond trees have been in blossom for a few weeks already. Nature is calling, and we answer. On this …
Cycling to Rokka – traditional village near Kissamos
A beautiful early spring day, perfect for a few hours out cycling. This morning I went to Rokka, an easy, scenic route East of Kissamos. On the way I stopped …
E-bike tour of Omalos
A long e-bike ride on some of the most scenic mountain routes in Crete. A good circle of the Omalos plateau, through forests, high up near the White Mountains, crossing …
E-bike adventure to Menies beach, West Crete
We had heard the road to Menies beach, an extremely remote and beautiful cove, had been recently redone. With Marco, we needed to check it out for ourselves. We knew …
E-bike ride in South West Crete, Paleochora to Sougia
Today we went for a family ride on the e-bikes along the rugged South coast of Crete, between the small towns of Paleochora and Sougia. Rugged landscapes, spectacular views, pine …
Electric bikes on the West coast of Crete
On this day we tested out our new electric mountain bikes on what would become our “Wild West coast” of Crete tour. With Roy and Fiona, we set off from …
E-bike ride to Balos beach
On this day, Roy, Fiona and I rode our super new e-bikes to Balos beach. Thanks to the electric motor, the cycling was pretty easy on this beautiful spring day. …
E-Bike ride to the top of Manna mountain, West Crete
Today we took our new electric mountain bikes for the ultimate test: a ride to the top of the local mountain. After an initial part on quiet back country roads, …