Welcoming our first clients to Sardinia is obviously a bit of a milestone for Rotte Sarde. And what makes it even better is that these first two bookings perfectly highlight the core of our concept. In short: we’re here to serve everyone. Not just people who are coming to Sardinia specifically for a cycling trip and want to outsource the entire planning process, including travel and hotel bookings. But also if you're just searching for a place to rent a bike, for a short excu

We’ve reached October — arguably the best month for cycling in Sardinia. And it is also a perfect moment to clear up a few persistent misconceptions. Such as: isn’t cycling on this island reserved exclusively for those that are really fitand fanatical? And doesn't Rotte Sarde solely serve middle-aged men in lycra, riding their ultralight carbon bikes and pretending they still have a shot at a professional cycling career? Absolute bollocks, on both counts. We already tackled t

Among cyclists, Sardinia isn't as well known as Southern European hotspots like Mallorca or the Spanish costas. So let's do a quick course: 10 things you may or may not know about this island, including lots of stuff that comes in handy during future rides. 1. Fluttering at the beach, printed on keychains and other tourist trinkets, Ichnusa beer labels and local cycling club jerseys—the distinctive, official Sardinian flag is everywhere. There is no consensus regarding the or

Competitive cyclists aiming for a full week tackling serious climbs traditionally head straight for the Alps, the Pyrenees or the Sierra Nevada. Fans of hilly terrain might opt for the Ardennes, Alsace or Tuscany, while those who prefer flat roads have half of Europe to choose from. What makes Sardinia special is that it has these three cycling worlds coexisting, side by side. Within a relatively small area— slightly smaller than Belgium and just over half the size of the Net

Sun-drenched winter days, wonderfully mild temperatures and a full two hours of extra daylight compared to for instance the UK or the Netherlands: as a winter cycling destination, Sardinia rivals more traditional hotspots like southern Spain or Mallorca. Although Joris Nieuwenhuis might see things differently… Last winter, the Dutch professional cyclist planned a little training camp in Sardinia, to coincide with the Cyclocross World Cup race he was competing in on the Italia

The red cycling route you see here is what Italians call ‘il Periplo della Sardegna’: a tour along the complete contours of the island of Sardinia. A wonderful idea for this autumn or the winter period, wouldn’t you agree?! Depending on which coastal roads you take and whether you dare to tackle some unpaved sections, the total distance usually adds up to just over 1100 kilometers. Quite an undertaking, especially because the Periplo also contains over 11.000 meters of elevat