Cycling in the Harz Mountains
Finally, holiday and finally out again. I can’t complain, because during the height of the pandemic I got out on…
Bikeanalytics: Analysis of SRMR 19, AMR 20 & TD 21 bikes
Let me start by explaining the shortcuts in the headline: SRMR 19 = Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 AMR…
Orbit360 Triology
If you are interested in cycling off the beaten track, you will certainly be familiar with the Orbit360 series. Also…
Cycling Blog Round Trip Spring 2021
Welcome to the Spring Cycling Round Trip! Once again I present selected videos, texts, pictures and podcasts from the world…
A gravel bike to get lost with: Test ride with the Focus Atlas 6.8
To be honest, I didn’t really consider Focus to have gravel or bikepacking bikes on my radar, but rather mountain…
(Stay) Warm & Dry on the Bike
Recently I listened to an episode of Johanna’s Wonderful Bicycle World Podcast, in which she took up questions from her…
Lightweight & Performance oriented: Test Ride with the Apidura Expedition Bikepacking Packs
These bags need no introduction: Apidura is one of the best known manufacturers of bikepacking bags and has an excellent…
Three hundred and sixty
Actually I didn’t want to participate and actually I didn’t plan to ride such a distance in one piece right…
Rolled, Ridden & Shaken: Test Ride with the Ortlieb Frame-Pack RC
Just a few months ago, Ortlieb introduced its new frame bags, including the RC, a version with a roll closure….
The World Travel-Bikepacking Bike: On the road with the Decathlon Riverside Touring 920
At the beginning there was the book… Actually, it is a small booklet, called Adventure Book. With it, Riverside welcomes…
“It’s going to be tough, but scenic”: Salsalettes compete in 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race
Over 1,800 km and 30,000 meters of altitude and just under 15 days to go: that’s the Silk Road Mountain…
Spring Fever: An Overnighter in Winter
Streams and brooks are freed from ice… Who didn’t have to think of this famous line from Goethe’s Faust in…
Bicycle blog round trip in Winter 2021
Welcome to the first Bicycle blog round trip this year! This year I will again present selected videos, texts, pictures…
Wide, flat, comfortable: Ritchey’s VentureMax XL – the handlebar for the long, rough adventures
My first impression: something is not right here. The handlebar is in a foil but this wave is immediately noticeable….
Gravel can be planned: the CXB Gravel route planner
A few days ago I received an email from CXBerlin, which made me aware of a new project: the CXB…