Tour Planning

(7). February 2026 (7). February 2026

Bikeanalytics Atlas Mountain Race 2026

Since 2020, you can find a deep analysis of the bikes and equipment of the major ultra-bikepacking races like the…

(4). January 2026 (4). January 2026

While the world outside was counting down to New Year’s Eve, stocking up on champagne, and philosophizing about “new beginnings,”…

(9). November 2025 (7). November 2025

I keep sharing my thoughts and considerations with you in this blog. And this time it’s about my own conservatism…

(22). December 2024 (8). January 2025

While the first part of the evaluation covered the type questions, type of bike, wheel sizes, tyres and brakes, we…

(8). December 2024 (25). December 2024

First of all, I would like to thank you for your active participation, without which this survey would not have…

(6). September 2024 (6). September 2024

So far, I have mostly limited my analyses of bikes and equipment to the more well-known bikepacking ultra races, such…

(26). May 2024 (16). June 2024

Only a few more days and then I’ll once again be at the start of a bikepacking ultra race: this…

(14). January 2024 (11). January 2024

A few years ago I took you with me on my search for a tent for my next bikepacking race….

(19). March 2023 (19). March 2023

If you’re into Bikepacking, you’ll sooner or later come to the question of overnight stays or camping. And then it’s…

(29). May 2022 (27). May 2022

Unfortunately, due to Corona, I can’t compete in the Bohemian Border Bash Race (BBBR) that started this weekend. But this…

(22). May 2022 (27). May 2022

In a few days the time has come: On Friday, May 28th the Bohemian Border Bash Race starts and I’m…

(20). March 2022 (20). March 2022

I still remember very well when I was 15 years old, the wall had just fallen and the world was…

(19). April 2021 (19). April 2021

Recently I listened to an episode of Johanna’s Wonderful Bicycle World Podcast, in which she took up questions from her…

(27). January 2021 (27). January 2021

A few days ago I received an email from CXBerlin, which made me aware of a new project: the CXB…

(25). October 2020 (2). January 2021

Notes: I mention many brands and models below. However, I am not supported or sponsored by any of these brands….