Bikeanalytics: The bikes of the Sneak Peaks 2024
So far, I have mostly limited my analyses of bikes and equipment to the more well-known bikepacking ultra races, such…
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Harz Mountains done differently: all the way round on the Devils Trail
Gunnar had a birthday and wanted to go on a bike tour for it. No sooner said than done, but…
Project Salsa Fargo V4: Part 1 – Transmission
In January 2020, I set up my Salsa Fargo for the first time. And I’ve been rebuilding it ever since….
Bikeanalytics Silk Road Mountain Race 2024
Since this morning, more than 170 participants are once again on their way to cycle through Kyrgyzstan from Bishkek. This…
Transcontinental: 10 years, 4 films, still impressive
Ten years ago, I wrote about a small series of videos that were released about a relatively new long-distance race…
Just let it pump: Test ride with the Cycplus AS2 Pro
Note: After my article about air pumps, I contacted Cycplus, who provided me with one of their electric air pumps…
Stable, waterproof & versatile: test ride with the Tailfin Half Frame Bag
Note: At my request, Tailfin provided me with a frame bag for the test. So that’s advertising. When it comes…
Trans Balkan 2024: From race to tour
Let’s be clear from the beginning: the Trans Balkan Race is a real challenge and cannot be overestimated. Bea and…
My next adventure: Trans Balkan Race 2024
Only a few more days and then I’ll once again be at the start of a bikepacking ultra race: this…
Bikeanalytics Hellenic Mountain Race 2024
The second Hellenic Mountain Race started a few hours ago, a bikepacking race through the Greek mountains that has it…
Pump it up! Four air pumps for bikepacking tested
I’m currently putting together my equipment for the Trans Balkan Race and have shared my thoughts on which air pump…
Wild & sociable: a Hackenpedder Overnighter
I was really looking forward to this: finally getting out with my bike and luggage for almost two days, switching…
To a new beginning: Welcome Nordest Sardinha 2 Ti!
As some of you may have noticed when reading this blog, I was looking for an MTB as a new,…
Bikeanalytics: Evaluation bikes Atlas Mountain Race 2024
It’s that time again and 228 adventure seekers are waiting impatiently in Marrakesh – as I write this – for…
36 ultra-lightweight tents for Bikepacking
A few years ago I took you with me on my search for a tent for my next bikepacking race….