Fifty – The ‘half a century overnighter’
A few days ago was my birthday and I turned 50. And normally I’m someone who can’t be surprised by…
Biketouring
Lighting & charging: Test ride with the SON Ladelux
Note: The Suicycle bike shop in Hamburg contacted me and offered me a demo sample of the SON Ladelux for…
The bikepacking & cycle touring bike 2025: evaluation part 2
While the first part of the evaluation covered the type questions, type of bike, wheel sizes, tyres and brakes, we…
An Advent Overnighter
Overnighters are good for body, mind and soul and should also be covered by health insurance. But above all, overnighters…
The Bikepacking & Cycling Tour Bike 2025: Evaluation Part 1
First of all, I would like to thank you for your active participation, without which this survey would not have…
The world on your doorstep: a cycle tour through 14 countries in Schleswig-Holstein
World tour Schleswig-Holstein – that sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Because here in the north we have something very special: there…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
8 for 2024: Beautiful bikes for the new year
Please note: I mention and describe brands and models in this article. And this may also be advertising. It’s something…
The return of the touring bike: Test ride with the Böttcher Evolution Pinion
Please note: Böttcher provided me with the test bike. Therefore this is an advert. There is a background to this…