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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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…
Bikepacking off the gravel: Test ride with the Tout Terrain Outback Xplore 29
To stay fresh in the mind, you have to be curious and step out of your comfort zone every now…
An Overnighter with “Blog Campfire”: About Nutrition, Rims, Tyres & Navigation
I packed my bags again and went off on an impromptu overnighter last week. As is often the case, I…
Rack redefined: Test ride with the Tailfin Carbon AeroPack & Mini Panniers
In recent years, bikepacking has developed into an incredibly diverse and colourful way of cycling around the world, adapting one’s…
Bikeanalytics: Evaluation Bikes Hellenic Mountain Race 2023
Καλώς ήρθατε! A new Bikepacking race and with it a new evaluation of bikes and equipment: as of this morning,…
Everything in the frame: My new Gramm Custom Full Frame Bag
Sometime comes the moment when it becomes personal and you flirt with an individual and adapted to the bike frame…
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy in practice: How good is the ultra-light bivy sack?
If you’re into Bikepacking, you’ll sooner or later come to the question of overnight stays or camping. And then it’s…