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…
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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…
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,…
Truly light: Test ride with the Cyclite bikepacking bags
Note: Cyclite provided me with the bags for testing at my request. So this is advertising. A lot has happened…
Bikeanalytics AMR24: The bikes of the finishers
For many years I have been analysing the bikes and equipment of participants in some of the larger bikepacking races….
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…