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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A different experience: my Bohemian Border Bash Race 2023
For almost two years I have been preparing for this, training many hundreds of hours and covering thousands of kilometres,…
Here we go: Bohemian Border Bash Race 2023
On Saturday, 2 September, at dawn, the Bohemian Border Bash Race will start in Jetrichovice, located in Bohemian Switzerland. And…