In October 2016 I bought a VW T5 Multivan (2008 model). This car has always been a dream of mine, so far I've simply shied away from the costs. A VW bus is usually very stable in value, a real investment! Conversely, this also means that the acquisition costs are quite high
Read moreRoad cycling in the Harz
As a racing cyclist from Hamburg, you're constantly looking for mountains, at least that's how I feel. What could be more obvious than a racing bike holiday in the Harz Mountains. Since the Harz Mountains aren't that big, I just made a long racing bike weekend out of it. Luckily for me, my sister lives near Rhüden
Read moreCanyon in Hamburg
The German company Canyon Bicycles is one, or even the largest bicycle manufacturer in Germany. Canyon only sells its bikes directly, which may have kept some interested parties from making a purchase. But now there is a dealer and a workshop in Hamburg that skillfully closes this gap. That
Read moreCatering on the long-haul: cake vs. fruit, vegetables and sausage
There are whole books about nutrition for endurance sports and opinions vary widely. Some swear by vegans and a healthy diet, others drink coffee and eat cakes or tarts, while others eat bars and gels. I've tried everything and want me
Read moreAmbitious racing bike as a father
Road cycling is a rather time-consuming sport that you have to incorporate into your everyday life. I don't want to write down a lament here, but rather spread a feeling of solidarity like: You are not alone! Effective time management Most of us know the situation: We want to go cycling. But the family has
Read moreRiding a racing bike in times of Corona
Isn't it nice: We can ride racing bikes! This is roughly how you can summarize the Corona crisis for us cyclists. Compared to other athletes who practice a team sport, we are really lucky. We are allowed to continue cycling and even with someone else. COVID-19 has messed everything up in the world
Read moreThe perfect bikepacking road bike
Anyone who has been on a bikepacking tour with their bike at least once will quickly wish for some more equipment. I'm not talking about tents, stoves or bags here, but about other equipment on the bike. Things that make life a little easier. That starts with the semi-trailer on the handlebars
Read moreTranscontinental Race No 8 – 2020
The Transcontinental Race is one of the toughest bike races in the world. Across Europe, the driver drives completely on his own and is only allowed to take with him what he can transport on his bike. So you are not allowed to send any material by post anywhere or stay with acquaintances. Everything has to be decided spontaneously
Read moreYear in Review 2019
The year 2019 is coming to an end and I am once again looking back on a number of personal highlights. Even if my annual performance doesn't quite meet my expectations, the year 2019 was the best bike year I've had thanks to my bikepacking tour. The winter of 2018/2019 I am very fit and well
Read moreExercise with a cold
Can I exercise with a cold? Can I train with a cold? How long do I have to wait after a cold before I can exercise again? All of these questions plague us, especially during the transitional period, when one catches a cold particularly often. I just got a cold series behind
Read more7: Bikepacking Tour Finale
Welcome to the final of my bikepacking tour 2019. I'll tell you about my hardest stage, adventures by bus and train and my last nights in my kennel. The last stage demanded everything from my body and my psyche, that's for sure. You can read the trip report here!
Read more6: Bikepacking Tour stage 9 – 11
In today's episode, I'll take you with me on stages nine to eleven. These were probably the most important and most beautiful stages of my bikepacking tour. From Tegernsee to Riva del Garda! I wish a podcast could convey what you feel on such a stage, but I admit it
Read more5: Bikepacking Tour stage 4 – 8
In today's episode of my podcast, I'll take you on stages four to eight of my bikepacking trip from Hamburg to Riva del Garda. It goes from Hofheim in Franconia to Tegernsee. I'll tell you how the Bavarian lowlands tortured me and rewarded me with a princely look
Read more4: Bikepacking Tour stages 1 to 3
With this episode I am starting a special series of my podcast: My bikepacking tour from Hamburg to Riva del Garda and back to Füssen. In the first episode about my bikepacking trip, I describe my experiences of the first three stages. Wind, flat tyres, hail and a lot of learning. I would be glad
Read moreBikepacking – Hamburg to Riva del Garda
My bikepacking tour from Hamburg to Riva del Garda and back to Füssen took me across Germany, Austria and a bit through Italy. The way back to Füssen took me a second time over the Alps on a different route. Doing this tour was a long-cherished one
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