Road bike, gravel and bikepacking
Right from the start
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
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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
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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
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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
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If your employer supports JobRad or other bicycle leasing providers, this is a great opportunity for you to fulfill your racing bike dream. My employer will soon be offering the concept to his employees and I don't think I can resist. Jobrad advantagesJobrad disadvantagesThe role of the employerJobRad dealerJobRad tax-free since 2019Conclusion
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At the beginning of the year, it's time to set priorities for the season, stick to them and align the planning with the road bike goals for 2019. As every year, I have already set some goals in my head, but unfortunately I haven't written them down yet, I want to do that now and with you
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I drive everywhere with my VW T5 Multivan. On bike marathons, races and of course on vacation with my wife. So I often sleep in my Bully and as it is, you perfect everything you do frequently. At first I only had a mattress on the lying surface.
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Road cycling is the most beautiful thing in the world, but very time-consuming. As a racing cyclist, while enjoying the ride on a racing bike, a lot of time passes and other things suffer or are simply postponed. Family, friends and other hobbies. Good planning of your free time is essential when
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Herniated disc is one of the most common diseases in our society. The herniated disc is based on weak muscles, mostly in the lumbar region. The intervertebral discs sit between the vertebrae of the spine and provide cushioning between the vertebrae so that they do not break in the event of shock and allow the vertebrae their freedom of movement. When
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My racing bike and sports year 2017 is now behind me and it is time to draw a short résumé. As always, there were ups and downs for me, resolutions kept and goals not achieved, disappointments and insane enthusiasm. New training partners, old training partners and many new friends who are enthusiastic about racing bikes. pre-season and
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The season is coming to an end and I would like to give you a few suggestions for the design of the transitional period and winter. How about you? How long will you be riding outside on your beloved noble racing bikes? My experiences from last winter trainingThis year everything will be differentConclusion For me personally
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The racing season is coming to an end. As every year, the motto for many racing cyclists is: Carbon noble racers off to the garage and out with the cyclocrosser. Here in northern Germany, the Hamburg bicycle manufacturer Stevens offers the STEVENS Cyclocross Cup 2017/2018 for cyclocross riders. Attached is the press release. STEVENS Cyclocross Cup 2017/2018 begins in Northern Germany
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The bicycle fair VELO took place in Hamburg for the first time in 2017 under the name VELOHamburg. Numerous visitors came to the Rindermarkthalle on Feldstraße on Saturday and Sunday (May 13th and 14th) to look at bicycles, bicycle equipment and accessories. In addition, visitors had the opportunity to use numerous bicycles, eBikes
Read moreCycling races in City Nord and VELOHamburg in the Rindermarkthalle: This weekend (May 13th and 14th) Hamburg is all about cycling. Big or small, racing cyclists or mountain bikers: VELOHamburg in particular will have something for everyone. City-Nord Cycle Racing Days The City-Nord Cycle Racing Days are taking place in Hamburg for the eleventh time.
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The first race is done, the first RTF is also behind me and I have already received my membership card for FC St. Pauli (cycling department). Now the 2017 season is really getting started! Compared to last year, I did a little more this year than in 2016, but
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