Finally bikepacking time again! Only take the essentials with you, saddle up the gravel bike or racing bike and then off you go. This year I chose the comfort option and only stayed in hotels. This saved me some luggage because I didn't take the tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad with me
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Orbit360 is a top-class gravel event. 18 Gravel routes spread across Germany, with a route length between 150 km and 200 km. With between 500 hm and 4.200 hm. I just rode my first track and I have to say I'm totally On Fire! What is Orbit360 Orbit360 is a
Read moreMicroadventure – bikepacking material test
What could be nicer than a microadventure at the start of the season? Nothing! The bikepacking equipment wants to be tested and despite the still very low temperatures, for mid-May, you can sleep in a tent. Since you have to be inventive in times of Corona, where to go with the tent
Read moreThe best road bike tours in Hamburg
New tours are always important and exciting for me, also in my neighborhood. In the first few years I always rode the same tours in and around Hamburg, but now I'm bored very quickly. For short training sessions of up to two hours, I can also do the well-known house rounds
Read moreTCRNo8 – Transcontinental Race Preparations
Participating in the Transcontinental Race No 8 is a big thing on my calendar this year. Approximately 4000 km and 40.000 hm are a huge challenge for me and require a lot of training, but the equipment also presents me with major tasks and, above all, a lot of tests and
Read moreThe appeal of Gravel
Gravel bikes and gravel tours with racing bikes have been absolutely mainstream since last year at the latest. For me, however, it took a little longer until I understood what gravelling actually means. Or rather, how I interpreted Gravel for me. Gravel bikes in Hamburg can now be seen on everyone
Read morePanniers on racing bikes and gravel bikes for bikepacking
If you want to go on a big or small bikepacking tour with your racing bike or gravel bike, you need panniers for your racing bike or gravel bike. Since racing bikes usually don't have a luggage rack, you need other bags that work without a pre-assembled construction. If you will rummage through forums and google
Read moreBikepacking packing list for the road bike
On my bikepacking tour with the racing bike from Hamburg to Riva del Garda and back to Füssen, I gained a lot of experience, for example what you need to have with you when you go on a bikepacking tour with a racing bike. I only packed the essentials and only one
Read moreLose weight and get fit – pre-season
The year is still young and it is high time for me to get fit for the season and the planned highlight. Corona slowed me down again and after the start of training I realize how difficult it will be for me to get back to 100%. My first ideas and
Read moreBikepacking – Bodensee-Königssee-Radweg Part 2
Second and last part of my bikepacking travel report during Corona times. I ride a bit on the Bodensee-Königssee cycle path before I turn north due to Corona. Some regions went into lockdown at the end of October. If you haven't read the first part yet, you can read it here: Bikepacking - Bodensee-Königssee-Radweg Stage 4 -
Read moreBikepacking – Bodensee-Königssee-Radweg Part 1
Bikepacking in times of Corona, the TCR (Transcontinental Race) was actually supposed to take place for me this year. Instead, it was a mixed season for all of us: no races, no marathons, no RTF or other tours that motivate you, hardly any club training I know I'm not the only one, that's why
Read moreMicroadventure 🚴♂️ – Just get out
The term microadventure is about as trendy as bikepacking. Ultimately, in my world, a micro adventure is also bikepacking light. When I talk about bikepacking, I mean a trip over several days, preferably from A to B. On the other hand, when I talk about a micro adventure, I mean a maximum of two
Read moreRoad cycling in Holstein Switzerland
Holstein Switzerland is no longer an insider tip among cyclists and racing cyclists. I already knew Holstein Switzerland, but after a week's vacation so close to the Baltic Sea I decided to dedicate a separate chapter to Holstein Switzerland. For the first time it struck me on mine
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 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
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