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 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 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
Read moreSeason 2019 – Bikepacking
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
Read moreKomoot - The cyclist's best friend
Komoot is my favorite app and website for planning tours with my racing bike. If you want to discover and ride the best road bike routes and also want to synchronize them with your Wahoo Elemnt, you can't get past Komoot. Komoot is the racing cyclist's best friendDesign your home tourPlan your toursConclusion Komoot
Read more300km classic in comparison
MSR300 and the differences to the Vätternrundan I know, comparisons are always a bit ungrateful, but actually that is exactly the crux of the matter when you are faced with a decision about Vätternrundan or Mecklenburger Seen Runde (MSR 300). Since I've already ridden the Vättern last year, I wanted to do it in Neubrandenburg this year
Read moreLow carb road bike training
You want to know how you can get better on the road bike with a simple method? Then read my tips for low carb training! Low carb training is a very interesting method to increase performance, especially for endurance athletes. Especially for road bike marathon riders, it can get the body and muscles to die
Read moreRoad bike training on the mountain
Riding a racing bike uphill is one of the greatest challenges in cycling, but where are you supposed to get the mountains from here in Hamburg? Altitude meters are rather sparse in northern Germany anyway and real increases anyway. Of course you can collect a few meters of altitude through bumps, but that's not the case
Read moreRoad bike marathon and race catering
Nutrition on the road bike during a marathon, certification, race or just on a long tour is a science in itself. And what the only right food is, remains to be assessed individually. Every driver, every body and every organism works and reacts differently. Some drivers swear
Read moreTraining plan - In 7 weeks to the half marathon
Do you want to run a longer distance or a half marathon and need a training plan? I hated running - and still don't love it - and still managed to run a half marathon in seven weeks without having to push myself to the limit. Maybe you just need
Read moreWinter training - running goal and challenge
The onset of winter does not have to mean the end of training for racing cyclists. Rather, it is a good opportunity to work on your weaknesses and improve your strength and condition. I'm now in the third season of my young racing career and I was really sad that the season was over.
Read moreWinter preparations – training in winter
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
Read moreVätternrundan registration – How it works
Anyone who has missed the traditional event in recent years should take the opportunity to attend this grandiose event in 2018. In 2017 I took part in the Vätternrundan starting in Motala and I can say that it is a unique experience to drive the 300km around Lake Vättern. Enjoy the grandiose nature
Read moreRoad Bike Challenge – Ultracycling
Everybody races Something individual The route to the Moselle Conclusion Something challenging, something extreme is needed. A task that pushes me to my limits and advances me physically and mentally. A borderline experience that makes me feel special. Yes, I am looking for a job owned by me
Read moreMid-season motivation
Every athlete slips into a motivation hole during the season. For most, it's a classic mid-season when you haven't made enough appointments. At least that's how it is for me and for you? How do you keep your motivation high throughout the season? At the start
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