Road bike, gravel and bikepacking
Right from the start
In this part of my travel report I will take you with me to the last four stages of our bikepacking tour in summer 2022. Our last stage was incredibly impressive. The Furka Pass, Andermatt and Lake Lucerne were on our route and can hardly be topped in terms of landscape. Here is part 1 of this
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The third year that we start with Corona, but somehow I'm more optimistic than in the last two years. I've actually already started planning this year and I'm really looking forward to the next few months, in which I'll be cycling many roads, paths and trails.
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Through Europe by bike. Despite the restrictions caused by the ongoing pandemic, or perhaps because of it, we simply have to get out again. Mountains, forests and endless gravel tracks are waiting for us. It has always been a lot of fun for me to think about tours, my anticipation for the next vacation, I want to think about it
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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