Resting day…
13
May
But not doing nothing… 😉 Since the rack and the tires have to be exchanged, we cycled in town to different shops.
Category Archives: Trips
Longer trips & journey by-cycle
Fourth day down the Rhine / to Basle – 53km
12
May
Thank you M sooo much…. Even with extra muffins! 😀 a very special Day! :-))
Change in quest: stop posting
23
Jul
Since now a few weeks I am facing some different situations… some more pleasant, some less. Some technically bound to the bike (3 tyres broken) or even to the blog, other issue are related to people. Some personal, some less. … Read More »
Impressions of Rhodes city
15
Jul
To Çakmak – heat and climbing
12
Jul
After waking up by some wild dogs barking around the tent, I needed longer to start. That’s the challenge when having to wild camp in a country with a lot of Sheppards… there is movement you don’t recognise from scratch. … Read More »
To Tavas, gaining altitude to 1120m
11
Jul
After clarifying everything at the hotel, I could “finally” leave, even it was a bit late and I knew… the goal would be at 1120m altitude When getting east wards, beside having a nice cycle way, you see as well … Read More »
Arriving to Denizli…
2
Jul
Today morning I was waking not so early thanks to have put the tent on the correct spot with the shadow from the trees in the morning. So when I woke up at 7am, people were already working on the … Read More »
To Burçakovasi…. front tire and a longer climb in the heat
1
Jul
I knew from the map I would have a longer climb today.. and I took it easy.. but a long time “friend” joined again… After over 8000km the bell broke nearly… And while starting to repair the old “friend” (front … Read More »
To Alasehir… after no real sleep
30
Jun
What a night… I’m not sure to have slept more than 1h in a row… So the first km were not on the smile side… At least until getting my breakfast at a bakery along the road. And coffein as … Read More »
To Turgutlu: Heat wave increases
29
Jun
As usual…. leaving a larger city isn’t so easy: you have to find the best compromise between fast and not to big road. So then you bypass the Turk Beer Factory (just beside Efes) And the temperature rises. So soon … Read More »
Back to Izmir
28
Jun
There was some topics that are bothering me since a few weeks. My front tyre was doing strange and the whole power Management isn’t working as thought first. So I had some parcel to waiting for me – or going … Read More »
Chios – Çesme: Back to Turkey….
27
Jun
Today’s goal was easy…. cycling back to Chios and waiting for the ferry in the evening… unfortunately, they are only in the morning and evening… so by bicycle you need to sleep close to the ferry station. The landscape was … Read More »
Around Chios, day 2
26
Jun
Breakfast in the wild is the best breakfast when nice weather…. 🙂 I had a bit forgotten the Greek way…. having tons of little churches and monasteries … after Turkey a bit strange again. While the centre of island is … Read More »
Chios Island, cycling day 1
25
Jun
The island Chios is for sure not so flat… and the day started with headwind from north. Not so bad since the temperature was higher and will be higher the next days. Fortunately a synthetic green, it would use to … Read More »
Transition to Chios, for some resting time
23
Jun
After some days cycling I needed to rest a bit, destress before cycling around the island. Therefore I headed towards the Chios where I booked a hotel before the cycling. Arriving near Chios And here you will see as well … Read More »
To Çesme, the touristic region of Izmir
22
Jun
The road to leave the city was quite easy especially the first km were on the cycling lane beside the sea. And a look back is showing the importance of Izmir as a cargo haven. And here and there the … Read More »
To Izmir – with first technical issue (excluding tire)
21
Jun
Once again, the app for WordPress did made a mismatch with the order of the pictures. So here the reverse order of the day (-; The day ended with something very very delicious… and sorry for the Greek fans among … Read More »
To Aliaga to get rest…
20
Jun
It had to happen…. my real first mistake on wild camping. After loosing the fresh water and having only 600mlnof sweet drink. And then I should have been further away from the road (trucks were loud, even 100m away) and … Read More »
Captain Georges is leaving Lesbos late evening
19
Jun
After having spent a relaxation weekend (no cycling after 5 days in row) on Lesbos, I had to left the island in the evening. Yes, there are only one ferry in the morning, one in the evening from each side. … Read More »
To Ayvalik…the end of the journey in the group
15
Jun
After breakfast…. the topic of the day was set: Climbing up the 275m back of yesterday…. Climbing done! 🙂 Some shelters for sheeps and goats…were those houses in ancient time? (Like in Greek time? (-;) After 8km I arrived at … Read More »
To the camping of Bektas
14
Jun
So the day started in near heaven situation: as yesterday in the calm place surrounded by the wineyard. We cycled towards the ferry and arrived well in time to shoot some additional pictures: The ferry started… I used the … Read More »
Bozcaada Island
13
Jun
Today was waking up like in paradise… calm, fresh air, sun, a sweet breeze and with the view on the private winard. And then to the north of the island to my favourites: wind mills 🙂 With some cliffs and … Read More »
A new journey…. Troy
12
Jun
When I left Çanakkale in the morning, I saw the rest of the city I had not discovered by foot earlier. It seems the wind are very favourable… at least for me 🙂 I need some water bottles as I … Read More »
Some impressions of Çanakkale
11
Jun
Well… what to say… meeting Ali at the sea museum with the dream of living in a cold, less sun intense country. Going out for eating…. walking in the Center… of course some laundry and enjoying life. Really nice 🙂 … Read More »
To Çanakkale : bye bye European Continent!
9
Jun
After the usual cleaning of the wildcamping (what ever was possible because of the amount), I was looking for joining Gelibolu and the indicated post office. I had first planned to see the peninsula – but the parcel was waiting … Read More »
To Güneyli (north of Gelibolu)
8
Jun
Well… the first task of the day after the breakfast…. … was to fix the front tire as it was not tight. Fortunately, there was a fuel station closeby. And it was a good start… friendly people, some with very … Read More »
Αντίο Ελλάδα – Merhaba Türkiye
7
Jun
So finally today was the day to leave Greece after a long while. With some delay because of some issues with the blog software… The departure was easy… just needed to have some stuff done first. Then the direction was … Read More »
Alexandroupolis…. the last days of Greece for the bycycle
6
Jun
The last days resting at the camping of Alexandroupolis…beach, electronic, bike repairs, and more…. Last pork for a while….
To Alexandroupolis
31
May
Getting up with the sun is always nice…. and it will be a reason why I might have to get earlier to bed;-). Especially when the sun is heating the tent… Hello sun! The quiet cost west of Alexandroupoli with … Read More »
To the cost, south of Sapes
30
May
Sometimes you have to sleep beside the road…in that case it was a side road which could not be seen from the main road. Even at night, the by-passing cars were not able see the tent and its reflecting parts. … Read More »
To south of Komotini
30
May
Waking up at the beach was a nice experience especially because of the wind and the noise. On the other hand, the vacuum cleaning with a towel isn’t so effective. Unfortunately, the app for the blog is sometimes not working … Read More »
To the beach..
28
May
After passing the rainy days at a very friendly warmshower/couchsurfer, the journey continued… with headwind. But good training for the legs. Finally some doping for the mind and the body…. Water and church together… the most important for many of … Read More »
Leaving Thasos
25
May
After having pack the tent, buying some food and taking a coffe italiano, i was ready for the ferry Where some of the blocks are delivered Feeling a bit home… but not daring to knock at the door 😉 Dark … Read More »
Cycling and Camping on Thasos
23
May
After a few days in the hotel, I started with some rain drops to cycle south of the Thasos Island. The goal: find the Giola pool and a place to put the tent. I wouldn’t go to the Giola by … Read More »
Back to close to Kavala
18
May
As the last riding day was a bit to hard (1600+ climbing metres), I had yesterday a day off and used the time to do some washing and collect some garbage as a contribution to the water I used. The … Read More »
Sometimes there is no other options to give up..
16
May
…and turn back because nature is stronger!
cycling north, passing Drama
15
May
After the tire damage I needed some spare. As the producer of the tire wanting to send me a replacement by parcel, I had another time to change a bit my plans…
Specials for a special day, to Nea Peramos
12
May
Today’s special day started early with a loud bird’s noise at 6:30 in the morning….
Leaving Ierissos towards the east
11
May
After a longer break, the journey continued…. with all the training to do again while knowing that the condition will come back. Hopefully sooner than later… Some darker clouds from north Short break…After a longer climbing, the reward of the … Read More »
Mt Athos: A dream?
26
Mar
Is Mt Athos and the religious, nearly mistic half island a dream on earth? Of course, being Christian Atheist change the point of view. As well as it would by being orthodox Christian. For people having faith and willing to … Read More »
Impressions Mt Athos, day 4
17
Mar
Day four started with my longest stay in a church ever: 2.5h (instead of the 4.5h marathon for the orthodox). After breakfast (with some of the rest of the day before- by the way: no meat on Athos!) I headed … Read More »
Impressions Mt Athos, day 3
16
Mar
The third day had another goal: reaching the “capital” Karyes by foot. Around 21km I had a first thought to the two mountaineers from Romania: they wanted to climb up on the 2nd day. The weather would have been in … Read More »
Impressions Mt Athos, day 2
15
Mar
While the religious guy where invited to wake up early in the morning to go to the mess, I was let in total doubt if I shall or if I am allowed to do so. I preferred to stay in … Read More »
Impressions of Mt Athos, day 1
14
Mar
First of al, here the “where to get more information” about that region: http://www.athosfriends.org/PilgrimsGuide/map/ Then you will need your entering paper for the half island. Like a Visum that allowsyou to stay there for 3 nights (for 30€) Boarding the … Read More »
Start to a new special hike
14
Mar
Sometimes exceptional event should be post as well… even not bycycle. 😉 And to prevent any possible comments: no, not entering into the monk role…. I am already a saint. :o)
To Ierissos
7
Mar
Finally back on a bit more cycling… the condition starts to be a little bit to be back! The day started nicely…. with the same view as yesterday with a nice beach. The only negative point: I had thought to … Read More »
To the Orange Beach / Chalkidiki
6
Mar
After a hiking weekend the goal was cycling the south of the second of the three half island of Chalkidiki. That island was looking much more promising as less flat. The weather started a bit cloudy and with a first … Read More »
To Neo Marmaras
4
Mar
Waiking up with the bird song and sun is really nice… But the tent was in the shadow of the tree and the moisture from the sea was still on the tent… it took some more time to get ready. … Read More »
Kassandria half island
3
Mar
After a cooool night even being in a house, I was invited for coffee, sweets and an Albanian Grappa for breakfast…. 🙂 I decided to cycled against the wind to the south of the island… as there should have been … Read More »
Underground again
2
Mar
After heavy rain and strong wind, the night was quite short… even some tent peg were out of the soil. Mount Olympos again… And the goal of the day: Cave with the oldest skull found in Greece 300’00-600’000y ago And … Read More »
Leaving Thessaloniki
1
Mar
As my friendly Couchsurfing host needed to go to work, my day started early. I brought everything down and packed the bike. My first goal after a coffee was to go to the Athos office to get some information. I … Read More »
Back to Thessaloniki
23
Feb
Yes… to go to the east by land, I had to come back to Thessaloniki. And there is a friendly and interesting NGO worker that I already met on the way to Athens. The only challenge was how to get … Read More »
To Katerini east of Mt Olympos
22
Feb
Finally sun on the tent as breakfast…. but enough cold wind to cost some more energy to stand up. But I wanted to have a picture of the first sunlight. And then the heater was slowly And the day started … Read More »
To Agia…
21
Feb
Another lesson…. it’s not a good idea to put a tent on to sticky ground.. the earth sticks long to the shoes, the cycle and everything that touched the ground. Which is logic… or should. Today’s breakfast… yummy! 🙂 … Read More »
After a rainy night…
20
Feb
…I decided to stay longer in the tent to allow it to dry. As I don’t have a defined goal to be somewhere at a given time, I enjoy my new flexibility. Therefore I only started after 12 o’clock. And … Read More »
Three minutes making the difference
19
Feb
The ride towards Loutra Edipsou was just beautiful not to steep, wind from south not to cold…. everything to feel well on a bicycle 🙂 So Limni is really nothing special… Sometimes the nature wants its place back… And sometimes, … Read More »
Fact check…
18
Feb
The lesson of the day: check the fact…not only in politics. Yesterday, the guy recommended me to to Limni because of the thermal bath. I had planned a resting and especially a washing day, since my trousers were dirty by … Read More »
Nice meeting
17
Feb
Lately, having no direct goal to reach, I have to learn to accept that my days are now finally much different then before ever. Additionally, my fitness is by far not there where it was.. so today I woke very … Read More »
What a day…. hihihi
16
Feb
The day started quite normal with Katina delay in breakfast. But i felt good because I slept much better then the two nights before. So just before starting, I thought I would control the pressure of the tires and add … Read More »
To Chalkida
13
Feb
Despite the low temperature, some rain (snow?) and the wind, I could quite good sleep. The magic of fresh air! But I was not fit at all… so I took it easy. And getting out of a warm sleeping back … Read More »
It started again: leaving Athens!
12
Feb
Yes… finally…. It was a not so easy decision to take leaving the friends of Athens and the easy life of “vacation” in Peloponnes by car and Athens. On the other hand: my body has lost all strength and I … Read More »
Back to Athens…
1
Feb
….with a delayed start. After two months of resting (mostly administrativ stuff), I came back to a cold Athens and had no exercise anymore. Since the weather forecast for the Peloponnes isn’t looking quite promising (even snow and below 0°C … Read More »
Slippery…
1
Dec
Back to childhood 😉
Elefsina – Athens
29
Nov
Well…. I wanted to start much earlier… but… yes… but! I had to phone with the “project leader” of the heating system for the home of my mum. The main reason I need to go back. It is quite unbelievable … Read More »
Amfiklia -Elefsina
28
Nov
It started very specially today: first by hearing the rest of the rain outside… then by a very good breakfast… and finally by looking outside and starting to see the sun…😊 The street was still a bit humid here and … Read More »
From Pournari to Amfiklia
27
Nov
Yesterday I was not sure if I should have continued the hill or not. But today, even having to start right “in the hill” I must say it was a good idea: the climbing would have been to much for … Read More »
Meteora impressions
25
Nov
(Once again the app messes the order of the Picts) Results of not taking the easy path… Zoom in the middle of the picture: modern art monastery: Rock and holes inside Monastery Varlam from below Just a bridge over “nothing”…. … Read More »
To Meteora
23
Nov
When I woke the sun was already waiting… blue sky and fresh air. I knew I had to climb a bit more, but I hadn’t expected that much and reaching the 1700m over sea. The highest up to now with … Read More »
To Mersovo
22
Nov
The way to Metsovo was just as different as I thought…. Ok, the first 15km were: flat and easy going. It then came the climbing. It seems that the Greeks like it straight and steep. The view in direction of … Read More »
Impression of Ioannina and Island
21
Nov
The day was discovering a bit the city, but mainly going to the isle in the lake of Ioannina. Ioaninna is one of the place where people from but as well against the Ottoman were living. There was a bit … Read More »
To Konitsa
19
Nov
I was quite tired… as a woke only at 10am… may be as well because I hadn’t put the tent in the shade of a little house. But it is the beauty not to be in hurry and allowed to … Read More »
Kastraki To Pournari
19
Nov
The decision was taken: I had to head a bit faster to the south as bad weather was coming, including snow and one of my flight was booked. So the day started not as I wanted because I had … Read More »
To Pendalofos
18
Nov
The first 10km were to cycle around the half island of Kastoria. Flat, easy going and cold in the shadows. But with beautiful mood. Depending when you got there you might be able to visit some of the caves that … Read More »
To Kastoria
18
Nov
Good start but ending in the Greek Mekka of furs…. not so for me, even nice city. Furs for Luxus Quite cold Klisoura (1100m) pass with rest of snow and ice: Near the top: Far in the back the Mt … Read More »
Direction of Florina
16
Nov
Waking up with a blue sky is always nice… 🙂 It took some time to let the tent a bit dry… but I am not in a hurry… The main direction was the lakes before Florina and the waterfall at … Read More »
Wildcamping after Giannitsa
15
Nov
The day was much different then the previous ones. Starting with grey sky and low temperature, I first needed to go to a coffee and write some postcards. Then of course find the stamp and where to let them down. … Read More »
Thessaloniki impressions
14
Nov
Staying one day in Thessaloniki
To Hortiatis
11
Nov
After a fabulous sunny day yesterday, the morning was much more cloudy and I wasn’t first sure how it would end… So I after breakfast, I packed my stuff and enjoyed the first 7km down… with tailwind 🙂 It was … Read More »
To the wildcamping spot
11
Nov
It started with muuuuch sleep since long. Which meant as well, that i started late. And that the wind had risen already. But it was sunny, the temperatures were somewhere around 20°C and the road was clear: Kavala. Interesting point: … Read More »
To Nea Karvali
10
Nov
The day started beautifully after the huge bill of the hotel. Yes, I am not in Bulgaria, Serbia, or Romania. The prices are nearly as high as in Germany. The road was fun. Few traffic, quite flat, nearly no wind. … Read More »
To Greece / Komotini
8
Nov
Based on the weather forecast that I would encounter some headwind. But it should be ok. I first had to search for a local Bulgarian operator to be sure that I wouldn’t let any debts with the prepaid contract. And … Read More »
To Kardzhali – may be last evening in Bulgaria?
7
Nov
The day started quite with high fog or smog… both possible. So first alittle discover of the town, but the visibility wasn’t best for pictures. I knew the day would be a bit of climbing.. but again 1100m? And i … Read More »
To Plovdiv
7
Nov
Some impression of a short way to the 2nd largest city of Bulgaria and former capital…. The night was ok… never saw such a less expensive breakfast: large scramble eggs plate incl hacked tomatoes, ham, cheese for less then one … Read More »
To Banya
6
Nov
Very nice day with climbing like in the Voges (F) Just lovely!
To Gabrovo…
4
Nov
The two highlights of the day were the arriving of the fall colours and the caves of Bacho Kiro. Interestingly, my right knee was hurting the first 10km again…. and the physical pain vanished later. Tommorow will start with a … Read More »
Change of mood
4
Nov
After a rainy night (lucky me I had a room), and a nearly blue sky…my mood isn’t there where I wishedto be… unfortunately, I discussion with someone I started to care much turned bad… Hopefully words, time and cycling will … Read More »
To Veliko Tarnovo
3
Nov
Even the last time I controlled yesterday the temperature, it was below 5°C , the night inside the sleeping bag was to warm. But quite… the truck of the 500+m away road were not load, and there was no noise … Read More »
Impression of Ruse
1
Nov
Frankly said, I had a wrong idea of Ruse as “only” a factory city. But my always laughing and friendly host did show me the city and surrounding. I’m Positively impressed. And when we came back, her mother had cook … Read More »
To Ruse…
1
Nov
Well… the day started quite on strange way: I had prepared some of my luggage and wanted to finish by packing the new bought coffee powder into small bags to put them then back into the coffe box. I wasn’t … Read More »
Some impression of Bucharest….
31
Oct
…with and without a cool and mega friendly guide!! Thanks!!!
To Bucharest
28
Oct
I woke up first at 2am… as I had a visit during the night. First, I only heard like someone walking over the leaves… quite scarying in that moment, especially because my eyes were covered and I couldn’t recognise if there … Read More »
To Braila; a mind set
25
Oct
The day started very very slowly in the tent, inside of a very warm sleeping bag 😍 surrounded by 8°C air… In summary: I Never would have thought that it would demand more than 1200m of climbing in one day near … Read More »
Flight
22
Oct
Edit: just wanted to thanks the two Romanian guys who brought me from the airport to the Hotel! It was a real pleasure to meet you! You confirmed my experience that most Romanian people are really kind and friendly. Thanks! … Read More »
30th day: milestone and royal stage to Constanta; 150km and 1240 climbing meters
13
Oct
We were hoping for good weather conditions and were surprised…. First because we expected sunny weather but it stayed quite cloudy – without any drop of rain. Secondly because we had all day tailwind. One knows how it’s then much … Read More »
29th day:to cālārasi; 71km, 100 climbing metres
11
Oct
We took quite long to decide if we would stay one more day or continue. Pro staying : may be bad weather Pro leaving: bad hotel, boring street, may be other bad weather day later, loosing a joker day, to … Read More »
28th day: to Oltenita, 78km, 350 climbing meters
10
Oct
We didn’t know if the weather would be rainy or not…. but we knew: cold and head wind. We started at 8°C and with some drops… The first 10km where on something like a highway… not very nice…but without alternative … Read More »
27th day: To Giurgiu; 122km, 300 climbing meters
9
Oct
We tried it: after two days of resting, we decide to give it a try as the weather forecast was favourable. And it was! Tail wind, sunny weather but a bit cold. It was our first day in Romania. With … Read More »
26th day: to Turnu Mâgurele, 88km, 576 climbing meters
6
Oct
Waking up today was a bit more difficult: the night temperature was near to the under limit of the sleeping back. I will have to switch it. But then, the view was nice… Bulgaria (and Romania) is one hour ahead … Read More »
25th day: to Ostrov; 101km, 735 climbing meters
5
Oct
Shorter blog today…. i slept only 4h and needs some rest now. The day started nicely – even Bulgaria have already put the watches one hour ahead. But only after a dog was crying since 4h30 …. Towards the first … Read More »
24th day: to Lom; 110km, 535 climbing metres
4
Oct
What a special day! It started with cloud free and soon, dark clouds appeared. After buying some water and spending our last dinars for food we leaves direction Bulgaria. I was very happy of my modification to the side stand … Read More »
Day-off….
3
Oct
Summary of today: Massage… …and: (But to cold for me to jump into it -sorry)
23rd day, to Negotin; 84km, 393 climbing meters
2
Oct
The day started not as planned: we could not have breakfast…and the tent were wet due to the humidity, even i had try to protect it. On top of it: because I had put the tent as near as possible … Read More »
22nd day: to Tekija; 97km 633 climbing metres
1
Oct
We were looking forward for today: it should bring us through the 2nd Danube canyon. The weather started with some omen against us: head wind and clouds…how would the day be? There was some forecast with rainy Sunday or maybe … Read More »
21st day: to Golubac; 80km, 230 climbing metres
30
Sep
Frankly: it was a bad start in the day! The pension where we stay did lie to us on all way… wrong price, no breakfast available and more. So bad that we paid and left. We ate breakfast at the … Read More »
20th day: to Kovin, 82km, 713 climbing metres
29
Sep
After a very well night, We woke up with around 9°C and windy condition. We planned to have breakfast in Beograd and started cycling quite early. Unfortunately, we took one of the main roads instead of a more hidden one. … Read More »
19th day to Beograd; 82km, 414 climbing metres
28
Sep
There are only 90km between Novi Sad and Beograd. But the climbing of 4km of about 150m was not very nice, especially because of the heavy traffic. The rest of the day: quite easy. We took the right decision to … Read More »
18th day: to Novi Sad, 89km, 318 climbing metres
26
Sep
Before we left Vukovar, we wanted to get a bit around in Vukovar. We had hear through the news many of what did happen over 25 years ago…but had forgotten much of it. What we were seeing gave some sad … Read More »
17th day: to Vokuvar; 88km, 90 climbing metres
25
Sep
After buying some stuff to drink/eat we followed the official road (with a little unwanted km) and took as well the extra km near the Danube instead of the shortcut on the main road. The vegetation was very nice and … Read More »
16th day: three countries day to Sombor: 131km, 159 climbing metres
24
Sep
The hotel we arrived had even breakfast so we could start better than the day before: with full stomach. After a few km on the dam and in Hungary, we crossed the border to Croatia with later on one of … Read More »
Für Dino
24
Sep
😉 PS: habe ja ein echtes Foto-Modell / muss mich also weniger selfy-sieren 😉
15th day: to Mohacs; 103.5km, 86 climbing metres
23
Sep
I never was a fan of sleeping with open windows… and neither to wake up because of coldness in a room. I should have use may sleeping bag. We were hoping to find early a place to have breakfast, so … Read More »
14th day: leaving Budapest; 125km, 100 climbing metres
22
Sep
After short shower during the night, we woke up with a slightly cloudy sky, while the clouds more and more disappeared. Getting out of a larger town isn’t always the easiest… and finding a not very well marked cycling way … Read More »
13th day: to Budapest; 86km and 230 climbing meter
21
Sep
Today was quite a special day… we could start early with tail wind but lost a lot of time waiting for the (most expensive) ferry. But until there, we change the country and arrived to Hungary. The road and signs … Read More »
Budapest – some impressions
21
Sep
12th day: to Štúrovo, 158km, 200 climbing meters
19
Sep
What a day…. We started quite easy going with buying some water for the morning and tried to head out of Bratislava following the direction of the Danube. Because the harbour can’t be cycled, some detours need to be done. … Read More »
11th day: to Bratislava, 70km
17
Sep
Both of us were already in Vienna and we have had enough km in the leg so we decided to cycle more or less directly to Bratislava, especially because the weather situation was quite unstable. The impression were nice: tail … Read More »
10th day: to Vienna, 108 + 54km;385 climbing meters
16
Sep
The night at the camping was quite good, event quite close to the street. He morning humidity was still there, we were close to the water site. I wanted to recharge one of my Swissbatteries.com and put it in the … Read More »
9th day, to Aggsbach Markt, 120km, 185 climbing meters
15
Sep
Some camping guest do not really know that they could disturb others when their alarm is in snooze between 6am and 7:15… We left Linz slowly but already with strong head wind. And when there is wind near the Danube, … Read More »
8th day, to Linz
13
Sep
The day at the camp ground started slowly… The tent couldn’t really dry and we left quite early. Arriving just before Passau, we could see two ships entering in the passage… Quite impressive. In Passau, we met the Inn coming … Read More »
7th day, to Schalding/Passau
12
Sep
The tent weren’t dry again…. We started at 9h30 and joined the Danuve again. The road was quite flat in a very waste plain. Nothing very special to mention… The camping was very expensive and quite loud, even on the … Read More »
6th day: to Staubing; 87km, 180 climbing metres
11
Sep
The day started as it ended: by mosquito bites…. Soon after breakfast and packing the stuff together, we followed again the river – today with less tail wind than yesterday. We still are in September and temperature did rise the … Read More »
5th day: to Herrnsaal; 124km, 610 climbing metres
10
Sep
After yesterday’s resting day, the day started quite well. Breakfast with Willhelm, who we met three days before on camping Sigmaringen. Saying as well goodbye to the camping-duck, who was rejected by its family during the first weeks. Now it … Read More »
4th day: to Donauwörth; 94km; 185 climbing meters
9
Sep
The lovely night in the hotel was nice and the day started right with a breakfast near the hotel Very soon after Ulm, we left Baden-Württenberg to get into the Freistaat Bayern… Riding along the Danube is very nice with … Read More »
3rd day: to Ulm – 104km, 385m of climbing
7
Sep
Today we needed some more time to get ready. Ok. I guess not “we” but more I. We finally left the camping around 10am with some uncertainties if we would get an ealry shower (rain) or not. But nope…we were … Read More »
2nd day: to Sigmaringen; 87km, 447climbing meter
6
Sep
The day started cool and foggy after a dream full night of stuff to get rid off and the need of a fry pan (insider (-;). The tents were humid, but neither wind nor sun would want to dry them. … Read More »
First day: Meeting Heinz
6
Sep
After a long goodbye north of Zurich, the weather was feeling like me: sad, gray and rainy. But I had to meet Heinz in Schaffhausen so I needed to cycle those 26km in rain. If I remember correctly, it was … Read More »
Prolog to the open end trip…
1
Sep
Little changes to homepage design… and the possibility to follow me more accurately… After last changes with the bicycle setup and finalizing and setting new dates to some last admin points, I finally could start on September 1st the pre-tour … Read More »
End of day 5: 111 km, back home and ready for going out
1
Oct
The day started with a small breakfast and cloudy, colder weather. But after a longer break, two cups of coffea and a cake, the clouds started to disappear letting the sun warm the air a little bit up. Cycling without … Read More »
End of 4th day: to Waldshut and some jogging
30
Sep
Today was much of a contrast to yesterday: more tail wind and quite some blue sky. The wake up was a bit cold as the location was stil below the clouds while more to the west sunlight was reaching the … Read More »
End of 3rd day – Bad News
29
Sep
My “only” goal of that little trip was cancelled. A friend of him (I also met) died unexpected yesterday…. R.I.P.
End of 2nd day
28
Sep
After 69km, I arrived at Weesen where I had some lunch. My last jogging training was laying some days behind and as it was time to train those muscles again. And on the top of it, I was in front … Read More »
2nd day: tailwind…still going east
28
Sep
Either the 107km were not enough or to much of cycling yesterday. Or may be more accurate: the wind was not strong to make disappear some thoughts. I couldn’t really sleep… Anyway, I had to get early out in the … Read More »
End of First day: 107km against the wind
27
Sep
The morning was a bit colder and very windy: nearly 95% of the time I had to face head wind. But it was ok. In the evening I could make to see the family I had help yesterday to move … Read More »
Little Tour has started…
27
Sep
Well, I was to tired yesterday to pack everything, so I had to do it today morning. Therefore the delay….
Start of a journey…
26
Sep
Today was full with “physical” effort to help g. moving back in his family house. Lot’s of kg to transport, some beds and others to build up. And tomorrow: a new way of cycling for me by using my “old”, … Read More »
19th day: on the way back, part 2/2
4
Aug
once again it was with 6h a short night, meaning 12h of sleep in 3 days… Beside some “thinking” the main reason was, that I knew that I had to start early: the weather forecast was predicting (if any) clouds … Read More »
18th day: on the way back, part 1/2
3
Aug
the night was very warm, so I could only sleep 4 hours. I met with Rita as we took the same trains to Torino: I had decided true last days o go back home via Zermatt as I wanted to … Read More »
17th day: Refugio – Ventimiglia
2
Aug
Grouped humans can be disappointing… In short words: two hours of sleep are not enough. I can’t sleep when people are “singing” , speaking loud and laughing. They went quite late to bed and the grandfather and its grandson were … Read More »
16th day: Limone Piemonte – Refugio Don Barbara
1
Aug
After a good breakfast and more sleep than the average, I started towards the Col de Tende. After a few turns on the main road, it’s possible to leave it and cycle on the secondary one. Even the hotel Marguereis … Read More »
15th day: Valle Maira- Limone Piemonte
31
Jul
Wise decision… The breakfast at Locanda Ceaglio was good as always… And the first goal was set: colle d’Esischie, 15km away and 2370m oversea and then the Colle dei Morti (2515m). The idea was then to follow one of the … Read More »
Half time to Côte d’Azur
30
Jul
Summary of 14 days : About 2h of cycling under rain Distance: 723.84 km Elevation Gain: 21’435 m Calories: 36’706 kCal Many happy moments Few unhappy minutes…
14th day: Ponte Chianale – Ceaglio Marmorera
29
Jul
I slept quite well until I woke up because of the feeling being hungry and hearing rain on the tent. In fact, some condensation was formed over night (I guess mainly because of not enough wind and my washed pants … Read More »
13th day Abries – Ponte Chianale
28
Jul
2 high passes
12th day: Oulx – Abries
27
Jul
The day started a bit later with breakfast as I once again could not sleep very well. Since now a week, I can’t remember of having good slept. Anyway, the day was to be nice. So I hoped as the … Read More »
11th day: Mont Cénis – Oulx
26
Jul
Mixed day
10th day: Val d’Isère – Refuge du petit Mont Cenis
25
Jul
col de l’Iséran
9th day: Courmayeur to Val d’Isere
23
Jul
After a good breakfast, the direction was to the west at South of the Mt-Blanc massive. What a difference to the weather the evening before! First, I wanted to get up to col des Chavannes towards La Thuile, but weather … Read More »
8th day: Martigny to Italy
22
Jul
After two days of resting (Robbie Williams at Paléo), I continued the road from Martigny to Italy. While climbing towards the nice Lac Champex, I met Guillaume and Albin (http://albin.travelmap.fr), two nice guys cycling from Paris to Rom. We spent … Read More »
7th day: Furka – Sierre
21
Jul
The rain and wind stopped at midnight. And as it was my first night in the tent, I preferred to watch how it was doing into the wind. The sunrise waked me up before 6am. The first motorbikes were riding … Read More »
6th day: to Andermatt and up to Furka
21
Jul
from Diesentis the road continued to the east. There was two ways: either over the oberalp pass or more to the south over a mountain pass following the MTB route. Higher, longer, but surely nicer thanks to the nice trails … Read More »
5th day: Panixer to Disentis
21
Jul
The fifth day was quite easy: enjoying the first trail down, and then going east towards Disentis where I needed to catch a packet at the post office. After Lunch near a nice small lake, the weather started to change … Read More »
4th day to the Panixer pass
16
Jul
First cycling with drill master D
3rd day: from Wildhaus to Sergeant Drill Master D
15
Jul
The night was quite and I woke up earlier then expected for vacation. Breakfast was at 7:30 at the buffet. The evening before, I had tried to check any possible way to get on the top of the Churfirsten Mountains … Read More »
2nd day
14
Jul
2nd day
first day
13
Jul
End of the first day And ended with a beautiful trail: big smile! [excerpt] end of the 1st day [/excerpt]
Preparation
12
Jul
Ready?
Start
12
Jul
First meters
Short before new x-alp
12
Jul
tires are changed, last stuff is bought, just need to pack everything. That year: west Austria to Côte d’Azure by MTB. At least a try. 🙂
Preparation
11
Jul
First test
Another winter ride ❤️
30
Dec
Let get straight to it: I always start late my rides. Which must not be bad.
Winter ride on Helius AM and pimping Pinion P1.18
27
Dec
I must admit: I’m lazy about cleaning my bike. Sorry. 😉 That was one of the reason to choose the “raw” colour of the Nicolai Helius. And another reason for Pinion. But not the main one.
Half day biking
24
Oct
1/2 day biking: Indian summer.
Summary of Iceland pictures
22
Aug
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Thursday…abrupt end…
21
Aug
Yesterday on the cycle, I had long time to think about the possible near “future”. It crystallised mainly two solutions: either trying to move my flight or to rent a car. The family was today so kind to bring me … Read More »
Positive and negative… With technical knock-out
21
Aug
Yesterday has been a day of everything. First waking up with rain outside (it was announced less rain starting at 9am), I waited until the weather changed a bit. Then I continued the F26 to the south, climbing meter after … Read More »
To Karin, Hardi an the three Kids
21
Aug
Es war ein wenig schnell, bitte sendet mir Eure Kontaktinfo per Email: Bymtb@me.com Vielen Dank und gute Weiterfahrt!!
Leaving Myvatn, the second time
20
Aug
Yesterday was my resting day… So beside making a decision about the rest of the tour, nothing really happened: I found a way to get back by super-Jeep driven by the kind Jorgen, so the south and eastern part of … Read More »
End of the day
18
Aug
As the wind stayed in my favour and there was only few rainy moment, decided to try my luck instead of resting in the tent. My goal was to cross the two creek across the rivers… It was really nice … Read More »
What a night…
18
Aug
What a night! Yesterday evening, I stopped cycling after it had begun to rain and after having reach the Crossing of the F910 & F905 in direction of the highlands. The wind came at that time from south-south-east. At … Read More »
To Askja
17
Aug
When I woke on Saturday morning, I was feeling much better. Abba and her friends invited me very friendly for breakfast, to walk into the canyon near the camping and then to drive with them to Askja, which is said … Read More »
2nd half of the day: rain starts..
16
Aug
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Half day…
15
Aug
After a long and quite night with strange dreams, the start was quite easy… Then the wind came back (of course, not tail wind!) and the landscape changed between volcano desert and some green grasses. With some ramp, I get … Read More »
2nd beautiful part of day: Dettifoss-Selfoss-Hafragilsfoss
15
Aug
After lunch and some kilometres, I took the road in direction of the north. As the wind has started to change, it was still not in my favour. I had thought some minutes if it was worth to cycle the … Read More »
Lunch on the go…
15
Aug
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Cool day, part I
14
Aug
Yesterday ended with a nice sunset… And the morning was just beautiful. After breakfast and packing, I said goodbye to the two Swiss cyclists and went for some last purchase: cookies & coffee. Then the direction was set: east. But … Read More »
First “real” Sunset…
14
Aug
My first sunset in Iceland… With now 3 degrees Celsius. And I believe it will be colder… Good night! – Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399 Location:Hringvegur,,Iceland
Convoi of horses in Iceland…
13
Aug
Enjoy that… http://youtu.be/cizWLZAG5Rw 😉 You really felt the horses on the ground! Cheers G. *** Do you have the wish to help me helping others? Please visit: https://www.ammado.com/community/149399/donate http://Georges-Bike-Trips.blogspot.com (tiny dot cc / Georges)
To lake Myvatn
13
Aug
The day started with some rain drops, but it had stopped before I was ready to start after breakfast. It was a good night: I could sleep until 8:30 ! 🙂 The position where I had place the tent was … Read More »
Passing Akureyri
12
Aug
The day started with a new alarm clock: at around 5:30, the sheep started to make some noise… That was to early for me, so I turned myself around again. The morning was quite sunny. But to make it short: beside … Read More »
2nd half of the day
10
Aug
The first part of the afternoon was perfect: tail wind, full stomach… The road follows the river and is not to wide. Many cars seems not to be used to have a cyclist on the road, as they slow down … Read More »
Half day….
10
Aug
The alarm clock was replaced by ducks flying around… I knew/expected to have head wind for the first km which than changed to tail wind when I got back on the road 1, which as seen yesterday makes a huge … Read More »
Hard day, nice reward
10
Aug
The day started as mentioned quite difficult: loud night due to neighbour and wind. At finally around 13:30, I left the camping just a short time after two Spanish cyclist arrived from the east, 60km away. With day temperature of … Read More »
Ugly weather…
9
Aug
Quite strong wind, always raining a bit and loud neighbour (I can’t imagine how/why so many times the car door was slammed)…. So first will be a coffea after long sleeping… And then decide if I stay one day longer … Read More »
Resting day…
9
Aug
Just enjoying a bath a trying to update the blog… Seems to be more difficult as hoped!
Horses…
8
Aug
The best movie will follow later… Here two pictures and one first movie…:-)) YouTube Video – Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399
Hard day with nice points
8
Aug
When I woke up, the weather had changed. Unfortunately I was right: the wind had changed and got stronger… The first 40km where on the higher plateau, with mostly 90% head wind, which made my legs tired. And on top … Read More »
End of the day
7
Aug
The highland continued with little lakes and green grasses. I landing dirt piste for small airplane was to be crossed and I was starting to search for a sleeping place. At a crossing, I had to solution: more over the … Read More »
First river crossing
7
Aug
L After the caves, the landscape was kind of a mixture of moon and lord of the ring type. Always going one-two meter up and down as well as turning around craters and splits. Finally, I arrived at a higher … Read More »
Stefanshellir/Surtshellir caves
7
Aug
Finally I arrived at the caves where they found traces of people from over thousand years ago. Walking over those formation and thinking that there are empty rooms below make feel one special….
Husafell – Surtshellir
6
Aug
As the water was going to an end, I wanted to refill it. Glacier water can be drunken, but need filtration or sedimentation over night. So I took some water much further down than were it was milky white. The … Read More »
To the north part 2
6
Aug
The trip was following the large glacier Langjökull up to over 600m altitude. Then I could enjoy a light ramp down and feeling the heat increasing. Some people went the 6km to the glacier, which I decided to by-pass. Later, … Read More »
Continuing north part 1
6
Aug
After a wake-up with sunshine, the day continued to the north and up, with ascendancy of up to 12% and always head wind. The landscape was still very close to the one of the Andes… – Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399
Resting day
5
Aug
The decision of having a resting day was not bad at all as it rained something like 7 times… Not very strong, but enough to get wet. I guess my muscle could recover so that tomorrow will be again a … Read More »
PS”’: pictures 2nd day
4
Aug
– Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399
PS”: more pictures 2nd day
4
Aug
– Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399
PS’: more pictures 2nd day
4
Aug
Seems that not many pictures can be uploaded at once. I don’t want to waste more time for trying… – Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399
PS: pictures 2nd day…
4
Aug
– Posted by Georgeshttp://www.ammado.com/community/149399
North America vs Europe
4
Aug
The direction was still north-east to Pingvellir or Thingvellir (i’m missing the special character that looks like a P bit pronounced like th, so I’ll keep to the pronouncing). From Reykjavik or better from Mosfaellsbaer there is slow raising ramp … Read More »
Leaving Reykjavik
4
Aug
The night at the camping was as expected: loud because two travel agencies brought their people at half past one in the night, driving. Even it was not allowed between 12am and 8am ;-( How ever, the light night seems … Read More »
Two videos
3
Aug
My old friend…. YouTube Video and what happening when a bike is in a crowed place… YouTube Video – Posted by Georges Location:Sundlaugavegur,Reykjavik,Iceland
First day: old friend is back!
3
Aug
As early supposed and many times suggested, I will face my old on that island again (and again). I was just hoping it would not be so early! Today’s roughly counted 60km were >95% with front wind from full ahead … Read More »
Build up and at the hotel
2
Aug
Even the first round was fine……where I met the poor French guy, whose flight from Charles de Gaulle /Paris was canceled in the morning. With my girlfriend ;o) – Posted by Georges Location:Reykjanesbraut,,Iceland
Everything arrived…
2
Aug
Hopfully 😉 – Posted by Georges Location:Iceland
Over the clouds
2
Aug
The main parts over the sea looks like that… With then a change. – Posted by Georges Location:Iceland
What a seat…
2
Aug
Nomen est omen? 😉 Nice seat… – Posted by Georges
Little change over night
2
Aug
Someone may call it weight optimisation. 😉 – Posted by Georges Location:
For the good cause…
2
Aug
If you want to motivate me… https://www.ammado.com/community/149399 …spent some few cents to the Red Cross… 😉 Cheers Georges – Posted by Georges
Transformation….
1
Aug
The task of the day:How to transform that into sometings that fits an airplane….and make the checkin! – Posted by Georges Location:Airport
Pre evening check-in
31
Jul
Time as arrived… nearly is all is packed and in a few days, I’ll start towards the airport for pre evening check-in… We will see what I can expect from that beautiful island. come back soon!
Preparation for Iceland are running…
20
Jul
The flights are now booked, so are the first and last nights of the trips: as close as possible to the airport to simplify the un- and packing of the bike & trailer. First test on trails were successful… here … Read More »
2014 will be Iceland
20
May
First entry: August 2014 would be dedicated to Iceland…. flights are booked! And yes: as in the last years, you can motivate me for the extra kilometre by spending a cent to Red Cross… Do you want to help? Feel … Read More »
2013 Feedback: RedCross
11
Aug
Here you are…
2013 Crossing Germany for the Red Cross: Summary, facts and figures…
25
Jul
Time has come to finalise 2013’s cycling tour…. First of all, I’d like to especially thank: –Brechbühler AG for part time possibility (w/o, such a project wouldn’t be possible)-Dino & family-André for the built up and day ride(s)-Markus & Chantal … Read More »
Moments: crossing Germany bycycle
12
Jul
Here some of the “best” moments captured during Germany in pictures: [codepeople-post-map cat=”6″]
Moments: Crossing Germany bycycle
12
Jul
Here some of the “best” moments captured during Germany in pictures: [codepeople-post-map cat=”6″]
Nearly the end…
12
Jul
Today morning, the last day of the tour started…Meaning I woke and ate breakfast with my friends, after a short night: I was quite excited to come back. After crossing the border and climbing the last, second and last hill … Read More »
End of an easy day!
11
Jul
Today was sooooo nice:-Breakfast at my favourite bed&breakfast-easy road with a lot of tail windAnd meeting with my friend Dino, Nicole and family…Barbecue, nice lemon beer, good people. Sorry to be short: I am 2km in front of the border … Read More »
Broken display, France and back in Rust
10
Jul
The “foreigns” room had no breakfast, so I ate my last cookies and went to the next bakery of a “real” breakfast. Then, continue to the south and passed quite fast Wörth and was then on a high traffic road. … Read More »
Finally, less luck again…
9
Jul
Well, that afternoon was the first not so perfect one. Even there was some fun by having some “race” with a small 50cc motorbike and two road cycles to keep the wind shadow at over 30km/h. But I before, a … Read More »
Strange start…
9
Jul
Yesterday’s 140km and “wrong” decision to by-pass Mainz had have an impact on my condition: I was (am) quite tired. The birds and other small animals/insects sung all night. So did the wind and the 300m away turbines, which did … Read More »
Good day….
8
Jul
Today was generally good again. Starting by meeting for example Helmut from Köln preparing his vacation by cycling to Koblenz and back (w/o bags) and others (Denmark, Germany…)As well because the landscape was one of the nicest: seeing the Rhine … Read More »
Following the river Rhine…
7
Jul
Now, the goal is getting closer: finish to cross Germany a second time. Around 1’900km are done. If the weather and my condition continue like that, it should be possible…. On the other hand: the hills are reach, there is … Read More »
Short night….
7
Jul
Last night was short, don’t ask me why. May because first the air con was to loud, and then it was to warm(especially with a Nordic duvet). In the end I found some sleep after just having the lining. First … Read More »
End of a very nice day
6
Jul
Target of today was visiting Bike Bauer, even I knew (or hoping) nobody would be there a Saturday evening. The Ruhrpot is a very nice landscape, changing between industry, habitations and green (forest or fields). But to cross by bike … Read More »
First half of a day: a dream! :-)
6
Jul
Yesterday’s resting day was a good decision: doing nothing as resting is really cool. Just chilling, shorter hair cut and having a nice steak in the hotel etc. The result: today, my body feels much better and the weather has … Read More »
Day of rest
5
Jul
The last four days where quite heavier for my muscles, I wanted to enjoy good timeThe best I’ve found in ages:http://youtu.be/3vQ59ycVKuo – Posted using BlogPress
Don’t count on weather forecast…
3
Jul
As they predicted rain from late night and all day, I put the tent on a dry place to save time when leaving…Well if it rain, then either short or dry.. 😉 So I hoped to find quickly a place … Read More »
2013-06 Crossing Germany
2
Jul
As I cycled last year more or less from Palermo to Berne for the Red Cross, I decided to continue for 2013 the journey to the north: crossing Germany and back. As last year, decided to spent saved or spent … Read More »
Tuesday evening
2
Jul
Since rain could occur in the night I’ve a place where the tent would not be wrt and could be easily then packed back into thr bag. The rest was good as while resting the wind changed. Just the GPS … Read More »
2nd Ferry…
2
Jul
And now the larger one crossing the Elbe… And having the opportunity to have some lunch: fish-sandwiches… Hmmmmm – Posted using BlogPress Location:Glückstädter Straße,Wischhafen,Germany
First ferry….
2
Jul
My first fery on that tour… – Posted using BlogPress Location:Am Kanal,Averlak,Germany
Lunch & tuning back
1
Jul
Short lunch and some minutes to rest. I took as well the opportunity to lower done the trailer suspension: you can ride in higher position, but you feel the difference. And as on a traditional road you don’t need those … Read More »
Starting again, other goal…
1
Jul
So the resting day is gone, and somehow I have to come back home and to work 🙂 For today a little change in the setup: now I’m driving a S.U.V.!🙂 Did you noticed the change? CheersGeorges – Posted using … Read More »
Some News…
29
Jun
After 1262km I just arrived at a town called: I could summarise today’s journey for the German speaker as: Mostly because the wind was coming from 10 to 11 (12being full front wind) and because in the end I had … Read More »
Crossing the next channel: Rensburg
29
Jun
In Rensburg you’ve got to cross the Nord-East-Sea channel, again on a special way for pedestrian and cyclist. The magic on it: on the south side was cloudy and grey, on north side: cloudy and sunny… 🙂Or: i took just … Read More »
The place to stay: radlerherberge@am-moenchsweg.de
29
Jun
Most friendly, quiet, clean and cosy! Thank you for your contribution to the Red Cross. A special “Thank you” as well to the Meier family who is cycling together (2 adults, three children) and their donation. That is the nice … Read More »
End of the day…
28
Jun
The second half of the day was a mixture of fun & hard. The wind was right, mostly flat…but my bottom is hurting and the muscles are empty / tired. The landscape was very nice and really different to the … Read More »
Through Hamburg
28
Jun
The day started with some rain… I think most cyclist don’t like really big cities… And Hamburg has something on top: you need bridges, and not all are cycling compatible…Anyway, I managed to find the first one… And had to … Read More »
Bikes’ birthplace
27
Jun
The last 36h at my cousins home were very nice and here as well with lots of memories and discussion. Really a good time. Today’s first target was quite easy: after leaving (which was the more difficult part) Einbeck I … Read More »
Longest day…
25
Jun
Today, when I started into the day, I had no idea which way and how far to go. The weather seems to be nice, the wind coming from south. I made my decision to take the “hill”, which came out … Read More »
Kind of much luck
23
Jun
The night was short but good. Responsible free camping is just great. You hear mainly the nature and quietness… But you don’t have showers. In fact, while I was already in the sleeping bag and ready to sleep, rain and … Read More »
Camping…
22
Jun
Without camping site… The best way of doing it (and trying to be fair). After today’s late wake up and longer rest for noon, the afternoon ‘s program was quite easy: catching up to reach the 100km. I’ve as the … Read More »
To Mosbach
21
Jun
Shower, eaten, and tent is up…
21
Jun
After the "climbing" to Mudau(GPS tells 520 pos.meters) a nice descent of around 10km at 30-40km/h followed to Amorbach, a small barock town. Then another 15km of nearly flat-descent (25km/h) brought me to river Main, which some days ago were … Read More »
Tip: Wanderbahn Mosbach-Mudau
21
Jun
If you are in the region of the Odenwald, there is a nice walk or ride to have on the old track between Mosbach and Mudau (or of course the other way down). As in the past (up to 1973) … Read More »
meeting one Angel more…Thank you (-::-)
21
Jun
Chance is turning After the issues with the cable (my mistakes!!) luck is back! First I could enjoy two cool days at Thierry and Michaela’s Place… They were really friendly and helped me a lot on solving my issues. Now … Read More »
Nearly to Heilbronn
20
Jun
The start around Baden-Baden was quite early… After a warm night I wanted to enjoy the freshness of the morning. Hence, the first 20km up to 9:30 in the morning where ok…at 10am, the temperature showed already 30 Degrees Celsius. … Read More »
Still no camping
18
Jun
Having head wind, the pace is relatively slow. Fortunately, in the evening, it drops quite a lot… But as I took the wrong direction towards Baden-Baden instead of Rastatt… So I could not reach the camping I had on mind … Read More »
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