Tag: exploring

So sore……

This March made me so sore…But the next morning things were already better. Cycling utilizes different muscles than walking so I could actually follow my plan to cycle towards Gothenburg I decided that around 40km per day were enough, so I could see the landscape, and enjoy the ride. We started with a really good breakfast at this nearby cafe,…

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Eurovelo 12 Norway to Sweden

So, first post-paneurope trail done They are different, somehow – while Paneuropa wasn’t marked everywhere, same as Eurovelo 12, the px was more accurate with Paneuropa. Long diagonal lines when there are actually curvy streets – that does confuse. Especially when checking all the time if I am still on track.That was super annoying. And does delay for it falsifies…

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Mammutmarsch in Wiesbaden

Sorry, guys at Mammutmarsch.de – for me this is my old home – Wiesbaden – the city where I grew up, where I went to school, where I went swimming – to the playgrounds, Where we scouts were meeting up in Dambachtal. Where Burg Sonnenberg was a standard destination to walk to – passing by even more playgrunds. Sorry, guys,…

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Day six. Finishing strong.

Wow. I really did not think I’d made it this far. Cycling – I had been with my electric bike all over the place – but this is a regular race frame, with luggage. With a bendy back and cleats and all that. Who was I to plan 500km in one piece. After not doing any racing activities anymore. On…

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Day two of the ride

This is more or less a hostel – a bed, plus  facilities to clean up,,  It was good I had packed towel and soap (always good to know where your towel is) but I could not get breakfast. On the other hand, I didn’t mind setting off and searching for some local bakery or cafe en route. When I was…

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The last leg… For now…

oul. I heard them partying all night, through the window of my room.This trip was planned to be somewhat open ended. If I rode slower, I could append a day or two. That’s why I did this in the vacation time. But then – each additional day adds costs for lodging, food, etc.I was not sure if I could manage…

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