Berlin
August 15, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Bathing in wine
August 16, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After Jonas surprises me with the Rheingau wine festival on my arrival, resulting in a long night with way too many glasses of wine but still rejuvenating sleep, the next morning starts with a questRead more
Free carbohydrates
August 17, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Vineyards, as far as the eyes can see, and delicious grapes (free carbohydrates) to fuel the machine. ;)
Weinstraße
August 17, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
The density of Wineries here is mind-boggling: it seems as the only thing people have on their mind and in their blood is wine. I decide to have grapes for dinner and reside here once old enough forRead more
Ruhbank
August 18, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Until the 20th century it was common for countrywomen to carry loads on their heads. In order to put them down and pick them up again without outside help, these high stone benches („Ruhbänke“)Read more
Mir redde au Elsassisch
August 18, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Bordering Germany and Switzerland, the Elsass / Alsace region has alternated between German and French control over the centuries and reflects a mix of those cultures. Especially entertaining are theRead more
Canal du Rhône au Rhin
August 18, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Talking to cows
August 19, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
Meeting this herd of cows on the way, finding shelter from the heavy rainfall. They look at my direction with what seems like an incomprehensible thought of why I would possibly do this to myself. IRead more
Pre-alpine conditioning II
August 19, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Rest
August 19, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Rewarding myself after a day of heavy rainfall, strong headwinds and lot of climbs. Looking forward a warm bed tonight.
Lunch break
August 20, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Enjoying some Swiss cheese while the sky clears up and the first sun rays touch my skin.
Lake Geneva views
August 20, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The descent to Lake Geneva feels like entering paradise on earth.
Dozing off
August 20, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
After cycling a distance of 180 kilometres and a total altitude of 2.000 metres today, I eat, enjoy the sunset and immediately fall asleep on the shore.
Route des Grandes Alpes
August 21, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today marks the first day of the Route des Grandes Alpes, following the trails of Tour des France legends. Muscle soreness is kicking in already in the morning, but this does not keep me from climbingRead more
Route des Grandes Alpes II
August 21, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Col de Romme
August 21, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
11% ascent for 9km? Easy I think, while I shift into lowest gear and get destroyed by gravity. 5 minutes into the climb my bike gets a free perspiration shower. On this continuous one hour climb,Read more
Col de la Colombière
August 21, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Second ascent for today, accompanied by several former cyclists who cheer me up while outpacing me with ease. Light weight!
Bien-être français
August 21, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
At this point I feel pure euphoria however can barely walk. Little less distance than the last days with around 100 kilometres for today, but an excruciating cumulative elevation gain of 3.200 metres.Read more
Rest day
August 22, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
My body cries Rest, my mind and heart shout Go. I decide to go for the former, giving my legs the break they deserve. I spend a wonderful day with Veronique, have more French specialities and talkRead more
Mont Blanc dive
August 23, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Not to mention, the painful climbs also get rewarded with amazing descents, as this morning with views of the Mont Blanc massif.
Ain’t nothing but peanuts, baby!
August 23, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
20 Kilometer non-stop climbing with a short dip into ice-cold turquoise alpine waters.
Vive le Tour!
August 23, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Allez, allez!
August 24, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
At 2.770 metres above sea level, Col de l’Iseran is the highest alpine road pass. More than 40 kilometres of climbing accompanied by an elevation gain of 2.000 metres and thin air stretch myRead more
Where like-minded people meet
August 26, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Bruno & Marianne, a married couple and passioned cyclists, run Vélo Gîte, a cute little cyclist-focused guesthouse in Valence along ViaRhône. Both of them have travelled the world on two wheels andRead more
Rest at Pont du Gard
August 27, 2022 in France ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Hiking to that view with the bike on my shoulders and deciding to spend the night at that spot. Just need to find two trees for the hammock…
Pont du Gard is the tallest and best-preserved RomanRead more
Cheater! Ich will mein Geld zurück [Hihi]