Lai da Palpuogna
6 juni 2024, Zwitserland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Climbing past Preda, I came upon this beautiful lake that Sarna had tipped me about. Fed by fresh snowmelt pouring in a rage over the rocks, the water was clear and cold. I found a cozy spot for myMeer informatie
Albulapass
7 juni 2024, Zwitserland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
I set about climbing the final stretch up to Albulapass up at 2315 m. This was going to be my highest climb yet.
The sun was beaming down bright on my attempt and it felt great to be riding thisMeer informatie
Zernez and beyond
7 juni 2024, Zwitserland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The freewheeling descent from Albulapass was brilliant! The impeccable swiss roads really shine for this purpose.
The ride along the Engadin to Zernez was quite varied, passing throughMeer informatie
Ofenpass
8 juni 2024, Zwitserland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The way up to Ofenpass is a single road through the (only) national park. And on a sunny weekend like this, all the fancy cars and bikers are out to play. Contrasting experience to the solitude inMeer informatie
Umbrail and Stelvio
8 juni 2024, Zwitserland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
The climb up to Umbrail and Stelvio pass is legendary. It's a fine bit of road engineering that snakes its way up some mighty mountains.
I decided to take it on as the second climb of the day, goingMeer informatie
Mustair a Merano
9 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ 🌩️ 21 °C
The St. Johann Kloster in Mustair seems to be a big deal, with UNESCO status and lot of visitors. Since there was no way to ride my bicycle through it, I rode past it. Somewhere in the woods there wasMeer informatie
Lago di Monticolo
10 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
It rained and rained hard during the night. Luckily I remained dry. But all that water had made the Adige river to be spitting angry. It was daunting to be riding next to it all morning out ofMeer informatie
Through Bolzano
11 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Another night of rain at the lake. I woke up to a bright blue sky with the sunlight streaming through the leaves. The water was perfectly still creating a brilliant mirror to the clouds. Thin wisps ofMeer informatie
Up to Val Gardena
11 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
At Barbiano, I headed east into the mountains. Taking the less traveled road, I climbed up towards Val Gardena. The scenery was beautiful, but the clouds started to shroud the majestic greenMeer informatie
Langental
12 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
After a week of sleeping outdoors in the rain, I could sleep in till late - dry and comfy indoors. Also useful after the conversation with Heidi went on till midnight.
After the restful morning, IMeer informatie
Seiser Alm
13 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
I set out to ride though the Seiser Alm (Alpe de Suisi), a high Alpine plateau. Though it started cloudy, the sky soon cleared up. Finally a sunny day to enjoy a day up in the Dolomites.
The AlpineMeer informatie
Pic Bg hike
14 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Early this morning, I headed out for a hike up to Pic Bg with Heidi. This was her Heimberg that she wanted to show me. The trail went though a spruce forest before emerging on to an alpine meadow.
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Coral Gardena
14 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
In the afternoon, I packed up and set off to the east, crossing the ski town of Selva Wolkenstein. A mountain cycle race called Hero was on today. Pity I had not registered.
The road wound it's wayMeer informatie
Cunturines
15 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
The campsite at Colfosco was green and wide, so I stayed there. First time since April that I stayed in an established campsite. There I met Gabriela from Poland, who was also out cycling on her own.Meer informatie
Valparola pass
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
I woke up to the Cunturines peak glowing in the morning sun. After a slow breakfast, I started cycling up towards Valparola pass. The route curves around the Tofano group, another beautiful set ofMeer informatie
Dolomiti d'Ampezzo
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The road twists and turns, but it's all downhill for me, between the Lagocernera group and the Marmarole group. Great views on both sides as I descend to Cortina d'Ampezzo.
This big city is a majorMeer informatie
Villa Gaia to Monte Rite
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Woke up to a view of the hillside bathed in sunshine and birdsong. When I got ready to go, Schopper's gears were no longer working. Hmm... this is not good. I twiddled around till I managed to repairMeer informatie
Ringing San Dionisio
18 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Woken by trash trucks at dawn, I remember why sleeping in the forest is better. Over coffee, Andrea tells me that many wolves have been spotted around here. He's the third person to mention it.Meer informatie
Sublime slurry
19 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
While I slept under a view of the moon and stars, somebody turned this game into ultra mode.
When I woke up, the valley below was filled with clouds like a basin of milk, warming in the morning sun.Meer informatie
Auronzo di Cadore
19 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
There was a lovely riverside bike path I followed. It passed through forests, towns and fields, and was dotted with reservoirs. Playing on ultra mode, the sun shone down rather hot. I drenched my capMeer informatie
Misurina
19 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The landscape beyond Auronzo, when not forested, was entirely rocks eroded and slipped down from the towering peaks of the Marmarole group. This meant the streams had superbly clear water, andMeer informatie
Tre Cime nature park
20 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
The last few days have been hard on my body. Plus I think Schopper is annoyed with me. So today I decided to take it easy. This means going for a 10 km hike up at 2400 m around the iconic peaks of theMeer informatie
Grüß Gott Österreich!
20 juni 2024, Oostenrijk ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The path out from Misurina went downhill all the way. After a few exciting switchbacks on asphalt with the van people waving at me, I got on to a gravel path. Crunching up gravel at 30 km/h is so muchMeer informatie
Two tone Carinthia
21 juni 2024, Oostenrijk ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The forest was abuzz with fireflies and grey moths and other little insects. I rode out in the morning along the Drau, a relaxed ride through fields and pine forests. There were logging sites, where IMeer informatie
Presseggersee
22 juni 2024, Oostenrijk ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The sky had relieved itself with the night storm and was now blue and bright. I rode through the Glitschtal at an easy pace. At a cafe, a couple noticed Schopper and got talking about the places toMeer informatie




































































































































































































































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