From Boden to the top of the world
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Continuous rain, Big Macs, and Swiss lifesaving There is a saying: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”On this day, I thought…
Husby to Boden
Moose, cranks, and coffee savers If you want to help 125 street children in Malabon, there are many ways to raise funds: bake sales, raffles, marathons… or cycling 4,000 kilometers…
Northcape 4000, from Berlin to Husby
From Berlin to Poland – croissants, ball bearings, and cabin hunting According to my GPX track, I had exactly 1,072 kilometers under my belt in Berlin – a quarter of…
Kontrollpunkt 2
Northcape 4000, from the start to Berlin.
Pizza, puddles, and packing problems Some say that an ultra-cycling adventure begins with the starting signal. I say it begins with the desperate attempt to squeeze half the living room…
I packed my suitcase and …
Bikepacking Gear Breakdown for the Northcape4000: What Goes in Which Bag? On a multi-day bikepacking adventure, every gram counts — but you still need to bring all the essentials. The…
Food on wheels: Nutrition in ultracycling – especially non-supported
When you cycle 300 km a day, you don't just think about your destination – at some point, you *only think about food*. Welcome to high-performance culinary sports! Supported vs.…
Two long training days heading for the North Cape – heat, technology, and lots of tailwind
Preparing for the NorthCape 4000 requires more than just weekend tours – it needs real long-distance riding, as close as possible to the conditions of the event. I undertook two…
night of the Libraries – Ultracycling between bookshelves
What an evening! I had the pleasure of giving a 90-minute talk about ultracycling and the Transcontinental Race in the public library of the city of Düren as part of…
NorthCape4000 – A new adventure begins!
On July 26, 2025, the time has come: I'm starting the NorthCape4000, one of the most epic ultra-distance bike races in the world! From Rovereto in Italy, it's all the…
A year of challenges and hope
Dear readers, 2024 - what a year! It was a real rollercoaster ride of emotions and events for me. A year that put me to the test, but also taught…
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