Something is brewing! For the seventh time, Iāll be returning to the 1000 Milesāthe iconic race where it all started for me. Iām slowly getting to know every single pebble out there, and some might thinkāit is going to be boring, you already know the whole route. But everyone wants to have the same lunch now and then, reread a favorite book, or rewatch a beloved movie. For me, it is a chance to test my limits once again and beat my personal best of 7 days, 20 hours, and 19 minutes.
Do you want to know how I am doing? Follow my stories š
I finished all three famous Mountain races on three continents.
Done ā I covered 1,300 kilometers through the Moroccan desert in 4 days and 19 hours. From the first night, I was chasing racers ahead of me, and on the final night, I squeezed into 13th place. The route was no jokeāover 100 competitors dropped out and never reached the finish line in the city of Essaouira. ReadĀ more
Done ā The call of the races took me to the Pindus Mountains in Greece. Iām used to bears by now, but the real danger came from wild dogs. The route was "only" 900 kilometers, but with nearly 27,000 meters of climbing, it was brutal. ReadĀ more
Done ā The biggest challenge of all three - nearly 2,000 kilometers through the remote mountains of Kyrgyzstan. As if that wasnāt enough, I was at high altitudes, up to 4,000 meters above sea level. Scorching heat by day, freezing nights, and in complete isolation. This was, without a doubt, the hardest thing Iāve ever done in my life. ReadĀ more
The challenge of the year š„ 4,400 kilometers from Canada to Mexico through the Rocky Mountains. I fought through freezing rain and snow on the mountain ridges, but health issues forced me to pull out. What did I really go up against? ReadĀ more
Spiral is a different kind of bikepacking race. You donāt get the full route, only the next 10 kilometers ahead of you. The temperature is low, and the night feels endless. So, what happens when the forecast calls for heavy snow? ReadĀ more
Adventure in the Alps. This race has 30,000 meters of elevation gain. It's a real challenge on its own. But this year, I fought through heatwaves and... ghosts. Yeah, I didnāt get enough sleep. ReadĀ more
