A blog with experiences from bikepacking races, cycling challenges and gear reviews.
When I kept reading in so many places that the Silk Road Mountain Race is the toughest MTB race in the world, I took it more as marketing hype than reality. Only once I got there did I have to bow down to that claim and admit it’s true. I found myself in so many brutal situations that it was downright uncomfortable. I got exactly what I’d been asking for. Read more
Apidura makes a huge range of bikepacking bags. In this review we’ll look at their Expedition line and the top tube bag. Does Apidura live up to its name?... Read more
Review of a headlamp weighing just 41 grams. It’s not designed specifically for bikes, but with some add‑on mounts it becomes a useful companion. With its enhanced water protection, it should stand up to bad weather.... Read more
The most essential tools hidden in your handlebars! Wolf Tooth offers a two‑piece kit with the most important bits, a chain breaker, and a tubeless repair tool. It’s worth checking compatibility, but it can be a useful way to store your tools.... Read more
End of the search for the perfect tail light? The Fenix BC05R V2.0 ticks all the key boxes—it can be securely clipped to a bag, charges via USB‑C, and lasts a long time. It survives foul weather, too.... Read more
Hesitating over which bikepacking bag to pick? This in‑depth guide walks you through all types and breaks down their advantages and disadvantages. It also suggests what to focus on when choosing your bags.... Read more
Review of the Triangle Frame Bag MKIII from the Czech manufacturer Acepac. It offers a great weight-to-volume ratio that even beats Apidura. Still, I missed a few smart details... Read more
The Expedition Stem Pack from Apidura is fully waterproof and easy access is ensured by a Fidlock magnetic closure. It also stands out from typical stem bags with its boxy shape. Does it make sense to get one?... Read more
Fuel-Pack is a top tube bag from Ortlieb. You don’t have to fear a broken zipper, because it closes with magnets. It protects its contents from rain, mounts either with bolts or rubber straps, and offers a volume of one litre… Read more
An inventory of all gear, clothing, food, and supplements I’m taking for the world’s toughest MTB race – the Silk Road Mountain Race. Hot during the day, temperatures well below freezing at night. No bike shops. I have to be prepared for everything. Read more
A race where you don’t count kilometres, but vertical metres. With 27,000 meters of climbing, it is one of the vertical kings of bikepacking races. Not only did I have to deal with aggressive dogs, but I rode through rain, mud and storms. It was so warm in places that I could barely ride, but at night I couldn’t avoid freezing temperatures. Read more
An inventory of all the equipment, food, and supplements I’m taking for the Hellenic Mountain Race bikepacking event. I’m facing roughly 900 kilometers and 27,000 meters of elevation gain in the Pindus mountains. No bike shops nearby, and at night temperatures can drop below freezing. Read more
