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
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Review of the Klarus K5 carbon powerbank. It has a numerical indicator of charge status, it has resistance to immersion in water and it is very light. Is it better than the direct competitor Nitecore NB10000…? Read more
The NB10000 is a power bank that is a gamer’s wet dream. With a capacity of 10000 mAh, it weighs only 150 grams. But how will it hold up in the harsh environment of bikepacking? Does the carbon crack? Read more
Isn’t it totally stupid to carry a triathlon aerobars on a MTB? It doesn’t have to be, depending on what your goals are. We’ll show you when aerobars are useful, what are its advantages and disadvantages. And I’ll help you choose the right type for bikepacking… Read more
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There are many half-truths and myths surrounding powerbanks, which we will now explain and dispel. I’ll show you which parameters to look for when choosing a suitable device, and which ones you may not be interested in. At the very end, I’ll share some of my own tips on powerbanks that I use… Read more
This long frame bag from Restrap holds a lot of stuff that’s quickly accessible during your ride. There are also a couple of side pockets for frequently used small items. But how did it hold up in the field?… Read more
Who sleeps, does not win—the famous motto of bikepacking races. But is it true? Is it really worth it to restrict sleep? And what is it really like to struggle with sleeplessness and fatigue for several days?… Read more
It was my first time on the African continent, and I wanted to celebrate it with a competition. The Atlas Mountain Race is a prestigious, international bikepacking race that traverses remote Berber settlements of the Anti-Atlas. As the sun burned through the day, I cycled across the rocky roads trying to catch up to the top 10. Despite bitter crises, I never thought of quitting. Read more
An inventory of all the gear, food, and supplements I took with me to the Atlas Mountain Race. I was glad I didn’t have to use any of the emergency items. Overall, apart from the food, I was satisfied with my selection. Read more
A review of the stem bag from Woho. After years of use, I can assess its durability and practicality. It’s perfect for holding energy bars, stashing unnecessary items during the ride, or even using it as a trash bin for used wrappers. Read more
