Bikepacking

The highlight of bikepacking is that no one really knows what is it. That means that everyone can do it in his own way. For me, it’s about adventure. It’s about the challenge and it’s about speed. I love to be fast. And here are my adventures and everything, that could help you on your bikepacking journey.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2025

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

Hellenic Mountain Race 2025

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

How to choose powerbank for bikepacking

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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

Atlas Mountain Race 2025

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

Tour Divide 2024

Tour Divide is the grand-grandfather of all bikepacking races. I have heard a lot of stories about what can happen on the route. I came to Canada with a great sense of humility. Riding trough vast and remote areas will be a big challenge. But before the race started I found myself in much bigger trouble. Read more

Tailfin Downtube Pack 3 Litres

Finally, a frame bag that you can ride with even when it’s empty. Tailfin came up with an interesting concept, especially suitable for smaller but heavier items. However, you need to be mindful of the space between the frame and the tire—especially when the fork is fully compressed. Read more