Four times per century, a special event happens in the French part of Switzerland: the winemaker celebration. 
Walking at the lake…
8
Nov
Since cycling isn’t permitted, move differently 🍀
Category Archives: Blog
Another little goal… green zone
25
Aug
For many years I have been looking at the dents du midi and always was wondering how the view could be from there. Today was the day… 🙂 …climbing 2200m up and down. Edit: 5.5 days of muscles pains 😉 … Read More »
Riddle…
17
Aug
Do you recognise someone? Only few days into the Ländle and already in the news? ;o) Source: https://www.volksblatt.li/tools/getimage.aspx?image=/fotoalbum/thumbnails/CenterMiddle/600×337/Beatles-Party-22-5288-adw.jpg
Liechtenstein Lichterkette
15
Aug
Little edit after few months: Since “To the north” stopped at the north of Germany for – let’s say – internal reason, with lot’s of different reason I came back to the south. With the hope of a new start. … Read More »
Happy Staatsfeiertag FL!
15
Aug
To the north trip: map
16
Jul
Skagen and Museum : the end of the to the north
15
Jul
After having booked the train back to the south, I went a bit in town and went to the museum. Quite interesting painters, especially after the Nolde house. The journey from lake Geneva was roughly 3500km (some km are missing … Read More »
To Skagen: 60km
14
Jul
The very nice thing of the day: after having reach the most northern part of Denmark, I met again the Danish couple Jakob and Annette who I had met the last days several times and who I had got some … Read More »
To Hirtshals / 81km
13
Jul
To Blokhus: 87km
12
Jul
The night in the open bunker was ok. I had hope to have it even more quiet due to amount of concrete. After packing the tent, I could have again a really nice chat with the danish Jakob and Annette … Read More »
To Hanstholm /93km
11
Jul
The entrance…
At the beach… humans.
10
Jul
Yes. Nazis were and still are bad. They have left many traces. I can’t imagine the next two were because of Nazis. So… we humans are just stupid? Difficult question to answer….
To the [few] readers…
10
Jul
Technology has its dis- and advantages. For transparency, I guess you “all” (few) know that a homepage gives you some information about the traffic on any page. Welcome in 1984+. That said: yes, I see that “some people” (don’t worry: … Read More »
To Harboøre / 80km
9
Jul
The summary of the day: how can someone be so lucky to have dark clouds before, behind, left and right… but blue sky (more or less) over himself? I have no idea… but I am thanksfull 🙂 Somehow a short … Read More »
To Hvide Sande : 60km of headwinds
8
Jul
I woke up just before the first rain… which unfortunately made me stay in the tent. I should have stand up and pack fast. Well… the inner laziness was this time stronger. 😉 The first goal was to get some … Read More »
To Oksbol, windy 49km and tal ships!
7
Jul
The shelters were of good help: the tent stayed dried. On the other hand: the young guys kept the fire on and I was nicely smoked after the night. When I woke up, there was a nice sunny sky, at … Read More »
To Ribe/Vilslev: 74km
6
Jul
So… One person had some open project to finish, the other would continue cycling a bit. We will meet later again and continue to cycle. In the meantime I had got an email from the customs: they wanted again to … Read More »
To Neukirchen / 56km
4
Jul
We did like Flensburg… so we tried to get the same fare form the hotel. Nope… they didn’t want because they said they would sell it anyway. So we left… even with some first dark clouds coming from west.
To Flensburg
3
Jul
Well… it had rained in the night and once again humans showed they non respect for others: talking loud beside a tent in which people are sleeping, slammering doors of cars (and many times not needed) So after the coffee … Read More »
To Wackerballig: 54km
2
Jul
The morning started on a very special way. The hotel we were into had had some issues. So I allowed myself to at least address them and hopefully avoid other guest the same experience. Well… I had thought maybe we … Read More »
To Kappeln / 46km
1
Jul
Well… after the nice resting and sunny days of the last weeks: today started with a grey rainy day…
To Eckernförde
30
Jun
We had a bad night… So we decided to take a break and have some day offs. Including nice fish eating, chocolate, and a few sweets in the local factory 🙂
To Bünsdorf / 50km
27
Jun
We knew the day would be rainy… some in the morning just on the tent. And later some few drops. And eating out because we could camp on their ground 😉
To Kiel /84km
25
Jun
The journey started very humid. I would have stayed one day to rest and have some laundry…
To Sehlendorf /48km
24
Jun
The first task of the day was to sent a letter back home… I must say: Deutsche Post has outsourced some of their shop to food shops: bad idea. Everything go too long. Or do I see too much optimising … Read More »
Leaving Fehnmarn to Grossenbrode /54km
23
Jun
The camping was really a gem… starting with a first coffee from the shop. Then some digital work while I was packing everything.
Meeting and cycling on Fehmarn
22
Jun
Well… after last Friday and some patience, the shituation finally evolved. We met on Fehmarn again to have a good discussion. One of the many points to be addressed was the stress induced by two goals we had more or … Read More »
Few resting days on Fehmarn
20
Jun
After the two more sprinter days to here followed some resting and lazy days. Sure, for once the usual clean clothes or buying some food, but as well nice discussions with Angèle and René, or Dirk. And finally as well … Read More »
Action for hope
19
Jun
When arriving at the camping and today Sunday, luck was there and allowed to meet two w o n d e r f u l humans who give hope in mankind and kindness: René and Angéle. They spent part of … Read More »
To Suisdorf / 114km
18
Jun
The day started in the forest at 25° (!). Did I slept well? Let’s say I was tired enough to sleep at least a bit. After a short coffee and some peanut butter bread, I head back to the channel … Read More »
To krummesse /95km
17
Jun
A great technical day: seeing the lift that lift up/down the 6000 tons heavy and 100m long Bassin over 38m. We had been recommend by Achim as well to look at the Kaiser Willhelm: a Steam boat from the 1908. … Read More »
To the north: Uelzen Hundertwasser Bahnhof
16
Jun
I am so pleased by the Uelzen train station that it needed as dedicated post. Many thanks to Achim for the tip! :-))))) After around 20km and a first lunch already, we reached the train station of Uelzen which was … Read More »
To Deutsch Evern/Lüneburg: 64km
16
Jun
The summary of the could be easy: North/head wind Beautiful landscapes Hundertwasser train station (see other post) Water bridge over river and road Six “balls” of ice cream :oD
Lüneburger Heide: 74 km
15
Jun
After too booze yesterday evening (yep yep… it doesn’t solve issues and make them just bigger) the start was for once quite early: Bellona had stand way earlier than before. Cool! Don’t know what she had eaten or “doped” 😉 … Read More »
To Springhorstsee/ 63km
13
Jun
After a yummy breakfast, we started to the north in direction of Hannover
To Hildesheim / 53km
12
Jun
One of the first things we needed after the but was some water. One of the best place to find some: graveyards 🙂
To Limmer hut /60km
11
Jun
11.6.2022 What is nicer to cycle in family with loved ones? I thrilling day I won’t forget :-))
Einbeck: PS-Speicher.de or all around bikes, motorbikes, cars and more
10
Jun
Interesting facts and history about two, three and four wheeled traffic: the place to go in Europe, it’s the Europe’s largest Oldsmobiles and car collection. FYI: PS stands in German for HP / Horse power in English https://www.ps-speicher.de It has … Read More »
To Höxter via Herrmanns Statue /
5
Jun
First of all: the GPS recorder didn’t record all the day… with 1000m climbing and some 80km We hadn’t planned to go to Höxter but another camping which seems to have been a fake or so.
To Furlbach / 74km
4
Jun
Quite a bit astonishing… today was a more or less just cycling day. Farm lands and churches. We were lucky to one get some water from a farmer… and had quite peaceful landscapes. Not Hirn Special neither. And arriving at … Read More »
To Münster / 75km
2
Jun
Little game: which one is the mirror image?
To the Forellenhof / 58km
1
Jun
We started with a nice breakfast and with mixed feeling as we would let Hilde behind. Even in the morning the discussion were nice, kind and interesting. Good night!
To Xanten – thank you Hilde and Guido <3 / 36km
31
May
We had got the tip to cycle over Xanthen. A very good tip 🙂
To Sevelen / 66km
30
May
Still with mixed feelings, I woke up near that gigantic hole. Since we had realised that that was the “closing hole” we did some research and asked around about the place where there would still dig coal: somehow the chimneys … Read More »
To Gerzweiler /46km
29
May
What a most contradictory day… with quite stomachache https://www.bund-nrw.de/themen/braunkohle/hintergruende-und-publikationen/braunkohle-und-umwelt/braunkohle-und-wasser/ Humans and their machines…
Some Düsseldorf impressions…
28
May
We need a bit of a resting day for our body and to decide what to do the next days and buy gas and another trousers I guess someone will understand that :o)
To Düsseldorf / 40km
27
May
After a night with the ships roaring up and down the thunder, we started the day with lots of side wind. And some interesting wine… or milk? 😉
Köln meeting good old friends
26
May
The night was a bit short since there was some noise on the camping and we wanted to be ontime at our meeting. Light loaded ship 😉
To Köln – 105km
25
May
And cooking before get some good rest.
Some Koblenz impressions
25
May
We wanted to get some stuff from Decathlon, and had to empty fast the building: bomb alert that was hours later dismissed:https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/koblenz/forum-mittelrhein-koblenz-gerauemt-100.html
Oertlieb front bag: little change/enhancement
24
May
By adding a hook and drilling two holes: it’s now solved. Yes! :-))
To Koblenz – 22km
23
May
Very hart day to start with when before 7am that is happening:
To Boppard / camping Sonneck – 67km
22
May
We had got the feedback that it would be better to cycle on the left side of the Rhine because it had better cycle lane. I would have had tempted by the right one since I had cycled the left … Read More »
By passing Mainz to Heidenfahrt – 88km
21
May
The longest day on a bike together in that trip: 88km
To Worms -78km
19
May
The Wormser Dom…
To Philippsburg, by Karlsruhe -73km
18
May
Quite amazed how quiet the camping was… The day started with a “special power Müsli “…. Seeds, berries, oil…. And it’s Bellona in the bush with bike day… 😉
To Durmersheim… – 64km
17
May
The start of the day was quite special. First we heard some communal workers coming and wondering that there was a tent “in that place”. We had seen the camping sign the evening before. And there was a “no cycling … Read More »
To Mr Putin
16
May
The European Union had let some place free to add the Ukraine on a list of countries that have suffered from the system that you look to mourn about. Is that your goal?
Strasbourg, first rain since the Gotthard to Gamsheim – 43km
16
May
Once again, one should know: if you are not sure if you are legally camping (to be mild) just wake up as soon as possible and leave. One of the guy responsible for the nautical club was first grumpy… after … Read More »
Starting with arts… then crossing two borders.. to Neuf-Brisach – 77km
14
May
Starting with the Beyeler foundation: From Riehen we crossed the border towards Germany and the next stop: the Vitra Foundation, known for their chairs and interiors: Crossing the Rhine to get to the next / fourth country Micro turbine… that … Read More »
Resting day…
13
May
But not doing nothing… 😉 Since the rack and the tires have to be exchanged, we cycled in town to different shops.
Fourth day down the Rhine / to Basle – 53km
12
May
Thank you M sooo much…. Even with extra muffins! 😀 a very special Day! :-))
Third day down the Rhine.. to Laufenburg – 74km
11
May
After a memorable and great evening with Pica and his family, the start was kind of easy: we just switched Paradies 😉
2nd day…. To Schlatt – 77km
10
May
Down the river Rhine… to Arbon – 72km
9
May
First day on the bike with my love ❤️ Hoping to find a place for good night!
About clothing: Heinzu method
7
May
One of the best lesson I’ve learned so far: when you arrive at the top of the mountain and you are humid (transpiration):Remove your wet top, put your rain jacket and the wet clothing on top of it. It will … Read More »
To the north: arriving in FL – 84km
6
May
I couldn’t expect to have an even nice day as the day before. I am blessed. Thanks!
Third day… rainy climbing, Furka Tunnel, Oberalppass, Waltensburg. 104km (minus 20km for the train)
6
May
Trains need to clean their shoes! 😉 Place for the night. Bomb proved
Second day… climbing, a bit of rain and a good end / to Spiez – 78km
4
May
And the best luck: allowed to put the tent on a dry place 拾
On the go again… to the north first day: to Sion – 75km
3
May
After the shoulder recovery and some pimps at the house of my Mum, covid allows to travel again! The first goal is to me meet my …. Hopefully she will be waiting! 🙂 Dinner after 75km. I’m happy knowing I … Read More »
Little project finished…
21
Apr
…and the best part of it: The owner is really happy 🍀🎉 Finished! ☺️☺️🍀🎉
Bins, trash cans… to be used!
5
Mar
A bit of motivation… 🤓🤓❤️🙏 …or an example 👍👍👍
Thanksfull & blessed…
4
Feb
…because one realised that he can’t remember when he has slept the last time in a hospital. It must be over 40years. Thank “you” ☺️☺️☺️ And thanksfull and happy as well because I am sharing my room with Roger: I … Read More »
Personal request to a tent…
31
Jan
1) enough place for two. So 3 people tent 2) two entrances with enough place for luggage 3) inner and outer tent come up together 4) wind stable for minimum 100km/h 5) inner tent doors should be full mosquito net … Read More »
Miles vs kilometres?
1
Jan
A lesson from daily routines and journeys: It’s not the amount of miles per day that counts. Nor the kilometres. It’s not imperial vs metric. It’s all about the smiles… with TWO s Life is a journey. Enjoy your smiles, … Read More »
Another day of learning
14
Mar
All my deep respect to the professionals! Just w w w o o o a a w w 🙇🏻🙇🏻🙇🏻🙇🏻
Keep a bright mind with playing
10
Feb
Even before Covid, elderly people had challenges in daily life. For example the finger movement and feelings in the hands can be an issue. But playing cards is a nice and social way of staying awake or young. For young … Read More »
Little ride…
10
Nov
Why not enjoying some nice pictures of landscape that I liked? I was something like 15y or more there and have nearly no memories! 🤭🤭😱😂 Let’s cycle to cap ferm….? 🙂
New challenge..
7
Nov
When a branch is burst and could be harming life, then it’s better to remove it…
Mining…. and The Big Work…
13
Sep
We had discovered some humidity in the house and something needed to be done. So after having diverted the roof water away from the drainage into the two 1000 litres tanks, the pavement needed to be redone: they were not … Read More »
Neighbour’s chicken fence’s door…
12
Sep
The neighbours went finally a few day away in needed vacation. They asked if we could possibly check at their chicken. Just that the door was very heavy… …and remove (a hinge wasn’t possible because it would have needed stable … Read More »
Instead of throwing away…
11
Sep
…better ask the neighbour and offer it! Kind of unbelievable that so much construction material is just thrown away instead of reused! 🙁 Four wheel barrow saved!
Greenzone…
6
Sep
two days near Les Marécottes…
Helping a broken leg and some greenzone …
30
Aug
A friend had a broken leg and free pass to the mountain… so I could join the good and the good 🙂
Stool repair…
25
Aug
…instead of throwing away. As usual!
Bike & hike
19
Aug
Just a bit of both today 🙂 Les gorges du Trient, Salvan, et le chemin des diligences…103 km en total (12km of hiking) http://tour.mapout.me/T5MWRKGnQRCg10ThiM22RA
Spending time to an eleven year old cool and intelligent girl
16
Aug
and her dog 🙂 (Privacy: not picture to recognise her)
Salines de Bex
15
Aug
Family tourism…. first time in ages 🙂 The mines are still in production extracting 100t per day with to mine workers….
Some hiking
9
Aug
While Covid19 is still around and prevents long travels in a way, green zone is still needed. And there was something I was wanting to see in summer time 🙂 Thanks Nature!
Greenzone and repairs… :-)
27
Jul
Always good to be able to help somewhere and enjoy as well the nature 🍀🤗 Thanks life!
Start a little job…
23
Jul
… and free stone for you! 😉 So far 1600kg moved… maybe one fifth? Let’s see how much it will be…🤓🥳😂
Beautiful nature
21
Jul
Santé
10
Jul
Hope to soon taste that little bottle dedicated to cyclists… 🙂
Pimp the tubing
22
Jun
When you have a misplaced water faucet, that was set there by the workers and which is too shaky, better fix before it brakes: the level is quite long, and the water pipe could burst.
Little enhancement…
8
Jun
Sometimes you can help others to have it easier… even if you would do all different. For example having no green grass… but…. 😉
Kickstand?
25
May
Many people argue which kickstand is the best… a central one, a side one in the middle or at the rear wheel, or one at the front and at the back? IMHO the safest solution is to put your bike … Read More »
Water recycling
23
May
If you are lucky to already have a rain water collector system that can be used for toilet, laundry and the garden, you might have some thoughts when you take a shower with precious water: the water is nearly 99% … Read More »
Covid19: little update
8
Apr
Do you have your own protection gear? Temperature is important! https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3079831/coronavirus-can-survive-long-exposure-high-temperature-threat Don’t waste it… you can reuse it: https://youtu.be/16y-ho6dTkc
Nature…. ?
23
Feb
Pictures instead of 1000 words?
Another way to repair…
12
Feb
Is your lever for the shades broken? There is another way to fix it. No need to buy a new one: remove the broken part! 😉
I still can…
9
Feb
Ski! I had the luck to be back in the mountains! After over ten years, I still can ski! And some hiking too… Enjoy: https://youtu.be/jKwKtRvtCRQ
New lesson… cutting tiles
23
Jan
Professionals had build up the kitchen, which unfortunately was not resisting to water and fat drops. Some plexiglass were used as a protection of the wall – but with time they broke and were optically not good anymore. So a … Read More »
New quality of pictures…
24
Dec
Liking music , but broken loudspeakers?
18
Dec
With time (and loud music) your loudspeakers might get broken and sound like if they would be not resisting the (even low) volume. The foam-like flexible membrane between cone and box might have aged. Check the bass woofer for broken/loose … Read More »
Superglue?
18
Dec
Works fine…. For Polypropylene and Polyethylene: use the primer!
Learning and ….
17
Dec
….correcting the non- professional work of people you’ve paid lots of money for their job. And the cable are tight, and the pole is steady. Done.
Another day…
13
Nov
A car wasn’t working anymore: empty and old batteries. Yes two, nice heavy ones! Including muscles training 😉 And later continuing with the rain water pipes project
Up-cycling….
11
Nov
…to give a house to a cat which lost his home (an old farmhouse), but found a new owner who wanted to do something nice. Only second hand material that would have been dumped…
Pimp your wood stove…
20
Oct
… by adding a Peltier-fan: the temperature difference between the cooler upper part and the heated lower part connected to the stove produce current that makes the fan turn. https://www.hornbach.ch/shop/Kaminofen-Ventilator-Eurom-waermebetrieben-schwarz/4615210/artikel.html
Repair…
11
Oct
… is always better than throwing away!
Open days C.E.R.N.
15
Sep
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Sweet and with alternative to eggs!
14
Sep
Just enjoy it…. 🙂 Cream, dark chocolate and the liquid of chick peas Yummy and healthy 🙂
The good side of mountain biking… 😇
15
Aug
Bon appétit 😉
Pimp your mattress
15
Aug
I really like the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir mattresses: they are not only warm but very comfortable for my back. You can blow them up with their air pump, which uses batteries instead of a USB adapter. 🙁 But you can as … Read More »
Fêtes des vignerons 2019
2
Aug
Few days on the bike…
17
Jul
…makes one feel alive. (Not the only way☺️)
Thermic power station
8
Jul
Since very long I was a bit intrigued about the chimney I see kind of often… so I decided to ride over there. but after a few kilometres, I had to stop because I had done a mistake with the … Read More »
Little ride – greenzone :-)
28
Jun
nothing best to have some exercise outside… even with >30°C 🙂
Wondering about charging with USB device?
26
Jun
Yes, there are differences… You might need to test your cables… I used that usb measurement tool: https://www.droking.com/cs/2015/06/30/drok-new-version-micro-oled-usb-3-0-meter-voltage-current-charger-detector-a-must-have-tool-for-a-geek/
Luna mobile…
3
Jun
…. or when a back leg paralysed dog needs some help.
Little hiking…
30
May
…helps for the Gemüt 🙂
In- outdoor garden
26
May
Here a little flexible garden for the inside, that can be moved outside…
Little work…
16
May
Sometimes, people make mistakes. Like bringing the rain collecting pipe into a drainage pipe 3m in the ground, in front of the cellar. Yes, increasing the chance for humidity trough the walls. Then the connections were not made correctly: and … Read More »
More hands-on
4
May
Bad light in the shower… with recycling of old wood: Adding a plug to the right place in another room: before: after:
Some hands on….
26
Apr
Sometimes one doesn’t need a bycycle… 😉 Do you have a Project to repair, fix, install or solve something ? We should talk 😉 😉
Ventilation programming
1
Feb
some houses have a ventilation with a heat exchanger to reduce loss when ventilating in winter. But there is no 100% hear exchange and the result is dependent of the temperature differences. The colder the outside temperature is, the less … Read More »
Change in quest: stop posting
23
Jul
Since now a few weeks I am facing some different situations… some more pleasant, some less. Some technically bound to the bike (3 tyres broken) or even to the blog, other issue are related to people. Some personal, some less. … Read More »
Impressions of Rhodes city
15
Jul
To Çakmak – heat and climbing
12
Jul
After waking up by some wild dogs barking around the tent, I needed longer to start. That’s the challenge when having to wild camp in a country with a lot of Sheppards… there is movement you don’t recognise from scratch. … Read More »
To Tavas, gaining altitude to 1120m
11
Jul
After clarifying everything at the hotel, I could “finally” leave, even it was a bit late and I knew… the goal would be at 1120m altitude When getting east wards, beside having a nice cycle way, you see as well … Read More »
Arriving to Denizli…
2
Jul
Today morning I was waking not so early thanks to have put the tent on the correct spot with the shadow from the trees in the morning. So when I woke up at 7am, people were already working on the … Read More »
To Burçakovasi…. front tire and a longer climb in the heat
1
Jul
I knew from the map I would have a longer climb today.. and I took it easy.. but a long time “friend” joined again… After over 8000km the bell broke nearly… And while starting to repair the old “friend” (front … Read More »
To Alasehir… after no real sleep
30
Jun
What a night… I’m not sure to have slept more than 1h in a row… So the first km were not on the smile side… At least until getting my breakfast at a bakery along the road. And coffein as … Read More »
To Turgutlu: Heat wave increases
29
Jun
As usual…. leaving a larger city isn’t so easy: you have to find the best compromise between fast and not to big road. So then you bypass the Turk Beer Factory (just beside Efes) And the temperature rises. So soon … Read More »
Back to Izmir
28
Jun
There was some topics that are bothering me since a few weeks. My front tyre was doing strange and the whole power Management isn’t working as thought first. So I had some parcel to waiting for me – or going … Read More »
Chios – Çesme: Back to Turkey….
27
Jun
Today’s goal was easy…. cycling back to Chios and waiting for the ferry in the evening… unfortunately, they are only in the morning and evening… so by bicycle you need to sleep close to the ferry station. The landscape was … Read More »
Around Chios, day 2
26
Jun
Breakfast in the wild is the best breakfast when nice weather…. 🙂 I had a bit forgotten the Greek way…. having tons of little churches and monasteries … after Turkey a bit strange again. While the centre of island is … Read More »
Chios Island, cycling day 1
25
Jun
The island Chios is for sure not so flat… and the day started with headwind from north. Not so bad since the temperature was higher and will be higher the next days. Fortunately a synthetic green, it would use to … Read More »
Transition to Chios, for some resting time
23
Jun
After some days cycling I needed to rest a bit, destress before cycling around the island. Therefore I headed towards the Chios where I booked a hotel before the cycling. Arriving near Chios And here you will see as well … Read More »
To Çesme, the touristic region of Izmir
22
Jun
The road to leave the city was quite easy especially the first km were on the cycling lane beside the sea. And a look back is showing the importance of Izmir as a cargo haven. And here and there the … Read More »
To Izmir – with first technical issue (excluding tire)
21
Jun
Once again, the app for WordPress did made a mismatch with the order of the pictures. So here the reverse order of the day (-; The day ended with something very very delicious… and sorry for the Greek fans among … Read More »
To Aliaga to get rest…
20
Jun
It had to happen…. my real first mistake on wild camping. After loosing the fresh water and having only 600mlnof sweet drink. And then I should have been further away from the road (trucks were loud, even 100m away) and … Read More »
Captain Georges is leaving Lesbos late evening
19
Jun
After having spent a relaxation weekend (no cycling after 5 days in row) on Lesbos, I had to left the island in the evening. Yes, there are only one ferry in the morning, one in the evening from each side. … Read More »
To Ayvalik…the end of the journey in the group
15
Jun
After breakfast…. the topic of the day was set: Climbing up the 275m back of yesterday…. Climbing done! 🙂 Some shelters for sheeps and goats…were those houses in ancient time? (Like in Greek time? (-;) After 8km I arrived at … Read More »
To the camping of Bektas
14
Jun
So the day started in near heaven situation: as yesterday in the calm place surrounded by the wineyard. We cycled towards the ferry and arrived well in time to shoot some additional pictures: The ferry started… I used the … Read More »
Bozcaada Island
13
Jun
Today was waking up like in paradise… calm, fresh air, sun, a sweet breeze and with the view on the private winard. And then to the north of the island to my favourites: wind mills 🙂 With some cliffs and … Read More »
A new journey…. Troy
12
Jun
When I left Çanakkale in the morning, I saw the rest of the city I had not discovered by foot earlier. It seems the wind are very favourable… at least for me 🙂 I need some water bottles as I … Read More »
Some impressions of Çanakkale
11
Jun
Well… what to say… meeting Ali at the sea museum with the dream of living in a cold, less sun intense country. Going out for eating…. walking in the Center… of course some laundry and enjoying life. Really nice 🙂 … Read More »
To Çanakkale : bye bye European Continent!
9
Jun
After the usual cleaning of the wildcamping (what ever was possible because of the amount), I was looking for joining Gelibolu and the indicated post office. I had first planned to see the peninsula – but the parcel was waiting … Read More »
To Güneyli (north of Gelibolu)
8
Jun
Well… the first task of the day after the breakfast…. … was to fix the front tire as it was not tight. Fortunately, there was a fuel station closeby. And it was a good start… friendly people, some with very … Read More »
Αντίο Ελλάδα – Merhaba Türkiye
7
Jun
So finally today was the day to leave Greece after a long while. With some delay because of some issues with the blog software… The departure was easy… just needed to have some stuff done first. Then the direction was … Read More »
Alexandroupolis…. the last days of Greece for the bycycle
6
Jun
The last days resting at the camping of Alexandroupolis…beach, electronic, bike repairs, and more…. Last pork for a while….
To Alexandroupolis
31
May
Getting up with the sun is always nice…. and it will be a reason why I might have to get earlier to bed;-). Especially when the sun is heating the tent… Hello sun! The quiet cost west of Alexandroupoli with … Read More »
To the cost, south of Sapes
30
May
Sometimes you have to sleep beside the road…in that case it was a side road which could not be seen from the main road. Even at night, the by-passing cars were not able see the tent and its reflecting parts. … Read More »
To south of Komotini
30
May
Waking up at the beach was a nice experience especially because of the wind and the noise. On the other hand, the vacuum cleaning with a towel isn’t so effective. Unfortunately, the app for the blog is sometimes not working … Read More »
To the beach..
28
May
After passing the rainy days at a very friendly warmshower/couchsurfer, the journey continued… with headwind. But good training for the legs. Finally some doping for the mind and the body…. Water and church together… the most important for many of … Read More »
Leaving Thasos
25
May
After having pack the tent, buying some food and taking a coffe italiano, i was ready for the ferry Where some of the blocks are delivered Feeling a bit home… but not daring to knock at the door 😉 Dark … Read More »
Cycling and Camping on Thasos
23
May
After a few days in the hotel, I started with some rain drops to cycle south of the Thasos Island. The goal: find the Giola pool and a place to put the tent. I wouldn’t go to the Giola by … Read More »
Back to close to Kavala
18
May
As the last riding day was a bit to hard (1600+ climbing metres), I had yesterday a day off and used the time to do some washing and collect some garbage as a contribution to the water I used. The … Read More »
Sometimes there is no other options to give up..
16
May
…and turn back because nature is stronger!
cycling north, passing Drama
15
May
After the tire damage I needed some spare. As the producer of the tire wanting to send me a replacement by parcel, I had another time to change a bit my plans…
Specials for a special day, to Nea Peramos
12
May
Today’s special day started early with a loud bird’s noise at 6:30 in the morning….
Leaving Ierissos towards the east
11
May
After a longer break, the journey continued…. with all the training to do again while knowing that the condition will come back. Hopefully sooner than later… Some darker clouds from north Short break…After a longer climbing, the reward of the … Read More »
Mt Athos: A dream?
26
Mar
Is Mt Athos and the religious, nearly mistic half island a dream on earth? Of course, being Christian Atheist change the point of view. As well as it would by being orthodox Christian. For people having faith and willing to … Read More »
Impressions Mt Athos, day 4
17
Mar
Day four started with my longest stay in a church ever: 2.5h (instead of the 4.5h marathon for the orthodox). After breakfast (with some of the rest of the day before- by the way: no meat on Athos!) I headed … Read More »
Impressions Mt Athos, day 3
16
Mar
The third day had another goal: reaching the “capital” Karyes by foot. Around 21km I had a first thought to the two mountaineers from Romania: they wanted to climb up on the 2nd day. The weather would have been in … Read More »
Impressions Mt Athos, day 2
15
Mar
While the religious guy where invited to wake up early in the morning to go to the mess, I was let in total doubt if I shall or if I am allowed to do so. I preferred to stay in … Read More »
Impressions of Mt Athos, day 1
14
Mar
First of al, here the “where to get more information” about that region: http://www.athosfriends.org/PilgrimsGuide/map/ Then you will need your entering paper for the half island. Like a Visum that allowsyou to stay there for 3 nights (for 30€) Boarding the … Read More »
Start to a new special hike
14
Mar
Sometimes exceptional event should be post as well… even not bycycle. 😉 And to prevent any possible comments: no, not entering into the monk role…. I am already a saint. :o)
To Ierissos
7
Mar
Finally back on a bit more cycling… the condition starts to be a little bit to be back! The day started nicely…. with the same view as yesterday with a nice beach. The only negative point: I had thought to … Read More »
To the Orange Beach / Chalkidiki
6
Mar
After a hiking weekend the goal was cycling the south of the second of the three half island of Chalkidiki. That island was looking much more promising as less flat. The weather started a bit cloudy and with a first … Read More »
To Neo Marmaras
4
Mar
Waiking up with the bird song and sun is really nice… But the tent was in the shadow of the tree and the moisture from the sea was still on the tent… it took some more time to get ready. … Read More »
Kassandria half island
3
Mar
After a cooool night even being in a house, I was invited for coffee, sweets and an Albanian Grappa for breakfast…. 🙂 I decided to cycled against the wind to the south of the island… as there should have been … Read More »
Underground again
2
Mar
After heavy rain and strong wind, the night was quite short… even some tent peg were out of the soil. Mount Olympos again… And the goal of the day: Cave with the oldest skull found in Greece 300’00-600’000y ago And … Read More »
Leaving Thessaloniki
1
Mar
As my friendly Couchsurfing host needed to go to work, my day started early. I brought everything down and packed the bike. My first goal after a coffee was to go to the Athos office to get some information. I … Read More »
Back to Thessaloniki
23
Feb
Yes… to go to the east by land, I had to come back to Thessaloniki. And there is a friendly and interesting NGO worker that I already met on the way to Athens. The only challenge was how to get … Read More »
To Katerini east of Mt Olympos
22
Feb
Finally sun on the tent as breakfast…. but enough cold wind to cost some more energy to stand up. But I wanted to have a picture of the first sunlight. And then the heater was slowly And the day started … Read More »
To Agia…
21
Feb
Another lesson…. it’s not a good idea to put a tent on to sticky ground.. the earth sticks long to the shoes, the cycle and everything that touched the ground. Which is logic… or should. Today’s breakfast… yummy! 🙂 … Read More »
After a rainy night…
20
Feb
…I decided to stay longer in the tent to allow it to dry. As I don’t have a defined goal to be somewhere at a given time, I enjoy my new flexibility. Therefore I only started after 12 o’clock. And … Read More »
Three minutes making the difference
19
Feb
The ride towards Loutra Edipsou was just beautiful not to steep, wind from south not to cold…. everything to feel well on a bicycle 🙂 So Limni is really nothing special… Sometimes the nature wants its place back… And sometimes, … Read More »
Fact check…
18
Feb
The lesson of the day: check the fact…not only in politics. Yesterday, the guy recommended me to to Limni because of the thermal bath. I had planned a resting and especially a washing day, since my trousers were dirty by … Read More »
Nice meeting
17
Feb
Lately, having no direct goal to reach, I have to learn to accept that my days are now finally much different then before ever. Additionally, my fitness is by far not there where it was.. so today I woke very … Read More »
What a day…. hihihi
16
Feb
The day started quite normal with Katina delay in breakfast. But i felt good because I slept much better then the two nights before. So just before starting, I thought I would control the pressure of the tires and add … Read More »
To Chalkida
13
Feb
Despite the low temperature, some rain (snow?) and the wind, I could quite good sleep. The magic of fresh air! But I was not fit at all… so I took it easy. And getting out of a warm sleeping back … Read More »
It started again: leaving Athens!
12
Feb
Yes… finally…. It was a not so easy decision to take leaving the friends of Athens and the easy life of “vacation” in Peloponnes by car and Athens. On the other hand: my body has lost all strength and I … Read More »
Athens walk and Peloponnes by car…. some impressions
10
Feb
Description of me in Greek: Walking on mount Euzonas (21km, 1100 climbing Meter) Summary of the car drive: Channel of Corynth: Mykene: Nafplion : Monemvasia: Sparti: Caves of Dirou: Mani half island: Methoni: Ancient Olympia: Towards Peloponnes : Meteora: Towards … Read More »
Back to Athens…
1
Feb
….with a delayed start. After two months of resting (mostly administrativ stuff), I came back to a cold Athens and had no exercise anymore. Since the weather forecast for the Peloponnes isn’t looking quite promising (even snow and below 0°C … Read More »
Happy end of the year time
25
Dec
Just having a pause back home to solve some administrative points… The journey continues in February 2017… Read you then and have a great, healthy time ! Cheers Georges
Slippery…
1
Dec
Back to childhood 😉
Elefsina – Athens
29
Nov
Well…. I wanted to start much earlier… but… yes… but! I had to phone with the “project leader” of the heating system for the home of my mum. The main reason I need to go back. It is quite unbelievable … Read More »
Amfiklia -Elefsina
28
Nov
It started very specially today: first by hearing the rest of the rain outside… then by a very good breakfast… and finally by looking outside and starting to see the sun…😊 The street was still a bit humid here and … Read More »
From Pournari to Amfiklia
27
Nov
Yesterday I was not sure if I should have continued the hill or not. But today, even having to start right “in the hill” I must say it was a good idea: the climbing would have been to much for … Read More »
FYI to the recurrent readers: all fine
27
Nov
Sunday, 27th of November 2016: Everything is fine, I’m just bit late with writing due to several incident. Like having to go to the hospital to clean my eye that had a meeting with a litle Branche and cleaning some … Read More »
Meteora impressions
25
Nov
(Once again the app messes the order of the Picts) Results of not taking the easy path… Zoom in the middle of the picture: modern art monastery: Rock and holes inside Monastery Varlam from below Just a bridge over “nothing”…. … Read More »
To Meteora
23
Nov
When I woke the sun was already waiting… blue sky and fresh air. I knew I had to climb a bit more, but I hadn’t expected that much and reaching the 1700m over sea. The highest up to now with … Read More »
To Mersovo
22
Nov
The way to Metsovo was just as different as I thought…. Ok, the first 15km were: flat and easy going. It then came the climbing. It seems that the Greeks like it straight and steep. The view in direction of … Read More »
Impression of Ioannina and Island
21
Nov
The day was discovering a bit the city, but mainly going to the isle in the lake of Ioannina. Ioaninna is one of the place where people from but as well against the Ottoman were living. There was a bit … Read More »
To Ioannina
20
Nov
After a short night – no idea why – it started in the shadow of the mountain again at around 4°C. After few Kilometer I was happy (yep, really!) to get on a nice slope up: it was between 3-5% … Read More »
To Konitsa
19
Nov
I was quite tired… as a woke only at 10am… may be as well because I hadn’t put the tent in the shade of a little house. But it is the beauty not to be in hurry and allowed to … Read More »
Kastraki To Pournari
19
Nov
The decision was taken: I had to head a bit faster to the south as bad weather was coming, including snow and one of my flight was booked. So the day started not as I wanted because I had … Read More »
To Pendalofos
18
Nov
The first 10km were to cycle around the half island of Kastoria. Flat, easy going and cold in the shadows. But with beautiful mood. Depending when you got there you might be able to visit some of the caves that … Read More »
To Kastoria
18
Nov
Good start but ending in the Greek Mekka of furs…. not so for me, even nice city. Furs for Luxus Quite cold Klisoura (1100m) pass with rest of snow and ice: Near the top: Far in the back the Mt … Read More »
Direction of Florina
16
Nov
Waking up with a blue sky is always nice… 🙂 It took some time to let the tent a bit dry… but I am not in a hurry… The main direction was the lakes before Florina and the waterfall at … Read More »
Wildcamping after Giannitsa
15
Nov
The day was much different then the previous ones. Starting with grey sky and low temperature, I first needed to go to a coffee and write some postcards. Then of course find the stamp and where to let them down. … Read More »
Thessaloniki impressions
14
Nov
Staying one day in Thessaloniki
To Hortiatis
11
Nov
After a fabulous sunny day yesterday, the morning was much more cloudy and I wasn’t first sure how it would end… So I after breakfast, I packed my stuff and enjoyed the first 7km down… with tailwind 🙂 It was … Read More »
To the wildcamping spot
11
Nov
It started with muuuuch sleep since long. Which meant as well, that i started late. And that the wind had risen already. But it was sunny, the temperatures were somewhere around 20°C and the road was clear: Kavala. Interesting point: … Read More »
To Nea Karvali
10
Nov
The day started beautifully after the huge bill of the hotel. Yes, I am not in Bulgaria, Serbia, or Romania. The prices are nearly as high as in Germany. The road was fun. Few traffic, quite flat, nearly no wind. … Read More »
To Greece / Komotini
8
Nov
Based on the weather forecast that I would encounter some headwind. But it should be ok. I first had to search for a local Bulgarian operator to be sure that I wouldn’t let any debts with the prepaid contract. And … Read More »
To Kardzhali – may be last evening in Bulgaria?
7
Nov
The day started quite with high fog or smog… both possible. So first alittle discover of the town, but the visibility wasn’t best for pictures. I knew the day would be a bit of climbing.. but again 1100m? And i … Read More »
To Plovdiv
7
Nov
Some impression of a short way to the 2nd largest city of Bulgaria and former capital…. The night was ok… never saw such a less expensive breakfast: large scramble eggs plate incl hacked tomatoes, ham, cheese for less then one … Read More »
Numbers…
6
Nov
For the techies: All with the carbon gates system and the Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tires:
To Banya
6
Nov
Very nice day with climbing like in the Voges (F) Just lovely!
To Gabrovo…
4
Nov
The two highlights of the day were the arriving of the fall colours and the caves of Bacho Kiro. Interestingly, my right knee was hurting the first 10km again…. and the physical pain vanished later. Tommorow will start with a … Read More »
Change of mood
4
Nov
After a rainy night (lucky me I had a room), and a nearly blue sky…my mood isn’t there where I wishedto be… unfortunately, I discussion with someone I started to care much turned bad… Hopefully words, time and cycling will … Read More »
To Veliko Tarnovo
3
Nov
Even the last time I controlled yesterday the temperature, it was below 5°C , the night inside the sleeping bag was to warm. But quite… the truck of the 500+m away road were not load, and there was no noise … Read More »
Leaving Ruse
2
Nov
What is better than to start the day with a surprise: my hosts had cooked a typical sweetness for breakfast and bread filled with white cheese. So cool! It was a good news after the noise of the rubbish container … Read More »
Impression of Ruse
1
Nov
Frankly said, I had a wrong idea of Ruse as “only” a factory city. But my always laughing and friendly host did show me the city and surrounding. I’m Positively impressed. And when we came back, her mother had cook … Read More »
To Ruse…
1
Nov
Well… the day started quite on strange way: I had prepared some of my luggage and wanted to finish by packing the new bought coffee powder into small bags to put them then back into the coffe box. I wasn’t … Read More »
Back to the south… amazing day!
27
Oct
Thanks whomever for that cool day… Well, cool in many manners! Tailwind Mostly blue sky with clouds Met a cool guard while leaving Breila Temperatur between 8 and 3.9°C And again: I made the right decision to stay one more day off yesterday. It was … Read More »
To Murighiol, a bit the opposite of yesterday
23
Oct
Again some contradictions and similarities … especially to yesterday. Not enough sleep as there was a party going on til at least 1:30. So I took it quite easy in the morning. Luckily, there was no rain even the sky … Read More »
To Babadag / controversial day!
22
Oct
Yes, the titel is it saying it: it was such a controversial day! First the night was short as the neighbours were talking quite loud. Then I must confess that the week break at home was momentarily given not only good … Read More »
Flight
22
Oct
Edit: just wanted to thanks the two Romanian guys who brought me from the airport to the Hotel! It was a real pleasure to meet you! You confirmed my experience that most Romanian people are really kind and friendly. Thanks! … Read More »
27th day: To Giurgiu; 122km, 300 climbing meters
9
Oct
We tried it: after two days of resting, we decide to give it a try as the weather forecast was favourable. And it was! Tail wind, sunny weather but a bit cold. It was our first day in Romania. With … Read More »
Two unplanned resting days…
7
Oct
Heinz and I must have eaten something that makes us problems. On top of the touristica, I had to throw up … Bye
10th day: to Vienna, 108 + 54km;385 climbing meters
16
Sep
The night at the camping was quite good, event quite close to the street. He morning humidity was still there, we were close to the water site. I wanted to recharge one of my Swissbatteries.com and put it in the … Read More »
5th day: to Herrnsaal; 124km, 610 climbing metres
10
Sep
After yesterday’s resting day, the day started quite well. Breakfast with Willhelm, who we met three days before on camping Sigmaringen. Saying as well goodbye to the camping-duck, who was rejected by its family during the first weeks. Now it … Read More »
Travel insurance needed?
20
Mar
Travelling around can need some insurance. Depending on where you live and if/where you are registered, you might be interested in an insurance. At least for the first months or years. Unfortunately, some of the insurance are only valid for … Read More »
Thoughts about choosing a bike
20
Mar
There a many bike brands out there. Where to start? Material: Steal: pro can be weld easier world wide(if not to thin) price not to hard to ride will may be first bent, then crack Steal: contra need protection (painting) … Read More »
Digital maps for mobiles
20
Mar
Here the two Apps for your Phone: Maps 3D from movingwolrd, soon including offline routing: http://www.movingworld.de MapOut: http://www.mapoutapp.com/en/ http://www.speichenkarte.de http://www.opencyclemap.org Android: http://www.nutiteq.com/apps/offline-maps-3d/
End of First day: 107km against the wind
27
Sep
The morning was a bit colder and very windy: nearly 95% of the time I had to face head wind. But it was ok. In the evening I could make to see the family I had help yesterday to move … Read More »
Start of a journey…
26
Sep
Today was full with “physical” effort to help g. moving back in his family house. Lot’s of kg to transport, some beds and others to build up. And tomorrow: a new way of cycling for me by using my “old”, … Read More »
19th day: on the way back, part 2/2
4
Aug
once again it was with 6h a short night, meaning 12h of sleep in 3 days… Beside some “thinking” the main reason was, that I knew that I had to start early: the weather forecast was predicting (if any) clouds … Read More »
18th day: on the way back, part 1/2
3
Aug
the night was very warm, so I could only sleep 4 hours. I met with Rita as we took the same trains to Torino: I had decided true last days o go back home via Zermatt as I wanted to … Read More »
17th day: Refugio – Ventimiglia
2
Aug
Grouped humans can be disappointing… In short words: two hours of sleep are not enough. I can’t sleep when people are “singing” , speaking loud and laughing. They went quite late to bed and the grandfather and its grandson were … Read More »
16th day: Limone Piemonte – Refugio Don Barbara
1
Aug
After a good breakfast and more sleep than the average, I started towards the Col de Tende. After a few turns on the main road, it’s possible to leave it and cycle on the secondary one. Even the hotel Marguereis … Read More »
15th day: Valle Maira- Limone Piemonte
31
Jul
Wise decision… The breakfast at Locanda Ceaglio was good as always… And the first goal was set: colle d’Esischie, 15km away and 2370m oversea and then the Colle dei Morti (2515m). The idea was then to follow one of the … Read More »
Half time to Côte d’Azur
30
Jul
Summary of 14 days : About 2h of cycling under rain Distance: 723.84 km Elevation Gain: 21’435 m Calories: 36’706 kCal Many happy moments Few unhappy minutes…
14th day: Ponte Chianale – Ceaglio Marmorera
29
Jul
I slept quite well until I woke up because of the feeling being hungry and hearing rain on the tent. In fact, some condensation was formed over night (I guess mainly because of not enough wind and my washed pants … Read More »
13th day Abries – Ponte Chianale
28
Jul
2 high passes
12th day: Oulx – Abries
27
Jul
The day started a bit later with breakfast as I once again could not sleep very well. Since now a week, I can’t remember of having good slept. Anyway, the day was to be nice. So I hoped as the … Read More »
11th day: Mont Cénis – Oulx
26
Jul
Mixed day
10th day: Val d’Isère – Refuge du petit Mont Cenis
25
Jul
col de l’Iséran
9th day: Courmayeur to Val d’Isere
23
Jul
After a good breakfast, the direction was to the west at South of the Mt-Blanc massive. What a difference to the weather the evening before! First, I wanted to get up to col des Chavannes towards La Thuile, but weather … Read More »
8th day: Martigny to Italy
22
Jul
After two days of resting (Robbie Williams at Paléo), I continued the road from Martigny to Italy. While climbing towards the nice Lac Champex, I met Guillaume and Albin (http://albin.travelmap.fr), two nice guys cycling from Paris to Rom. We spent … Read More »
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