Here you can read all of my posts that I’ve written during my travels on my bike. I hope you enjoy the stories and they might even inspire you to ride somewhere yourself!
Happy Reading!
Jens
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The route that inspired it all… I finally ride the Peru Great Divide. A challenging bikepacking route through the Andes. I ride together with a small group and we experience some of the most beautiful moments together. A life changing route that I’ll never forget.
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From Cajamarca a warm-up ride for the Peru Great Divide begins. 600km of high Andean passes and deep canyons await us. We find refuge in mining towns and above bakery’s, and manage to camp whilst the MilkyWay keeps watch…
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Ecuador has come to an end and, after unexpected landslides, road closures, and a ride through some of the country’s most dangerous provinces, I finally crossed back into Peru after three years. Together with three other cyclists, I followed the coast and desert before we each went our own way. I headed back into the…
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The Latin-America bikepacking trip is finally starting. I set off in Quito, the centre of the world. Soon I find myself riding on volcanic gravel, cobbles and high mountain passes. The country pushes me to my limits but rewards me with incredible views and heartwarming hospitality.
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The Eastern Europe crossing comes to an end with a network of gravel roads and the occasional forests. We enjoy free camping spots and navigate through ever changing weather.
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A 1000km of the trip is through Poland. Our expectations after playing the Witcher 3 for 100’s of hours and the chance for wild bison are high. Is this the last true wilderness of Europe?
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We reach a much anticipated country: Slovakia. With impressive mountains and the chance to encounter bears we stay cautious and start crossing the peaks. Snow hinders our way and we find a detour across other passes.
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The journey through Hungary began unexpectedly with tough trails but soon led to expansive green fields, creating moments of freedom. A warm hospitality experience included staying with a gracious winery host and enjoying local wines. Despite cycling challenges, the kindness of locals made the trip memorable before heading to Slovakia.
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The off-road crossing from Italy to Latvia starts. After a few kilometres we cross the border into Slovenia. An unknown country to me but one that brought many world-class cyclists. I start to see why !
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A 5 month journey comes to a close in Hanoi but not before I ride towards the spiritual peak of SaPa, conquer the legendary Ha Giang Loop twice and find myself in rural guesthouses surrounded by buffalo. Vietnam, I’ll miss you.