I’m not the first and I certainly won’t be the last to ride the route I’ve planned or something similar. I won’t be the fastest and no, I won’t make the 9th Netflix documentary about my tour. I’m doing this tour because I want to do it. I’m trying not to compare myself with anyone …
Before I set off on my big trip, I naturally already had some experience with bike packing. In the summer of 2022, I travelled from Cologne to Istanbul by bike for 7 weeks. I’ve been on the road almost 4500km partly alone and partly with loyal companions. My journey took me through 11 countries once …
At the moment I am already in the preparations for the tour! And well, how can you actually prepare for such a tour? I don’t think you can. There are so many uncertainties and unforeseeable situations that it is impossible to plan and prepare for all of them. With many things, you just have to …