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On this website I would like to take you with me on my cycling adventures around the world. I tell my stories in text and images and here you will find tips on materials, routes and preparation. You will also find information about the different types of lectures I give.

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*new blog* PASO DE AGUA NEGRA
Less then two weeks ago we crossed a 4753m pass from Chile into Argentina. These might have well been the greatest days for me on this trip so far!!! Curious what`s so great about it? Check out my latest blogpost... lots of pictures and a description of this 5 day adventure!

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MOST RECENT TRAVELOGUES

PASO DE AGUA NEGRA

After a few lazy days in Vicuรฑa, waiting for better weather forecasts at the pass, we get on our bikes. […]

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Barren Dry Heat

Fortunately, our host Federico has mapped out a route for us that takes us out of the city. It’s best […]

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Lakes and vulcanos and a bit of history

After more than 1.5 months we leave the iconic Carretera Austral behind us. It was beautiful and heavy and it […]

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one more time… (the austral)

We arrive in Coyhaique a few days before Christmas. The same Warm Showers host family where we stayed 1.5 months […]

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the southernmost point

At 5:30 the alarm clock rings. Our tent is next to the little bus station in Cerro Castillo (130 inhabitants). […]

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Carretera austral part 1

With bags loaded with groceries from Argentina, we cycle to the Chilean border. There the customs officer asks for the […]

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