Day long riding companion After the large Escapist 25 and the small Siskin 8 we have come to the last biking backpack in our series of three: the midsize Osprey Raptor 14. This midsize pack is not big enough for … Read More
It’s 4 am. I can’t sleep any more. It’s probably the excitement for this 650 kilometre ride, the very first edition of Taunus Bikepacking in Germany. Although it isn’t officially a race, being a ‘dot’ on the tracker page amongst … Read More
Saturday the fifth of May. While have the country was celebrating Liberation day at one of the many events in our country, I was planning a route in the Ardennes for the next day. Because that’s what freedom is to … Read More
Last Sunday it was time for annual ViaVelo midwinter gravel ride. Those of you who have been following ViaVelo for a while might remember the story about last year’s midwinter gravel ride around my hometown. Well this time I led … Read More
Derived from the wellknown crowdfunding website Kickstarter.com, the Modual Tool received plenty of backing in a month’s time. Now, it’s readily available via www.altum.cc where the Modual Tool System (MTS) and the Modual Tool Roll (MTR) are sold separately or … Read More
It was December 2016 when I invited members of Fiets.nl/forum to join me on a mid winter gravel ride around my hometown in January.
– advertorial – If you are cycling in the winter – why wouldn’t you – you know the delicate balance between staying warm enough and sweating too much. A little bit of sweat is not a problem, but being completely soaked, you cool down … Read More
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GPS bicycle navigation and the well-established brand name Garmin are often used as synonyms. But other brands like Teasi and Sigma are increasing their market share. And Polar added GPS navigation on its V650. But how about the Belgian manufacturer … Read More
At the moment THREE major ultracycling races across the entire US are going on. Can you tell the difference?