The second day started off with an industrial feel, but then became increasingly green and river-filled.
Considering how swollen my face was this morning, that wasn’t too bad. First things first: drink plenty of fluids.
My ride took me through the Altmühl Valley and beyond. During my ride, I listened to some animal podcasts about endangered species and various animal sounds. In fact, I was able to spot some animals along the way. I saw storks, a capercaillie, and foxes, and heard the chiffchaff and many other birds. A day full of variety.
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#ultracycling #training #hmr #birdsounds #animals
My bike trip last weekend took me to Franconian Switzerland. The landscape was very varied on the first day. I started out in lush green surroundings with hills and the mountains behind me. Then it became increasingly barren and industrial. At some point, there were only rapeseed fields, factories, fallow fields, and plains. Fortunately, the second day was more exciting again. But the best part of the whole thing was that I finally got to break in my bike and also found a few small things I still need to adjust.
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#ultracycling #training #hmr #ERT #mountainraces
The latest ERT for @chasing_jara has left the workshop and is now off for powder coating.
The ERT is a purpose-built endurance race mountain bike platform, designed to adapt to a variety of uses and custom requests.
In races where comfort means going far for a very long time, the ERT is engineered to deliver strength for efficiency and flex to combat fatigue.
Come and check out the build at @bespoked.cc in London!
#framebuilding #custom #mountainbike
It’s been over a year now since I decided I was definitely going to take part in the @hellenicmountainrace . At the time, I’d hurt my knee pretty badly, and it felt like being athletic was a long shot. Thankfully, I got over it completely and am really excited for the next few months. I’m looking forward to lots of training sessions and hopefully getting the chance to take part in the HMR 2026.
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#mountainraces #hellenicmountainrace #hmr #ultracycling #enduranceracing #training
Coffee and brunch with @luciammn , then a walk along the Isar.
Warm enough for just a T-shirt, the kind of day that feels like a small gift between all the rainy ones.
We followed the small paths by the river, caught up on everything, and I ended up with my feet covered in Isar mud.
It always feels special to combine days like this with a long brunch or walk, something we used to do almost every day during our exam period, and it still gives us the same kind of calm and strength.
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#isar #autumn #warmdays #nature
Winter season ahead
First day back on skis finally.
Bad forecast, storm warnings, snow all day… but somehow the Stubai glacier delivered.
We chased the pockets of sun, skipped the icy steeps and enjoyed the mellow lines instead.
Legs reminded me it’s been a while but the stoke is 100% back.
Can’t wait to kick off the ski touring season soon.
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#skiing #winterseason #mountaineering #gear #skitouring #alpinetouring
No ski tour this time because the weather didn’t allow it.
Instead: map and compass training, route planning, and a good time on a self-catering hut. Back home we even practiced rescue techniques in the barn.
This was actually two seasons ago. Last winter I couldn’t ski at all after an injury in the the summer. That makes me even more excited for the next ski touring season. Still deciding if my new skis will get a touring binding or turn into a freeride setup.
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#freeriding #mountaineering #gear #skitouring #alpinetouring
Final stage along Lake Geneva.
Day 5 - from Vijelimatte to Lausanne, finishing after five days on the road from Murnau.
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#ultracycling #enduranceracing #bikepacking #gear #ultralight #bivy #swissdivide
Through central Switzerland with two demanding days.
Day 3 - from Klöntalersee via Gersau, Beckenried and Sarnen to Sörenberg.
Day 4 - further west via Thun to Vijelimatte.
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#ultracycling #enduranceracing #bikepacking #gear #ultralight #bivy #swissdivide
Five days from Murnau to Lausanne.
Crossing Switzerland by bike.
Day 1 - over Nesselwang, Immenstadt, ended at Lake Constance in Lustenau
Day 2 - continued through Appenzell and Walensee up to Klöntalersee.
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#ultracycling #enduranceracing #bikepacking #gear #ultralight #bivy #swissdivide
Climbing day at the Alpspitze with six pitches in good weather.
Mostly slabs and water grooves on solid rock, with some tricky route finding along the way.
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#multipitch #climbing #Alpspitze #mountaineering #gear
After the ridge a stop at the hut by the Alpspitzbahn for a snack and a drink before heading down to the valley by cable car.
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#jubiläumsgrad #mountaineering #gear #ultralight
