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My bike journey from Großostheim to Istanbul in the summer of 2022.

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Repairing my broken back wheel

I returned from my Istanbul cycling trip over 6 months ago. I had troubles with my back wheel since Bulgaria, where I first went to a mechanic. Since that only helped for a few days, I saw another mechanic in Greece. Both told me I'd have to exchange

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Sailing is a bit like cycling and a bit like RVing

Last year I spent two months on my bicycle. The journey made me think about how cycling is similar and different from other forms of traveling. Being on the bike means * there is no shield between me and my surroundings. Wind, rain, sun, heat, cold, shaky roads, smooth roads -

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Coming home

I spend a few days in Istanbul. Thanks to Meryem, Bilal and Mertcan I actually see a lot of the city. The night before my return flight, we spent the whole night singing along to the guitar. I eventually have to leave at 3:30 am with my bike to

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Days 40 to 42: Turkey

On Day 40 I get my bike fixed and cycle. I cross the border to Turkey on Day 41. Shortly before that, still in Greece, I stop at a fuel station to get a drink and meet Thanos, the attendence. We chat about the heat, vacations in Germany and growing

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Days 36 to 39: Bulgaria & surprise: Greece

On day 36 I crossed the border to Bulgaria in the morning. The ride was great with low traffic roads that offered beautiful views. I came by a bicycle shop in Petrich and stopped to get the spokes of my back wheel adjusted (some spokes where lose). In the afternoon

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Days 34 & 35: North Macedonia

I got up early and did a long tour on Day 34. In the evening, I found a camping spot and feel asleep as soon as I lay down. I slept out. It had rained during the night and getting back to the street was it's own challenge,

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Days 31 to 33: Albania & North Macedonia

I left Montenegro and crossed the border to North Macedonia. When I got to Shkodër the temperature was at 40°Celsius. I set up my tent in a camping ground and went into the Drin river. The next day I cycled to Tiranë. For the first time on the trip

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Days 27 to 30: Dubrovnik & Montenegro

I left Mostar at 7 in the morning, trying to escape the heat. The route I took up Dubrovnik is called "Ciro trail". It followed the old railway tracks that were build in the time Austria-Hungaria ruled in the region. The trail was pure joy to ride. Almost

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Days 20 to 26: Croatia & Mostar

I stayed in Knin in a private room to recover from my cold. I enjoyed preparing my meals in a kitchen, sleeping in a comfortable bed and reading a lot. But I also really wanted to get back on the road. I took it easy on Day 24. I visited

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Days 14 to 19: Croatia - I adapt to cycling in the heat

On day 14 I woke up and was amazed by the beautiful Croatian coastline shimmering in the morning sun. When I packed my bike, I noticed that I had a flat back tire. I fixed it with a patch. So far the patched tube seems to work🤞 I cycled down

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Days 12 & 13: Croatia - What it means to travel solo

On Day 12 I left Zagreb around 10. I enjoyed a nice ride. On bridge in the way with a small river and lots of free land reminded me of a place I visited a few years ago with my friend Eric. I was reminded of the nice time Eric

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Days 10 & 11: Graz, Slovenia, Croatia - A long tour and leisure time in Zagreb

When I arrived in Graz in the early evening, I messaged a couple of warmshower hosts - think couchsurfging, but specifically for bike tourers. After I sent out my requests, I tried out another platform that a friend told me about for finding a place to sleep as a short

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Days 7 to 9: Steiermark & Graz

Day 7 had the most magnificent views so far. A highlight for me was Wolfgangsee and  cycling through the Rettenbach Klamm. In the evening I noticed a farmer on his hay field. He permitted me to put my tent up on his field with a great view on the Grimming

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Days 5 & 6: First border crossing, Salzburg

I visited my friend Regina in Mühldorf and spent the night of day 4 there. In the morning, we cycled a few meters together before saying goodbye. I spent day 5 together with my friend Michael relaxed in Neuötting. We made a great Lasagne. In the morning we even had

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Days 3 & 4: Nieder- und Oberbayern

I am very lucky with the weather. It's continuously dry and the sun is always there, even when it's behind clouds. The temperature stays between 20° an 25° Celsius. Tourhighlights: Limes Radweg; Abensberg with it's funny beer structure/tower; Vilsbiburg with it's

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Days 1 & 2: Franken - finding my rhythm

I did 4 multi day bike tours before I started this one. Only one was a solo ride, with only one overnight stay. So a lot of the stuff that comes with being a solo biker on a long tour are still new to me. There are things like cooking,

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Day 0: Großostheim ➡️ Würzburg

Goodbye Sonnenhof 👋 I left Großostheim around 9 in the morning. My sister and my mother accompanied me until Miltenberg, where we enjoyed coffee and Brezel before parting ways. 0:00/1× I arrived in Würzburg in the early evening. Right on time to visit the Kiliani Volksfest with my friend

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Day -1: Last preparations

Tomorrow I'll ride to Würzburg. Time to pack my bags! I also made sure the tires are full and put some oil on the chain. The road I'll start on tomorrow is the one that will eventually lead me to Istanbul. Here I am - all

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Day -4 Party ✅

My todo list is getting shorter. So is my hair. A friend invited me to spent the first night at his place in Würzburg. I'm looking forward to get going! For more info about the trip visit FAQ.

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Day -15: Vorfreude

When I first thought about a bigger bicycle trip, it seemed all so far away. Now I could count the remaining days on my hands - if I had three of them. How do I feel? I am excited and since Johanna's and my 4 day trip in