long distance cycling / pacemypeace

This is the space for the stories of my races.

I've always found that the essence of life was never more condensed than under the pressure of unsupported bikepacking-races.

It's not only about mileage,

but about the experiences you make,

the people you meet on the way,

the challenges you come across

and the limits you exceed

when riding a bike far and long.

And if you don't ask for a why or the meaning of life anymore

because you are too damn tired,

the answer might as well just be 42.

Aug 1, 20238 min read

Always go too far because that's where you'll find the truth and frozen microwave cake

This is part 4 of my Two Volcano Sprint Race Report - a text that has long been in the drawer, since I never felt the urge to publish it....

Sep 22, 20223 min read

The blue wire

A never ending epilogue or part 2,5 of my Two Volcano Sprint race report While waiting at a bar, one of those endless loops of waiting...

Jul 3, 202218 min read

Choose A or B. You will regret both and quoting Kierkegaard won't save you.

Part 2 of my Two Volcano Sprint race report. If you always wanted to know everything about saddle sore, this one is for you.

May 18, 20229 min read

Welcome to the zone

A day on the bike during the Three Peaks Bike Race 2021, one near death experience or two and, as always, a lot of irony.

Apr 4, 202211 min read

The story of probably my worst bad weather moment on the bike during the Three Peaks Bike Race 2021.

Dec 3, 202113 min read

Volcanoes, Espresso and Painkillers

First part of my Two Volcano Sprint 2021 race-report .