Category: preparation

Packing the 2nd

Packing the 2nd

Hurray, the list seems complete. As you see on the second picture everything fits nearly (except the yellow cup that I forgot). The two big bags on the back are each 5,4kg. The smaller ones together are 6,4kg and the tent with the chair kit inside 2,7kg.Last is the handlebar bag which will be around …

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Food

Food

Hello again, to be honest, my main worry about this travel is that I don’t manage to eat enough calories to compensate for the daily cycling sessions. I’m not heavy to begin with (understatement) so I shall monitor my weight whenever possible. I guess every cyclist knows the wonders and perfect taste of peanut butter, …

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About packing and packaging

About packing and packaging

As you might have noticed. Making a bike trip is a lot about packing, or rather packing really small and tidy (so you can find you stuff again). There are plenty of super professional outdoor equipment, sometimes it also suffices to just go to the local supermarket. Get some zipper palstic bags, I adore them …

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Administrative stuff and insurance

Administrative stuff and insurance

Time flies and there are plenty of tiny things to consider. Today I was checking what documents I shall take with me. For German citizens(probably also EU citizens) it will be enough to take a identity card to enter all the countries on the way: France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slowaki, Croatia, Serbie, Roumanie and Bulgarie. …

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A bit of luxury – camping chair

A bit of luxury – camping chair

I finally got my camping chair. It’s a construction in which I can put my inflatable mattress. Light, small and for the moment comfortable. We’ll see how it works on the road πŸ™‚

Packing…

Packing…

This is a post in progress. Will be updated once I finished packing. (Picture will be updated too) If you think something is missing, I’m not against helpful ideas πŸ™‚ Camp: Tent Sleeping bag inflatable mattress inflatable pillow chair kit Kitchen: 2 gas things gas stove steel pot Opinel knife fork/spoon Cup Bowl actual food …

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Sleeping material

Sleeping material

2 months on the road is a long time. Especially when you plan to spend the majority of the time in a tent. Until now I was always using some old iso mattress, cut in the middle to make it easier to transport on the bike. It’s not the most comfortable and small thing but …

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Let’s start with maps

Let’s start with maps

Hey there average 2.5 people how will read this blog. I welcome you on my journey to the black sea. It’s 10 days before departure and I had the idea to start writing down stuff concerning my voyage, early as always. Today’s post is about cards, precisely the 2kg of maps that will accompany me …

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