Michelin Sirac is a great tire for allround use and medium size adventure bikes. if you like to ride on gravel as much as pavement, Sirac is a good choice. In fact, found them so good that as one set was worn out, I ordered a second set. I might not be the only one….read more>>
Adventure
Last leg(s) – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 15)
Last leg, or legs. Time had caught up with me. It would be a 3 day sprint. I wanted, and needed, a few days rest at home before returning to mundane life. But even if the adventure was nearing the end, there still was some time left for explorations. I had no intention of wasting…read more>>
Karlovy Vary – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 14)
Karlovy Vary, aka Karlsbad in German, might not be the most beautiful or interesting city in Europe. But it does have qualities, and is worth a visit. Karlovy Vary has both a long and interesting history. A spa town of old but that’s far from all worth mentioning. Best to leave the history lesson to…read more>>
Czech, mate – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 13)
Czech Republic, for the second time. That was on the day’s menu. Failed attempts the day before weren’t going to defer me from the “plans”. Yes, for once I did in fact have a plan, well, parts of one at least. A friend had mentioned the medieval town of Loket, that it was well worth…read more>>
Border crossing – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 12)
A border was to be crossed, “plan” was to ride into Czech Republic and continue north. Didn’t go as “planned”, possibly because the “plan” was non-existent. Danube river Left the hotel and Sankt Ulrich bei Steyr not too early in the morning. Past Steyr I took a eastern course, and got back on small-ways, with…read more>>
Northwards again – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 11)
Northwards again, time had caught up with me, well sort of. It would take a few days to return north and I did not want to stress. Meeting new friends Coming back to the hotel after another eventful riding day had a quick shower, then went down for a pint and some food. Waiting for…read more>>
Passes – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 10)
Passes are (of course) must do’s when in Central Europe. You cannot leave without at least riding a few. So mountain passes was on the menu for July 3rd. Passes, from Austria to Slovenia Woke up to partial blue sky, with low hanging clouds up along the mountain sides. No rain in the forecast until…read more>>
Loncium – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 9)
Loncium, the word sound very latin. If you look it up on google you will find a brewery, and hotel in Kotchsach Mauthern, or rather Kötschach, in Austria. July 2nd I knew absolutely nothing about Kötschach Mauthern or Beer Hotel Loncium. How I got there, well read on and you’ll find out! Another beautiful morning in…read more>>
Mieming & Timmelsjoch – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 8)
Mieming was a nice landing spot. BioHotel Schweitzer seemed appealing from the outside. First encounter with hotel staff was however, a bit confusing. Bad timing, good offer I’d booked the room shortly after arrival in Mieming. Done late booking earlier during the journey south, without any problems. So I did it again, booking.com indicated vacancies,…read more>>
Neresheim & south – 2018 Summer adventure (Part 7)
Neresheim I had never heard about, before June 30th 2018. After the encounter I’ll never forget that name. Might make stop there again, one day in the future. Farewell to Rothenburg It had been a short but pleasant stay. Walked through parts on foot, but there’s lots I never got to see. Definitely one of…read more>>