A week in Liguria, amidst the sea and mountains, with our bikes in tow, provided the ideal kickoff to the new year. Enjoying “mild”-ish and good cycling days, we somehow found ourselves playing flu roulette, a game that Alex @ali___popp graciously passed on to me – I take it as a souvenir (besides pistachio creme). Grazie – for sharing the love for gelato, pizza, pasta, and bici. #italjana does not wish for more… Thank you for capturing the moody Ligurian rides with your cam @stefanhaehnel 🙂 ____ @specializedde #iamspecialized @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_road #italia #bikelife #roadbike @asssavers #asssavers #dolcevita
A week in Liguria, amidst the sea and mountains, with our bikes in tow, provided the ideal kickoff to the new year. Enjoying “mild”-ish and good cycling days, we somehow found ourselves playing flu roulette, a game that Alex @ali___popp graciously passed on to me – I take it as a souvenir (besides pistachio creme). Grazie – for sharing the love for gelato, pizza, pasta, and bici. #italjana does not wish for more… Thank you for capturing the moody Ligurian rides with your cam @stefanhaehnel 🙂 ____ @specializedde #iamspecialized @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_road #italia #bikelife #roadbike @asssavers #asssavers #dolcevita
A week in Liguria, amidst the sea and mountains, with our bikes in tow, provided the ideal kickoff to the new year. Enjoying “mild”-ish and good cycling days, we somehow found ourselves playing flu roulette, a game that Alex @ali___popp graciously passed on to me – I take it as a souvenir (besides pistachio creme). Grazie – for sharing the love for gelato, pizza, pasta, and bici. #italjana does not wish for more… Thank you for capturing the moody Ligurian rides with your cam @stefanhaehnel 🙂 ____ @specializedde #iamspecialized @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_road #italia #bikelife #roadbike @asssavers #asssavers #dolcevita
A week in Liguria, amidst the sea and mountains, with our bikes in tow, provided the ideal kickoff to the new year. Enjoying “mild”-ish and good cycling days, we somehow found ourselves playing flu roulette, a game that Alex @ali___popp graciously passed on to me – I take it as a souvenir (besides pistachio creme). Grazie – for sharing the love for gelato, pizza, pasta, and bici. #italjana does not wish for more… Thank you for capturing the moody Ligurian rides with your cam @stefanhaehnel 🙂 ____ @specializedde #iamspecialized @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_road #italia #bikelife #roadbike @asssavers #asssavers #dolcevita
What, you’re still cycling? – is a sentence I hear quite often lately. Indeed, I cycle less, and I run more (yes, run), and go skiing (both the thin and thick kind). Winter bikepacking, it must be admitted, is considerably less smooth than in the summer. Still, I’ve made it a tradition with Simone to be on the road for three days every winter. And, what can I say, we had to clean the bikes from the mud sometimes twice a day, but the Pistachio Dolci and the tired legs made us as happy as we’ve been in a long time. My face was red from the cold and sun on Monday. So worth it (also investing in waterproof winter cycling shoes…) #italjana (it’s me) _____ W @i_like_the_long_way Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized #gravel #gravelbike @asssavers #snvl #cycling #bikepacking #winterwonderland #wintercycling #diverge #divergestr #dolci #cyclinglife #bike
What, you’re still cycling? – is a sentence I hear quite often lately. Indeed, I cycle less, and I run more (yes, run), and go skiing (both the thin and thick kind). Winter bikepacking, it must be admitted, is considerably less smooth than in the summer. Still, I’ve made it a tradition with Simone to be on the road for three days every winter. And, what can I say, we had to clean the bikes from the mud sometimes twice a day, but the Pistachio Dolci and the tired legs made us as happy as we’ve been in a long time. My face was red from the cold and sun on Monday. So worth it (also investing in waterproof winter cycling shoes…) #italjana (it’s me) _____ W @i_like_the_long_way Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized #gravel #gravelbike @asssavers #snvl #cycling #bikepacking #winterwonderland #wintercycling #diverge #divergestr #dolci #cyclinglife #bike
What, you’re still cycling? – is a sentence I hear quite often lately. Indeed, I cycle less, and I run more (yes, run), and go skiing (both the thin and thick kind). Winter bikepacking, it must be admitted, is considerably less smooth than in the summer. Still, I’ve made it a tradition with Simone to be on the road for three days every winter. And, what can I say, we had to clean the bikes from the mud sometimes twice a day, but the Pistachio Dolci and the tired legs made us as happy as we’ve been in a long time. My face was red from the cold and sun on Monday. So worth it (also investing in waterproof winter cycling shoes…) #italjana (it’s me) _____ W @i_like_the_long_way Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized #gravel #gravelbike @asssavers #snvl #cycling #bikepacking #winterwonderland #wintercycling #diverge #divergestr #dolci #cyclinglife #bike
What, you’re still cycling? – is a sentence I hear quite often lately. Indeed, I cycle less, and I run more (yes, run), and go skiing (both the thin and thick kind). Winter bikepacking, it must be admitted, is considerably less smooth than in the summer. Still, I’ve made it a tradition with Simone to be on the road for three days every winter. And, what can I say, we had to clean the bikes from the mud sometimes twice a day, but the Pistachio Dolci and the tired legs made us as happy as we’ve been in a long time. My face was red from the cold and sun on Monday. So worth it (also investing in waterproof winter cycling shoes…) #italjana (it’s me) _____ W @i_like_the_long_way Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized #gravel #gravelbike @asssavers #snvl #cycling #bikepacking #winterwonderland #wintercycling #diverge #divergestr #dolci #cyclinglife #bike
What, you’re still cycling? – is a sentence I hear quite often lately. Indeed, I cycle less, and I run more (yes, run), and go skiing (both the thin and thick kind). Winter bikepacking, it must be admitted, is considerably less smooth than in the summer. Still, I’ve made it a tradition with Simone to be on the road for three days every winter. And, what can I say, we had to clean the bikes from the mud sometimes twice a day, but the Pistachio Dolci and the tired legs made us as happy as we’ve been in a long time. My face was red from the cold and sun on Monday. So worth it (also investing in waterproof winter cycling shoes…) #italjana (it’s me) _____ W @i_like_the_long_way Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized #gravel #gravelbike @asssavers #snvl #cycling #bikepacking #winterwonderland #wintercycling #diverge #divergestr #dolci #cyclinglife #bike
What, you’re still cycling? – is a sentence I hear quite often lately. Indeed, I cycle less, and I run more (yes, run), and go skiing (both the thin and thick kind). Winter bikepacking, it must be admitted, is considerably less smooth than in the summer. Still, I’ve made it a tradition with Simone to be on the road for three days every winter. And, what can I say, we had to clean the bikes from the mud sometimes twice a day, but the Pistachio Dolci and the tired legs made us as happy as we’ve been in a long time. My face was red from the cold and sun on Monday. So worth it (also investing in waterproof winter cycling shoes…) #italjana (it’s me) _____ W @i_like_the_long_way Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized #gravel #gravelbike @asssavers #snvl #cycling #bikepacking #winterwonderland #wintercycling #diverge #divergestr #dolci #cyclinglife #bike
Was tun, wenn das Ziel noch weit und Wildcampen verboten ist? – #KEINEPANIK ! 🫨🫨🫨 @jananas.banjana teilt ihre besten Tipps für Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten während einer Radl-Tour. 🚴♀️🥱💤 Mehr Tipps vom Profi gibt’s in der Podcast-Folge „Strecke, Übernachtung, Verpflegung – Routenplanungshacks von Profis.“🎧🎙️ Hast du weitere Tipps zur Übernachtungsplanung während einer #Bikepackingtour? Teile sie mit uns! 😊😍 📸 @vanessa.blankenagel @artventure.cc #bergfreundinnenpodcast #bergfreunde #berg #bikefreunde #bikefreundinnen #girlswhobike #cycling #radln #tipps #fahrradtour #bikepacking
Over the weekend, Innsbruck completely disappeared under a blanket of snow. Trying to reach the cross-country ski trails and deep powder up the mountain made cycling a distant dream. But hey, I still like it because it’s a welcome change with rosy cheeks, hot ears, and caramelized Kaiserschmarrn. Despite all that, I’m looking forward to a winter bikepacking weekend with Simone @i_like_the_long_way — just three more sleeps until three days of SNVL in Ticino! #divergestr better be ready! ___ad @specializedde #iamspecialized (cycling clothes on ski who cares) #winterwonderland #nordicskiing @visitseefeld @leutasch_tirol #tyrol #visitseefeld
Over the weekend, Innsbruck completely disappeared under a blanket of snow. Trying to reach the cross-country ski trails and deep powder up the mountain made cycling a distant dream. But hey, I still like it because it’s a welcome change with rosy cheeks, hot ears, and caramelized Kaiserschmarrn. Despite all that, I’m looking forward to a winter bikepacking weekend with Simone @i_like_the_long_way — just three more sleeps until three days of SNVL in Ticino! #divergestr better be ready! ___ad @specializedde #iamspecialized (cycling clothes on ski who cares) #winterwonderland #nordicskiing @visitseefeld @leutasch_tirol #tyrol #visitseefeld
Over the weekend, Innsbruck completely disappeared under a blanket of snow. Trying to reach the cross-country ski trails and deep powder up the mountain made cycling a distant dream. But hey, I still like it because it’s a welcome change with rosy cheeks, hot ears, and caramelized Kaiserschmarrn. Despite all that, I’m looking forward to a winter bikepacking weekend with Simone @i_like_the_long_way — just three more sleeps until three days of SNVL in Ticino! #divergestr better be ready! ___ad @specializedde #iamspecialized (cycling clothes on ski who cares) #winterwonderland #nordicskiing @visitseefeld @leutasch_tirol #tyrol #visitseefeld
Over the weekend, Innsbruck completely disappeared under a blanket of snow. Trying to reach the cross-country ski trails and deep powder up the mountain made cycling a distant dream. But hey, I still like it because it’s a welcome change with rosy cheeks, hot ears, and caramelized Kaiserschmarrn. Despite all that, I’m looking forward to a winter bikepacking weekend with Simone @i_like_the_long_way — just three more sleeps until three days of SNVL in Ticino! #divergestr better be ready! ___ad @specializedde #iamspecialized (cycling clothes on ski who cares) #winterwonderland #nordicskiing @visitseefeld @leutasch_tirol #tyrol #visitseefeld
Over the weekend, Innsbruck completely disappeared under a blanket of snow. Trying to reach the cross-country ski trails and deep powder up the mountain made cycling a distant dream. But hey, I still like it because it’s a welcome change with rosy cheeks, hot ears, and caramelized Kaiserschmarrn. Despite all that, I’m looking forward to a winter bikepacking weekend with Simone @i_like_the_long_way — just three more sleeps until three days of SNVL in Ticino! #divergestr better be ready! ___ad @specializedde #iamspecialized (cycling clothes on ski who cares) #winterwonderland #nordicskiing @visitseefeld @leutasch_tirol #tyrol #visitseefeld
Eigo @eigoshimojo, the local photographer during the @japanese_odyssey, not only captured these photos of our adventure but also led us through the charming streets of Hachinohe after we finished, uncovering unexpected doors to unique dining experiences. From savoring fish on sticks heated in hot sand to sharing Japanese beers we had from a Konbini, every moment was a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality. 🎎 And: these are very probably the only photos that show both of us together on the bike during the Odyssey … __Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized @supernova__design @evocsports @tailfincycling #bikepacking #gravel #ultracycling #japan #japaneseodyssey #roadcycling #aethos #bikeadventure #cyclinglife #evoc
Eigo @eigoshimojo, the local photographer during the @japanese_odyssey, not only captured these photos of our adventure but also led us through the charming streets of Hachinohe after we finished, uncovering unexpected doors to unique dining experiences. From savoring fish on sticks heated in hot sand to sharing Japanese beers we had from a Konbini, every moment was a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality. 🎎 And: these are very probably the only photos that show both of us together on the bike during the Odyssey … __Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized @supernova__design @evocsports @tailfincycling #bikepacking #gravel #ultracycling #japan #japaneseodyssey #roadcycling #aethos #bikeadventure #cyclinglife #evoc
Eigo @eigoshimojo, the local photographer during the @japanese_odyssey, not only captured these photos of our adventure but also led us through the charming streets of Hachinohe after we finished, uncovering unexpected doors to unique dining experiences. From savoring fish on sticks heated in hot sand to sharing Japanese beers we had from a Konbini, every moment was a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality. 🎎 And: these are very probably the only photos that show both of us together on the bike during the Odyssey … __Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized @supernova__design @evocsports @tailfincycling #bikepacking #gravel #ultracycling #japan #japaneseodyssey #roadcycling #aethos #bikeadventure #cyclinglife #evoc
Eigo @eigoshimojo, the local photographer during the @japanese_odyssey, not only captured these photos of our adventure but also led us through the charming streets of Hachinohe after we finished, uncovering unexpected doors to unique dining experiences. From savoring fish on sticks heated in hot sand to sharing Japanese beers we had from a Konbini, every moment was a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality. 🎎 And: these are very probably the only photos that show both of us together on the bike during the Odyssey … __Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized @supernova__design @evocsports @tailfincycling #bikepacking #gravel #ultracycling #japan #japaneseodyssey #roadcycling #aethos #bikeadventure #cyclinglife #evoc
Eigo @eigoshimojo, the local photographer during the @japanese_odyssey, not only captured these photos of our adventure but also led us through the charming streets of Hachinohe after we finished, uncovering unexpected doors to unique dining experiences. From savoring fish on sticks heated in hot sand to sharing Japanese beers we had from a Konbini, every moment was a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality. 🎎 And: these are very probably the only photos that show both of us together on the bike during the Odyssey … __Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized @supernova__design @evocsports @tailfincycling #bikepacking #gravel #ultracycling #japan #japaneseodyssey #roadcycling #aethos #bikeadventure #cyclinglife #evoc
Back to when we rode our bikes through Japan to devour 14 onigiri a day (each), and missed no single sunrise or sunset. I’m currently making plans for the next year — juggling work, cycling, and a social life, feeling like a Tetris pro once more. The events and races are (soon or now) open for registration, and the number of thrilling new races popping up is crazy. What are you plans? Some races I found interesting for 2024 are: @dead_ends_and_cake @dead_ends_e_dolci @thealps_ultracycling @theaccursedrace @transbalkanrace @thetranscontinental @twovolcanosprint @transpyrenees @lakesnknoedel @via_race @memory_bike_ Events: @the_gravel_fest @intothewold_ @traildays_festival …Any more suggestions? Now the task is for me to find the right three! ____Ad @specializedde #iamspecialized @japanese_odyssey @supernova__design @evocsports photo @ali___popp #bikepacking #ultracycling
Words from the participants – Jana Kesenheimer “Reflecting the Memory Bike Adventure, I still feel the warmth of sunbeams on my face, a welcome contrast after enduring hours of rain and thunder that left my hands tingling. I recall stumbling upon a kiosk on a mountain plateau offering unexpected fries. Goosebumps crept over me as I discovered historic World War I sites, and I marveled at the beauty of pancake rocks. The final night ride tested my endurance, but the sense of community, particularly in the aftermath of such an intense mountain bike journey, is something I truly cherish” Jana reached the finish line in 3 days and 11 hours as the second woman of the MBA 2023. 📸 @chiara_redaschi @_manuelgatto_
Als ich mitbekam, dass Jana Kesenheimer zusammen mit ihrem Partner Alex Kopp nach Japan reisen würde um die Japanese Odyssey mitzufahren, fragte ich die beiden direkt, ob sie Lust haben im Podcast davon zu erzählen. Ich war mega neugierig, ob die erfahrenen Ultra-Radsportler*innen die Bikepacking-Freundlichkeit Japans bestätigen und genauso begeistert wie Carlos zurückkommen würden. Für Jana und Alex war die Japanese Odyssey aus diversen Gründen sehr besonders. Erstes Mal ein Ultra Event außerhalb Europas, die erste Reise nach Japan und das erste Event als Pair. Gerade Letzteres kann auch mal schiefgehen. Ich erinnere mich an diverse Dots bei Rennen wie zum Beispiel dem Transcontinental Race, die sich auf der Karte auf einmal in unterschiedliche Richtungen bewegten. Wie das Zusammenfahren bei Jana und Alex geklappt hat, das verraten sie uns im Podcast. Außerdem gibts natürlich eine Menge Tipps zum Bikepacken in Japan. Hört gern direkt rein in die 100. Episode vom @die_wundersame_fahrradwelt Podcast! SUPPORTER/WERBUNG: @komoot Finde, Plane und Teile deine Abenteuer mit komoot. Lass dich von der Community inspirieren und finde weltweit die besten Fahrrad-, Rennrad oder Mountainbike Touren passend zu deinen Wünschen. #diewundersamefahrradwelt #japaneseodyssey #bikepackingjapan #bikepacking #ultracycling #fahrradpodcast
