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Oct
13
How I Tackled the Alps Divide Part 2: The Bike and Equipment

How I Tackled the Alps Divide Part 2: The Bike and Equipment

In part one, I covered how I trained and prepared for the Alps Divide. Now, I’ll break down the
6 min read
Oct
13
How I Tackled the Alps Divide Part 1: Training and Preparation

How I Tackled the Alps Divide Part 1: Training and Preparation

🚲In part 2, I cover the bike and gear that I took with me. This article is a look at
4 min read
Oct
12
Alps Divide Diary

Alps Divide Diary

The Alps Divide Ultra is a mixed terrain bikepacking event from Menton to Thonon-les-Baines. With 1,050km and 32,000m
12 min read
Jun
21
The 2023 Trans Balkan Race

The 2023 Trans Balkan Race

A huge self-supported 1350km / 27,000m adventure of a mountain bike race from Slovenia to Montenegro via Croatia and Bosnia. I had an absolute blast. Here's my story:
22 min read
Jan
15
My 2022 on the bike

My 2022 on the bike

Where did I go in 2022?
3 min read
Sep
25
(South)westward ho!

(South)westward ho!

A 10 day bikepacking trip across France along the GR65
5 min read
Sep
15
The Hope 1000

The Hope 1000

Racing 1,000km non-stop across Switzerland.
11 min read
Aug
01
Col de Cenise

Col de Cenise

A quiet gravel bike friendly col in the Aravis next to the Col de la Colombiere. 2-3 hours, 25km, 1,300m.
1 min read
Jul
27
Col de l'Ecuelle Loop

Col de l'Ecuelle Loop

A 50km gravel-bike or MTB friendly loop from Morzine. 3-5 hours, 1,420m.
2 min read
Jul
19
101 Switchbacks

101 Switchbacks

Switchback practice high up above Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval.
1 min read