Finding the sweet spot between radical minimalism and essential safety is the ultimate art of ultracycling for me. It’s a constant optimization. Every gram saved makes the climbs faster, but every piece of gear left behind increases the risk when the elements turn against you. In the high mountains, weight isn’t just a preference—it’s a strategy for success and saving energy.
Tag: Bikepacking
Long distance cycling is more than just a physical challenge—it demands time, energy, and meticulous preparation. Every cyclist remembers their first 100km. The feeling of knowing that your legs and bold determination have carried you across such a distance is unmatched. But don’t be discouraged if you haven’t spent more than a few hours in the saddle yet.
The Tour Divide bike race is a grueling, 2,745-mile journey that takes riders through the most rugged and remote terrain in North America. The race began in Banff, Alberta, and…
760 KM – 10.000 HM
150 KM – 2.600 HM
DIY-Modus
Mind behind Audax Franconia. Graphic Designer and endurance cyclist. Chasing miles in Franconia or exploring the world by bike. With a love for Italy and a deep fascination with the contrasts of Asia. Sharing stories from traveling. Discussing the culture of randonneuring, gravel cycling, brevets, and the deeper side of cycling.
Contact: bernd@audax-franconia.de
ONEDAY DIY
Bikepacking Franconia
Komoot-GPX
150 KM
2.600 HM
Mind behind Audax Franconia. Graphic Designer and endurance cyclist. Chasing miles in Franconia or exploring the world by bike. With a love for Italy and a deep fascination with the contrasts of Asia. Sharing stories from traveling. Discussing the culture of randonneuring, gravel cycling, brevets, and the deeper side of cycling.
Contact: bernd@audax-franconia.de
Italian Bike Festival 🇮🇹
09. bis 11. September 2022
Misano World Circuit
Mind behind Audax Franconia. Graphic Designer and endurance cyclist. Chasing miles in Franconia or exploring the world by bike. With a love for Italy and a deep fascination with the contrasts of Asia. Sharing stories from traveling. Discussing the culture of randonneuring, gravel cycling, brevets, and the deeper side of cycling.
Contact: bernd@audax-franconia.de
FAR Gravel 2022 🇮🇹
Live a fantastic adventure in an unexpected territory.
Ride and have fun.
Mind behind Audax Franconia. Graphic Designer and endurance cyclist. Chasing miles in Franconia or exploring the world by bike. With a love for Italy and a deep fascination with the contrasts of Asia. Sharing stories from traveling. Discussing the culture of randonneuring, gravel cycling, brevets, and the deeper side of cycling.
Contact: bernd@audax-franconia.de
Wenn ein Rad auf Reisen geht
10.000 Meilen
Bis an das andere Ende der Welt
Cebu Philippinen
#impressionen#photopost
Mind behind Audax Franconia. Graphic Designer and endurance cyclist. Chasing miles in Franconia or exploring the world by bike. With a love for Italy and a deep fascination with the contrasts of Asia. Sharing stories from traveling. Discussing the culture of randonneuring, gravel cycling, brevets, and the deeper side of cycling.
Contact: bernd@audax-franconia.de
650 km
12.000 hm
Taunus komplett
Mind behind Audax Franconia. Graphic Designer and endurance cyclist. Chasing miles in Franconia or exploring the world by bike. With a love for Italy and a deep fascination with the contrasts of Asia. Sharing stories from traveling. Discussing the culture of randonneuring, gravel cycling, brevets, and the deeper side of cycling.
Contact: bernd@audax-franconia.de