Stage #3 & 4 of my Bike Packing Ride from Italy to the UK in 8 stages, through 8 countries:
ITALY, SWITZERLAND, LIECHTENSTEIN, AUSTRIA, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, UK.
This video covers Bregenz, Austria – Mannhim, Germany.
Day 3 cycle North about the Bodensee (Lake Constance) with a visit to Friedrichshafen, home of the Zepplin. Then a ferry and short train trip over the Black Forest to Offenburg.
Day 4 Pick up the Eurovelo 15 Rheine Rad eg from Strasbourg to Mannheim.
Bike:
FELT AR2
15 Comments
Amazing cycle paths, must have been a relief after the mountains. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks.
Good riding and a well deserved walk down the river for a beer. Really enjoying watching this adventure. Well done so far!
Really enjoying your adventures. I’ve never been camping myself but you certainly have to be trusting leaving your bike and equipment unattended😳
Great cycle tracks too, something which is certainly lacking (back in the UK) on my side of the County, your side is a bit more proactive ie Marriott’s Way & Weaver’s Way. Our disused lines are crying out to be made into cycle routes…..moan over☺️
I like your journey! The south of Germany is beautiful. I can see that the backpack is slowing you down, but why didn't you ride a touring bike with panniers? Your bike looks very light and fast, not at all like a touring bike. But maybe I'm wrong. I'm looking forward to the next video!
Rim brake carbon wheels in the wet? Yup, I feel your pain! Looks idyllic by the banks of the river. Another quality film Andy.
Impressive mileages no doubt helped by those great cycle paths.
Really enjoying watching your videos.
Did you take a lock?
Good ride. Out of interest what sleeping bag are you using and what's the weather rating? I'm asking because I've had issues with mine.
Also wanted to add that for long rides, as you eluded too, I don't think a ruck sack is the best option. Not only for comfort but also because of back issues. Happy cycling. Jay
Amazing. How did the road bike hold up? DO you think a touring bike is essential? I'm contemplating doing the 15 with a road bike cause I love riding it bit saw that some people deemed it unwise for the roads are simply not suitable often.
When I saw you on the episode 1 with the backpack, I thought of two things. Either the guy is a rock or it's gonna be trouble. Yeah – I've learned my backpack lesson too – The Hard Way :):):) I like that you sharing your experience and thoughts out loud. That way It's easy to learn from other people experience. Hope to see you on the road.
From Basel down to The Netherlands which side of the Rhine will you recommend to take with the roadbike?
Just found your videos, watching your rhine trip on the tele. Brilliantly professionally made! Really enjoying the series. Cheers!
Great video. I'm off doing a similar trip next month along EV15 and EV4 in Holland/Germany. And it'll be my first time proper touring.
I see you travel alone with what looks like quite an expensive bike. How did you feel about bike security? In supermarket stops, at restaurants and at campsites?
My bike is my pride and joy. Losing it is the one thing I'm a little bit anxious about for the trip.
The fork looks pretty average to me…