Antarctica Unlimited: Omar Di Felice's Great Antarctic Dream

    Unlike what many believe, Antarctica is not the South Pole. What we usually call the South Pole is but a minuscule point that lies more or less at the centre of an immense continent that contains it. This vast expanse is Antarctica: the fifth...

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    Southward

    Since 3 October, 2023, Wiebke Lühmann has been headed southward on her Adlar in mixed bikepacking/carrier mode. Final destination: Cape Town. Starting from Germany's Black Forest, she is headed where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, in South...

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    Georgia and the Greater Caucasus: Wiebke Lühmann's latest bikepacking adventure

    It's quite fortunate that Georgia isn't entirely considered Europe. It is still seen as a “transcontinental country”: partly situated in Europe but in Asia, as well.If it were ever to be considered entirely part of the European continent, then many...

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    The king has fallen. Long live the king!

    The fact that Mark Cavendish is the world's greatest sprinter is a given, regardless of the Tour. A truth set in stone. However, beating Eddy Merckx's record of stage wins at the Grande Boucle was a target and a satisfaction that was difficult to...

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    Alexey Lutsenko victorious atop Mont Aigoual

    Alexey Lutsenko victorious atop Mont Aigoual

    Many commentators expected a rush by Alexey Lutsenko right from the earliest stages of the Tour de France.Some expected him to challenge JulianAlaphilippe on the Col des Quatre Chemins above Nice, while others predicted he would pull ahead of the...
    04.09.20

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    The first week of the Tour de France and the roads of southern France: From the Alps to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

    The first week of the Tour de France and the roads of southern France: From the Alps to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

    This year more than ever, the Tour de France is looking for something new, a change from the memorable routes of Henry Desgrange and Jacques Goddet, or perhaps an opportunity to rediscover highlights of previous editions that offer something other...
    01.09.20

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    Along the roads of France: Col de la Loze and the Wilier 0 SLR

    Along the roads of France: Col de la Loze and the Wilier 0 SLR

    What a strange year this has been. Yet, despite all that has happened so far in 2020, the Tour de France will be held from 29 August to 20 September, marking the season of major competitions as only the Grande Boucle can do, creating the impression...
    28.08.20

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    A racing bike adventure in Norway: Ole Hem's training session

    A racing bike adventure in Norway: Ole Hem's training session

    As a precaution, this year’s mountain bike racing season has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they’re not competing, cyclists still need to stay in shape and be able to do so in an enjoyable way.So, Norwegian national...
    23.07.20