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Full moon bike ride

#tourdugermany open letter to the organization of the tour: Please no full-moon rides any more. I understand that the marketing department the full moon rides has introduced because of the new target group. But if you ask me, it is to dangerous for the riders. The new target group like squirrels,…

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Last stage to Berlin! Beer!

#tourdugermany Slept real good in the treasure room of a grandma. Today i had a easy 50km ride to Berlin with i little selfie tour. Today is the birthday of Marieke and Jessica so for every 10 year i’ll drink a beer, cheers!! (more…)

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Sisters birthday!

#tourdugermany Yesterdag i ate a good meal at the hostel. Today its my sister Annemiek’s birthday, 30 BAM! Because i can’t celebrate the birthday together i’ll eat a cake for every 10 years. Today it was a 126km stage in a nice environment. I had to watch out for the blackberry…

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6.5 hours spinning course with cobble stones

Yesterday had a relax evening. If i had to describe the stage of today it was a 6.5 hour spinning course with $%^&*( steep hills and strokes of cobblestones who are even worthless as in the tour Parijs Roubaix. Tonight i will take care of my ass with some Nivea balsem.…

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Hills for breakfast

#tourdugermany Tonight i slept like a baby. After a compulsory trip trough the city i found the right way to get out. Hills for breakfast with mountainbiketrails! The weather was perfect for cycling, finally i’ve seen the sun also. Today i cycled 190km. Now im relaxing in the trailer, the host…

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TourduGermany first stage 211km!

#tourdugermany Today it the tour! The stage was originally 160km to Paderborn but the train won’t go further so ik had to ride 211 km today. Tonight i booked a room by airbnb on a university. only 11 euro’s. Tomorrow i’ll sleep in a retro 70’s trailer with campfire! Would you…

Bikepacking Germany

Embark on a ride through the heart of Germany, where lively cities and peaceful countryside blend into one unforgettable experience. In 2014, I set off on my Tour du Germany, pedaling all the way from Amsterdam to Berlin and back again. Along the route, I swapped between camping under open skies, cozy hostels, and local Airbnbs, learning that each turn of the wheel and each night’s stop uncovered a new story to tell. This journey wasn’t just about the destinations—it was about experiencing Germany’s hidden gems, discovering friendly communities, and forging a deeper connection with the road under my tires.