Cycling Collection by Pinion
Dreams into adventures – around the Baltic Sea with Udo Kewitsch
46 routes
230:14
3,956km
18,290m
Cycling around the Baltic Sea is an incredible adventure to dream about. But friends Udo and Lothar wasted no time in turning their dream into reality. During the summer of 2022, they embarked on an epic journey, circling the entire Baltic Sea on their Pinion-equipped bikes.
You can discover more about their journey in this Collection, But first, we’re curious: is there a route that you've always wanted to cycle? Your dream Tour? Maybe it's a place you'd like to explore on your bike, a region or a country... Whatever it is, we'd love you to follow us on komoot and tell us about your dream Tour in a comment on this Collection. As a token of appreciation, you'll be entered into a prize draw to win a Pinion goodie bag with a shirt, water bottle, jumper and much more, as well as a €100 voucher for your local bike workshop – so your bike is in top shape for your upcoming adventures.
Now, let's delve into Udo and Lothar's recent endeavours. Conquering their epic Baltic Sea adventure on their Rennstahl Pinion 853 bikes, their verdict remains unwavering: "It was simply phenomenal!"
“Riding around the Black Sea sounded charming, but we knew it’d be tough. When plotting the route, it said there would be approximately 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) to cover. But it was impossible to predict precisely what our journey would entail.
However, we soon dismissed one idea: setting off from our doorstep. Starting from the heart of Bavaria seemed too challenging given the limited seven-week timeframe. Instead, we decided to begin in the marzipan city of Lübeck! And with that decision, our enthusiasm peaked. We were ready for our adventure!
As a passionate cyclocrosser and bikepacker, the famous n+1 formula has always applied to me – no matter how many bikes you own, you could always use one more. It was only a matter of time before I came into contact with Pinion. It might sound corny, but it was love at first ride. After three other bikes, my Pinion was yet another (small) evolutionary step up for me. The gear range of a Pinion is unrivalled on the market and the carefree nature of the Gates belt drive is an invaluable advantage, especially on this long trip around the Baltic Sea.
Lothar, my best buddy since 1971, also rode a Pinion bike without any problems. The C18 version we used is a dream for bike tourers in every respect. The climbs are no longer intimidating, you gain great momentum on the descents and the cross-country rides are a marvellous whirring symphony. To put it bluntly: if you ask about my experience of Pinion, I’d say it’s not just stylish, it's functional and feels great”
You can discover more about their journey in this Collection, But first, we’re curious: is there a route that you've always wanted to cycle? Your dream Tour? Maybe it's a place you'd like to explore on your bike, a region or a country... Whatever it is, we'd love you to follow us on komoot and tell us about your dream Tour in a comment on this Collection. As a token of appreciation, you'll be entered into a prize draw to win a Pinion goodie bag with a shirt, water bottle, jumper and much more, as well as a €100 voucher for your local bike workshop – so your bike is in top shape for your upcoming adventures.
Now, let's delve into Udo and Lothar's recent endeavours. Conquering their epic Baltic Sea adventure on their Rennstahl Pinion 853 bikes, their verdict remains unwavering: "It was simply phenomenal!"
“Riding around the Black Sea sounded charming, but we knew it’d be tough. When plotting the route, it said there would be approximately 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) to cover. But it was impossible to predict precisely what our journey would entail.
However, we soon dismissed one idea: setting off from our doorstep. Starting from the heart of Bavaria seemed too challenging given the limited seven-week timeframe. Instead, we decided to begin in the marzipan city of Lübeck! And with that decision, our enthusiasm peaked. We were ready for our adventure!
As a passionate cyclocrosser and bikepacker, the famous n+1 formula has always applied to me – no matter how many bikes you own, you could always use one more. It was only a matter of time before I came into contact with Pinion. It might sound corny, but it was love at first ride. After three other bikes, my Pinion was yet another (small) evolutionary step up for me. The gear range of a Pinion is unrivalled on the market and the carefree nature of the Gates belt drive is an invaluable advantage, especially on this long trip around the Baltic Sea.
Lothar, my best buddy since 1971, also rode a Pinion bike without any problems. The C18 version we used is a dream for bike tourers in every respect. The climbs are no longer intimidating, you gain great momentum on the descents and the cross-country rides are a marvellous whirring symphony. To put it bluntly: if you ask about my experience of Pinion, I’d say it’s not just stylish, it's functional and feels great”
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05:05
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04:40
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110m
110m
86.3km
05:29
820m
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77.8km
04:18
520m
450m
80.2km
04:37
180m
180m
83.8km
04:55
210m
220m
Collection Stats
Activities
46
Distance
3,956 km
Duration
230:14 h
Elevation
18,290 m
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