Timeline
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
July 5, 2022
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
September 20, 2022
The penultimate Stage of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was an enjoyable loop around central Berlin. I was struggling to get out on the bike because of blood glucose issues so this route was great for trying out new ways of controlling my blood glucose. Thankfully, I could enjoy a sunny day cycling
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
June 2, 2022
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
July 3, 2022
Stage 18 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was a lovely loop around central Berlin. I cycled through some of my favourite green areas, such as the Schlossgarten Charlottenburg, Rehberge and Tempelhofer Feld. A great reminder of the many green spaces in close proximity to more residential areas.
Read
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
May 19, 2022
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
May 30, 2022
Stage 17 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was not only a lovely ride following the Teltowkanal (Teltow Canal) but a baptism of fire for my new diabetes management. The route took me through different industrial zones and street art in the middle of a forest.
Read more here: pi-cycles.de/2022/05/30/7204
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
April 23, 2022
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
May 10, 2022
Stage 16 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege took me through some lovely northern districts of Berlin. This route was inspired by the wanderings of the Humboldt brothers (Alexander and Wilhelm). I was lucky enough to cycle this route when the first blossoms were at their peak. I also managed to enjoy
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
March 25, 2022
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
April 4, 2022
After a long winter break, the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was back! This route took me through many of the southern districts of Berlin that lay on the Teltow plateau. Although most of these districts are very residential, there are many nice green areas and paths along canals, ditches and especially
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
November 10, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
December 14, 2021
Stage 14 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege followed the river Wuhle from the north east of Berlin towards the river Spree in Köpenick. This is the final Stage of this Grand Tour in 2021 and it was fantastic! Full of amazing views from "mountains" and autumnal colours everywhere. This long planned
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
October 29, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
November 11, 2021
A sunny but chilly autumn day was a great chance to cycle through the Barnim Villages for Stage 13 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege. I cycled from the Tegeler See towards the east of Berlin through some amazing landscapes - many of which are nature reserves too. Despite some blood glucose troubles
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
September 3, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
October 15, 2021
The eleventh Grüner Hauptweg was a stunning ride where I visited most of the lakes making up the Grunewaldseenkette (Grunewald Lake Chain). These lakes are surrounded by villas, lush forests and are very popular with swimmers, hikers and cyclists. A truly magnificent ride!
Read more here: pi-cycles.de/2021/10/15/6936
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
August 21, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
September 27, 2021
The tenth Stage of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was a short one connecting the Tempelhof district to the border between Berlin and Brandenburg at Buckow. During this route I cycled through some small parks as well as through many different allotment gardens. These gardens were full of blooming flowers
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
August 18, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
September 1, 2021
Stage 9 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege followed the river Dahme from Köpenick towards Schmöckwitz and its border with Wernsdorf in Brandenburg. I visited the historic old town and palace in Köpenick before cycling along the Dahme - easily one of my favourite parts of Berlin. Green and blue as far
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
July 24, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
August 17, 2021
A hot summer's day was a great opportunity for the eighth Stage of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege. This route led me through nature reserves and along small lakes in the east of Berlin. All the greenery was a nice touch to these primarily residential districts. A great ride and even my blood glucose
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
July 19, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
August 11, 2021
Stage 7 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege started at the lovely Märchenbrunnen (Fairy Tale Fountain) and ended at the border between Berlin and Hönow. On the way, I encountered a huge bull fountain, some fantastic street art, lakes and high-rise blocks. A great mixture of all that Berlin has to offer
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
July 6, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
August 4, 2021
Stage 6 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was a nice tour through some of the central parts of the former East Berlin. It was a mixture of green paths, Plattenbau apartment blocks and some stunning green areas developed on former industrial grounds. My blood glucose was pretty high during the days
Pi-Cycles went gravel riding
June 23, 2021
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
July 21, 2021
Stage 5 of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege is the North-South complement to the West-East route of Stage 1. I cycled from Buch along the lovely Pankeweg (Panke Route) right into the heart of Berlin. The way south continued through many green stretches before I reached the fields which the Berlin Wall
October 10, 2022
The final Stage of the Grand Tour de Grüne Hauptwege was a lovely cycle across the district of Spandau towards the border of Berlin and Brandenburg. The extremely well-paved path along the Bullengraben was excellent for cycling through some very residential areas in Berlin. The final stretch took me