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Tristan went for a hike
November 30, 2025
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Tristan went for a hike
November 29, 2025
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Tristan went for a hike
November 28, 2025
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Tristan went for a hike
November 27, 2025
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November 26, 2025
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Tristan went for a bike ride
August 13, 2025
Day 15 - Finale étape to the Sea
Our last cycling day surprised us with a canyon. The road wound high above a river that cut through the gorge, leading us gradually out of the mountains and into the plains. The scenery changed, the wind picked up, the air cooled, and cycling felt light and joyful again. The…
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Tristan went for a bike ride
August 12, 2025
Day 14 - UFOs in the Pyrenees
We left early in the morning from what turned out to be the most expensive - and worst - campsite of our trip. The road continued out of the Pyrenees, yet still added up to 95 km and 1,200 m of climbing under the summer heat. By evening we were…
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Tristan went for a bike ride
August 11, 2025
Day 13 - Le Vélosud
We packed up quickly in the morning - with 37 °C forecasted, an early start was essential. While checking the phone one last time, a surprise popped up: Hannahs cousin posted from Plage du Racou - exactly where our route out of the Pyrenees would lead us. She invited us…
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Tristan went for a bike ride
August 10, 2025
Day 12 - Col Portet d'Aspet
We covered no more than 14 km today, including an 8 km climb with 4 km averaging 10% or more. Exhausted but satisfied, we reached a campsite at the top of the pass and decided to stay for the night.
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Tristan went for a bike ride
August 9, 2025
Day 11 - Riding away from the heatwave
As expected, we started the day pretty aimlessly. First stop: laundry at the local Intermarché. Every supermarket here has washing machines for €4 - perfect for bikepackers! We spent the hour doing nothing but slowly waking up in the scorching heat, already intense at 10:30 a.m.
Eventually, we set off…
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Tristan went for a bike ride
August 7, 2025
Day 9 - Col de Peyresourde (RIP Wahoo)
On 07.08.2025, a loyal companion of ours came to an unexpected end: my beloved Wahoo literally burned out. For three years it guided me through countless kilometers and trips - from ultra events to the Balkans tour with Hannah, the Olympic route with Lenno, and even half of the Pyrenees…
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Tristan went cycling
August 6, 2025
Day 8 - Col d'Aspin
Continuing our Tour de France pass hunt, today we rode up the Col d’Aspin. After a rest day, the climb felt surprisingly easy! Beautiful views, plenty of road cyclists, and a great mood all around. The heat is starting to be noticeable, even in the mountains - around 30 °C.…
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Tristan went cycling
August 4, 2025
Day 6 - Col du Tourmalet
18.4 kilometers of sheer willpower: the legendary Col du Tourmalet. Starting in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the road rises relentlessly with an average gradient of 7.5%. By the time we rolled up to the foot of the climb, we already had 30 km and 300 m of ascent in our legs. From there,…
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Tristan went cycling
August 3, 2025
Day 5 - Col d'Aubisque
Today was all about the legendary Col d’Aubisque - one of the most iconic climbs of the Tour de France. We set off highly motivated under clear blue skies and blazing heat. Kilometer by kilometer, the road winds up through green mountain slopes, marked by the classic Tour de France…
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