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The Era “C” – our new reality

It is already safe to claim that the 2020 outbreak of the Corona virus is a historic event. And it is here. In our world. In our neighbourhood. It is our new reality. Until a few weeks ago, we were shrugging off the Corona Virus (“C”) as “Made in China” and “Brought to you by […]

Out there… with the CRAZIES

Yesterday I went out with the “crazies”… Martin asked me to come along for a scouting mission – to connect a few trails in a new area. And sometimes they bring me along as a guinea pig, to see  how “less skilled” riders do on their new lines. I am a Bronze class rider at […]

Three months update (ca. 1000km) on my first e-mtb

It took FOREVER for me to flip the switch and decide on my first e-mtb: Over a year – of more or less frustrating research and testing had passed (more here) – until I finally found what I was looking for. I decided for the Haibike “Dwnhll 9.0”. Haibike is a brand that had never […]

I was robbed of my dream of of a GT free life

Wow… I notice lots of heated discussions, anger, hate… about the climate, about a protesting child (GT- the one who’s name shall not be spoken) and about our world being a terrible place… Maybe some of those angry people should go outside from time to time and enjoy the nature you are protesting for – […]

17 Reasons why Electric bicycle shopping is NO fun. And how I found what I was looking for…

The electric bycicle (e-bike) market keeps growing at progressive rates and is a bonanza for manufacturers and retailers alike. Most brands can’t produce fast enough and the media is full of praise about the technology development, the eco-side of things and of course the profits earned. At some point, the excitement caught on with me, […]