Blog

  • Gear Review

    Continental Terra Competition 45 Review - Tested Over 1,200 Kilometres

    An honest Continental Terra Competition Trail 45 review after 1,200 km and around 20,000 metres of climbing at the Tour Gravel Vosgien.

  • Race Report

    Tour Gravel Vosgien 2026 Race Report - 1200 km, 20,000 m and 4th Place

    My honest Tour Gravel Vosgien 2026 race report: 1200 km through the Vosges, 20,000 meters of climbing, heat, doubt, sleep deprivation, tire mistakes, the Grand Ballon sunset, and a 4th place finish.

  • Race Prep

    My Final TGV 1200 Setup - How I Prepare My Gravel Bike for 1200 km Through the Vosges

    My final Tour Gravel Vosges 1200 setup: cockpit, tires, sleep system, bags, total bike weight, and the small details that matter before 1200 km and 20,000 meters of climbing.

  • Race Report

    Italy Divide 2026 Race Report - 1300 km from Pompeii to Torbole

    My day-by-day Italy Divide 2026 race report: 1300 km, 22,500 meters of climbing, rain, mud, pasta, Garmin panic, and a 6th place finish from Pompeii.

  • Setup

    My Italy Divide Setup 2026 – Drop Bar MTB Fully, Light Setup & What Actually Matters

    My real Italy Divide setup for 1200 km and 20,000 m of climbing: fast sleep strategy, minimal gear, reliable lighting, and the details that actually save time.

  • AI Coach

    How I Built My AI Endurance Coach for Ultra Bikepacking – and Why Intervals.icu Changed Everything

    I rebuilt my AI coach from scratch and massively simplified the workflow. The real game changer was Intervals.icu.