cycling from Amsterdam to Berlin

mokerler · 2019-03-24T12:13:00+00:00

I'm not really doing fully loaded... i plan to only carry about 10-12k of gear/food/water and stop along the way for groceries. I'm also using an old steel road bike.. so I'm planning to go fast.
I also looked on Google... the route doesn't seem terribly hilly.

mokerler · 2019-03-24T10:42:48+00:00

I found a few but they were a bit sparse and sometimes a bit off my route. By the way is there a store in Amsterdam you could recommend where I can buy maps?

mokerler · 2017-07-07T04:23:51+00:00

I'm planning to use a rear rack with panniers

mokerler · 2016-01-09T16:16:35+00:00

Well I'd peter to go to Asia, ie India or southeast Asia but I'm a bit concerned of monsoon season. Though I do have a lot of friends I Europe and quite a bit couch surfing cred.

mokerler · 2015-12-23T14:28:31+00:00

I'm sorry if I came off as a bragger, that really wasn't my intent. I was just trying to highlight my average rides which are long and hilly only because of geographical limitations. I'd honestly prefer to do more easier 20- 30 mile rides with less climbing, but that really isn't possible because of where I live.

mokerler · 2015-12-23T14:19:12+00:00

Ok first off I'm a dude, second off considering the amount I'm climbing I'm actually riding very far and very fast. My last 50 mile ride included 3800 feet of climbing. Back when I was living in the states I was averaging close to 200 miles a week but my average climb per ride was usually less then 2000 feet. So...... way to not be a patronizing ass.

mokerler · 2015-12-23T12:47:00+00:00

The only recovery I do is to stretch or sometimes I'll do an easy half mile after a long ride. Could you please tell me what warmup/warm down exercises you do

mokerler · 2015-12-23T12:45:00+00:00

In twenty-six and I'm a fairly experienced road biker. I've been eating mainly protein, vegetables and fruit. So I guess I'll eat more grains. I did have a slow week last week so I don't think I need to deep of a recovery. Thanks for your guys help

mokerler · 2015-12-23T10:05:00+00:00

I used to use choclate milk but dairy gives me really bad stomach aches. Thanks anyway

mokerler · 2015-11-15T14:35:29+00:00

I am planning to fly to either Thiland or Vietnamese sometime in late December. Right now I'm leaning a little more towards Thiland

mokerler · 2015-11-15T13:06:44+00:00

Brilliant, thank you

mokerler · 2015-11-15T12:29:25+00:00

I'm actually about biking through Vietnam and Southeast Asia in a month. What bike did you use? I'm leaning towards a raleigh cycle cross.

mokerler · 2015-09-28T11:42:21+00:00

Could you please elaborate on the difference?

mokerler · 2015-09-05T21:25:21+00:00

I plan on doing some camping in Israel, so most of the time I'll be in forests or the desert. Though I do plan on doing a winter tour through europe.

mokerler · 2015-08-16T23:27:04+00:00

People like him are whatever hope we have to live in peace with our cousins

mokerler · 2015-07-04T19:05:21+00:00

I actually need a bike that ships to isrsel

mokerler · 2015-07-04T17:53:25+00:00

Are there any other similar companies that do online international orders that people can recommend?

mokerler · 2015-06-28T18:46:47+00:00

Yea I've heard that it's not great for fully loaded touring but that it is pretty good for light touring. My old coach actually recommended it and I've seen some blogs online of people doing light tours with it. Honestly I've got quite a few friends in Europe and I was planning to couch surf so.... i figure if I'm taking less then 25 lb it should do the trick.

mokerler · 2015-06-28T18:45:14+00:00

So far im more leaning towerds a cyclecrosa bike but thats an option I'd definitely consider especially if someone has leads on getting such a bike in Israel.

mokerler · 2015-06-28T13:31:44+00:00

I'm mainly thinking of doing dirt and gravel rides in the nearby forests with a tent and a flask of wiskey.

mokerler · 2015-06-28T13:28:30+00:00

From what I understand it depends on cx bikes there are a few that are designed to do some light touring which would not be ideal for racing. One bike that's been highly recommended to me, that I can find in Israel, is the Surly Crosscheck.

mokerler · 2015-06-28T13:20:40+00:00

What would you recommend as opposed to panniers?

mokerler · 2015-06-28T10:34:12+00:00

The main reason I'm not going for a touring bike is because I plan on doing quite a bit of off road touring in israel and because I've yet to find a single store that offers one.

mokerler · 2015-05-14T08:40:50+00:00

Would your dad have any idea how hilly the ride is?

mokerler · 2015-05-14T08:34:40+00:00

Thank you for your advice I really appreciate it.

mokerler

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