Cycling

What makes the Sternfahrt Berlin truly unique is the rare opportunity to cycle on roads normally reserved exclusively for cars. For one incredible day, major arterial roads, as well as sections of the A100 city motorway and the A115, are closed to motorized traffic. This allows cyclists to experience Berlin from an entirely new perspective, gliding along wide, open asphalt that is usually humming with high-speed vehicles. The feeling is more than liberating, a glimpse into what a more cycle-friendly urban future could feel like. Something that I see happening in Paris and that still missing in the political sphere in Berlin.

Sternfahrt Berlin 2025: Pedal Power Takes Over Germany’s Capital

Berlin, Cycling
6 min read
01/06/202503/06/2025

The route passed through the Müritz National Park, a place known as the land of a thousand lakes, and it was stunning to cycle through it. Also, it was the first time I spotted any other cyclist on the Berlin to Copenhagen route. Especially when I got to Waren, a gorgeous city by the Müritz Lake, I could spot people bike-packing, and it felt nice to be part of a group.

Overnight Between Berlin and Copenhagen: A Cyclist’s Guide to Rest and Recharge

Cycling, Denmark, Germany, Hotel
5 min read
25/03/202502/06/2025

Bikepacking opens up a world of adventure, allowing you to explore stunning landscapes and experience the freedom of the open road. But having the right gear is crucial to truly enjoying your journey. This article breaks down my essential bike packing gear, transforming my recent trip from challenging to unforgettable.

Conquering the Road: Your Essential Bikepacking Gear Checklist

Cycling, Travel Acessories
6 min read
18/02/202502/06/2025

Due to some issues with the space available and my fear of falling, I left my Canon F-1 home. I traveled to Copenhagen with a more compact camera. This is how I ended up cycling with my Lomography LC-A+. I wanted a consistent look throughout the trip, so instead of my usual experimental approach to film usage, I bought some rolls of Kodak Gold 200 and took them with me. You will see this in the images I selected for this.

Why I Used a Film Camera on My Bike Ride from Berlin to Copenhagen

Cycling, Photography
6 min read
06/01/202502/06/2025

In early September 2024, I completed packing my bike and set off from Berlin to Copenhagen. Several days and more than 600 kilometers later, I arrived in the Danish capital.

Berlin to Copenhagen by bike for Beginners: My First Bikepacking Adventure in 2024

Cycling, Denmark, Germany
47 min read
12/10/202402/06/2025

When I first visited the Bauhaus school in Dessau, one thing was missing: the Bauhaus sign that appears in most school images. That part of the building was covered with a tarp, and a replacement sign was in place. For years, I wondered when the original sign would be back in place, and I had an answer to that question in the summer of 2024.

Pedaling Through History: A Bauhaus Pilgrimage by Bike

Cycling, Dessau
7 min read
14/08/202402/06/2025

This is why I really hate cyclists in Berlin. They go over red lights without even looking if there is a car coming or if there are people trying to cross the street. They cycle on the wrong side of the road, sometimes riding their bike straight into you. Some of them cycle next to you, trying to push you to go faster but not allowing you to go on your own rhythm. There are others that just block the entire bike lane while they talk to another person on a bike next to them. Why? If you want to talk to your friend, stop and talk. Don’t block the bike lane because you felt like sharing that gossip you heard somewhere.

Berlin Bike Rules #Berlinbybike

Berlin, Cycling
12 min read
27/04/202202/06/2025

Back in 1988, one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tilda Swinton took her bike and cycled round the Berlin Wall, together with the filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. What they created came to be known as Cycling the Frame and it’s a beautiful and surreal document that shows a city scarred by a wall that cut it in half.

Cycling the Frame: When Tilda Swinton cycled by the Berlin Wall

Berlin, Cycling
3 min read
19/03/201902/06/2025

Above you can see my bike. There are many like it but this one is mine. Or something like that since I bought this on for Marcela back in August 2013 after the one she had was stollen. She always wanted a bike like this and I got her one. Too bad she really didn’t like the way you have to cycle on it and, kind of, gave up cycling for a while. Every time I meet somebody that just moved to Berlin, I ask them about buying a bike. And it is even better when you can cycle through it with some of what I consider my essential bike accessories. Yes, I have a list of those.

My Essential Bike Accessories #BerlinByBike

Cycling, Tips and Tricks, Travel Acessories
5 min read
04/09/201602/06/2025

Cycling in Berlin: Why Berlin is not a paradise for your bike

Berlin, Cycling, Tips and Tricks
11 min read
27/06/201602/06/2025