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Worldwide tours

- Heinz Stücke cycled round the world over a period of 51 years, leaving behind extensive travel journals and photographs.  
- His lessons: set off imperfectly, travel slowly, treat people with respect, remain flexible, and prioritise health and safety.  
- Key philosophy: courage, curiosity, simple kit and a willingness to learn are more important than records or expensive kit when cycle touring.

Heinz Stücke’s legacy: 10 lessons for touring cyclists

- Over a period of 51 years, Heinz Stücke cycled through 211 countries and territories, covering around 648,000 kilometres.  
- His travels centred on encounters, friendships and languages, rather than records or ‘collecting’ countries.  
- His life story has been chronicled in books, a documentary film and, most recently, through the care of a Spanish family.

Obituary: Heinz Stücke – A life spent on a bicycle has come to an end

WORLDWIDE TOURS

- With its lakes, greenways and rolling hills, Winston-Salem offers a variety of low-traffic cycle routes for all abilities ahead of the 2026 World Championships.  
- The main routes include the Salem Lake Greenway, Shallow Ford Historic Site, the city’s greenways and the wine-rich Yadkin Valley, each with its own distinct highlights.  
- Summer heat means you should set off early, take plenty of water, use sun protection and plan carefully; bike hire and e-bikes make it easier for visitors to get around.

​2026 World Cup in the USA: The best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

- Costs depend on the difference between rescue (medical emergency, often covered by health insurance) vs. recovery (rough terrain, often own contribution).
- Helicopter missions usually cost 4,000-8,000 euros; in Austria, air rescue is more often considered a rescue, and the health insurance often does not pay in full.
- Important cover: rescue cost insurance, international health insurance and, if applicable, Alpine Club membership with worldwide cover.

Mountain rescue: When the helicopter comes, it gets expensive

- Wiebke Lühmann cycled 20,150 kilometres from Freiburg to Cape Town in 14 months, motivated by a desire for freedom and curiosity about Africa.  
- Her route was roughly pre-planned, but was flexibly adapted due to the political situation, local tips and a sense of safety; she did not experience any real danger.  
- She reports great hospitality, few moments of loneliness, a simple everyday life as a cyclist and advises: set off, keep an open mind, have confidence.

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bike: Wiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

- Iceland offers spectacular MTB experiences between trail parks in the thermal area and remote highlands with fragile vegetation.  
- Guides like Magne develop challenging highland routes without e-bikes, as hut power is scarce and weather extremes must always be taken into account.  
- Best time to travel by bike is mid-May to the end of September; highlands from mid-June, high prices, camping cheaper, information on weather and roads online.

Trail park road trip in Iceland: the untamed

- Nemo offers a bikepacking set with lightweight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and pillow, focussing on low weight and compact pack size.  
- The editorial team praises the tent, mat and pillow as lightweight and reasonably priced, but criticises the high weight of the Forte sleeping bag.  
- Many components are made from recycled materials, are PFAS-free and in some cases completely recyclable, with comfort features such as Spoon-Shape and Spaceframe.

Bikepacking equipment: Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

- The Trans-Cambrian-Route leads in 3 stages over 166 km through lonely Cambrian Mountains to the Irish Sea, with over 3100 metres of altitude.  
- Wales offers numerous trail centres ("Big 5" including Afan, Coed y Brenin, BikePark Wales) and guided MTB tours such as the Trans Cambrian and Eryri routes.  
- Important for the Wales bike trip: passport and ETA from 2026, rainwear, local bug spray, spare brake pads, pay car park fees, use bed & breakfast.

MTB top spot Wales: The Trans Cambrian Way - 7 travel tips for Wales

- Ljubljana offers a variety of MTB spots just outside the city: Golovec trails, Črnuče trails and Bikepark Ljubljana with Jumppark and Enduro lines.  
- Golovec offers 24 non-lift trails of all levels of difficulty, including flow, enduro and jump lines such as Trije Bratje and Banana.  
- Travelling by train or car is easy, the best time for biking is outside the hot months of July and August; the old town offers many restaurants and markets.

MTB spots right outside the city: Ljubljana's freestyle paradises

- Topographical maps provide an overview, make it possible to recognise terrain and hazards at an early stage and are indispensable as an independent backup.
- GPS and apps enable precise navigation, up-to-date routing and convenient guidance, but are limited by battery life and reception.
- Safe touring biking requires a combination of both systems, realistic time planning, weather monitoring and clear emergency and feedback arrangements.

Has the paper map had its day?: How to plan your MTB tour today

- The amount of luggage depends primarily on the type of overnight stay, weather, temperatures and comfort requirements, and less on the duration of the journey.  
- Tent, sleeping bag and cooker greatly increase weight and volume; hotel, restaurant and supermarket allow you to pack much more minimally.  
- Safety and hygiene basics are essential; with experience, unnecessary ballast is reduced, 8-12 kg for 3-7 days with a tent is considered normal.

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Worldwide tours by bike | BIKE

Heinz Stücke’s legacy
10 lessons for touring cyclists

Obituary
Heinz Stücke – A life spent on a bicycle has come to an end

2026 World Cup in the USA
The best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

Mountain rescue
When the helicopter comes, it gets expensive

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bike
Wiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

Trail park road trip in Iceland
The untamed

Bikepacking equipment
Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

MTB top spot Wales
The Trans Cambrian Way - 7 travel tips for Wales

MTB spots right outside the city
Ljubljana's freestyle paradises

Has the paper map had its day?
How to plan your MTB tour today

Planning a bikepacking tour
How much luggage you need for a bikepacking tour

Ultralight tents
Big Agnes bikepacking tents get an update

Worldwide tours by bike | BIKE

Heinz Stücke’s legacy10 lessons for touring cyclists

ObituaryHeinz Stücke – A life spent on a bicycle has come to an end

​2026 World Cup in the USAThe best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

Mountain rescueWhen the helicopter comes, it gets expensive

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bikeWiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

Trail park road trip in IcelandThe untamed

Bikepacking equipmentReady for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

MTB top spot WalesThe Trans Cambrian Way - 7 travel tips for Wales

MTB spots right outside the cityLjubljana's freestyle paradises

Has the paper map had its day?How to plan your MTB tour today

Planning a bikepacking tourHow much luggage you need for a bikepacking tour

Ultralight tentsBig Agnes bikepacking tents get an update

Heinz Stücke’s legacy
10 lessons for touring cyclists

Obituary
Heinz Stücke – A life spent on a bicycle has come to an end

2026 World Cup in the USA
The best cycle routes around the German team’s base in Winston-Salem

Mountain rescue
When the helicopter comes, it gets expensive

From Freiburg to Cape Town by bike
Wiebke Lühmann's 20,150 km cycle tour

Trail park road trip in Iceland
The untamed

Bikepacking equipment
Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

MTB top spot Wales
The Trans Cambrian Way - 7 travel tips for Wales

MTB spots right outside the city
Ljubljana's freestyle paradises

Has the paper map had its day?
How to plan your MTB tour today

Planning a bikepacking tour
How much luggage you need for a bikepacking tour

Ultralight tents
Big Agnes bikepacking tents get an update