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== Gear ==
== Gear ==
Preliminary list of possible gear to get.
A short-list of equipment we used.
 
* Cyclocross / touring bike:
** Panniers front:
*** Ortlieb Front-Roller Plus, 25 litre, 1.4 Kg [http://www.ortlieb.de/_pdf_en/radtasche_en.pdf] [http://www.expemag.com/velo---sacoches/sacoches-avant-ortlieb-front-roller-plus.html Photos]
** Panniers rear:
*** Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg
** Racks:
*** Axiom Journey 2 front rack [http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/77/171377/axiom-journey-2-low-rider-front-rack.html]
*** Tubus Vegas rear rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Vega/VEGA%20PAGE.htm]
** Tire:
*** Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 26 x 1.60"
** Inner tube:
*** Continental Cross 700 25-35c Presta Valve
** Computer:
*** Sigma BC1609 STS
** Glasses:
*** Endura Stingray Glasses
** Clothes:
*** Assos SS Uno Short Sleeve Jersey yellow
*** Assos Summer Gloves white
*** Assos Skinweb Socks white
*** Northwave Mate transparent waterproof jacket


* Panniers front:
** Ortlieb Front-Roller Plus, 25 litre, 1.4 Kg [http://www.ortlieb.de/_pdf_en/radtasche_en.pdf] [http://www.expemag.com/velo---sacoches/sacoches-avant-ortlieb-front-roller-plus.html Photos]
*** '''Alt.''', Ortlieb Sport-Packer Plus, 30 litre, 1.7 Kg
* Panniers rear:
** Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg
*** '''Alt.''', Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus, 40 litre, 2.1 Kg
* Ortlieb Ultimate5 Plus handlebar bag + GPS Cover + Mounting kit
* Cyclocross / touring bike racks:
** Tubus Ergo front rack [http://www.tubus.com/en/lowrider/ergo] + Tubus Fork mounting kit [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm]
*** '''Or''', Tubus Tara front rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Tara/TARA%20PAGE.htm]
*** '''Or''', Axiom Journey 2 front rack [http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/77/171377/axiom-journey-2-low-rider-front-rack.html]
** Tubus Vegas rear rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Vega/VEGA%20PAGE.htm]
*** '''Or''', Tubus Cargo 700c rear rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Cargo/CARGO%20PAGE.htm]
*** '''Or''', Tubus Fly (28"/700c wheel) rear rack [http://www.tubus.com/en/rear-carriers/fly]
* Mountain bike:
* Mountain bike:
** Axiom Odysse front suspension rack [http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/77/171341/axiom-odysse-low-rider-front-suspension-rack.html]
** Rack rear:
*** '''Or''', Tubus Swing front suspension rack [http://www.tubus.com/en/suspension-fork-carriers/swing]
*** Tubus Logo (mounted further back) [http://www.tubus.com/en/rear-carriers/logo-expedition]
** Tubus Logo (mounted further back) [http://www.tubus.com/en/rear-carriers/logo-expedition]
** Tire:
* Schwalbe Marathon Plus touring tire [http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires]
*** Schwalbe Marathon Plus touring tire [http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires]
** '''Or''', Schwalbe Marathon XR expedition tire - quite heavy [http://www.adventure-cycling-guide.co.uk/bike2.htm]
** Inner tube:
** '''Or''', Schwalbe Marathon HS - the legend
*** Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve
* Sleeping pad:
 
** Therm-a-Rest ProLite [http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/therm-a-rest-2009-preview-scoop/5506.html?print=true] / NeoAir [http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/therm-a-rest-2009-preview-scoop/5506.html?print=true]
* Other things:
* JetBoil stove [http://www.jetboil.com/]
** Therm-a-Rest ProLite sleeping pad [http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/therm-a-rest-2009-preview-scoop/5506.html?print=true] / NeoAir [http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/therm-a-rest-2009-preview-scoop/5506.html?print=true]
* NiteLux LiPo lights [http://www.thefuegoproject.com/i_gear.html]
** Lifeventure Soft Fibre Advance towels [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm] [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml]
* Lifeventure Soft Fibre Trek Towels [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm] [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml]
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* Leatherman general tool
* Norrøna Røldal fleece jacket
* Norrøna Svalbard flex1 pants
* Norrøna Svalbard cotton pants
* Norrøna /29 cotton zip hood
* Norrøna bitihorn equaliser+ zip neck
* Norrøna bitihorn flex1 Zip Off Pants
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And other essential tools, see the gear list from other tourers.
And other essential tools, see the gear list from other tourers.
** Lifeventure Cotton Advance sleeper rectangular
** Lifeventure Document wallet
** Lifeventure Travel pillow
** Lifeventure All Purpose Soap 200ml 
** Camelbak Podium 710ml water bottle
** Camelbak Podium 620ml water bottle
** AMK Ultralight And Watertight 3 first aid kit 
** Crank Brothers Multi-19 multitool
** Finish Line Cross Country wet oil
** Blackburn Airstik Long Neck minipump


== Useful sites ==
== Useful sites ==

Revision as of 14:05, 8 August 2011

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Cycle touring across Denmark from north to south, mainly following the west-coast "North-Sea" route. Finished in 8 days, 720 Km.

Departure Hirtshals Final Arrival Kiel Arrival Home Bicycle Distance
Mon. 8th June Wed. 16th June Fri. 18th June 720 Kilometers

iPhone utils

  • De Gule Sider app - yellow pages for Denmarm, used to find grocery stores and other supplies
  • TomTom app - navigation out of city centers
  • Google Maps - distance estimation and look-ups of campingsites in Germany
  • Yr.no - weather forecast

Resources

Views

A few shots from street view showing interesting spots and routes. Some of the stretches just begs to be cycled. Some of them are even lit.

Update: It was as beautiful as it appeared.

Camp / Cabins

Denmark is covered by camping sites, nowhere are you more than 20 km from a site. It's mandatory to get a "Camping Card Scandinavia"-card , 100DKK, pay annually, use as many times you like. Alternatively, a overnight transit pass.

Weather

The weather in June and July statistically is 14-18 degrees and South-West/West direction 4-6 m/s wind.

Gear

A short-list of equipment we used.

  • Cyclocross / touring bike:
    • Panniers front:
      • Ortlieb Front-Roller Plus, 25 litre, 1.4 Kg [1] Photos
    • Panniers rear:
      • Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg
    • Racks:
      • Axiom Journey 2 front rack [2]
      • Tubus Vegas rear rack [3]
    • Tire:
      • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 26 x 1.60"
    • Inner tube:
      • Continental Cross 700 25-35c Presta Valve
    • Computer:
      • Sigma BC1609 STS
    • Glasses:
      • Endura Stingray Glasses
    • Clothes:
      • Assos SS Uno Short Sleeve Jersey yellow
      • Assos Summer Gloves white
      • Assos Skinweb Socks white
      • Northwave Mate transparent waterproof jacket
  • Mountain bike:
    • Rack rear:
      • Tubus Logo (mounted further back) [4]
    • Tire:
      • Schwalbe Marathon Plus touring tire [5]
    • Inner tube:
      • Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve
  • Other things:
    • Therm-a-Rest ProLite sleeping pad [6] / NeoAir [7]
    • Lifeventure Soft Fibre Advance towels [8] [9]

And other essential tools, see the gear list from other tourers.

    • Lifeventure Cotton Advance sleeper rectangular
    • Lifeventure Document wallet
    • Lifeventure Travel pillow
    • Lifeventure All Purpose Soap 200ml
    • Camelbak Podium 710ml water bottle
    • Camelbak Podium 620ml water bottle
    • AMK Ultralight And Watertight 3 first aid kit
    • Crank Brothers Multi-19 multitool
    • Finish Line Cross Country wet oil
    • Blackburn Airstik Long Neck minipump

Useful sites

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