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[[Image:Travel_denmark_map.png|right]]Cycle touring across Denmark from north to south, mainly following the west-coast "North-Sea" route. Finished in 8 days, 720 Km.
[[Image:Travel_denmark_map.png|right]]Cycle touring across Denmark from north to south, mainly following the west-coast "North-Sea" route. Finished in 8 days, 720 Km.


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|'''Departure Hirtshals'''
|'''Departure Hirtshals'''
|'''Final Arrival Kiel'''
|'''Final arrival Kiel'''
|'''Arrival Home'''
|'''Arrival home'''
|'''Bicycle Distance'''
|'''Distance covered by bike'''
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== Resources ==
== Resources ==
Useful sites for planning and detailed maps of the different cycle routes, camping sites, and weather forecast sites in Denmark.
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=E39%2FHirtshals+Havn&daddr=Route+11%2FRoute+29%2FAalborgvej+to:Route+581%2FFeggesundvej+to:Route+181%2FAggervej+to:Route+181%2FTorsmindevej+to:Route+181%2FVesterhavsvej+to:Urkokvej+to:Route+447%2FHjertingvej+to:Route+11%2FRibevej+to:Route+11%2FS%C3%B8nderl%C3%B8gumlandevej+to:54.86831,9.225082+to:Flensburger+Str.%2FL267+to:Zur+F%C3%A4hre&geocode=FRrObgMdqBSYAA%3BFQYYZgMdgDuKAA%3BFXQAZQMdqNSHAA%3BFeJsYgMdSBt-AA%3BFQLyXAMdJPR7AA%3BFeIrUwMdQzp-AA%3BFRetUAMd4qR8AA%3BFYSOTgMdkpyAAA%3BFWTRSQMdKJiFAA%3BFfv5RQMdlr6HAA%3B%3BFRw2QQMdoDGSAA%3BFXHRPAMd2L2aAA&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=10&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&dirflg=w&sll=54.873841,9.152985&sspn=0.265495,0.615921&ie=UTF8&ll=57.326521,9.703674&spn=0.996422,2.463684&t=p&z=9 Preliminary route] - Google maps
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=E39%2FHirtshals+Havn&daddr=Route+11%2FRoute+29%2FAalborgvej+to:Route+581%2FFeggesundvej+to:Route+181%2FAggervej+to:Route+181%2FTorsmindevej+to:Route+181%2FVesterhavsvej+to:Urkokvej+to:Route+447%2FHjertingvej+to:Route+11%2FRibevej+to:Route+11%2FS%C3%B8nderl%C3%B8gumlandevej+to:54.86831,9.225082+to:Flensburger+Str.%2FL267+to:Zur+F%C3%A4hre&geocode=FRrObgMdqBSYAA%3BFQYYZgMdgDuKAA%3BFXQAZQMdqNSHAA%3BFeJsYgMdSBt-AA%3BFQLyXAMdJPR7AA%3BFeIrUwMdQzp-AA%3BFRetUAMd4qR8AA%3BFYSOTgMdkpyAAA%3BFWTRSQMdKJiFAA%3BFfv5RQMdlr6HAA%3B%3BFRw2QQMdoDGSAA%3BFXHRPAMd2L2aAA&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=10&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&dirflg=w&sll=54.873841,9.152985&sspn=0.265495,0.615921&ie=UTF8&ll=57.326521,9.703674&spn=0.996422,2.463684&t=p&z=9 Preliminary route] - Google maps
* [http://www.northsea-cycle.com/ Northsea-Cycle.com]
* [http://www.northsea-cycle.com/ Northsea-Cycle.com]
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* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=56.750579,8.250935&spn=0,359.996588&z=19&layer=c&cbll=56.750579,8.250935&panoid=bl97WykF9IttrbsjOj3IbQ&cbp=12,183.4,,0,-1.93 View 5]
* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=56.750579,8.250935&spn=0,359.996588&z=19&layer=c&cbll=56.750579,8.250935&panoid=bl97WykF9IttrbsjOj3IbQ&cbp=12,183.4,,0,-1.93 View 5]


Update: It was as beautiful as it appears.
Update: It was as beautiful as it appeared.


== Camp / Cabins ==
== Camp / Cabins ==
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== Gear ==
== Gear ==
Preliminary list of possible gear to get.
A short-list of equipment we used. Recommended webshops in Europe: wiggle.co.uk, chainreactioncycles.com, allterraincycles.co.uk, cyclecomponents.com
 
* 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]
*** Axiom Journey 2 front rack [http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/77/171377/axiom-journey-2-low-rider-front-rack.html]
** Panniers rear:
*** Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg
*** Tubus Vegas rear rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Vega/VEGA%20PAGE.htm]
** Tire:
*** Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 26 x 1.60"
*** 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]
*** Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve
** '''Or''', Schwalbe Marathon HS - the legend
 
* Sleeping pad:
* Other things:
** 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]
** Therm-a-Rest NeoAir sleeping pad [http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/therm-a-rest-2009-preview-scoop/5506.html?print=true]
* JetBoil stove [http://www.jetboil.com/]
** Lifeventure Soft Fibre Advance towels [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm] [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml]
* NiteLux LiPo lights [http://www.thefuegoproject.com/i_gear.html]
** Lifeventure Cotton Advance sleeper rectangular
* Lifeventure Soft Fibre Trek Towels [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm] [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml]
** Lifeventure Document wallet
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** Lifeventure Travel pillow
* Leatherman general tool
** Lifeventure All Purpose Soap 200ml 
* Norrøna Røldal fleece jacket
** Camelbak Podium 710ml water bottle
* Norrøna Svalbard flex1 pants
** Camelbak Podium 620ml water bottle
* Norrøna Svalbard cotton pants
** AMK Ultralight And Watertight 3 first aid kit 
* Norrøna /29 cotton zip hood
** Crank Brothers Multi-19 multitool
* Norrøna bitihorn equaliser+ zip neck
** Finish Line Cross Country wet oil
* Norrøna bitihorn flex1 Zip Off Pants
** Blackburn Airstik Long Neck minipump
-->
 
And other essential tools, see the gear list from other tourers.
And other essential tools, see the gear list from other tourers listed in the references section below.


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

Latest revision as of 22:42, 19 July 2012

Travel denmark map.png

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 Distance covered by bike
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

Useful sites for planning and detailed maps of the different cycle routes, camping sites, and weather forecast sites in Denmark.

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. Recommended webshops in Europe: wiggle.co.uk, chainreactioncycles.com, allterraincycles.co.uk, cyclecomponents.com

  • Cyclocross / touring bike:
    • Panniers front:
      • Ortlieb Front-Roller Plus, 25 litre, 1.4 Kg [1] Photos
      • Axiom Journey 2 front rack [2]
    • Panniers rear:
      • Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg
      • Tubus Vegas rear rack [3]
    • Tire:
      • Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 26 x 1.60"
      • 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]
      • Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve
  • Other things:
    • Therm-a-Rest NeoAir sleeping pad [6]
    • Lifeventure Soft Fibre Advance towels [7] [8]
    • 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

And other essential tools, see the gear list from other tourers listed in the references section below.

Useful sites

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