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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 | |'''Final arrival Kiel''' | ||
|'''Arrival | |'''Arrival home''' | ||
|''' | |'''Distance covered by bike''' | ||
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|Mon. 8th June | |Mon. 8th June | ||
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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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== Gear == | == Gear == | ||
A short-list of equipment we used. | A short-list of equipment we used. Recommended webshops in Europe: wiggle.co.uk, chainreactioncycles.com, allterraincycles.co.uk, cyclecomponents.com | ||
* Cyclocross / touring bike: | * Cyclocross / touring bike: | ||
** Panniers front: | ** 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] | *** 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: | ** Panniers rear: | ||
*** Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg | *** Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus, 40 litre, 1.7 Kg | ||
*** Tubus Vegas rear rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Vega/VEGA%20PAGE.htm] | *** Tubus Vegas rear rack [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Vega/VEGA%20PAGE.htm] | ||
** Tire: | ** Tire: | ||
*** Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 26 x 1.60" | *** Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 26 x 1.60" | ||
*** Continental Cross 700 25-35c Presta Valve | *** Continental Cross 700 25-35c Presta Valve | ||
** Computer: | ** Computer: | ||
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** Tire: | ** 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] | ||
*** Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve | *** Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve | ||
* Other things: | * Other things: | ||
** Therm-a-Rest | ** Therm-a-Rest NeoAir sleeping pad [http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/therm-a-rest-2009-preview-scoop/5506.html?print=true] | ||
** Lifeventure Soft Fibre Advance towels [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm] [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml] | ** Lifeventure Soft Fibre Advance towels [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm] [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml] | ||
** Lifeventure Cotton Advance sleeper rectangular | ** Lifeventure Cotton Advance sleeper rectangular | ||
** Lifeventure Document wallet | ** Lifeventure Document wallet | ||
** Lifeventure Travel pillow | ** Lifeventure Travel pillow | ||
** Lifeventure All Purpose Soap 200ml | ** Lifeventure All Purpose Soap 200ml | ||
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** Finish Line Cross Country wet oil | ** Finish Line Cross Country wet oil | ||
** Blackburn Airstik Long Neck minipump | ** Blackburn Airstik Long Neck minipump | ||
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
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 |
- Actual cycling route through Denmark and Germany - Markers show campingsites and cabins we stayed at
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.
- Preliminary route - Google maps
- Northsea-Cycle.com
- Trafikken.dk Cycle route 1
- Ratweit.de Flensburg - Kiel cycle routes
- Trafikken.dk national map - more details than google
- Danskecampingpladser.dk Cycling friendly campingsites
- DK Camping
- Ud i naturen - nature camps
- Campingsites in Schleswig-Holstein
- Yr.no weather forecast for Denmark - detailed
- De Gule Sider - yellowpages, maps, great iPhone app
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.
- Prices range from 200-600 DKK in the summer, depending on the amenities (heated water, shower, etc)
- Camping Card Scandinavia
- Danskecampingpladser.dk camping sites overview
- DK-camping.dk Camping sites overview - seem to miss a few
- Visitdenmark.com vandrerhjem - list and map of hostels, pick region first then the map
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:
- 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:
- 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
- Official cycling maps, Danmark
- Cycletourer.com - tourer
- DMI - Weather in Denmark
- Trafikken.dk national cycle maps
- Northsea-Cycle
- What I have learned while cycle touring
- Ortleib Panniers Set
- A Cycle Tour in Denmark
- Adventure Cycling Guide - tourer
- Fully Loaded Touring - gallery
- TheTouringStore.com - racks and panniers
- The Tubus Cargo review
- Isa et Terry Cyclotouring - tourers
- Trafikken.dk danish maps
- Deutsche Bahn - great for train planning
- Teltpladser.dk pakkeliste - gear
- Friefugler.dk Bedre Cyckelruter - report