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Projected cycling tour, north-south crossing.  
[[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.
 
{|style="width:400px;"
|'''Departure Hirtshals'''
|'''Final arrival Kiel'''
|'''Arrival home'''
|'''Distance covered by bike'''
|-
|Mon. 8th June
|Wed. 16th June
|Fri. 18th June
|720 Kilometers
|}
 
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hirtshals+Havn%2FE39&daddr=Fyret+to:Lars+H%C3%B8jensvej+to:Strandvejen+to:Fjordvej+to:Vesl%C3%B8s+Huse+to:Sennelsvej+to:Iversensvej+to:Skyumvej+to:Lodbjergvej+to:Juelsg%C3%A5rdvej+to:Vesterhavsvej+to:Karen+Brands+Vej+to:K%C3%A6rg%C3%A5rdvej+to:%C3%85marken+to:Udgr%C3%B8ftevej+to:Langlivej+to:Karlsmark+to:Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2FL300+to:S%C3%BCdergraben+to:Haddebyer+Chaussee%2FB76+to:Noorstra%C3%9Fe+to:Bornsteiner+Str.+to:Johannesstra%C3%9Fe+to:Norwegenkai&hl=en&geocode=FdPNbgMdsxuYAA%3BFbaqbgMdpLSXAA%3BFbSPaQMdLnSSAA%3BFXxPaAMdfLyPAA%3BFRYlZwMdNtuJAA%3BFbJNZgMdXgWIAA%3BFfAxZQMdAyqGAA%3BFagHZQMdF_GEAA%3BFYX-YgMdTC-CAA%3BFebyYgMd2X5-AA%3BFX-LXgMdQ_x7AA%3BFUc-WgMdi918AA%3BFbZKVgMdriB8AA%3BFaIJUQMd9sh8AA%3BFcAMTwMdiP1_AA%3BFfEwTQMdleyDAA%3BFcN0SQMd35qBAA%3BFamOQwMdRzSJAA%3BFYXVQwMdJeCJAA%3BFWH2QwMdAPCPAA%3BFfqdPwMdzwiSAA%3BFZYxPwMdSgaWAA%3BFchVPgMdhoKXAA%3BFXvCPAMdHMSaAA%3BFYvJPAMdZa-aAA&mra=dpe&via=1,3,4,5,6,8,9,11,13,15,18,19,21,22&dirflg=w&sll=55.249772,8.564529&sspn=0.302542,0.589828&ie=UTF8&ll=56.078167,9.162598&spn=4.740554,9.437256&z=7 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.
 
* [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.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=142441 Trafikken.dk Cycle route 1]
** [http://beta.ivancover.com/denmark_cykel.php Route 1 KML Google Maps overlay]
* [http://www.radweit.de/hlfl/hlfl2.html Ratweit.de Flensburg] - Kiel cycle routes
* [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=152961 Trafikken.dk national map] - more details than google
* [http://www.danskecampingpladser.dk/camping/camping.nsf/vSearchData?SearchView&s=dk&Count=5000&SearchMax=5000&SearchOrder=4&Query=field%20T_NUMBER1%3D04* Danskecampingpladser.dk Cycling friendly campingsites]
** [http://www.dk-camp.dk/ DK Camping]
** [http://udinaturen.skovognatur.dk/udinaturen/ Ud i naturen] - nature camps
** [http://www.vcsh.de/index.php?id=82 Campingsites in Schleswig-Holstein]
* [http://www.yr.no/sted/Danmark/ Yr.no weather forecast for Denmark] - detailed
* [http://www.dgs.dk/ De Gule Sider] - yellowpages, maps, great iPhone app


== Views ==
== Views ==
A few shots from street view showing interesting spots and routes. Some of the stretches just begs to be used and cycled.
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.


* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=57.030815,9.093319&spn=0,356.506348&z=9&layer=c&cbll=57.030815,9.093319&panoid=XVr396DEbWFsX1xZNY3z4A&cbp=12,82.06,,0,5.14 View 1]
* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=57.030815,9.093319&spn=0,356.506348&z=9&layer=c&cbll=57.030815,9.093319&panoid=XVr396DEbWFsX1xZNY3z4A&cbp=12,82.06,,0,5.14 View 1]
Line 9: Line 45:
* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=57.019804,8.776703&spn=0,358.253174&z=10&layer=c&cbll=56.969151,8.921996&panoid=bvReXYCDxKxr01OvPbcqig&cbp=12,222.51,,0,-0.8 View 4]
* [http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=57.019804,8.776703&spn=0,358.253174&z=10&layer=c&cbll=56.969151,8.921996&panoid=bvReXYCDxKxr01OvPbcqig&cbp=12,222.51,,0,-0.8 View 4]
* [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 appeared.


== Camp / Cabins ==
== Camp / Cabins ==
Denmark is covered by camping sites, nowhere are you more than 20 Km from a site.
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)
* Prices range from 200-600 DKK in the summer, depending on the amenities (heated water, shower, etc)
* [http://www.dk-camp.dk/artikel/dk-camp-campingpladser.html?menuGuid=37669 Camping sites overview]
* [http://www.visitdenmark.com/uk/en-gb/menu/turist/overnatning/campingpladser/campingpass.htm Camping Card Scandinavia]
* [http://www.danskecampingpladser.dk/ Danskecampingpladser.dk camping sites overview]
* [http://www.dk-camp.dk/artikel/dk-camp-campingpladser.html?menuGuid=37669 DK-camping.dk Camping sites overview] - seem to miss a few
* [http://www.visitdenmark.com/norge/nb-no/menu/turist/overnatning/vandrerhjem/vandrerhjem.htm?gdksearch=s-000-000-000&CallerUrl=1&mode=1 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.
 
* [http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/vejrarkiv?region=2&year=2009&month=7 DMI weather archives]
 
== 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 [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
 
* Mountain bike:
** Rack rear:
*** 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]
*** Continental Tour 26 1.3-1.75" Schrader Valve
 
* Other things:
** 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 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 ==
== Useful sites ==
* [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml Cycle gear]
* [http://shop.dcf.dk/Default.aspx?cid=165 Official cycling maps, Danmark]
* [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/denmark.shtml Cycletourer.com] - tourer
** [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml Cycle gear]
** [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/denmark.shtml Cycling in Denmark]
* [http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/index/danmark/maanedens_vejr_-_oversigt.htm DMI - Weather in Denmark]
* [http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/index/danmark/maanedens_vejr_-_oversigt.htm DMI - Weather in Denmark]
** [http://www.windfinder.com/wind/windspeed.htm Wind speed table]
** [http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/vejrarkiv?region=2&year=2009&month=7 DMI Wind speed and direction archive]
** [http://www.windfinder.com/wind/windspeed.htm Wind speed comparison table]
* [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=142441 Trafikken.dk national cycle maps]
* [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=142441 Trafikken.dk national cycle maps]
** [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=63203 National static map]
** [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=63203 National static map]
** [http://www.microformats.dk/2010/01/04/danmarks-11-nationale-cykelruter-nu-ogsa-i-kml-format/ Route data in KML format]
* [http://www.northsea-cycle.com/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2&lang=1 Northsea-Cycle]
* [http://www.northsea-cycle.com/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2&lang=1 Northsea-Cycle]
* [http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/denmark.shtml Cycletourer]
* [http://www.woollypigs.com/2009/09/what-i-have-learned/ What I have learned while cycle touring]
* [http://www.woollypigs.com/2009/09/what-i-have-learned/ What I have learned while cycle touring]
* [http://www.woollypigs.com/2009/04/review-of-ortleib-panniers/ Ortleib Panniers Set]
* [http://www.woollypigs.com/2009/04/review-of-ortleib-panniers/ Ortleib Panniers Set]
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* [http://www.patricktaylor.com/denmark-cycle-tour A Cycle Tour in Denmark]
* [http://www.adventure-cycling-guide.co.uk Adventure Cycling Guide] - tourer
** [http://www.adventure-cycling-guide.co.uk/camping.htm Carrying your kit]
* [http://www.fullyloadedtouring.com/ Fully Loaded Touring] - gallery
* [http://www.thetouringstore.com/ TheTouringStore.com] - racks and panniers
** [http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Rack%20Comparison/COMPARISON%20PAGE.htm Tubus comparison]
* [http://www.biketrailerblog.com/2008/08/the-tubus-cargo-review/ The Tubus Cargo review]
* [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/index.html Isa et Terry Cyclotouring] - tourers
** [http://homepage.mac.com/isaetterry/pagestoplevel/pageequipment.htm Equipment and wear]
* [http://www.trafikken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=152961 Trafikken.dk danish maps]
* [http://www.bahn.de/ Deutsche Bahn] - great for train planning
* [http://www.teltpladser.dk/pakkeliste.htm Teltpladser.dk pakkeliste] - gear
* [http://www.friefugle.dk/Bedre_cykelruter_april_2007.pdf Friefugler.dk Bedre Cyckelruter] - report

Latest revision as of 22:42, 19 July 2012

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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 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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