Denmark from south to north and back.
While preparing the trip, I realized I won't have time for it this year. So it is canceled, and it makes me a bit sad, because I like the plan.
On the other hand, I like the alternative. I'm visiting Georgia. I've been there twice since we left 30+ years ago, and every time has been awesome.
When I think about it, I do not have any connection with it. I mostly forgot the language, apart from a few words. The few people still in Georgia that I technically know, I have no real connection with — not even a birthday card level. But I always feel at home there.
Looking forward to it.
The Denmark plan was fully worked out though, and here is a backup of it:
Ok. It is time to get serious about this year's adventure. After considering all options and all constraints, I settled on crossing Denmark from south to north and back.
Why Denmark? First, I have never been to Denmark. Second, it is relatively easy to get there. I need only two trains (Munich–Hamburg–Padborg), ~9 hours total. This gives me the full 12 days of cycling.
Sorry, Mongolia, not this year.
900 km / 12 days gives me an average of 75 km/day. Which does not feel scary, and I hope to pace it so I can spend a few days fishing at the sea. Fishing in Denmark is allowed if you buy a Statens Fisketegn. I did some research, and the end of summer is Mackerel season. Which means I need to get a few specific lures.
- 3x Metal Spoons (20g-30g) in Blue/Silver.
- 2x Mackerel Feather Rigs.
- 2x Slim Sandeel lures (for trout, just in case).
The density of free shelters in Denmark is so high that I am thinking whether I should bring a tent at all. I'll bring it anyway, since you never know. And the chair. And most probably a harmonica. Yeah, I don’t see how I can carry less stuff than on my previous adventures.
#Camp:
#First aid:
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
- Imodium
- Plasters
- Bandages
- Antiseptic wipes
- Antihistamine
#Hygiene:
#Food/water:
- Gas stove
- Gas canister
- Wind shield
- Pot
- Cook set
- Spork
- Lighter
- Water filter
- Dirty water container
- Few freeze-dried food packs as an emergency stash
- Tea
- Snacks
- Knife
- Food bag
#Fishing
- rod
- Metal Spoons (20g-30g) in Blue/Silver (3)
- Mackerel Feather Rigs (2)
- Slim Sandeel lures (2)
#Bicycle stuff/tools:
- Bike
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Water bottle (2)
- Spare tube
- Tube patch kit
- Spare brake pads
- Multitool
- Ratchet
- Pump
- Lightweight cable + lock
- Zip ties
- Duct tape
#Clothes:
- Shorts
- Tights
- Puffy jacket
- Rain jacket
- Camp pants
- Flip flops
- Warm socks
- Gloves
- Socks (4)
- Underwear (4)
- Long-sleeve shirt (4)
- Buff
- Beanie hat
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
#Electronic:
- Phone
- Powerbank (2)
- Charger and cables
- Solar panel
While working on populating the gear list with links, I realized how much gear I accumulated over the years. Adding those links took me ages, and I am not even half done.
This will be a work in progress.
#Todo
- Refill the first aid kit
Buy cycling gloves- Service the bike
- Check if the spare tube is still alive
- Buy train tickets
- Buy emergency food
- Buy a gas canister
- Research an outdoor shop along the way where to resupply. On the Lapland trip I used one and a half gas canisters, but I do not want to carry both of them from the start.
- Check the toolkit if all required tools are still there.
EDT France preparations
Pack list and the route.
EDT Finland preparations
Last year, I found the European Divide Trail website, and I have been thinking about it since.
Preparations for the Austrian section of the E5 route
This year was my turn to come up with a vacation plan. And guess what? This September, we will hike from Germany to Italy.