Cycling to Athens, why not! A road cycling adventure Guide, Story and bit of Science.

Cycling to Athens, why not! A road cycling adventure Guide, Story and bit of Science.

By Bernhard SchusterSports
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  • Day 4: The Adriatic Sea

    Surprised by the wildlife of Croatia, challenged by desert like stretches, heat and uncertainty of road conditions leading me to the final obstacle, an unexpected steep climb before having the pleasure to breath, feel and see the Adriatic sea at Primosten.

    Wild boars, uncertain in the existence of roads, unexpected and confusing acquaintances and an 'end of tour' steep mountain climbing challenge, will be the topic of the todays' episode. Most importantly though, together we will cycle on day 4 to my final destination - the breathtaking and humbling Adriatic Sea in Primosten in Croatia. Part I, the tour of pain, is over and I am a huge step closer to Athens and have learned and achieved a lot.

    Are you interested in safety around road cycling? Do you think, long road cycling trips are too dangerous for yourself, family, or close friends? This episode might give you important insights how one can mitigate the risk.

    Glad to have you - please reach out via [email protected]

    Berni Schuster

    #roadcycling #cycling #adventures #sport #nuremberg #adidas #travel #bernhardschuster #cyclingathens #cyclingtoathens 

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-schuster-9bb591b2/


    41 min
  • Day 3: Highway to Hell

    Road cycling is dangerous - sharing the road with trucks and cars is not alway easy and is definitely risky. On day 3, cycling from Zagreb to Korenica, I will talk about a highly critical situation on a section of this trip and how I dealt with it. In addition, we are talking about the most important equipment of this entire adventure, the bike. Furthermore, I will share the packing list and all the equipment I brought. These tips will bring you a step closer to your adventure.

    Bike:

    • Airstreeem Marathon Disc SuperLight – Carbon Frame – Breaking Discs – Ultegra front-rear derailer plus group set; aluminium rims with 28mm wheels; (Schwalbe One Performance))
    • Shimano: Crank set – 2 speed with chainrings (50/34) & rear cassette (11-34)
    • New breaking-pads
    • New chain
    • New outer tubes

      • Bags:

      1. Rockbros Frame Bag for Bicycle position on Frame Top Tube;

      • close to the stam and handle bar
      • Important – to charge the phone using the power banks whilst cycling
      • Approx. 1 L 22 x 10 x 5.5 cm for iPhone X/Xs Max/XR 7/8 Plus

        • 2. ROCKBROS Bicycle Frame Bag -  Triangle Bag

        • Perfect for tools, spare tubes, etc.
        • 1.2 L Black

          • 3. Ortlieb saddle-bag 16.5Liters, waterproof, breathable;

          • Mounted on the seat-post and the saddle and looks like a tube
          • Worked very well – clear 5 star raiting

            • Equipment:

            • Cycling Helmet
            • Cycling shoes (1 pair)
            • Bib-short (2 pairs)
            • 1 long-sleeve cycling jersey
            • 1 normal cycling jersey
            • 2 drinking bottles each 1 liter
            • Cycling cap
            • Cycling gloves
            • Cycling jacket
            • 2 pairs of Cycling socks
            • Tech-fit short tights underwear
            • I pair of Adidas Supernovas (running shoes-leisure shoes)
            • Sunglasses (shades)
            • Garmin Forerunner 235
            • Whoop 3.0 – Fitness tracker
            • Iphone 8 – Navigation
            • Iphone mount from SP connect: Premium phone case combined with fixation unit on the stem of the bike;
            • Komoot App (Pro-version – not the free version)
            • 2 power banks (essential for success !!!)
            • Rear light - Moon Cerberus 150 Lumens
            • Essential: need to last at least 12hours (switch it on in the morning and off after arriving)
            • Front light - LEZYNE ZECTO DRIVE 250 FRONT LIGHT
            • Essential: need to last at least 12hours (switch it on in the morning and off after arriving)
            • Outlet USB-HUB for charging (4 devices at the same time)
            • Pump: Topeak Turbo Morph Pump (pressure gauge, tube with valve, higher volume)
            • 3 spare inner tubes
            • Chain oil (no spray)
            • Tire leaver set (Reifenheber)
            • Torch (main head light) Klarus XT11GT Taktische Taschenlampe CREE XPH35 HD E4 LED Maximale Ausgabe 2000 Lumen Maximale Strahlabstand 316 Meter USB Wiederaufladbare Taschenlampe mit 18650 Akku/ Batterie und USB Lampe
            • Multi-Tool for road bikes; important: hex-wrench (Imbusschlüssel) for front-derailer, stem, handlebar and seat post adjustment;
            • Bike-lock
            • 2 tie-down straps (ratchet straps)

              • Clothes:

              • 2 T-shirts
              • Long-shirt
              • 3 pairs of under-wear
              • 2 pairs of socks
              • 1 short pant
              • 1 sport short
              • Austrian Flag
              • Yellow-reflective safety vest

                • Man beauty case

                • Sunscreen factor 30 or higher (nose, face, arms,...)
                • Assos – Anti-friction dermo-crème for the skin – pre-ride out of Switzerland. Daily use after the shower – must have!
                  • 38 min
                • Day 2: Ultimate Freedom-Crossing Boarders

                  Freedom, the ultimate human desire ... is there a better way to experience freedom than to cross boarders and even countries by bike? On day 2 of my podcast "Cycling to Athens, why not", I would like to take you along the journey from Graz, via Slovenia (Maribor) to the final destination of the day - Zagreb. A smooth but hard ride through many beautiful landscapes and places. Entering Croatia by crawling under a barrier was definitely a highlight of the day - what do you do if this is the way you suppose to go.

                  Importantly, in this episode I will talk in detail about the tour planning, preparation and many useful tips to turn your ideas into concrete plans.

                  As usual - be careful - the further you go done this podcast the more likely it is that you will kick-off soon your personal adventure.

                  Thanks a lot for tuning in...

                  Berni Schuster

                  #roadcycling #cycling #adventures #sport #nuremberg #adidas #travel #bernhardschuster #cyclingathens #cyclingtoathens

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-schuster-9bb591b2/

                  31 min
                • Day 1: It has begun-Hell Yeah

                  It has begun-Hell Yeah... is the first Day of my road cycling adventure from Vienna to Athens. The craziness started on the 1st of September, 2021, with my first tour from Klein-Pöchlarn (near Vienna) to Graz in the wonderful Styria (Steiermark). 211km distance with 2270m of ascent was shown on my watch at the end. Main topic of the day - the "WHY". In this part I will share with you my personal reasons and what motivated me to go for this adventure.

                  CAUTION - After this episode, the chances that you find yourself very soon on a cycling adventure is extremely high and almost certain. 

                  Join me on my ride - enjoy and let me know what you think and please reach out anytime via [email protected].

                  Thanks a lot for tuning in...

                  Berni Schuster

                  #roadcycling #cycling #adventures #sport #nuremberg #adidas #travel #bernhardschuster #cyclingathens #cyclingtoathens

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-schuster-9bb591b2/

                  25 min
                • Cycling Athens - Introduction

                  Welcome to the world of road cycling, adventures and personal challenges. My name is Berni Schuster, and I cycled in 2021 from Vienna to Athens. In this episode, I would like to introduce myself and give you an teaser about the podcast and its content. Give it at try and you will find yourself very quickly on a road bike in the middle of the east Balkan, sweating and in pain. Keen to hear about road cycling, equipment, trip planing, adventures and some personal thoughts? 

                  You are in the right Podcast.   

                  I am glad to have you, thanks for giving me your trust and a chance to entertain you.


                  Feel free to rate, follow and forward this podcast.

                  Thanks a lot for tuning in...

                  Berni Schuster

                  #roadcycling #cycling #adventures #sport #nuremberg #adidas #travel #bernhardschuster #cyclingathens #cyclingtoathens

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-schuster-9bb591b2/

                  7 min

                About Cycling to Athens, why not! A road cycling adventure Guide, Story and bit of Science.

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                Hi World, my name is Berni Schuster and I cycled from Vienna to Athens by myself with an of the shelf road bike in 14 days. This journey led me, an amateur cyclist, who works for Adidas in Germany,…