THE EVENT:

GET READY FOR AN BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE ON OUR DEAD TREE LOOP TRAIL STARTING ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH WITH A GRAND DÉPART FROM COLOGNE, GERMANY.

WE’LL KICK OFF THE ADVENTURE WITH A GET-TOGETHER ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, WHERE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A DRINK AND SOME PIZZA IF YOU WANT TOO!

THE NEXT MORNING, WE’LL EMBARK ON A JOURNEY, IMMERSING OURSELVES IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE REGION. THE EVENT IS AN OVERNIGHTER, AND WE’LL CONCLUDE THE FIRST DAY’S RIDE AT A CAMPSITE IN THE HEART OF THE BERGISCHE LAND.

THE EVENT ENDS ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, AFTER AN EPIC RIDE BACK TO COLOGNE OR WHENEVER YOU WANT IT TO END.

THIS YEARS EVENT IS WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE. OUR FOCUS IS ON THE ADVENTURE AND THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF EXPLORING THE REGION ON TWO WHEELS BUT IF YOU WISH TO SET A PERSONAL RECORD ON OUR DTL – FEEL FREE. WHETHER YOU’RE AN EXPERIENCED BIKEPACKER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, YOU’LL FIND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE A PASSION FOR ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION. WE WANT TO EMPHASIZE THAT WE VALUE RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER AND EVERY OTHER BEING WE ENCOUNTER IN THE WILD. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO RIDE THE TRACK IN A MORE SPORTIVE WAY – FEEL FREE TO DO SO!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT RELIES ON THE RULES OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IS NOT A GUIDED RIDE! EVERY PARTICIPANT NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE PROBLEMS THAT MAY OCCUR, SUCH AS MECHANICAL ISSUES OR NAVIGATION CHALLENGES.

ADDITIONALLY, WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO TRAVEL TO THE EVENT BY BIKE OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS IN JULY 2024, THERE WILL BE ONLY A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND SET A REMINDER. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF BIKEPACKING IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF ADVENTURE-SEEKERS.

EVENT DETAILS:

-REGISTRATION OPENS IN JULY 2024

-GET-TOGETHER ON FRIDAY BEFORE THE EVENT

-EVENT TAKES PLACE FROM SEPTEMBER 14TH – SEPTEMBER 15TH STARTING FROM COLOGNE, GERMANY

ROUTE & KIT:

THE ORIGINAL ROUTE COVERS 194 KILOMETERS TOTAL DISTANCE AND HAS A TOTAL ASCENT OF 3500 METERS.

TO RIDE THE ROUTE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A BIKE WITH AT LEAST 40 MM TIRES AND A GOOD PROFILE FOR OFF-ROAD USE, INCLUDING GRAVEL, DIRT ROADS, AND TRAILS. NOTE THAT SOME PARTS OF THE ROUTE WILL BE CHALLENGING, ESPECIALLY THE UPHILL SECTIONS, WHICH CAN BE SURPRISINGLY TOUGH ON GRAVEL AND FOREST ROADS. A GRAVEL BIKE WILL DO A GREAT JOB ON THE TRACK, BUT IF YOU WANT EXTRA CONFIDENCE AND FUN ON THE TRAILS, YOU MIGHT CONSIDER A HARDTAIL MTB WITH SUSPENSION-FORK. RIDE WHAT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH AND ENJOY THE RIDE.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ROUTE FOR THIS EVENT DO NOT PASS BY ANY BIKE SHOPS, SO IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU COME PREPARED WITH ADEQUATE TOOLS AND SPARES TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT WHILE RIDING. WE RECOMMEND PACKING AT LEAST ONE SPARE TUBE, A PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT (IF YOU ARE RIDING TUBELESS, PACK ACCORDINGLY), TIRE LEVERS, A MULTI-TOOL, AND A MINI-PUMP OR CO2 INFLATOR. WE WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A FUN AND SAFE RIDE, SO PLEASE COME PREPARED!

AS YOU WILL BE STAYING OUT IN THE WILD, BRING A FULL CAMPING KIT, LIKE A TENT, SLEEPING BAG, AND A CAMPING STOVE. DON’T FORGET TO PACK ADEQUATE CLOTHING AND GEAR FOR THE CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS (LIKE RAIN…NOTHING TOO BAD) THAT WE MIGHT ENCOUNTER ON OUR JOURNEY.

WE ADVISE YOU TO BRING ENOUGH WATER AND FOOD TO KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED AND ENERGIZED DURING AND AFTER THE RIDE.

IMPORTANT:

EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS FOR THE EVENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING A SIGNED DISCLAIMER TO THE ORGANIZERS BEFORE THE START OF THE RIDE. THIS DISCLAIMER WILL RELEASE THE ORGANIZERS FROM ANY LIABILITY IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES DURING THE EVENT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT, AND THEREFORE WE ASK ALL PARTICIPANTS TO TAKE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY SERIOUSLY AND TO RIDE WITH CARE AND ATTENTION AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU BRING THE SIGNED DISCLAIMER WITH YOU, AS NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT IT. THE DISCLAIMER WILL BE SEND TO YOU VIA E-MAIL BEFORE THE EVENT. EVERY PARTICIPANT MUST WEAR A HELMET WHEN RIDING THE BIKE.

PLEASE NOTE, THAT WE WOULD LOVE TO OFFER YOU A GREAT BBQ AND SOME SUPER NICE SNACKS AND COFFEES DURING THE RIDE, BUT AS WE WANT THOSE ADVENTURES TO BE AS AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE, WE’VE DECIDED, THAT WE ONLY PRE-ORGANIZE THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM FOR THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE EVENT. THAT WILL INCLUDE THE ROUTE INFORMATION VIA GPX FILES, COFFEE AND A SNACK PRE-START AND BECAUSE IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MERCH (SHOUT-OUT TO THE GUYS OF BROTHER CYCLES) – OUR LITTLE LOVETRAILS PATCH FOR YOUR FRAMEBAG OR WHATEVER. YOU MUST TAKE CARE OF FOOD, WATER AND A PLACE TO SLEEP BY YOURSELF.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE. IT IS CHEAP AND CAN SAVE YOU FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE THAT CAUSES DAMAGE OR INJURY TO SOMEONE ELSE OR THEIR PROPERTY.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET PRICE OF 10 EURO:

-SATURDAY & SUNDAY ROUTE INFORMATION

-LOVETRAILS EVENT PATCH

-EVERY GOOD STORY STARTS WITH A COFFEE AND OUR SIGNATURE BANANA BREAD!

-GREAT TIME WITH SOME GOOD POEPLE

CHEERS!

YOUR LOVETRAILS-CREW