Appendix : Equipment and itinerary

When we set off on this latest intrepid adventure, it all felt like a bit of a rush, running around Copenhagen, getting all set up, buying a few maps and riding off into the Danish sunset. Things have somewhat settled down since and it has become apparent, through the comments of a few of our faithful readers (one of them being my dad) that we had omitted to mention anything regarding our stuff and where the hell we´re going besides Nice. So here it is, as far as we can tell...


His...

In terms of equipment, we are probably the most matchy matchy couple there ever was and yes, Marcin and Rose, that makes you close seconds.
First, the bikes...They are identical except for the frame size and mine is a ladies bike which has a slightly different handle bar shape. Follow this link to see them properly. They are fitted with identical red Ortlieb back panniers and I also have a little matching handle bar bag which we use for the camera. We bought a bunch of clothes in Copenhagen like padded shorts, gloves and t-shirts. They are all identical as well. In fact, the only difference is our helmets and the fact that Chris also carried my big pack on his rack while I carry our tent. Some aspects are not perfect and could always be improved like the bag on Chris´rack but it works well enough and we feel quite satisfied considering we organised it all within a week.


And Hers.

In terms of itinerary, we have less certainties and it will evolve as we go. We have now completed the sections to Berlin and Prague. From here, we continue down to Vienna along national cycle routes. Afterwards, we will head west along the EuroVelo6 all the way to Basel following the Danube. From there, we are not quite sure. If we are feeling terribly fit, we will head south into the Alps and Italy, emerging near Lake Como and make our way through Italy to Nice. Otherwise, we will continue to Nevers along the EuroVelo6 and find a way down through France to Nice. This option is easier but longer. The section through the Alps is shorter and more spectacular but obviously much tougher. We will see. Our ultimate deadline is October 4th when we will be delighted to greet Heleana and Adrian in Nice for a week. As we are already coming towards the end of August, our timing is tight and we will catch a train if we have to. We would rather do the whole thing but it is hard to be certain. We will probably finish off August getting to Vienna and spending a few days there. We should get to Basel around mid-September and then finish off by the end of the month...

I hope that answers a few questions and makes a certain reader (my dad again) work out where to come meet us along the way for a section.