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  • UNFINISHED BUSINESS – BikingMan Corsica 2019.

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS – BikingMan Corsica 2019.

    Unfinished Business – a predominant reason to take on my 2nd Unsupported Ultra cycling race. Since BikingMan Oman in February, instead of being satisfied by actually completing 1,000km in one go and then closing that book, I had been haunted by the thoughts of ‘I can do better’. So here we are, 8 weeks later, […]

  • I said I would never do it again – here’s why I am going back for more #ULTRA2

    I said I would never do it again – here’s why I am going back for more #ULTRA2

    Before, during and after my first ever (unsupported) ultra cycling race, BikingMan Oman, 1000km with 7,200m elevation meters, I said it countless times; selling it to myself and also attempting to convince others (who just looked at me and laughed… “yeah yeah… you have no idea, just wait and see”), I WILL NEVER DO IT […]

  • My First Ultra Cycling Race – BikingMan Oman 2019

    I had no idea what to expect when I entered my first ever ultra cycling event in Oman, covering over 1,000km and 7,200m elevation. But I aimed to push myself to the limit. I share my journey capturing my highs and lows. The result is surprising…. “You have no idea what you are capable of […]

  • In yellow, by default

    In yellow, by default

    Randers Bike Week, Denmark, August 2017 – 4 day stage race I am kind of stripping myself of my victories here. At the same time, I don’t want to appear as if I am the champion of the world. There is always room for improvement when it comes to my racing skills and strength. Admittedly, […]

  • ‘Something borrowed’ – Danish Nationals 2017, ITT

    ‘Something borrowed’ – Danish Nationals 2017, ITT

    I wasn’t even meant to take part. I had registered before the deadline to leave the option of participation open. But I had failed to read the rule book of the Danish Cycling Federation and therefore I was oblivious to the paragraph of ‘binding registration’. I decided against participation even before leaving Dubai and after […]

  • Top 5 Most Valuable Life Lessons learned from the Sport of Cycling

    Top 5 Most Valuable Life Lessons learned from the Sport of Cycling

    I have said it before and I will say it again; I have possibly learned more about myself in the last 2 ¾ years since taking up the sport of cycling, than in the rest of my 37 years. Crazy, right? I bought my first road bike October 2013, not even knowing if I would […]

  • The letter I wrote to myself – and its powerful effect

    The letter I wrote to myself – and its powerful effect

    The biggest, or should I put it like this; the most important race and the finale of the UAE cycling season, was just around the corner. It’s not the hardest race due to its shorter distance of 75K and pretty much completely flat, but it is an important race to me as in previous years […]

  • 12 Reasons why my trip to California was NOT a holiday – And what you didn’t see behind the stunning photos!

    12 Reasons why my trip to California was NOT a holiday – And what you didn’t see behind the stunning photos!

    After my return from California, I was truly amazed to discover how many people had been following my journey.

  • Beaten by these women in their 50s… WOW!

    Beaten by these women in their 50s… WOW!

    Sea Otter Classic #day3 65K Road Race (1100m elevation) ?? I have now survived 3 nights of camping, just. Saturday night seemed to be the big party night in the camp. Our neighbours literally were just there to get drunk, nothing else! At least last night was warmer, I could actually leave my arms (in […]

  • I quit! … But I accept.

    I quit! … But I accept.

    Sea Otter Classic #day2 40 mins Circuit Race I woke up feeling a bit broken. Not only from a beaten up right side of my body, but also from sleeping on a thin mattress in a tent for 2 people [?] The night before driving down to the Sea Otter race venue, I lost my […]