The blog
The end of Patagonia
A comically disastrous day Abstractly, my trip has two primary
First days bikepacking, extreme highs and lows
Day 1: Great start Though it was chilly and drizzling
Chile, let’s go!
Santiago So, quickly through Santiago. It’s cool. I can imagine
My first “oh shit” moment and a few more random reflections
What have I gotten myself into? I flew to Coyhaique
The plan for phase 2 of the sabbatical
Phase 2: South America Phase 2 of my sabbatical has
New Zealand: still haven’t seen a kiwi
NZ: Auckland, Tongariro, Wellington, Wairarapa, Rotorua, Coromandel, Bay of Islands
Some photos
If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen
- Way too windy to be enjoyableOn March 13, 2026 went 57.82 km during 02:04:07 hours climbing 338.00 meters burning 1,679 calories.
- 🔆 Havel loop w StuOn March 8, 2026 went 63.13 km during 02:16:40 hours climbing 335.00 meters burning 1,586 calories.
- Super niceOn March 6, 2026 went 117.20 km during 03:55:12 hours climbing 376.00 meters burning 3,074 calories.
- Sunny Berlin w Stu!On February 28, 2026 went 51.35 km during 01:52:09 hours climbing 234.00 meters burning 1,328 calories.
- Diano amoreOn February 25, 2026 went 19.39 km during 00:58:04 hours climbing 416.00 meters burning 575 calories.





