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In no-man's land between East and West
Mar 14, 2025
In no-man's land between East and West
EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail is one of the greatest challenges of the European cycle route network. It runs almost 10,000 kilometres along the former Iron Curtain from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea. German writer Rebecca Maria Salentin is the first woman to have cycled it in one go. Her travelogue about the trip became a bestseller in Germany.
find out moreA homecoming via the Iron Curtain Trail
In December 1989, standing at Brandenburg Gate with the Berlin Wall coming down, Adam Koniuszewski, a student in Montreal, could not have imagined returning 35 years later by bicycle. Yet, on the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 2024, Adam was back for a momentous #TearTheWallTour, tracing the memories of the Cold War along EuroVelo 6, 7 and 13. A cyclist for as long as he can remember, he is no stranger to multi-day rides and was eager to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Here’s his story about a journey that would reconnect him with his roots.
find out moreThe EuroVelo Collector
After several trips on EuroVelo routes over the last few years, Silvia Julian Gonzalez considers herself to be something of a EuroVelo collector. She spent the last summer on a fantastic adventure, travelling from Finland to Bretagne. Read her story from a summer full of memories.
find out moreA winter challenge for body and mind
Riding on EuroVelo 1, 3, and 8 for close to three months, Julian Herzel covered 4,075 kilometres across four countries and two continents last winter. The route offered a wide range of sceneries, from the mystical Pyrenees to the lush landscapes of northern Spain and the stunning Portuguese coastline. Despite the sunny days and moments of good fortune, Julian was close to giving up at times. Read his story of a memorable journey on the Iberian Peninsula to inspire you to take your bike, pack your panniers, and start pedalling.
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