u/VictorLindelof2

This summer, I tackled my first biketouring trip: a 1,600km journey from Swden down to Austria. After starting in Sweden, I mostly followed the EuroVelo 7 route through Germany and Czechia before finishing in Austria. Riding the Allroad was a blast. It was the perfect bike for the job, handling both gravel and pavement with zero issues during the trip. 

Some takeaways:

• Slow down and soak it in: Next time it will take more time to take in the nature, towns and cities I passed through. Taking it a bit slower would also make riding through one of the summer heatwaves less exhausting.
• Tubeless worked really well: I ran a tubeless setup for the first time, and it worked flawlessly on my 38mm Schwalbe Marathon Almotion Evo tires.
• Pack lighter: While the overall weight wasn't a big problem, I definitely felt the extra baggage on the climbs. Now I know what stuff I don’t need to bring. 
• Rear rack: The Canyon Rear Rack works with the Allroad despite the website saying it’s only compatible with two of the Grand Canyon and and two of the Grizl
• Running shorts over bibs: I preferred using my running shorts over my bibs, I got used to them and I didn’t need the padding since I stopped every or every second hour. I will still use my bibs when I want to be aero and for longre rides.

 

After the biketouring trip I did some mountain passes which were super fun, especially other cyclists shearing you on while you were fighting for your life on the climbs. I absolutely loved my first biketouring experience, and I can’t wait to plan the next long trip. 

Let me know if you have any questions!