26 to Örebro

Tour data: distance 125.6 km, average speed 19.8 km/h, travel time: 6:20 hours.

Weather: It's getting warmer! Beautiful blue sky with some wind. Up to 18°C in the afternoon.

I've noticed that Komoot calculates different routes for me depending on whether I specify a bike or a gravel bike. The bike routes are always longer, today the difference was a whole 10 kilometers. Nevertheless, I chose the long route, hoping to be on the road less. Today, however, I had to ride on some slippery gravel roads. I always feel uncomfortable on them and ride accordingly slowly. At least this tactic has spared me from any falls.

In general, I am a cautious cyclist and therefore certainly slower than many others. I often wonder how a rider like Schurter would approach such a gravel descent. In my thoughts, I simply see him passing by and I continue riding peacefully and slowly.

My first fall, I had only had the bike for a few days, happened at an artificial obstacle with 2 barriers. The left pannier got stuck and I ended up on the ground. That's why I always dismount now, so that doesn't happen to me anymore, like what happened to the person who damaged such a barrier (see photo).

For lunch, I found another beautiful spot surrounded by nature and with a seating area. You'll also find photos of that.

My way of traveling, just getting to a place without a fixed booking, took a lot of time today because I had to look for accommodation. The main problem was my eBike. I need a secure place for it and the possibility to charge it. It only worked on the 5th attempt. So I lost a lot of time, which also means that my daily report is now being published so late. I hope it still reaches you.

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