Just wrapped up an unforgettable 9-day bikepacking trip with my dog – over 1,000 km, 5 countries, 6,000 meters of elevation gain, and a 50+ kg setup (bike + trailer + pup + gear). It was an absolute blast filled with scenic rides, friendly encounters, and lots of quality time with my dog.
I’ve done shorter multi-day bikepacking trips before, and we’ve done single-day rides with the dog in the trailer, plus some camping – but this was the first time combining all of that into one bigger adventure. It was a bit of an experiment, and I wasn’t sure how it would go, especially with the dog spending big parts of the days in the trailer.
Initially, I had Vienna or Budapest in mind as rough destinations, but I was totally fine with scaling it back if either of us wasn’t feeling it. Thankfully, with some trailer tweaks, plenty of breaks, and letting the dog choose when to walk or ride, it all worked out better than I could’ve hoped and we both loved it.
Now we’re back home in Berlin, and I’m already planning the next trip before summer’s over…
by albattz
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Would love to do that but the dog is 20kg and I live in the mountains! How did you manage with the extra weight?
I love this! Congratulations. I’ve been toying with the idea of taking the dog on a trip. He’s 40kg by himself though so I’d need a big trailer and I’d probably opt for an e-bike as well. I’m not a light bloke, so with all the kit and the dog, I’d probably be pulling over 150kgs.
What were the biggest headaches with the dog?
Flying bullterrier ❤️💨💨
Pic 6 is amazing