First bikepacking trip: 450 km from Frankfurt to Basel in 3 days

Did my first bikepacking tour and rode from Frankfurt to Basel in 3 days, about 450 km on a gravel bike with a very overpacked beginner setup 😅

Cold mornings around 0°C, wet roads, a small mechanical issue near the end and a lot of learning on the go. I stayed in random accommodations along the route and quickly realized how much stuff I didn’t actually need.

Honestly one of the best feelings, just moving forward all day, eating whenever you’re hungry and only thinking about the next town and the next kilometer. Already planning the next attempt but lighter.

I also filmed the whole trip and made a detailed setup and packing video where I explain what I brought, what worked and what I would leave at home next time. If anyone’s interested: https://youtu.be/JOmnjGDGL-U