My first ride was 60 km, and I was absolutely knackered afterwards. Five months later, I cycled across the Alps. What happened in between? No magic, no training camp, no coach. Just a few things that really helped.
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About YM–C: Henri + Anton
A collection of adventures, tips, routes, and experiences related to road cycling and gravel riding.
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Department of rides involving cake.
Cake over leaderboards. Organic t-shirts and poster for everyone who knows why we really climb.
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100 Climbs. 100 Stories. One Passion.
From Stelvio to Tourmalet: the 100 most legendary cycling climbs as design posters. Real GPS profiles, your bucket list for the wall.
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Your first 100 km on a road bike: how to do it
Sa Calobra by Road Bike, Mallorca’s Classic Climb
A Mallorca classic. Sa Calobra, 10 km of switchback dreams through the Tramuntana, an absolute must-do on every road cycling trip to the island.
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Himmlisch Genießen Cycling Loops: My 5 Favourite Stops
Six pleasure-cycling loops between Pfaffenwinkel and the Zugspitze region. My five favourite stops between Lake Starnberg and an alpine cheese hut.
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Di Blasi R20: A Legendary Folding Bike
Folding bikes aren’t a Brompton-era invention. Back in the 1980s, Di Blasi already built the R20: a folder that still feels current today. The 4-speed shifter is questionable, the folding pedals a wild bit of in-house engineering, but the folding mechanism itself is the real highlight. It makes the bike incredibly flexible to transport. The…
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Road Cycling in Mallorca
Mallorca is Europe’s most popular road cycling destination and for good reason. Over 300 sunny days a year, 1,445 metres of climbing on the Puig Major, more than 200 cycling-friendly hotels, and a season from February to May that lines up perfectly with early-season form-building. Add 15-22°C, almost no rain, and roads better maintained than…
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Finca Ca’n Beneït
Zehn Zimmer, Olivenhaine und Touren direkt ab der Haustür. Die Finca Ca’n Beneït in Binibona ist Mallorca von seiner stillen Seite.
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Coros Dura: the bike computer you never have to charge. Almost.
Die Coros Dura hat den besten Akku aller Bike Computer. Mit Solar muss man das Gerät bei Sonne quasi nie laden. Aber bei der Software ist noch Luft nach oben. Ein ehrlicher Erfahrungsbericht nach mehreren Wochen im Sattel.
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Your own AI cycling coach with Claude Code
I actually just wanted to learn the AI agent Claude Code*. Now I have an AI Cycling Coach that reads my training data, understands Joe Friel’s training methodology, and tells me whether to train hard or recover today. The best part? It knows my back problems, my ultra-race goals, and responds like a real coach,…
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Tailfin bikepacking bags put to the test: 3 weeks across Japan
How the complete Tailfin setup performed on our Japan tour with the Lapierre Endurance road bike. A full real-world review with all pros and cons. For our bikepacking trip through Japan, we relied on Tailfin bags mounted to our Lapierre Pulsium Endurance road bikes. Why? Because we needed a setup that was lightweight, weatherproof, and…
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Bikepacking with an Extra Challenge: Going Glutenfree on the Road
If you’ve ever crawled up the final climb of the day on an empty stomach, you know: food isn’t a side note when bikepacking. It’s fuel, reward, and sometimes sheer motivation. And if you eat gluten-free — or like me, wheat-free — things get even more interesting. Gluten-free doesn’t always mean wheat-free. At first, I…
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Weekender: With the gravel bike from Munich to the Wallerei by the Walchensee
A short break just around the corner? This gravel tour takes you from Munich directly to the idyllic Bavarian Alpine foothills and the turquoise-blue Walchensee lake. Destination: the Wallerei, a hideaway where mountain panoramas meet retro chic.
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Road bike, gravel or all-road? Which entry-level bike really suits you.
Many people want to get into cycling more seriously but aren’t quite sure yet whether they’d prefer to train on the road, explore forest roads, or simply pedal leisurely through nature. Maybe you’re looking to escape busy traffic, or perhaps you’re dreaming of fast group rides with friends. The good news is: you don’t have…
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Weekender: From Munich to the Tegernsee at the Blyb Hotel
Sometimes it doesn’t take much: a free Saturday, a packed gravel bike and a route that clears your head. This weekender takes you from Munich straight into the countryside. Destination: the beautiful Blyb Hotel.
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From data to progress: How I use Athletica.ai for my cycling training
Earlier this year, I felt the need to bring more structure and purpose into my indoor training. Not just for the bike, but for my entire endurance fitness. I had used TrainerRoad before, which was great for targeted intervals, but I wanted more: strength work, running integration, and something that could adjust to my real-life…
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The Roubaix in Roubaix
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 at the Paris-Roubaix Spring Classic: A Custom Build for the Toughest Cobblestones in the World Paris-Roubaix isn’t just a race — it’s a legendary experience. With endless pavé sectors, dusty farm tracks, and tight corners, this challenge demands a bike that combines comfort, control, and reliability. I always intended to build…
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The YMC Guide to Tire Pressure for Road and Gravel Cycling
Finding the perfect tire pressure for road and gravel cycling can transform your ride, making it smoother, faster, and more controlled. Too much pressure results in a harsh ride with reduced grip, while too little increases rolling resistance and the risk of pinch flats. The ideal setup depends on your weight, terrain, and tire choice.
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Which Tires for Road and Gravel Cycling with Inner Tubes? Tubeless-ready vs. tube-type.
Cycling enthusiasts know that the right tire can make or break a ride. Whether you’re tearing up gravel trails or cruising along smooth tarmac, your tire choice is essential — especially if you use inner tubes. In this guide, I will explore the best tire options for road and gravel cycling and share some insights…
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Growtac Equal vs. TRP HY/RD: the duel of the mechanical disc brake calipers
Mechanical disc brakes are dead. Long live the mechanical disc brake. For those who want reliable braking performance and don’t want to bother with the maintenance of hydraulic systems, mechanical disc brakes are still a top choice. I’m a big fan of this technology myself, not only because I love the size of mechanical brake…
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Standert Pfadfinder: steel in ultra setup
The Standert Pfadfinder Endurance frame made of Columbus steel is made for long days in the saddle. In principle, there is of course a weight disadvantage compared to carbon frames – but a steel frame is hard to beat in terms of durability and comfort. The approximately 900 grams are also irrelevant on flat terrain.…
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Top 5 bikepacking tips
Wie packen für einen Bikepacking Trip? Und welche Tricks erleichtern einem das Leben? Hier meine Top 5 Bikepacking Tipps.
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