I’m Adam,
In the summer of 2026, I cycled 7,000km through Europe, north to south. I’m (still) documenting the adventure with a camera on Instagram and words below.
65 days6,739 km
bike trip
- Day 65: Cádiz to Tarifa | 113kmThe final day of the bike journey took me through wetlands, mountains, and heat, with a few unexpected encounters before finally reaching Tarifa.
- Day 64: Matalascañas to Cádiz | 82kmFeeling sick but unwilling to stop, I took on the beach crossing through Doñana before continuing towards Cádiz.
- Day 63: Lepe to Matalascañas | 84kmFeeling increasingly unwell, I pushed through the final stretch to Matalascañas ahead of a potentially challenging ride through Doñana National Park.
- Day 62: Faro to Lepe, Spain | 85kmFeeling under the weather, I crossed the last stretch of Portugal and returned to Spain for the final 300km of the journey.
- Day 61: Lagos to Faro | 88kmA ride on the Algarve coast, a much-needed bike repair, and growing fatigue.
- Day 60: Porto Covo to Lagos | 115kmAnother long day in the heat brought me to Lagos, where I cleaned my bike, explored the cliffs and beaches.
- Day 59: Lisbon to Porto Covo | 141kmAfter two ferry crossings and 141km of riding, I made it to Porto Covo, where I met another bikepacker whose journey was just beginning.
- Day 58: Nazaré to Lisbon | 120kmI made it to Lisbon after a long day of riding through the countryside.
- Day 57: Praia de Mira to Nazaré | 122kmAnother day along the Portuguese coast brought me to Nazaré, where I met another cyclist and reflected on the risks of the final stretch.
- Day 56: Vila Chã to Praia de Mira | 117kmA long, flat day along the Portuguese coast.
- Day 55: Tui to Vila Chã | 116kmI crossed into Portugal today, but after two months on the road, I found myself questioning how much longer I want to keep riding.
- Day 54: Santiago de Compostela to Tui | 118kmLeaving Santiago marked the start of the final leg of my journey, and I found myself struggling more than expected with being back on my own.
- Day 53: Santiago de Compostela | 0kmA rest day in Santiago gave my body a chance to recover while I caught up on some photo editing and spent the day exploring the city.
- Day 52: Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela | 48kmA nice and easy ride into Santiago de Compostela marked the end of the Camino del Norte, where I collected my final pilgrimage passport and reunited with Irene.
- Day 51: Mondoñedo to Arzúa | 105kmA big day of climbing took me inland from Mondoñedo to Arzúa, with 1,800m of elevation and a long lunch stop in Guitiriz.
- Day 50: Otur to Mondoñedo | 90kmLeaving behind the coast and my favourite campsite of the trip, I rode inland towards Mondoñedo, sadly leaving the coast behind.
- Day 49: Gijon to Otur | 110kmAfter a noisy night celebrating the 2026 World Cup final, I set off from Gijón along the northern coast towards Otur, where a meeting with another solo traveller made for a great evening.
- Day 48: Po to Gijón | 98kmToday was all about reaching Gijón, a coastal city in Asturias known for its maritime heritage and lively atmosphere, in time for the World Cup final.
- Day 47: Santander to Po | 92kmAnother demanding but rewarding day on the Camino del Norte.
- Day 46: Bilbao to Santander | 114kmThoughts on going the extra mile (literally).
- Day 45: San Sebastián to Bilbao | 152kmA long day of climbing and descending, with a flat tire and a hostel stay to remind me of the highs and lows of this journey.
- Day 44: Léon to San Sebastian | 125kmMy final day in France, a mix of fatigue and anticipation as I cross into Spain.
- Day 43: Marcheprime to Léon | 120kmBack on the road, the Atlantic coast finally comes into view.
- Day 42: Bordeaux to Marcheprime | 34kmAfter three days off the bike, it was time to return to the road and reflect on the journey so far.
- Day 41: Angoulême to Bordeaux | 123kmAn early start and a grueling climb set the tone for the final push to Bordeaux.
- Day 40: Moussac to Angoulême | 135kmWhat was supposed to be a relatively straightforward ride turned into one of the most stressful days of the journey after a mechanical issue I’d been worrying about for weeks finally caught up with me.
- Day 39: Loches to Moussac | 132kmAn early start before sunrise helped me stay ahead of a brutal 40°C heatwave, but I was also chased by a group of dogs.
- Day 38: Orléans to Loches | 132kmAnother hot day on the road took me south through the Loire Valley, where beautiful scenery was balanced by the challenge of cycling in extreme heat.
- Day 37: Paris to Orléans | 125kmAfter saying goodbye to Irene in Paris, it was time to begin the next chapter of the journey alone as I rode south towards Orléans.
- Day 36: Paris | 0kmAfter nearly two weeks of riding every day, an unexpected rest day in Paris was exactly what I needed. It gave us a chance to recover, explore the city at a slower pace, and enjoy a few of the simple comforts that are easy to miss while being on the road.
- Day 35: Noyon to Paris | 130kmAfter weeks of cycling across Europe, every destination has in one way or another felt like a milestone, but few compare to rolling into Paris.
- Day 34: Plouvain to Noyon | 99km99 km of headwinds and a ride through WW1 history.
- Day 33: Bruges - Lille - Plouvain | 121kmDay 33 took us 121 km from Bruges to Lille, through industrial edges and into the lively heart of a French city.
- Day 32: Kamperland to Bruges, Belgium | 68kmOur final ride through the Netherlands, a cool and cloudy 68 km to Bruges, Belgium, where fries and waffles awaited
- Day 31: Gouda to Kamperland | 110kmDay 31 brought us from Gouda to Kamperland, 110 km of farmyard wake-ups, industrial Rotterdam, and a spectacular ride across the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier.
- Day 30: Elburg to Gouda | 117kmA stormy night gave way to a cooler ride through small towns and Utrecht before camping near cows and feuding ducks at a farm in Gouda.
- Day 29: Emmen to Elburg | 98kmA 98km ride through the Dutch countryside, battling heat and fatigue, an ostrich-donkey-deer trio, and a stop in Zwolle.
- Day 28: Oldenburg, Germany to Emmen, the Netherlands | 118kmA brutal 118km ride under a relentless heatwave, featuring a Britney Spears singalong, a canal side grind, and a late lunch revival before rolling into Emmen.
- Day 27: Hipstedt to Oldenburg | 80kmA misty, hot morning escape from a creepy campsite led to an 80km ride through cornfields and villages, a tumble, and a joyful reunion with an old friend in lively Oldenburg.
- Day 26: Fockbek to Hipstedt (sort of) | 130kmA grueling 130km ride through scorching heat, scenic canals, and cornfields, ending with a cold sink shower and noisy ducks at an eerily quiet campsite.
- Day 25: Haderslev to Fockbek | 120kmSaying goodbye to a wonderful few days in Denmark, entering Germany, and enjoying the shifting scenery.
- Day 24: Silkborg to Haderslev | 112kmBeautiful camp spots but uninspired camp food.
- Day 23: Øster Hurup to Silkborg | 110kmFalling in love with Danish landscapes, reunion with an old friend, and blue skies.
- Day 22: Göteborg - Fredrikshavn - Øster Hurup | 85kmMidsummer morning, a near-miss ferry, and the quiet joy of rediscovering the road with company.
- Day 21: Lidköping to Göteborg | 138kmThe final stretch of Sweden, trying to outrun nature, and the strange feeling of returning home.
- Day 20: Åtorp to Lidköping | 115kmA morning by the lake and the feeling of endless summer.
- Day 19: Kopparberg to Åtorp | 126kmWind, so much wind, and the autopilot of familiarity.
- Day 18: Falun to Kopparberg | 120kmForests with no end in sight, questions, and the negotiation between comfort and adventure.
- Day 17: Arbrå to Falun | 145kmTwo long days in a row and my body is holding up. It’s my mind that’s being tested on the empty roads.
- Day 16: Sundsvall to Arbrå | 147kmAfter 147km of steady pedaling, the perfect campsite can feel like nature’s way of saying, “This one’s on me.”
- Day 15: Sundsvall | 0kmFirst day off the bike since starting the journey, roaming around Sundsvall, and thoughts on loneliness on the road.
- Day 14: Härnösand to Sundsvall | 60kmRiding through thunderstorms, rain and bumping into yet another biker who made it perfectly clear he’s not actually a cyclist.
- Day 13: Örnsköldsvik to Härnösand | 117kmNew perspectives on family, my personal feud with gravel hills slowly shifting, and crossing the longest hanging bridge in Sweden.
- Day 12: Hörnefors - Nordmaling - Örnsköldsvik | 96km96 kilometers of sunshine, gravel hills and mind games, plus a surprise reunion with family I never met before.
- Day 11: Bygdsiljum - Umeå - Hörnefors | 140kmDay 11 of this trip turned out to be one of the most enjoyable so far. From vibrant university streets to quiet riverside camping, it was a day of many small joys.
- Day 10: Byske -Skellefteå - Bygdsiljum | 102kmA day of pedaling through misty lakes, chatting with strangers on a wooden bridge, and indulging in a much-needed buffet feast.
- Day 9: Luleå to Byske | 112kmThis part of the trip took me from the comfort of Luleå’s hotels to the wild, where a meeting with another cyclist and a muddy swim made me think about what it really means to embrace the unknown.
- Day 8: Töre to Luleå | 75kmWaking up to an empty campsite, I realized I’d slept through the departures of every other traveler, which was perhaps a testament to the deep rest my body needed. The ride to Luleå was supposed to be short, but the road had other plans.
- Day 7: Pajala to Töre | 140kmI pedaled past the Arctic Circle and its sticker-covered sign was a quiet testament to the ground I’d covered. A week of cycling, and I’d finally crossed it. The days were still long, the light still lingering, but the coast was calling. Töre awaited with the promise of a shower, a rare luxury after days on the road.
- Day 6: Mouni, Finland to Pajala, Sweden | 150kmI barely spent a day in Finland, but I think I made them count. A cozy breakfast by a rushing river, a warm chat with a German couple, and two surprisingly delicious bolognese pizzas. Then, with a full stomach, I pedaled over the bridge into Sweden. It felt like saying goodbye to the wild and most remote stretch of this journey so far.
- Day 5: Kautokeino, Norway to Muonio, Finland | 135kmExhausted but fueled by a solid breakfast, I set off from Norway with a buckling leg and a tailwind that felt like a parting gift. The ride to Muonio flew by, with the sun on my face, wind at my back, and a newfound energy. Maybe it was the promise of warmer climates, or maybe it was just the relief of leaving the worst cold behind.
- Day 4: Gargia to Kautokeino | 82kmFighting through rivers, snow, and knee-deep mud, I lost a tripod but gained a new respect for survival. The final stretch to the road was the hardest 10km of my life.
- Day 3: Alta to Gargia | 65kmA brutal climb through snow and mud pushed me to my limits, forcing me to camp in a desperate bid to avoid freezing. The mountain tested everything I had.
- Day 2: Russenes to Alta | 140kmDay 2 brought a tailwind and sunlight that never faded. The kilometers passed quickly, fueled by coffee, waffles, and the need to stay warm.
- Day 1
- Some thoughts on gearGear I’m packing for a 7000km bike ride, and the pitfalls I’m trying to avoid.
- So, what am I doing?I’m biking 7,000+ km from Norway to Spain to slow down and break the rhythm of everyday life. Follow the journey for updates, photos, and the story behind the adventure.