I’m Adam,

This summer, I’m bikepacking 7,000km through Europe, north to south. I’m documenting the adventure with a camera on Instagram and words below. You can also find some conversations with other people on big journeys under the ”pod” tab.

On Day 7, I crossed the Arctic Circle, which definitely felt like a moment. After 140km of sun, sweat, and questionable life choices I reached Töre’s campsite where I had one of the best showers of my life, watching a few days worth of dir
I 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 tasty bolognese pizzas. Then, with a full stomach (which doesn’t happen every day on thi
Follow my journey for more boomer-level selfies from random forests. Day 5 was a blast. I set off from Norway with a buckling leg and a tailwind that felt like a parting gift. The ride to Finland flew by, with the sun on my face, wind at my back, and
Day 3 of my journey should serve as a cautionary tale for anyone heading into the wilderness. Blindly trusting a route mapped by someone else and not double checking the conditions, especially when climbing a mountain, is a recipe for disaster. I tho
Before setting off on this trip, I had a romantic idea that I’d have hours each evening to write, read, and rest comfortably in my tent. Most days, though, I set up camp late, chow down on dry sandwiches with peanut butter, then lie staring at
As I’ve been getting into a much better rhythm and acclimatizing my body to pedal 100-140km a day, I’ve finally found time to write a little bit. First blog post of day 1 is live on adamisaway.com 😎 Next one coming soon
Into the wild.
I felt much better on the second full day, covering around 140km across desolate landscapes with vistas stretching for miles. I spent most of the day riding atop small mountains still covered in snow, so I was eager to get down to lower altitudes to
Not gonna lie. The first day was tough. I spent the morning riding north to actually get to North Cape, and after a short stop at the top of Europe, I turned back and started pedaling south. I wanted to stay longer, but it was extremely windy and I w
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Day 37: Paris to Orléans | 125km

After saying goodbye to Irene in Paris, it was time to begin the next chapter of the journey alone as I rode south towards Orléans.

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Day 36: Paris | 0km

After 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.

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Day 35: Noyon to Paris | 130km

After weeks of cycling across Europe, every destination has in one way or another felt like a milestone, but few compare to rolling into Paris.

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Day 31: Gouda to Kamperland | 110km

Day 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.

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Day 30: Elburg to Gouda | 117km

A 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.

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Day 29: Emmen to Elburg | 98km

A 98km ride through the Dutch countryside, battling heat and fatigue, an ostrich-donkey-deer trio, and a stop in Zwolle.

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Day 27: Hipstedt to Oldenburg | 80km

A 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.

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