Blog

Peter Geys

Aug 27, 20211 min read

Day 118 Istanbul

Going to visit 2 bike shops for a bike box to transport the bike by plane to Belgium 🇧🇪 eventually I will use 2 boxes this time to get...

Peter Geys

Aug 26, 20211 min read

Day 117

2 visas rejected in 1 day is not conducive to continuing my journey and I decided to fly back home ✈️ then there is the war that is...

Peter Geys

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Day 116 Istanbul

Chill today and later in the afternoon download lots of maps for Garmin and some video editing… Look forward to tomorrow regarding visa...

Peter Geys

Aug 24, 20211 min read

Day 115 (Visa problem) bio

Normally I would have received an email today about status request but unfortunately!!! That's why I went back to the embassy to find...

Peter Geys

Aug 24, 20211 min read

Day 114 (waiting for news)

Waiting takes a long time but I have gradually found my rhythm and am working on videos, working out possible routes and downloading...

Peter Geys

Aug 23, 20211 min read

Day 113 (12km 180 altimeters)

Now that my visa application is pending, I have time to go to the other side over the Atatürk Bridge to the Galata Tower, a monument from...

Peter Geys

Aug 20, 20211 min read

Day 112 (rest in Istanbul)

After breakfast I went to the Iranian embassy, which is within walking distance of my hostel, to apply for a visa. Friendly ladies...

Peter Geys

Aug 19, 20211 min read

Day 111 rest day in Istanbul

It is really necessary to rest to regain your strength… after breakfast we visited the traditional Hammam for sauna, scrub and soap...

Peter Geys

Aug 18, 20211 min read

Day 110 (99km 800 vertical meters)

Heavy heavy super headwind…but today was special because I got to Istanbul so end of stage 2 😀 a fantastic feeling and now a few days of...

Peter Geys

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Day 109 (98km 800 vertical meters)

Hotel in Lüleburgaz was in order and I also arranged things at home! Dropped by Ali for water and a good day then had something to eat...

Peter Geys

Aug 16, 20211 min read

Day 108 (86km 840 vertical meters)

Yesterday's exhaustion was still palpable and the heat was present again today and will rise to 45 degrees and more in the coming...

Peter Geys

Aug 15, 20212 min read

Day 107 (75km 550 vertical meters)

Woke up well rested and worked on video for a while...it's hard to keep up with making videos! The fatigue has been overcome but it is...

Peter Geys

Aug 14, 20211 min read

Day 106 (110 km 540 vertical meters)

Good night's sleep in a simple hostel on the 4th floor under the roof without air conditioning 😡 soup for breakfast at Sabrina's...

Peter Geys

Aug 13, 20211 min read

Day 104 (75km 415 altimeters)

Slept well at the Boris house. Got up at 7am and after coffee on the bike, about 10 km further on a good breakfast and then over the...

Peter Geys

Aug 13, 20211 min read

Day 105 (40km 204 vertical meters)

Slept very well and that was necessary!!! My body feels weak from the persistent heat and difficult terrain, but today it was ok and I...

Peter Geys

Aug 12, 20211 min read

Day 103 (48km 450 vertical meters)

After a rest period of 3 days it was time to travel further, first I did bring my visitor to the airport…a pit stop for the bike and then...

Peter Geys

Aug 11, 20211 min read

Day 100-102 (3 days rest in Sofia)

With a special visit from Belgium, discovering the beautiful city of Sofia was a winner and heart under the belt…thanks Dag 100-102...

Peter Geys

Aug 8, 20211 min read

Day 99 (84km 420 vertical meters)

Slept well in a simple room but it is only for 1 night! Back in town for a fairly hearty breakfast so that we can cycle for a long time...

Peter Geys

Aug 6, 20212 min read

Day 98 (60km 510 vertical meters)

Waking up again in a blissful bed with breakfast and then working on video images again Chapter 10. That led to me being able to leave at...

Peter Geys

Aug 5, 20211 min read

Day 97(81km 500m altitude)

Hey there! Woke up with a slight hangover because of a nice evening with beer, homemade snaps from deceased father of Zodan and still...