This Gö Gravel informal gravel ride takes us out of Gö to the highest height and we think about Carl Frederick Gauß, who might be the patron saint of GPS and Strava. We also go down the asphalt descent of the Hoher Hagen which is a major test on the annual Tour d´Energy because that… Continue Reading
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A Gö Gravel suggested route featuring massive modern structures in the area around Göttingen. In the early 1980’s the BBC television in Britain broadcast a major series about the ‘new’, it was called the ‘ Shock of the New’ . Prior to this art critic Ian Dunlop had written a book with the same title… Continue Reading
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On this celebration of Autumn the Gö Gravel informal social tour travels to the East of Göttingen. Autumn is a glorious time when the trees shed their rusty leaves creating a colorful carpet, often hiding ruts, potholes, and roots. A big change of plan after the previous scouting ride for the Gö Gravel informal ride… Continue Reading
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The Gö Gravel weekend informal social ride excellently designed by Chris took us to the middle of Germany. Close to Göttingen is where three German states meet – Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Hesse, and here there are a cluster of places which lay claim to being the centre of the country. Backed by a substantial… Continue Reading
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Presenting no obstacle to our free movement this Gö Gravel cycle tour saw us cross several active and defunct borders. The ride compliments the All Along the Watchtower both being linked to the control of the land. Once how far you travelled from home was dictated by the distance you could walk in a day,… Continue Reading
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Presenting no obstacle to our free movement this future GÖ Gravel cycle tour crossed several active and defunct borders. In the past you would have required the correct paperwork to cross the humblest frontier. We had our Gö Gravel Visa´s and no one dared to hinder Craig and I on our way. We rode as… Continue Reading
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A new Gö Feldweg Omloop travelling north of Göttingen following the Leine Valley reaching out beyond Bovenden and Nörten-Hardenberg. Whilst we go close to Northeim we turn back before it and our return shadows the journey out but is different. Within a crowded valley floor are Intertwined a myriad of Feldweg (concrete, asphalt, and white… Continue Reading
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We scouted a Gö Gravel Love of Mud party ride chosen by Sandra M. It compliments the All Along the Watchtower tour and it is an amended version of a previous Peace Ride. It was lovely to share the day with Sandra, Andrea, Josh, and Craig. A War Not Fought Many conflicts have ravaged the Göttingen… Continue Reading
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This was a scouting ride for a – Love of mud – Gö Gravel party ride to be held in February, 2023. Straße, Betonweg, Feldweg, Kopfsteinpflaster, and gravel The track follows public roads (14km), Betonweg, asphalt feldweg, cobblestones, and 18 gravel sectors. The tour features sections of both the Gö Feldweg Omloop and the Gö… Continue Reading
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The eleventh of November is Armistice Day marking the end of the First World War. In Germany, the National Day of Mourning (Volkstrauertag) is held in remembrance for those who have died or have suffered because of war (November 13 in 2022). In the United Kingdom Remembrance Sunday plays the same role. In Belgium November… Continue Reading
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DE Die mittelalterlichen Wachtürme von Göttingen sind heute romantische Ruinen, aber einst ein Ort des Lebens oder Todes und der Steuern. ENG The medieval watchtowers of Göttingen are now romantic ruins, but once a place of life or death and taxes. Tour: All Along the Watchtower (Warte) Info. Warte/Watchtower Wir haben 7 Standorte besucht/We visited… Continue Reading
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DE Home – ENG Home – DE Route – ENG Route – Peace Ride Manifest – Galerie – Jimi Hendrix – Links – Air War – WW2 Brevet Card – Facebook – Strava – Komoot “Two riders were approaching And the wind began to howl” (Bob Dylan) Mein Lieblingssong von Jimi Hendrix ist All Along the Watchtower von Bob Dylan – dieser… Continue Reading