Tag Archives: Cycle touring

Cyclocross All Day

Posted on August 29, 2018 by murray

Last night we sat and debated whether we should follow the highway with no bike lane or if we should follow the overland path. Even though the path through the hinterland is longer, we choose it. We definitely chose the … Continue reading →

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Ribe to Nymindegab

Posted on August 28, 2018 by debbie

Murray is kind to my legs today and we take the train north from Ribe to Varde. The train trip knocks about 30 km off what would have been a 73 km day. Knowing we have to ride for 5 … Continue reading →

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Leaving Tonder

Posted on August 27, 2018 by debbie

I sleep fitfully and every time I wake up I hear the wind howling and the rain thrumming on the roof. When we emerge from our down cocoons, the wind is still blowing and although the rain has stopped, we … Continue reading →

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Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Tonder Finale

Posted on August 26, 2018 by murray

We arrive at Tent 2 with plenty of time to spare. Basically we are the first in the queue. Marie Boine is on our A list and she plays first on Sunday morning. There are maybe 10 people milling about … Continue reading →

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Tonder Magic

Posted on August 25, 2018 by murray

There are seats at most of the venues but not too many and the rush to get one can be intense. There is no reserve seating. No tarps to stake your land. After every artist, the venue is cleared and … Continue reading →

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Tonder Music Festival

Posted on August 23, 2018 by debbie

The festival gates open at noon today and when we walk through them at about 12:15, there is no line, no rush, just relaxed folks strolling around, sitting, eating  and drinking beer. Lots of beer. The site is huge. There … Continue reading →

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On The Road Into Tonder

Posted on August 22, 2018 by murray

Today we stand in the main square in Tonder. Rise early, on the road at 8.09am and ride into Tonder before 1pm. No gravel today but most of the ride was on highway with no bike road and a shoulder … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Tonder-what day is it?

Posted on August 21, 2018 by debbie

I am sitting on the bed in the Sonderborg City Danhostel eating licorice and wishing for bedtime. Yeah, I’m pooped, again. Murray indulges in an island delicacy this morning at breakfast in our hotel. Aero pandekager. He says it is … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Tonder Day 3

Posted on August 20, 2018 by murray

The first two days we spent traversing the islands of Falster and Lolland. Both these islands are similar to home in many ways. Denmark is about the same latitude as Edmonton so the climate should be similar as well. The … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Tonder Day 2

Posted on August 19, 2018 by debbie

Murray is up early but I sleep until the alarm goes off at 7:00. I am still adjusting to this time zone and am spending a few hours awake in the middle of the night. We eat breakfast, pack up … Continue reading →

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