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Last winter, @joshibbett and I cycled from Spain through Morocco to Portugal. I filmed bits along the way, including Josh’s transformation when he realized he’s actually allergic to bee stings - Come from a photography background, this was a brief opportunity to explore filming a little and realise just how complex it all is, especially when sound adds another layer - anyway nice wintermiles 🤝
10 Nov 2026
Off-season things. Sunday morning over coffee, @fuxogram says: hey I feel like taking a few photos. Me: i know a good photo spot. Autumn 🫰
09 Nov 2026
A month ago, I wrote: “Today, I lost a friend.” I hope I won’t have to write those words too often in the near future.
The trip to @kleinerriese funeral turned into a nice little bikepacking trip with a few winter miles, shared with friends from the cycling community Max was part of, too. We made the best of it together.
We cycled to Dresden to say goodbye. Along the way, we shared stories about Max, froze a little, enjoyed autumn and talked about future trips and races we’d planned to do together. We celebrated cycling — and I think Max would have been happy to know that he brought us together like this.
It was beautiful to see so many people in Dresden who mattered to him come together to remember his life.
Maybe one of the hardest things about life is also one of the good things: it keeps moving, even when someone is gone. We’re all grateful for the time we got to share with Max — thank you cycling !
04 Nov 2026
What happens in #Turkey stays in Turkey—or so I thought, until I got home and kept spotting my tan lines. They’re still following me around :).
Here’s a little B-roll selection from my time in Turkey.
A huge thank you to everyone I got to meet and spend time with before, during, and after the #race. You were definitely the highlight of the #trip. Along with the Turkish hospitality that completely overwhelmed me—and that I still painfully miss.
One thing we’re definitely taking home with us: a healthy dose of mud PTSD.
What I enjoy most about the #ultracycling lifestyle is probably the chance to be a bit bored while waiting for the start. Turns out, that’s usually when the good ideas happen.
The rest is mostly stubbornness and whatever’s growing in my kit :)
Thanks for that, cycling ❤️.
26 Oct 2026
Let the çay flow 🇹🇷
Turkey and I have a bit of a history. Almost every time I’ve been here, something has happened that changed my life: the end of my professional photography career, relationships that ended and others that began, wild nights in Istanbul and incredible bike trips. I like!
This time, I started questioning something that has defined the last few years of my life: my approach to ultracycling.
I still love destroying myself on a bike. I’m addicted to it. But increasingly, I wonder whether it always makes sense to push myself to the absolute limit.
Maybe it’s because my dentist now follows me on Instagram and keeps tabs on my sugar intake. I’m pretty sure he sees me more as a cash cow than a patient by now. Shout-out to you. 🦷
And then came @taurusmountainrace. This time, the weather ended the race before I could ride myself into the ground. @nelsontrees had to make the difficult decision to stop it.
In ultracycling, comparing performances is already difficult when there is no finish line. Good strategy and pacing often only pay off in the final days, making it even harder to judge a performance when the race ends prematurely.
But maybe there’s an opportunity in that, too. Without a result, there’s more room for questions that usually get lost behind rankings and finish times. Where are our limits? When is enough enough? And who gets to decide?
Am I solely responsible for the risks I choose to take? Or do race organisers also carry some responsibility?
@nelsontrees has been open about what went wrong and what could be done better next time. I respect that, and you have my support for your decision. Your race, your rules. Whether it should have been stopped earlier is difficult to judge in hindsight. I’m just glad things turned out the way they did :).
Suddenly, we were a bunch of disoriented dots on MAProgress figuring out our next moves, with time to think about questions each of us has to answer for ourselves.
No finish line this time. Just a few more questions in the baggage. Let’s see if these thoughts come back at the next race.
Thank you, cycling. ❤️
📸: @stephenshelesky @nils_laengner
23 Oct 2026
MEET ALEXANDER KOPP 🇩🇪 | TAURUS MOUNTAIN RACE 2026
Consistency at the highest level. What a performance! 🔥
Since the very first kilometres of the Taurus Mountain Race, @ali___popp has been holding his ground among the top 10 riders, even pushing into the top 3 at times.
Through brutal terrain, unpredictable weather, and endless climbs, Alexander continues to deliver an outstanding performance.
Staying at the front of a race this demanding takes more than physical strength. It requires focus, smart decisions, and incredible mental endurance.
Nothing but respect for this incredible effort, Alex! 👏⛰️
Keep pushing. We’re cheering you on!
🎥 @johnkasaian
#SupernovaLights #TaurusMountainRace #UltraCycling #Bikepacking #RideBeyondLimits
17 Oct 2026
Three riders, three unique setups for the inaugural @taurusmountainrace.
@karenemiliae , @meaghanhackinen , and @ali___popp break down their race-ready kits, what they’re bringing along, and what lies ahead as they take on the rugged terrain of Turkey’s Taurus Mountains.
Follow link in bio to track their progress!
#7mesh #mountainrace
14 Oct 2026
Five days in Turkey. The @taurusmountainrace starts tomorrow 9am.
Pretty grateful for this little escape from the chaos of the past few weeks. Looking forward to a few quiet days on the bike, taking it all in and enjoying the ride.
And a big thank you to all the lovely people I’ve had the chance to meet along the way. ❤️
Tracking link in Bio
A big hug to cycling 🫂
13 Oct 2026
A little collection of scraps and B-roll from the last few weeks.
A friend of mine recently coined the term “Zone Two photography” — photos taken from the bike at 140 bpm and above, preferably during a sketchy descent. That’s when things finally start getting intense. I think I’ll pursue that idea a bit further :)
Heading to Turkey on Thursday. Still need to pack.
05 Oct 2026
When winter gave way to spring this year, I talked @fuxogram into joining me—which wasn’t that hard—for a slightly romantic alpinist film idea: to reach the peak of Großvenediger in time for sunrise, then enjoy the sunset in Venedig, from Innsbruck by bike.
As is often the case in alpinism, the mountain and snow conditions had other plans for us. Despite what the satellite images suggested, there was far too little snow, making our timing impossible. Turning around should always be an option — and good to talk about, too.
I love the story—and one we hope to continue telling next year.
Thanks cycling.
01 Oct 2026
Yesterday, I lost a friend.
Writing those words feels impossible. But it’s not only a friend we have lost. Max was a partner, a son, and, for many people in the bikepacking community, someone they looked up to.
My thoughts are with @the_nihilisa, Max partner and @angieriese , Max’s mother, and everyone who loved him.
@kleinerriese , I will miss you. And so will many others.
I wanted to share my last encounter with Max — one that feels so fresh that I still can’t quite believe what happened.
During this year @silkroadmountainrace , @manucattrysse , Max and I found ourselves together on one of the hike-a-bike sections. For all three of us, it was immediately clear that we would do it together. It felt too unsafe to cross such a pass alone at night, in the rain and completely soaked.
There was never any question of racing each other or leaving someone behind. We got through that situation together. That was Max.
He was competitive on the bike, but for him, racing and life was always also about the people, the community, and the shared experience.
At some point, a local shepherd stopped us from going any further. Instead, he took us in, almost adopting us for the night, and convinced us to sleep in his yurt.
It became one of those moments with Max that I know I will never forget.
Max was one of the first people I met when I got into ultra cycling years ago who already had experience in this world. Someone I looked up to and respected. He welcomed me into the community with open arms, and over the years, our friendship grew through races and adventures in different places.
I’m incredibly grateful for the time we shared, Max.
I will miss you.
17 Sep 2026
Tbh, way too much is happening right now. I can barely keep up.
Before I even get to the question of how to let things go, more things happen that keep you attached – so I never really get the chance to actually let go in the first place. And then you keep postponing it.
What will definitely stay are some pictures to hold on to through all of this – heavily influenced by bikes, with @taurusmountainrace right around the corner.
Thank you, cycling :)
28 Sep 2026
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