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Stephan

Caucasus: Mountains between continents and seas

On the map, the Caucasus forms a graceful arc between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. This striking curve outlines the Greater Caucasus (Russian: Bolshoy Kavkaz). Meanwhile, the southern ranges stretching towards Iran are known as the Transcaucasus or Lesser Caucasus. These southern mountains are geographically distinct and clearly separated from the Greater Caucasus. […]

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Florian

Training tips for your first ultramarathon

If you regularly take part in local running events, chances are you’ve heard of it: the ultramarathon. Those seemingly mad runners who willingly go even further than a marathon. But according to various studies, training for a mountain ultra trail isn’t necessarily more time-consuming than preparing for a fast 42-kilometre road race. If you’ve already […]

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Jörn

Cycling in the Rain: Wet, Splashed and Still Rolling

I’ll admit it freely: I’m a fair-weather cyclist. If I get caught in the rain, so be it. But choosing to ride in it? You’d have to twist my arm. If you’re hardier than I am, or simply don’t have a choice – perhaps you’re a commuter or rely on your bike to get around […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Jörn

What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

In recent years, public awareness of the risks associated with bisphenol A (BPA) has grown considerably. This shift, coupled with a new EU regulation effective from 2025, has led to a surge in BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this article, you’ll discover why BPA-free products are important, what alternatives exist, and how to ensure […]

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Wiebke

My favourite bouldering area: Fontainebleau

Why is Fontainebleau my favourite place to go bouldering? This forested region south of Paris is widely regarded as the most significant, oldest and largest bouldering area in the world. And rightly so. It was here, in the heart of France, that bouldering first emerged in the late 19th century. The terrain spans an extraordinary […]

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Dominik

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