Berastagi

After an all day climb – 4% average / 15% max – Joachim and his ‘companions’ arrived at Berastagi at the foot of volcano Sibayak (2212m). Here they prepare for the next day, which will lead them to their first rest day at Lake Toba, which is the caldera of a massive volcano eruption, 74000 years ago.

Dinner was fantastic. I am the only rider with ‘special’ diet requirements (vegetarian) and therefore get VIP service – served at the table where the others have to queue for buffet.
The 7 plates are all mine! Smile

dinner

Impressions from the ride …

house1   church

beatle    school
Proteins for lunch?                   Roll call at a village school

Daily Routine is activated

The daily routine that will guide me the next 4 months has been activated: 

Eat – Sleep –Bike

Easy to remember, but not always easy to follow, especially the early wakeup calls …

  • 05:15: Alarm goes off
  • 05:45: Bags stored in the vans
  • 06:00: breakfast
  • 06:45: on the road
  • 18:00: rider meeting
  • 18:30: dinner
  • 19:30: internet, pack  & sleep

getting-ready

2014-08-18 Photos

Photos of the 1st stage

Medan to Berastagi – Sumatra

We are rolling

Final countdown is on. Vans are loaded everyone is excited to get on the road.

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As everyone is waiting for the green light the light morning rain sets  in …