At Stuttgart Airport waiting to check in at 4am. No way to turn around anymore. Looking forward to meet my fellow riders in San Jose / Costa Rica
At the airport
2
12 hours …
… before my plane lifts off tomorrow morning.
Office and car locked, house secured, taxi ordered, boarding card printed, final cleanup in progress, now relaxing and trying to find sleep before the 2:45am wakeup call …
Doomsday I am coming!
My Life is ‘Boxed’
Today I boxed my ‘life’ for the rest of this year. Everything for the next 7 weeks has to fit into a 90l duffel bag and what I can carry on my bike and in my Camelbak each day.
In two days from now I am already in the air westward bound to Costa Rica.
Guatemala – Earthquake
Tour d’ Afrique office informed us about the situation in Guatemala after yesterday’s earthquake.
Earthquake Update
“It would appear that the recent earthquake in Guatemala may affect our route. We are currently gathering information on the conditions and will let you know as soon as we can what the issues may be and what changes, if any, need to be made.”
Hopefully the situation will stabilize and improve, both for the people in the concerned areas and for our tour planning.
Outlook
What an excellent perspective …
Only 3 more days of grubby autumn weather 
A Cold November Day
After a cold November day in Germany the desire grows to take off for warmer climate, tropical sceneries or the heat of an active volcano …
10 days ago …
my last warm and sunny cycling day in Germany. How will it be in Costa Rica in 10 days?
Bicycle Transport confirmed
Finally, the airline confirmed the transport of my bicycle from Stuttgart all the way to San Jose .
Happy Halloween
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Welcome to my Doomsday Ride
The first version of my ‘Doomsday Ride‘ web site is published.
Only 3 weeks left until we meet in San Jose / Costa Rica to start into this exciting cycling adventure through 5 Central American countries. For me it is the 3rd time to cycle with enthusiasts and adventurers from around the world, after cycling Africa from North to South in 2008 and 2009.
Find out more about this tour and me on the following pages.
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