Out Here: West Jutland, April 2026
West Jutland. A tank, a whirlpool, and the thing we'd been waiting years to see.
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The conversations in between
A week off, time on the bikes with Jana, and a visit to friends we used to see much more often.
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Cycling Is Not Therapy
On the difference between something that helps and something that treats. Why context determines whether a word is doing real work.
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First ride together in two months. I made the mistake of checking Strava afterward. The number compared to previous years? It stung. Here's why I'm telling you about it.
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The Heat, the Silence, and the Water We Didn't Ask For
We left before sunrise for what should've been a perfect 140km ride. But when we both needed water and neither wanted to stop, everything went sideways. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the ride—it's the invisible weight we carry and the pride that stops us from asking for help.
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Ride Like a Rookie, Suffer Like You Mean It - 99km of wind, waffles (well, toast), and beginner shit done on purpose
We flipped the route, braved 55km/h winds, and rode 99km with zero expectations. No donuts, no regrets—just chaos, clarity, and a sunset worth riding for.
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Back to the Part Where You Don’t Know Shit
Not knowing used to be terrifying. Now it feels like freedom. This one’s about the beauty of starting over.
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Why We’re Restarting: Our Move from Substack to Ghost
We’re hitting restart. Leaving Substack behind, we’re moving to Ghost for more freedom to share our stories and push ourselves further. It’s time to get back to writing, connecting, and finishing the Vestkystruten diaries. A fresh start is exactly what we need.
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Fuck the Algorithm. We Choose Freedom.
We quit performing our lives today. Not just on Instagram—everywhere. The endless hustle for validation, the careful curation of moments that should be messy,
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When Life Says “Nope”
Setbacks suck, but giving up isn’t an option. After an ankle injury, COVID, and struggling with indoor training, I’m finally getting back on the bike. Tomorrow, it’s fresh air, gravel, and shaking off the frustration. It won’t be fast, but it’ll be forward—and that’s what matters.
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Vestkystruten 2k24 - Day 3: Bunkers, Beaches, and the Winds of Agger
Brutal winds, endless roads, and a surprise fan encounter—Day 3 was a test of patience and endurance. We learned that sometimes the best move is knowing when to stop.
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Riding Out the Lows
Ankle injuries, lost fitness, and way too much couch time—this setback isn’t fun, but maybe that’s the point. Strength isn’t just pushing through; sometimes it’s knowing when to step back. What setbacks have you faced, and how did you get through them? Let’s talk.
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