Materials

Bicycles:

   Dirk: Randonneur, custom made, 28" wheels, Schwalbe Marathon XR 47 mm tires, 3 x 8 speed Shimano XTR

   Saskia: Cannondale Terra ATB, 26" wheels Mavic ceramic; Schwalbe Marathon XR 47 mm tires: 3 x 8 speed Shimano Deore

Front and rear carriers:                   

   Tubus

Panniers:

   Dirk: Vaude

   Saskia: Ortlieb

Tent:

   Perry sport, self standing dome,

Waterfilter

   Katadyn mini

Stoves:

   Primus multi fuel

   MSR whisper lite

Waterbags:

   MSR dromedary: 1 x 10 L & 1 x 6 L

Sleeping bag:

    Dirk:: Mc Kinley

   Saskia: Galloway

Cycling shoes:

    Dirk: Shimano

   Saskia: Specialized, later changed for Shimano sandales (because of the warm weather)

Backpack:

   Dirk: Vaude 60 L

   Saskia: Black Bear 45 L

comments

• Primus fuel bottle exploded
• Dirks freewheel broke
• Saskia's gears were completely off

• Saskia had 23 punctures,
• Dirk only 12