Zell am See-Kaprun
DESTINATION PARTNER
Zell am See-Kaprun is the project's official destination partner. Zell am See is the finish of the 1,650-kilometre journey and where the project concludes ahead of Glocknerkönig.
www.zellamsee-kaprun.comRoad to Zell am See-Kaprun – 1,650 km to Grossglockner
1,650 km · 9 days · Sweden → Austria
Road to Zell am See-Kaprun – 1,650 km to Grossglockner
On 26 May 2027, Patrik starts a nine-day bikepacking journey from Jönköping to Zell am See. Around 1,650 kilometres later, recovery and the final challenge await: Glocknerkönig up Grossglockner.
- Total distance
- 1,650 km
- On the bike
- 9 days
- Per day
- 180-200 km
- Start 2027
- 26 May
The challenge
From Jönköping to the Alps.
In May 2027, Patrik will ride from Jönköping to Zell am See. Nine days on the bike, with the setup on the frame and the Alps waiting ahead.
When the journey reaches Austria, the final part begins: Glocknerkönig up Grossglockner. It is a story about endurance, curiosity and choosing the longer way to the start line.
Route
The route south.
The plan is nine stages through Sweden, Denmark and Germany before the final stretch into Zell am See.
Day 1
Jönköping → Ängelholm
ca 256 km
Day 2
Ängelholm → Vordingborg
ca 170 km
Day 3
Vordingborg → Lübeck
ca 166 km
Day 4
Lübeck → Hannover
ca 221 km
Day 5
Hannover → Spangenberg
ca 168 km
Day 6
Spangenberg → Würzburg/Zellingen
ca 181 km
Day 7
Würzburg → Nürnberg
ca 148 km
Day 8
Nürnberg → München/Erding
ca 156 km
Day 9
München → Zell am See
ca 170 km
The route may change as accommodation, weather and safety details get closer.
Partners
Partners making the project possible.
The project is built around products and collaborations that are used for real during training, travel and race week.
The project will be followed through training, equipment tests, long rides, the journey through Europe and the final climb at Grossglockner. For the right partner, there is a natural place in the story.
Contact PatrikWahoo
CYCLING TECH & NAVIGATION
Wahoo is the official cycling technology and navigation partner. Its technology is used in training, on the bike and throughout the nine-day journey to Austria.
nordic.wahoofitness.comEXPED
TENTS, SLEEP SYSTEMS & CAMP GEAR
EXPED is the project's tent, sleep system and camp gear partner. The equipment is tested during training and longer bikepacking rides to create a lightweight and reliable recovery setup for the journey.
www.exped.comCYCLITE
Bikepacking bags
CYCLITE equips the bike with the lightweight bikepacking setup used throughout training and the nine-day journey to Austria.
cyclite.ccActivitus
TRAINING & COACHING
Activitus and Johan Hasselmark help Patrik with the training plan and preparation for the nine cycling days and the final climb up Grossglockner.
www.aktivitus.seHestra
GLOVES & WEATHER PROTECTION
Hestra is the project's glove partner, providing a specialist-selected setup for road, MTB and gravel – adapted for everything from warm long-distance rides to cold, wet and rainy training and project conditions.
www.hestragloves.seTubolito
TUBES & PUNCTURE PREPAREDNESS
Tubolito is the project's tube and puncture preparedness partner. The lightweight, compact spare tubes are used throughout training and the nine bikepacking days, making it possible to carry multiple backups with minimal weight and packed volume.
www.tubolito.comChamois Butt’r
COMFORT & SKIN PROTECTION
Chamois Butt’r is the project’s comfort partner for long days in the saddle. The products are tested during training and longer bikepacking rides with a focus on reducing friction and discomfort, and will become part of the final nine-day setup if they perform well in real-world use.
www.chamoisbuttr.comGripGrab
CYCLING ACCESSORIES & WEATHER PROTECTION
GripGrab is the project's cycling accessories and weather protection partner. Shoe covers, arm and leg warmers, and other accessories are tested during training and longer bikepacking rides. The products that work best will be used during the nine-day ride to Zell am See-Kaprun.
www.gripgrab.comInsta360
ACTION CAMERA & CONTENT
Insta360 is the project's action camera and content partner. The cameras are used to document training, equipment tests and the nine-day journey – both from the bike and along the way.
www.insta360.comTrangia
COOKING & CAMP KITCHEN
Trangia is the project's cooking and camp kitchen partner. The compact cooking setup is tested during training and used for meals and hot drinks throughout the bikepacking journey.
trangia.seLumonite
BIKE LIGHTING
Lumonite is the project's bike lighting partner. The lighting is tested during dark training rides and used for early starts, late arrivals and reliable visibility throughout the journey.
www.valostore.se
Behind the project
Patrik Widell
Patrik Widell is a content creator, speaker and police officer. His work moves between training, outdoor, safety, community and real experiences.
Cycling · Training · Outdoor · Adventure · Health · Community · Everyday life
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