~ Field Notes ~

Bikepacking around Estonia’s Jurassic Park  
Thrilling activities, Refreshing screen break, Dramatic canals, Remote escape, Rugged landscapes, Adventure hub, xEstonia, bikepacking adventure Estonia, Estonia, Trek Marlin, Aidu quarry, Bikepacking, Bikepacking Estonia, europe Chris Shirley MA FRGS Thrilling activities, Refreshing screen break, Dramatic canals, Remote escape, Rugged landscapes, Adventure hub, xEstonia, bikepacking adventure Estonia, Estonia, Trek Marlin, Aidu quarry, Bikepacking, Bikepacking Estonia, europe Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Bikepacking around Estonia’s Jurassic Park  

Sensing I needed a work break, I organised my first bikepacking trip of the year in Estonia's Jurassic Park (aka the Aidu quarry). With my fully loaded Trek Marlin mountain bike, I explored rugged landscapes, deep craters, and dramatic canals. The quarry site offers some incredible views, perfect for a refreshing 24-hour screen break. A remote escape that left an unforgettable impression on me!

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Bikepacking expedition 3: first multi-day test ride for the Eurovelo 11 attempt
Lahemaa national park, submarine, hara sadam, Nordkapp, Beast of the East, balance, adventure, fortitude, compound adventure, millennial, Bikepacking Eurovelo, Bikepacking Europe, Bikepacking Estonia, gravel bike, cycling, wellness, health, resilience, health and wellness, cycle touring, Eurovelo 11, Eurovelo, Bikepacking in Estonia, Silk Road mountain race, gravel bike adventure, Tallinn Estonia, bikepacking adventure Estonia, Lääne-Viru County, Rakvere Estonia, Rakvere Chris Shirley MA FRGS Lahemaa national park, submarine, hara sadam, Nordkapp, Beast of the East, balance, adventure, fortitude, compound adventure, millennial, Bikepacking Eurovelo, Bikepacking Europe, Bikepacking Estonia, gravel bike, cycling, wellness, health, resilience, health and wellness, cycle touring, Eurovelo 11, Eurovelo, Bikepacking in Estonia, Silk Road mountain race, gravel bike adventure, Tallinn Estonia, bikepacking adventure Estonia, Lääne-Viru County, Rakvere Estonia, Rakvere Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Bikepacking expedition 3: first multi-day test ride for the Eurovelo 11 attempt

My third bikepacking trip is a test ride for a big multi-day trip I want to do later in summer that would see me riding all the way across Estonia following the Eurovelo 11 cycling route towards the end of summer when the weather has got a little cooler. It would be 500 kilometres (c.300 miles) so I will need to be used to spending multiple days out on the road.

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