With the new Covid-19 regulations, cycling in groups is finally allowed. Time for the first Orbit360 #rideFAR Peloton!
Three Pelotons, one for each distance, set off from the Berlin Prinzessinnengarten to ride for a reason. The first group started at midnight to cover the first 180 km loop. They met the second group at 8 am in the morning and started for their second 180 km loop. Two hours later, another group gathered to ride the 90 km distance. What a great weekend! Thanks everyone for showing up and riding together.
Together with the Faradgang we welcomed the Pelotons with waffles, coffee and beer and raised another 250 EUR that we put into the donations box. Chapeau!
We put together a timeline of the 360 km:
11.30 am: We met for a coffee ceremony at the Orbit360 HQ.
2 am: 60 km done. Water was frozen. As well as the Snickers. Ciao. Basti prepared hot tea. The only liquid that was drinkable.
5 am: Tiredness sets in. As well as the cold. But we could smell the cake(s) already.
5.30 am: Hi Holly! Coffee and cake stop at Hollys Kuchenparadies. Time to defreeze the water bottles.
8 am: First 180 km done. A warm welcome at the Prinzessinnengarten where the 180 km Peloton was about to set off. After a short breakfast break and continued our journey.
12 pm: 260 km done. More drafting now as the fatigue hits.
1 pm: On our way back to Berlin. We passed Mallnow and faced strong headwind.
1.30 pm: Resupply stop at a petrol station where we met all riders from the 180 km Peloton.
2.30 pm: After pushing the bikes through some sandy roads, we preferred tarmac and slightly changed the route.
4 pm: Getting brutal now. One rider has knee pain, another rider is too exhausted. We slowed down the pace.
5 pm. 365 km in the books! What a ride! What a Peloton! First time as a team. And we all made it to the finish line. Hi Faradgang. Hi riders from the 90 km route. Lovely hugs. Even some tears. Waffles, cakes and beer.
6 pm: Arrival of the 180 km Peloton. Everyone made it back to the Faradgang.
Their ride on komoot