Bikepacking Workshop - presented by EVOC

In the context of the Black Forest CleanUP Days (25.04.-04.05.25), a new cooperation has emerged: POW France has joined us and is organising awareness-raising events in Strasbourg and the Vosges during this period. But that's not all. We want to cross borders together. That's why we have planned a bikepacking tour and brought EVOC Sports on board as a partner. This has resulted in our first bikepacking workshop, with which we want to bring together our communities and beyond, simply bicycle and nature enthusiasts. The focus will be on sustainable bikepacking: from choosing the right equipment to treating nature with respect, picking up litter along the way and sharing ideas with other riders. 

Will you join our group and be there when we cycle from Strasbourg to Feldberg? 

The programme at a glance:

Wednesday, 30.04.25

• from 6 p.m. Check-In with snacks & drinks at Aven Bike & Fika in Strasbourg
• 7 p.m. - Workshop by and with EVOC - Tobias Reischle (product manager and designer + bike packing expert) will be talking about sustainable bike packing and give you some tipps for packing - at Aven Bike & Fika in Strasbourg
• Overnight stay in Strasbourg - if you need a tip, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you

Thursday, 01.05.25

• 8.30 am - Meeting point & start of the bike tour - Mediathek André Malraux
• 1st stage: approx. 93km with 610m of climbing
• Destination: Camping du Moulin in Wihr au Val
• Evening programme from 6 p.m. at Brasserie Taal: film screening of the third edition of ‘La Voix des Glaciers’ (The Voice of the Glaciers), which raises awareness of the future of glaciers and their role in our ecosystem.

Friday, 02.05.25 

• 10 a.m. - Departure
• 2nd stage: approx. 62km with approx. 190m of elevation
• Destination: Camping Belchenblick
• Evening programme: Nature Talk by Christian Böhm, 1st Chairman of PATRON e.V., followed by a get-together with an exchange of ideas and experiences from EVOC ambassador Jasmin

Saturday, 03.05.25

• 8 a.m. - Departure
• 3rd stage: approx. 30km with 1,200m ascent
• Destination: Haus der Natur, Feldberg
• Programme on site: CleanUP workshop and discussion round about climate change
• Afterwards, individual departure. Tip: The Bike Festival is taking place in Freiburg that weekend. So why not cycle to Freiburg, get some inspiration at the festival and meet up with us at the final party in the evening.

General information:

• Equipment: Gravel or touring bike, bikepacking equipment, weather-appropriate clothing, tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cash and anything else you need and want to/can pack.
• Food: a care package with snacks for in between will be provided by EVOC; in the evening we will eat in local restaurants; if you prefer to cook something at the campsite, you should pack a camping stove etc.
• Accommodation: The two campsites during the tour are already reserved in advance. These will be paid for by the individual people on site. Each participant is responsible for their own accommodation in Strasbourg and, if applicable, in Freiburg.
• Number of participants: The bikepacking workshop is limited to 15 participants. Therefore, your registration is considered binding. If you are unable to participate after all, cancel your reservation and contact us immediately if you are unable to attend. 
• The cancellation policy is as follows with regard to payment for camping pitches + an additional donation for the organisation:
• • If you cancel up to 7 days before the event, you will receive a full refund.
  • If you cancel up to 2 days (48 hours) before the event, you will receive a 50% refund.
  • Otherwise, no refund will be given.
• During the tour, the group splits into smaller groups depending on the riding style; of course, there will also be breaks – an ice cream or cappuccino by the wayside has never hurt anyone.
• The workshop will be held in English.
• Photographs and videos will be taken during the tour and the workshops. If you do not agree, please contact the photographer and videographer on site.
• Due to the weather, the organiser reserves the right to cancel the event at short notice. Therefore, all registered participants will be informed on Monday afternoon, 28 April 2025, whether the event will take place.

Included features:

• Workshops, talks and get-togethers
• Organisation of the tour
• Organisation and reservation of camping sites on the tour
• Care package and goodies by EVOC Sports
  

Excluded features:

• Accommodation (camping fees are to be paid on site)
• Food
• Equipment