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Statistics WorldTour
Updated on September 3rd, 2023
Overall
- Days on the road: 510
- Distance: 33’793.1km
… of which gravel road: ~2296km - ⌀ Distance per travel day: 88.0km
- Altimeter: 295’353m
- ⌀ Altimeter per travel day: 775.0m
- Fastest Speed: 72.8km/h
- Breakdowns: 45
- Nights in the tent: 368
- Days without a shower: 306
- Chocolate: 49.27kg
- Visited countries: 25
- Gasoline for cooking stove: 24.1 Liters
- Travel-Costs: 35.4 CHF/day
- Additional costs (Spare material, insurances, …): 18.0 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 362
- Changeable: 104
- Rain: 44
- Snow: 1
Records 🏆
- Max. time on bike / day: 8h 07min ()
- Max. distance / day (Asphalt): 148.7km ()
- Max. distance / day(Gravel): 89.0km ()
- Distance gravel at a stretch: 192km ()
- Max. altimeter / day: 2377m ()
- Max. breakdowns / day: 2 ()
- Nights in the tent at a stretch: 29 (–)
- Days without shower at stretch: 17 ()
- Highest pass: 3446m (Kalmak Pass )
- Lowest place: -430m (Dead Sea)
- Highest temperature: 38° (Pertek)
- Lowest temperature: -3° (Gsteig )
Switzerland
- Days on the road: 7
- Distance: 530.9km
… of which gravel road: ~3km - Altimeter: 5848m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 3
- Days without a shower: 1
- Chocolate: 0.45kg
- Total costs: 39 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 7
- Changeable/cloudy: 0
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
Italy
- Days on the road: 26
- Distance: 1854.9km
… of which gravel road: ~7km - Altimeter: 21554m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 21
- Days without a shower: 16
- Chocolate: 2.55kg
- Total costs: 46 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 12
- Changeable/cloudy: 11
- Rain: 3
- Snow: 0
Greece
- Days on the road: 11
- Distance: 783.6km
… of which gravel road: ~9km - Altimeter: 11572m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 12
- Days without a shower: 7
- Chocolate: 1.0kg
- Total costs: 45 CHF/day
… of which ferry costs: 150 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 7
- Changeable/cloudy: 4
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
Albania
- Days on the road: 5
- Distance: 413.5km
… of which gravel road: ~10km - Altimeter: 6270m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 5
- Days without a shower: 4
- Chocolate: 0.5kg
- Total costs: 35 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 5
- Changeable/cloudy: 0
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
North Macedonia
- Days on the road: 5
- Distance: 262.3km
… of which gravel road: ~19.4km - Altimeter: 2863m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 5
- Days without a shower: 3
- Chocolate: 0.5kg
- Total costs: 38 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 4
- Changeable/cloudy: 0
- Rain: 1
- Snow: 0
Kosovo
- Days on the road: 0
- Distance: 23.5km
… of which gravel road: ~5km - Altimeter: 550m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 0
- Days without a shower: 0
- Chocolate: 0kg
- Total costs: 0 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 0
- Changeable/cloudy: 0
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
Montenegro
- Days on the road: 5
- Distance: 459.1km
… of which gravel road: ~44km - Altimeter: 6928m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 5
- Days without a shower: 1
- Chocolate: 0.6kg
- Total costs: 32 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 1
- Changeable/cloudy: 3
- Rain: 1
- Snow: 0
Serbia
- Days on the road: 8
- Distance: 608.2km
… of which gravel road: ~12km - Altimeter: 7479m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 5
- Days without a shower: 4
- Chocolate: 1.0kg
- Total costs: 29 CHF/Tag
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 4
- Changeable/cloudy: 1
- Rain: 3
- Snow: 0
Bulgaria
- Days on the road: 9
- Distance: 518.4km
… of which gravel road: ~12km - Altimeter: 5016m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 7
- Days without a shower: 5
- Chocolate: 1.0kg
- Total costs: 37 CHF/Tag
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 5
- Changeable/cloudy: 4
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
Turkey
- Days on the road: 72
- Distance: 5389.2km
… of which gravel road: ~57.7km - Altimeter: 52566m
- Breakdowns: 10
- Nights in the tent: 58
- Days without a shower: 48
- Chocolate: 8.91kg
- Total costs: 27.7 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 60
- Changeable/cloudy: 10
- Rain: 2
- Snow: 0
Georgia
- Days on the road: 51
- Distance: 2587.6km
… of which gravel road: ~299km - Altimeter: 34614m
- Breakdowns: 3
- Nights in the tent: 32
- Days without a shower: 26
- Chocolate: 5.46kg
- Total costs: 29.1 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 40
- Changeable/cloudy: 7
- Rain: 4
- Snow: 0
Cyprus
- Days on the road: 16
- Distance: 962.4.6km
… of which gravel road: ~89.9km - Altimeter: 13397m
- Breakdowns: 2
- Nights in the tent: 14
- Days without a shower: 13
- Chocolate: 1.87kg
- Costs: 33.5 CHF/day
… of which ferry costs: 40 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 13
- Changeable/cloudy: 1
- Rain: 2
- Snow: 0
Israel & Palestine
- Days on the road: 34
- Distance: 1196.9km
… of which gravel road: ~0.0km - Altimeter: 12956m
- Breakdowns: 4
- Nights in the tent: 16
- Days without a shower: 7
- Chocolate: 2.68kg
- Costs: 45.6 CHF/day
… of which ship passage costs: 735 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 27
- Changeable/cloudy: 4
- Rain: 3
- Snow: 0
Jordan
- Days on the road: 10
- Distance: 554.3km
… of which gravel road: ~17.0km - Altimeter: 5859m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 8
- Days without a shower: 7
- Chocolate: 0.92kg
- Daily costs: 52.2 CHF/day
… of which jordan pass costs: 200 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 6
- Changeable/cloudy: 2
- Rain: 2
- Snow: 0
Saudi Arabia
- Days on the road: 46
- Distance: 3720.6km
… of which gravel road: ~16.0km - Altimeter: 18305m
- Breakdowns: 8
- Nights in the tent: 30
- Days without a shower: 30
- Chocolate: 3.66kg
- Total costs: 32.9 CHF/day
… of which Visa costs: 267 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 40
- Changeable/cloudy: 5
- Rain: 1
- Snow: 0
UAE
- Days on the road: 27
- Distance: 1423.2km
… of which gravel road: ~59.7km - Altimeter: 7478m
- Breakdowns: 3
- Nights in the tent: 20
- Days without a shower: 13
- Chocolate: 2.25kg
- Total costs: 37.9 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 30
- Changeable/cloudy: 0
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
Oman
- Days on the road: 2
- Distance: 148.5km
… of which gravel road: ~16.0km - Altimeter: 1171m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 2
- Days without a shower: 2
- Chocolate: 0.15kg
- Total costs: 8.5 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 2
- Changeable/cloudy: 0
- Rain: 0
- Snow: 0
Azerbaijan
- Days on the road: 28
- Distance: 1634.7km
… of which gravel road: ~11.0km - Altimeter: 11168m
- Breakdowns: 1
- Nights in the tent: 16
- Days without a shower: 17
- Chocolate: 2.19kg
- Total costs: 52.3 CHF/day
… of which flight & visa costs: 604 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 15
- Changeable/cloudy: 9
- Rain: 3
- Snow: 1
Kazachstan
- Days on the road: 25
- Distance: 2294.4km
… of which gravel road: ~87.0km - Altimeter: 10661m
- Breakdowns: 0
- Nights in the tent: 19
- Days without a shower: 18
- Chocolate: 2.33kg
- Total costs: 34.3 CHF/day
… of which ferry costs: 140 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 14
- Changeable/cloudy: 9
- Rain: 2
- Snow: 0
Uzbekistan
- Days on the road: 27
- Distance: 1662.6km
… of which gravel road: ~3.0km - Altimeter: 3426m
- Breakdowns: 3
- Nights in the tent: 14
- Days without a shower: 13
- Chocolate: 2.14kg
- Total costs: 27.6 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 20
- Changeable/cloudy: 6
- Rain: 1
- Snow: 0
Tajikistan
- Days on the road: 9
- Distance: 540.3km
… of which gravel road: ~98.0km - Altimeter: 6142m
- Breakdowns: 2
- Nights in the tent: 8
- Days without a shower: 6
- Chocolate: 0.72kg
- Total costs: 16.2 CHF/day
… of which Visa costs
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 5
- Changeable/cloudy: 2
- Rain: 2
- Snow: 0
Kyrgystan
- Days on the road: 31
- Distance: 1658.7km
… of which gravel road: ~534.0km - Altimeter: 16251m
- Breakdowns: 3
- Nights in the tent: 22
- Days without a shower: 22
- Chocolate: 3.15kg
- Total costs: 17.9 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 16
- Changeable/cloudy: 10
- Rain: 5
- Snow: 0
Mongolia
- Days on the road: 21
- Distance: 1974.5km
… of which gravel road: ~349.0km - Altimeter: 13360m
- Breakdowns: 1
- Nights in the tent: 21
- Days without a shower: 19
- Chocolate: 2.11kg
- Total costs: 17.6 CHF/day
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 8
- Changeable/cloudy: 8
- Rain: 5
- Snow: 0
Russia
- Days on the road: 32
- Distance: 2811.0km
… of which gravel road: ~424.0km - Altimeter: 21676m
- Breakdowns: 4
- Nights in the tent: 26
- Days without a shower: 26
- Chocolate: 3.04kg
- Total costs: 52.1 CHF/day
… of which visa costs: 750 CHF
Weather by Days
- Sunny: 20
- Changeable/cloudy: 8
- Rain: 4
- Snow: 0
Misfortunes, breakdowns and spare parts
Misfortunes 🤕
| Where | When | What | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| KM 1965 (Italy) | 8. Mai 2022 | Twig in David’s ear | Mishap |
| KM 7265 (Turkey) | 21. July 2022 | David: Fever & Sore throat Regi: Sore throat | Sickness |
| KM 10460 (Georgia) | 6. September 2022 | Regi: Gastrointestinal problems | Bad food |
| KM 10654 (Georgia) | 11. September 2022 | David & Regi: Gastrointestinal Problems | Bad water |
| KM 17685 (Saudi Arabia) | 20. January 2023 | David: Sore butt | Allergically on soap? |
| KM 24371 (Uzbekistan) | 28. April 2023 | Regi: Mumps infection | Sickness |
| KM 26048 (Kyrgystan) | 26. Mai 2023 | David: Gastrointestinal problems | Irrecilable food |
| KM 31364 (Mongolia) | 5. August 2023 | Regi: Gastrointestinal problems | Moldy bread |
Breakdowns 🛠️
| Where | When | What | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| KM 4186 (Montenegro) | From 7. June 2022 | Gradual loss of pressure in Regi’s front tire. Fixed at KM 6907 (see below). | Very little hole |
| KM 6907 (Turkey) | 16. July 2022 | General: Cleaning, brake service, saddle care, check gear shifting David: Exchange sprocket (11er) Regi: Change grease of rear hub, patch tube | Professional Service |
| KM 8523 (Turkey) | 8. August 2022 | Regi: Flat on front tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 8590 (Turkey) | 9. August 2022 | Regi: Broken piece of glas in front tire (sharp as a knife, pointed as an arrow!) | Big hole |
| KM 8610 (Turkey) | 9. August 2022 | Regi: Flat on front tire (two small wires i.e. staples) | Little holes |
| KM 10742 (Georgia) | 13. September 2022 | Regi: Chain link damaged so replacement of the defective chain link. | Faulty rivet |
| KM 10958 (Georgia) | 16. September 2022 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 11038 (Georgia) | 17. September 2022 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 11106 (Georgia) | 28. September 2022 | David & Regi: Bicycle wheels centering | Service |
| KM 12045 (Turkey) | 10. October 2022 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 12141 (Turkey) | 11. October 2022 | David: Flat on rear tire (two small wires i.e. staple) | Little holes |
| KM 12449 (Turkey) | 14. October 2022 | David: Flat on front tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 12731 (Turkey) | 17. October 2022 | Regi: Flat on front tire (broken glas) | Hole |
| KM 13086 (Turkey) | 23. October 2022 | Regi: Double flat on front tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little holes |
| KM 13124 (Turkey) | 24. October 2022 | General: Cleaning, brake service, saddle care, check gear shifting and replace cable, centering of wheels | Service |
| KM 13246 (Turkey) | 25. October 2022 | Regi: Flat on front tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 14088 (Cyprus) | 6. November 2022 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 14373 (Cyprus) | 11. November 2022 | David: Flat on rear tire (unknown reason) | Very little hole |
| KM 14622 (Isreal) | 19. November 2022 | David: Flat on front tire (thorn) | Little hole |
| KM 14855 (Isreal) | 26. November 2022 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (broken glas) | Little hole |
| KM 14957 (Isreal) | 27. November 2022 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (small wire i.e. staple) | Little hole |
| KM 15247 (Isreal) | 4. December 2022 | Regi: Flat on front tire (thorn) | Little hole |
| KM 16365 (Saudi Arabia) | 29. December 2022 | Regi: Flat on front tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 16584 (Saudi Arabia) | 1. January 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 17184 (Saudi Arabia) | 8. January 2023 | David: Flat on front tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 17499 (Saudi Arabia) | 8. January 2023 | David: Flats (2x) on rear tire (small wires) | Little holes |
| KM 18042 (Saudi Arabia) | 24. January 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 18353 (Saudi Arabia) | 27. January 2023 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 19324 (Saudi Arabia) | 6. February 2023 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 20250 (UAE) | 19. February 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (unknown cause) | Little hole |
| KM 20791 (UAE) | 3. March 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 21412 (UAE) | 11. March 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 21543 (Azerbaijan) | 19. March 2023 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Little hole |
| KM 24934 (Uzbekistan) | 8. May 2023 | David: Welding of alloy bicycle stand | Pin loose |
| KM 25050 (Uzbekistan) | 8. May 2023 | Regi: Loose bicycle stand – provisional fixing with cable tiers | Lost counter part |
| KM 25636 (Tajikistan) | 21. Mai 2023 | David: Flats (2x) on rear tire (small wires) | Little holes |
| KM 26880 (Kyrgystan) | 9. June 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (thorn) | Hole |
| KM 27483 (Kyrgystan) | 16. June 2023 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (unknown cause) General: Cleaning, brake service, saddle care, check gear shifting, brake cable greasing | Little hole & service |
| KM 27900 (Kazachstan) | 28. June 2023 | Regi: Replacement of shift cable David: Replacement of brake cable | Service |
| KM 29558 (Russia) | 14. July 2023 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (unknown cause) | Little hole |
| KM 31123 (Mongolia) | 2. August 2023 | Regi: Flat on rear tire (Thorn) | Little hole |
| KM 32216 (Russia) | 14. August 2023 | David: Flat on rear tire (small wire) | Hole |
| KM 32520 (Russia) | 19. August 2023 | Regi: Gradual loss of pressure at rear tire over the last two month. Replacement of tube. | Very little hole(s)? |
| KM 32759 (Russia) | 24. August 2023 | Regi: Flat on front tire (small wire) | Hole |
Spare parts 🔩
| Where | When | What | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| KM 2041 (Italy) | 10. Mai 2022 | Swap bicycle chain (#1 to #2) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 4362 (Serbia) | 11. June 2022 | Swap bicycle chain (#2 to #3) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 6907 (Turkey) | 16. July 2022 | Sprocket (11 teeth) on Davids bike | Defective sprocket teeth |
| KM 8108 (Turkey) | 4. August 2022 | Swap bicycle chain (#3 to #1) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 10413 (Georgia) | 7. September 2022 | Swap bicycle chain (#1 to #2) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 13124 (Turkey) | 24. October 2022 | Swap bicycle chain (#2 to #3) on both bikes Change shifting cable | Maintenance |
| KM 15363 (Israel) | 11. December 2022 | Swap bicycle chain (#3 to #1) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 17403 (Saudi Arabia) | 12. January 2023 | Large bicycle service with replacement of tires, tubes, chain, 10x-cassette, pulleys, small and medium chainring | Service |
| KM 20767 (UAE) | 28. February 2023 | Swap bicycle chain (#4 to #5) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 24196 (Uzbekistan) | 26. March 2023 | Swap bicycle chain (#5 to #6) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 26880 (Kyrgystan) | 9. June 2023 | David: Change of bottom bracket | Defect ball bearing |
| KM 27483 (Kyrgystan) | 16. June 2023 | Swap bicycle chain (#6 to #4) on both bikes | Maintenance |
| KM 31228 (Mongolia) | 3. August 2023 | Swap bicycle chain (#4 to #5) on both bikes | Maintenance |