Brother in the Wild Berlin 2019 Event Recap

Words by Will Meyer (@brothercycles), photos by Robert Krugal (@hagbardcel)

In August 2019 we held the first Brother in the Wild Berlin – in collaboration with the good guys at The Gentle Jaunt – Berlin’s bikepacking & cycle touring specialists.

Over 70 riders joined us for two days of exploring the gravel tracks and trails that weave their way through the forests surrounding the city. The route was expertly curated by the guys at The Gentle Jaunt. It was challenging but not so hard that we couldn’t enjoy ourselves – riders made regular stops to chill out, have a beer, and swim in the lakes that we passed along the way.

On Saturday evening riders set up camp at a remote forest house on the banks of the river Spree. Everyone enjoyed a cooling swim before having a well earned drink and eating a BBQ dinner around the campfire. Some collapsed into their tents exhausted from the day, whilst others stayed up late recalling stories from the trail under a starlit sky.

Thank you everyone who joined us for the event and all those that helped organise what was a very special weekend! Brother in the Wild will return to Berlin in 2020, so keep your eyes peeled for more information.

The final event of the 2019 Brother in the Wild bikepacking series occurred on September 14th, leaving from Musette Bicycles & Coffee in the heart of historic Bordeaux, France. Stay tuned for another recap from that event. Also, the Brother in the Wild bikepacking festival will be returning for 2020 in the UK from the 15th to the 17th of May. Mark your calendars if you’re in the area, and stay tuned for more details!

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