Freilauf Podcast #6:
Lost in the corn maze
Anna Kirchengast traveling with her family
The corn is already as tall as a man when Anna and her two sons set off on their first bike ride in their ancestral homeland to visit her parents. Ten-year-old Felix repeatedly rides ahead through this labyrinth of corn, always waiting until Anna and his younger brother have caught up before continuing. Suddenly, however, Felix disappears. Has he gotten lost?
Find out how this story ends in this episode of our podcast Freilauf. Listen to the full interview with Anna Kirchengast now.
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This is how Anna is traveling
Anna is a sociologist from Graz and loves cycling trips, both alone and with her family. Even as a child and teenager, the bicycle was Anna's path to independence, and this love of cycling has stayed with her to this day. She and her family use bicycles for everyday journeys, thus finding a sustainable and active lifestyle.
What truly captivated Anna about bicycle touring, however, was an encounter with other cyclists during a weekend shopping trip. This encounter sparked her curiosity and desire for longer cycling tours.
For Anna, flexibility and sustainability are important when traveling. She appreciates the option of taking shorter journeys by train or even starting directly from home. She has a particular fondness for her favorite region, the Engadine.
Over the years, Anna has learned that her checklist for bike touring is getting shorter and shorter. She increasingly leaves tools and repair kits at home and trusts that she can handle the challenges along the way.
Anna's valuable tip for all cycling tourists is to embrace what happens. Flexibility and openness are key to unforgettable experiences and encounters.
Besides her adventures, Anna is also a blogger and reports on her small blog at https://losradln.blogspot.com/ about their travels and experiences.
How are you traveling?
Is your bicycle also your personal "freedom machine"? Do you also leave your tools and repair kit behind on your tours? Let us know in the comments about your experiences with cycling and travel, and share your thoughts on Anna's story. We look forward to your contribution!