On the final day, the road turns inward. As wheels stop spinning, something deeper begins to move. Grief, growth, and quiet revelations surface in the stillness. New friendships spark, old defences soften, and shared joy weaves through the closing hours. In this space between ending and beginning, the Taunus leaves its mark.
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08. Touring Mode
The third fastest woman finishes and attention shifts to the characters and stories the mid pack, where riders are ‘touring mode’ to squeeze as much as possible from the final hours of experience.
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07. Mothers of Speed
Two mothers finish in the top 10 - one driven by the chase, the other riding her own race. Behind them, a pack of women battle for the final podium place as the finish draws near.Emotions surface, reflections settle in, and one rider’s crash leads to an unexpected discovery.
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06. Solo Spirit
The first rider of this edition has crossed the line. This episode follows his final moments and the calm resolve of the podium: three riders defined by humility as much as speed.Beyond the front of the race, we hear from those still moving — riders pushing through illness, doubt, and the parts of the course that test more than legs. One rider in particular discovers strength where she didn’t expect it, on ground she once feared to cross.
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05. Different Worlds
At a glance, it’s the same road—but inside the Taunus Bikepacking Adventure, two very different worlds unfold. One is a relentless solo mission: riders pushing themselves to the edge in pursuit of personal limits and checkpoint glory. The other is slower, warmer—built around shared stories, quiet laughs, and long climbs with friends. In this episode, we visit Gunther’s Place, a small café transformed into a legendary oasis by its owner: an unexpected superfan who dishes out free food, drinks, and boundless enthusiasm to every passing rider. We also follow race leader Manuel Truccolo as he reaches Checkpoint 3, maintaining his lead with quiet determination. It's a tale of intensity and generosity - of two worlds, one route.
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