Overcast, possible showers and strong winds was the forecast for Wednesday. So hang around in Lubeck or cycle? I opted for a cycle and ended up with my longest day in the saddle to date, but somehow it didn’t feel long – well sometimes it did.

In a totally preserve fashion my highlight of the day was getting across this 2k bridge between the mainland and Fehmarm.

Traffic restrictions were in place with a speed limit 50 kph and truck warnings. All because of the wind and I had to struggle to walk my bike across. I couldn’t even wear glasses as the wind simply took them off and at times I struggled to hold the bike. But boy, do you know you’re alive!

Germany is a very orderly place. There’s even coin operated meters so you can reserve these ‘shelters on the beach.