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From 4.29 to Adventure Lite: Linda and Dirk test their upgraded Santos bikes

In 2019, Belgian couple Linda and Dirk bought Santos 4.29 mountain bikes and embarked on their first bikepacking trip, the "Rota Vicentina," from Lisbon to Sagres. Getting a taste for offroad cycling, they began using their bikes more frequently for short tours, but longer trips presented a luggage distribution challenge due to the suspension fork. Read on to learn how they tackled this and enjoy their beautiful photography at the same time.

Linda & Dirk
Santos Adventure Lite

The Lifestyle way of cycling

“You don’t have to cycle around the world for adventure!” – Linda and Dirk are not top athletes or record holders. They are simply enthusiastic touring cyclists from Belgium. For 10 years now, the two of them have been travelling on different routes within Europe.

Linda & Dirk
Santos 4.29
Travelmaster 2.9

Linda & Dirk

Bon Vivants

Adventure Lite
Travelmaster 2.9
Travelmaster 3⁺

Santos Riders Linda and Dirk describe themselves best as bon vivants. Everything is possible and nothing is obligatory. They have proven that they are not afraid of hard work. At the same time, they love a bit of luxury now and then. Their cycling adventures often start or end at their front door. Sometimes they travel part of the way with their Santos bikes by train, boat, or car. They mainly cycle in Europe because they want to minimize flying.

They used to always have a strict schedule. They booked accommodations in advance, arranged transportation back, and their main goal was to reach the final destination by bike. Nowadays, they approach things very differently. They have a general direction in mind, and the rest falls into place. They stop when they see a beautiful spot or meet interesting people to talk to. They prefer to sleep in a tent or a cozy B&B, whatever suits them best at the moment.

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