Deep in central Poland, a sandy road winds through the woods, only to end abruptly at a sign that reads Koniec Swiata — The End of the World. There’s no dramatic cliff edge or fiery abyss, just trees, silence, and the quiet satisfaction of having found a place that’s exactly what it claims to be.
Continue reading 🚴 Cycling to Koniec Świata — Poland’s Quirkiest Dead-End in the Forest
Autumn usually means trading my road bike for something sturdier — comfort over speed as winter looms. But last year, an irresistible detour: news that the K-41 bucket-wheel excavator, one of Europe’s largest machines, had surfaced from the depths of the Belchatow mine for maintenance. A fleeting sight, maybe once a decade. So I mapped a 135 km route, laced up my cycling shoes, and set off to meet this industrial legend.
Continue reading 🚴♂️ Chasing Giants: A 135 km Autumn Ride to Europe’s Mightiest Excavator
Shutter and Saddle 