Cycling against cancer
Encouraging journey through Iceland
Join Jürgen on his bike tour through Iceland in August 2025 to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and encourage other sufferers and their families
The Project
By bike from Seyðisfjörður across the north of Iceland to Reykjavik
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Jürgen decided to face life anew – on his bike, through the rugged beauty of Iceland. The three-week tour in August 2025 is much more than just a sporting challenge: it is a symbol of hope, perseverance and the strength to get back up even after serious setbacks. With this trip, Jürgen wants to encourage people and raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.
Travel updates
With the wind at our back
Where Iceland becomes mystical and the north calls: wild blueberries, Arctic Henge, and finally Raufarhöfn
We are rapidly approaching our most significant destination yet: the northernmost point of Iceland. It will still take a while before we actually reach the Arctic Circle, but we can already sense that a major milestone lies ahead of us. After a quiet morning in...
With the sun at our backs and birch mushrooms in our luggage, we headed north: our journey to Þórshöfn.
This morning we wake up full of anticipation, because we're finally heading north! Warm sunshine falls into our tents and puts us in a good mood as we wake up. Under a bright blue sky, we take down our tents, enjoy a relaxed morning in the sun, and fortify ourselves...
From the tourist hustle and bustle to the Icelandic hot pot: our journey to Vopnafjörður
After a stormy night, we start the new day in sunshine. For a while, we have the campsite almost to ourselves, but then one coach after another arrives with tourists who want to visit the canyon, and we are glad to pack up our things and continue our journey. We head...
Four paws, two bicycles, and a detour to the canyon: we reach Fjaðrárgljúfur
On the third day of our cycling trip in Iceland, after a hearty breakfast, we set off for Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – an alternative to Hellisheiði, which we definitely prefer. Although this is a detour for us, costing us almost half a day, it allows us to bypass...
Hell Heidi: Not every path leads uphill – but all of them lead further
The rain has eased off, we take down our tents and set off in high spirits and highly motivated towards the east. Our destination today is Vopnafjörður, a small town located directly on a fjord. But although the day starts promisingly, we quickly realize that things...
With the wind at our back into the unknown: The bicycle trip to Iceland begins
Life is full of uncertainty. Things happen that are beyond our control, events that can only be observed from the outside. Our trip to Iceland is also one of those occasions marked by uncertainty. A trip that grew from an idea into a concrete plan over two years, but...
About Jürgen
Jürgen is a father of three, pancreatic cancer survivor and Iceland enthusiast from Lübeck. After his cancer diagnosis, he decided to share his story and actively make a difference. Jürgen’s goal is to travel through Iceland by bike. You can find out more about the project here:
In Numbers
In the case of pancreatic cancer, it takes five years without a recurrence to be considered cancer-free – a period that requires patience, strength and confidence.
1,126 kilometers is the approximate length of the route Jürgen will be cycling through Iceland. Mývatn, Vík í Mýrdal and Raufarhöfn are some of his destinations in Iceland.
The importance behind the journey
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive types of cancer and is often only diagnosed at an advanced stage. With this project, Jürgen wants to raise awareness of important information about symptoms, risk factors and the importance of early detection, as well as pass on what helped him during his illness and recovery. Anyone can be affected, so it is crucial to get regular check-ups and look out for warning signs.
Sponsors
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