KATHARINA KRUSE
From local trails in Northern Germany to far-off bikepacking routes, Katharina Kruse explores the world on two wheels. Coming from enduro MTB racing, she discovered a deeper love for cycling through adventure, gravel and long days in the saddle — always curious, always moving, and guided by the freedom the bike brings.
PROFILE
Year of Birth: 1996
EVOC ATHLETE since: Officially, 2026
At home in: Deister, Northern Germany
Discipline: Mountain Biking, Gravel, E-Bike
Biggest achievements: Finally dreaming big, trusting the process, and going for it.
Instagram: @katharinakruse
QUICK QUESTIONS:
5 PERSONAL ANSWERS
My first real bikepacking adventure. Coming from enduro MTB racing, it opened up a whole new world of biking for me and completely changed the way I see cycling.
Bikes can take you wherever you want to be. They allow you to explore your home region just as much as completely unfamiliar places — at your own pace and on your own terms.
That’s a hard one. I’ve never been to Canada, so for both mountain biking and bikepacking it would be an absolute dream.
The Hydro Pro 1.5 — perfect for long days because you can ride it with a hydration bladder, and the front pockets keep essentials and snacks within easy reach.
Only you can hold yourself back from doing the things your heart truly desires.
Your Top 3 EVOC products and why you love them!
TORSO PROTECTOR
Better safe than sorry.
ATHLETE BACKPACK 30
No matter where I go or what I do, it’s always with me, with enough space to carry whatever I need.
TOP TUBE PACK WP
On bikepacking adventures or casual gravel rides at home, I always have snacks and essentials within reach — absolutely necessary, because I’m really bad company when I’m hungry haha.