JANA KESENHEIMER
Fresh on Board! From rugged mountain passes to endless gravel roads – Jana Kesenheimer lives and breathes ultra distance bikepacking. Whether racing across continents or solving problems on remote trails, she rides with heart, grit, and a love for the journey.
PROFILE
Year of Birth: 1994
EVOC ATHLETE since: Officially, 2025
At home in: Innsbruck, Austria
Discipline: Self-Supported Ultracycling, Bikepacking (all terrain)
Biggest achievements: Finishing my first ultra (TPBR) in 2019 and as first woman at Transcontinental Race 2024 felt equally special to me
Instagram: @jananas.banjana
QUICK QUESTIONS:
5 PERSONAL ANSWERS
Being welcomed by wild horses in the sunrise at Port de Pailhères during Transpyrenees 2022 was so cheesy!
I love to see the transformation of landscapes and cultures as I cycle, and the sense of achievement that comes from reaching both physical and psychological goals through my own effort. Also, during ski-touring and bikepacking, I love the part of problem-solving!
Although I’ve already spent a lot of time in the Pyrenees, I’d likely go back. There’s no other place where you can conquer so many rugged mountains on your bike in such a short time!
It's the EVOC PROTOTYPE of the long TOP TUBE BAG: I always keep it on my bike to carry snacks, tools, and occasionally my camera.
Cycling is the most efficient way for humans to move under their own power and the perfect speed to truly experience your surroundings, while still covering a large distance - whether it's right outside your door or to a faraway destination. Go for it!
Your Top 3 EVOC products and why you love them!
EVOC SEAT PACK BOA WP 6
I use it to carry my sleeping gear, a minimalist set of clothes, and extra snacks, making it perfect for going anywhere I want. It's definitely waterproof, stable, and holds its shape even when it is less "stuffed".
EVOC TOP TUBE PACK WP
A convenient way to keep my snacks easily accessible.
EVOC HYDRO PRO 6
Ideal for off-road rides, it’s the perfect lightweight solution for carrying water when my MTB frame is too small to fit additional bags or bottles.
