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Nika’s road to the northcape
Training for NorthCape4000 through solo bikepacking and road cycling. Follow the journey as it happens.
Who I am?
Just a regular amateur road cyclist looking to upgrade her Strava stats and learn something new along the way. Explorer, creator, wanderer.
Why this journey?
I want to explore my mental and physical limits — and show honestly what it looks like to prepare for something big. For me, it’s 3000km, for you, it can be your first 10km on the bike.
How you can be part of it
I’m currently looking for partners and sponsors to support my journey to NorthCape4000 — and help me create meaningful, beginner-friendly content along the way.
Who is Whitesocks_Nika?
My Name is Nika, and my favourite thing to wear are some white socks.
I’m an amateur road cyclist who decided to aim a bit further than planned. I’m not a professional athlete or chasing podiums — I’m preparing for NorthCape4000 by riding, learning, making mistakes, and sharing the process as it happens. This journey is for anyone curious about bikepacking, road cycling, or wondering if they’re “ready enough” to start.
Explorer by nature. Creator by habit.
The NorthCape4000
NorthCape4000 is an unsupported ultra-distance cycling event from Italy to the North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe. The route covers 4,000 km, crossing multiple countries, climates, and terrains. Riders must be fully self-supported, managing navigation, logistics, rest, and repairs on their own, without outside assistance. NorthCape4000 is as much a mental challenge as a physical one.
The event is the goal.
The preparation is the story.
This is my secondhand Canyon SLX DI2 Bike
Shimano Ultegra Di2 – Reliable shifting in all conditions, low maintenance, and one less thing to worry about on long days.
Comfort-first pieces I’ve learned to trust over long hours in the saddle — adjusted as training progresses.
What I’m training with for NorthCape4000
tested, adjusted, and learned the hard way:
Specialized helmet and Mind glasses go well together
Do you think my Garmin will manage to upload 3000km of routes?
Zuatu with double boa
Ways to be part of the journey
Authentic partnerships built around endurance, learning, and real-world use
Partnerships & sponsorships
Long-term and project-based collaborations with brands that align with endurance cycling, bikepacking, and beginner-friendly gear.
Content & UGC creation
Real, in-the-field content created during training and the NorthCape4000 journey — photos, video, and stories captured in real conditions.
Races & Coffee rides
Join me at races, casual coffee rides, and beginner-friendly meetups — sharing kilometers, conversations, and experiences, online and offline.
Storytelling
Honest storytelling around training, preparation, setbacks, and progress — sharing what it really looks like to prepare for something big, without filters or shortcuts.
Big thanks to the
Sponsors supporting my journey
This journey is made possible through a small number of selected partnerships with brands that believe in endurance, learning, and real-world use. I collaborate with partners who want to be part of the process — not just visible at the finish line.
Bike, GPS, sensors, lights, clothing, insurance, or charity …
This could be you
Category available
Supporting training and recovery during the preparation phase with practical, everyday sports nutrition.
Proteini.si
Nutrition partner
Routes, rides & lessons learned
Vršič & Mangart, Slovenia
Santa Monica, USA
Großglockner, Austria
Etna, Italy
Sa Calobra, Corsica
Have a better idea?
Get in touch
I am always open to give talks, consultations or step into a creative project with likeminded individuals or brands.
Want to Ride with me?
Riding these events in 2026
When I’m not at my desk, I’m usually out riding — exploring local routes around Maribor or joining social rides. Throughout the year, I’ll also be attending a few races and cycling events. If you’re there too, let’s ride together.