Just over 3 months to go before the next leg of my project "Around the world by bike". Like every time for the last seven years, this is the time when I get really nervous. Why am I doing this? This way of travelling scares me but it is also a calling. I am doing … Continue reading Meet my Fundraising-Tour 2023
News Coverage
Here are two articles from local newspapers about this year's tour through Western Canada. Thank you, Marion Gottlob and Bernhard Zinke for your ongoing support over the last six years.
Interview in local TV
Yesterday, I was interviewed by Patricia Kain from RNF regarding my recent tour through Canada. Have a look. The interview is in German. https://www.rnf.de/mediathek/video/14-000-kilometer-und-13-laender-mit-dem-fahrrad-karsten-drath-tut-gutes-mit-dem-rad/
Retrospective
This was the Cosmikk Foundation Fundraising Tour 2022. It was the first of probably three legs through Canada on my way around the world. A total of 2,758 km and 19,373 m in elevation with no punctures. The tour included about 500 km of ferry travel. The only material damages were one frayed bike pants … Continue reading Retrospective
Day 34: Toronto to Frankfurt
The last day went by quickly. After sleeping in, late breakfast, and packing I had organized an Uber XL, another great idea from Aaron. It turned out that my Uber driver had been a professional marathon runner from Ethiopia named Teresa Fekensa who had come to Canada in 2017. He had won the Manitoba marathon … Continue reading Day 34: Toronto to Frankfurt