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Edda 🥾🚴♀️🏌️♀️🚵♀️ and others went cycling.
November 14, 2025
📍 Tag 7: Chachoengsao – Bang Saen (71 km, 116 hm) Today we rode the shortest stage of our 2025 Tour – but it was anything but short on impressions. From Chachoengsao, the route led us along quiet backroads toward the Gulf of Thailand. In between, a five-kilometre section on the highway demanded full concentration. Thanks to our excellent guides, we made it through safely. The highlight was a ten-kilometre bridge stretching across the shallow coastal waters – a panorama that will not be forgotten soon. Our destination was Bang Saen, a popular seaside getaway for people from Bangkok – the perfect place to stretch out in the sand and bring the day to a calm close. Pictures mainly from Richard
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Edda 🥾🚴♀️🏌️♀️🚵♀️ and hamburg1960 went cycling.
November 10, 2025
The Tour of Hope 2025 – Day 3 | November 10, 2025 Nakhon Ratchasima → Pak Chong (105 km, 695 m elevation) We started the day in style – with a swim in the infinity pool overlooking Korat, followed by what might have been the best breakfast of the tour (sorry, no photo – we were too busy enjoying it). Then came a short transfer through the morning rush hour of this busy city before we hit the road again. Our first stop was the second school visit of The Tour of Hope 2025: the Khon Phet Samanora School. We handed over ten new bicycles to students in this area – a region that until recently struggled with water and soil pollution from crayfish farming. Wastewater from ponds once contaminated the local waterways with chemicals and organic residues. Thanks to many efforts the live of the children in this region can turn to better perspectives. And thanks to World Vision Thailand, who help us select and support schools, our project now gives children a safer and faster way to get to school. What stood out today was the amazing energy – a joyful morning ceremony, bright faces, and a dance performance that made everyone smile. Short encounters, but full of warmth. The second theme of the day: street dogs. Since leaving Khon Kaen, we’ve seen them everywhere – in towns, on rice field roads, even far from any houses. Most are calm, some shy, many simply lying in the shade. In Thailand, and especially in rural areas like the Isaan, dogs often live freely. Poverty, lack of sterilization programs, and cultural tolerance all play a role. People don’t always “own” dogs, but they often feed them – we saw it today at the mountain viewpoint: drivers stopped to hand out food, and even our supply bus driver shared some leftovers. These dogs are part of the landscape here – independent, social, and surprisingly friendly. And somehow, they remind us that kindness can appear in the smallest gestures – a bowl of rice, a smile, or a biscuit for a stray. Tomorrow we ride through Khao Yai National Park – and probably swap rice fields for jungle hills.
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Edda 🥾🚴♀️🏌️♀️🚵♀️ and others went cycling.
November 8, 2025
Today was finally the day – The Tour of Hope 2025 has started! 🚴♀️ After months of preparation, we stood at the starting line in Khon Kaen this morning – full of energy and curiosity. The sky was gray, the roads wet from rain, but the mood? Bright! After about 70 km of beautiful scenery, it was clear that today would be more than just cycling. In Ban Nong Khon, we handed over 25 bicycles to 5 schools and celebrated the opening of a new school library. The children, teachers, parents, and villagers welcomed us with open arms – two impressive dance performances by the little ones – a story about rice production and an a cappella song of thanks, a dance by the mothers, and a moving and funny moment when, after cutting the red ribbon, the children pretended to read in the library. But one of the speakers emphasized the importance of literacy. We believe it immediately. Yes, after about 70 kilometers and a few heavy rain showers, we were all pretty exhausted – and pretty dirty. But no one complained. Between speeches by politicians, teachers, and our partners, the same emotion was palpable everywhere: gratitude. These encounters remind us why we are here: Because we want to do something good. Because we want to build bridges and forge friendships – between continents and cultures. Because we want to share some of our privileges, and because we want to enjoy a beautiful bike ride. Today was just the beginning – 105 sweaty kilometers. Tomorrow we continue.
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Edda 🥾🚴♀️🏌️♀️🚵♀️ and others went cycling.
April 7, 2024
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hamburg1960 went running.
December 1, 2021
01:53
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