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A Journey to the East: 10,000-Kilometer Bicycle Adventure
From Amsterdam to Shanghai: A Ride Across Continents Most travelers heading from Amsterdam to Shanghai would simply book a flight, endure the long haul, and arrive in a matter of hours. But for Dutch historian, author, and urban design curator Ole Bouman, this journey needed to be more than just a change in geographical location—it was a quest for understanding. In February 2024, at over sixty years of age, Bouman mounted his bicycle in Amsterdam and set off on an extraordinary journey. Over the next 156 days, he crossed 18 countries and regions, cycling a staggering 10,756 kilometers to reach his destination: Shanghai. Carrying 45 kilograms of luggage on an 18-kilogram bicycle, he endured physical challenges, battled diverse climates, and…
A Journey to the East: 10,000-Kilometer Bicycle Adventure
From Amsterdam to Shanghai: A Ride Across Continents Most travelers heading from Amsterdam to Shanghai would simply book a flight, endure the long haul, and arrive in a matter of hours. But for Dutch historian, author, and urban design curator Ole Bouman, this journey needed to be more than just a change in geographical location—it was a quest for understanding. In February 2024, at over sixty years of age, Bouman mounted his bicycle in Amsterdam and set off on an extraordinary journey. Over the next 156 days, he crossed 18 countries and regions, cycling a staggering 10,756 kilometers to reach his destination: Shanghai. Carrying 45 kilograms of luggage on an 18-kilogram bicycle, he endured physical challenges, battled diverse climates, and…
From Amsterdam to Shanghai: A Ride Across Continents Most travelers heading from Amsterdam to Shanghai would simply book a flight, endure the long haul, and arrive in a matter of hours. But for Dutch historian, author, and urban design curator Ole Bouman, this journey needed to be more than just a change in geographical location—it was a quest for understanding. In February 2024, at over sixty years of age, Bouman mounted his bicycle in Amsterdam and set off on an extraordinary journey. Over the next 156 days, he crossed 18 countries and regions, cycling a staggering 10,756 kilometers to reach his destination: Shanghai. Carrying 45 kilograms of luggage on an 18-kilogram bicycle, he endured physical challenges, battled diverse climates, and…
A Journey to the East: 10,000-Kilometer Bicycle Adventure
From Amsterdam to Shanghai: A Ride Across Continents Most travelers heading from Amsterdam to Shanghai would simply book a flight, endure the long haul, and arrive in a matter of hours. But for Dutch historian, author, and urban design curator Ole Bouman, this journey needed to be more than just a change in geographical location—it was a quest for understanding. In February 2024, at over sixty years of age, Bouman mounted his bicycle in Amsterdam and set off on an extraordinary journey. Over the next 156 days, he crossed 18 countries and regions, cycling a staggering 10,756 kilometers to reach his destination: Shanghai. Carrying 45 kilograms of luggage on an 18-kilogram bicycle, he endured physical challenges, battled diverse climates, and…
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