29.11.06

In the bike of my mind


Literally. Crazy.

Another French expression found its literal embodiment recently. To depict someone insane, French people sometimes use the idiom: "Avoir un petit velo dans la tete" (Having a little bicycle in the head).

This French guy has decided to take it personally. And literally.


A few months ago, he quited his job as a Regional Sales Manager for a Food & Beverage multinational, and decided to ride his bicycle from Paris to Jerusalem. He confesses this is no pilgrimage, just an opportunity to go through a personal introspection while getting across a great number of countries and populations along the road.




He has indeed decided to follow the Northern Mediterranean seashores. Around 10 countries, 15,000 km, 6 months, a bike, a tent, few clothes and a great amount of courage. His objective is to fully grasp the daily life of the different populations. He will therefore avoid hotels and try as much as possible to be hosted by locals...


So if you read these lines, and could give him some help: do not hesitate... All the best to him.

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:05 am

    talking about florian but in french on my cycling blog : http://www.passionveloblog.com

    Best wishes of success for his adventure !

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  2. You meant Flavien, I assume... Thanks for him!

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