Former professional cyclist Markus Weinberg has set off on his cycle tour through Europe in the far north and has covered the first 60 kilometers. The response to the "European Connection Trail" has been great and he also met German tourists at the start in the Norwegian-Russian border town of Grense Jakobselv, the 41-year-old told the German Press Agency. After a short swim in the cold Barents Sea, he set off and cycled the first stage to Kirkenes.
Around 7,800 kilometers on Europe's roads
Weinberg said that he wanted to promote European unity with his 7,800-kilometer tour to Cabo de São Vicente in Portugal. "We should focus more on the European idea of community and not allow ourselves to be divided," emphasized the athlete, who has worked as a journalist and documentary filmmaker since the end of his professional career. He also wants to motivate people to travel to the continent themselves.
