Nach elf Tagen: Extrem-Radsportler Thomas Mencel auf der letzten Etappe zum Nordkap

Wie geht es eigentlich Thomas Mencel, dem Extrem-Radsportler auf dem Weg ans Nordkap? Die vergangenen Tage ist er durch Schweden gefahren und erreicht nun einen magischen Ort in Finnland.

von Uli Piehler

Thomas Mencel auf seinem Weg durch Schweden. Am Mittwoch überquerte er die Grenze zu Finnland.

Bild: Thomas Mencel

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