Es ist geschafft: Thomas Mencel erreicht unter Schmerzen das Nordkap

Der aus Kümmersbruck stammende Extrem-Radsportler Thomas Mencel (39) hat sein Ziel erreicht. Am Sonntagmittag kam er nach mehr als 4000 Kilometern im Sattel am Nordkap an.

von Uli Piehler

Hier geht es in den berüchtigten Nordkap-Tunnel mit seiner langen Steigung.

Bild: Thomas Mencel

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