Ultradistanzradfahrer aus Kümmersbruck erreicht Berlin: "Ein absolutes Mega-Erlebnis"

Thomas Mencel aus Kümmersbruck hat beim Extrem-Radrennen "Northcape 4000" den zweiten Kontrollpunkt in Berlin erreicht. Nach vier Tagen im Sattel kämpft der 39-Jährige mit Regen, Gegenwind und braucht Po-Pflege.

von Andrea Mußemann

Ein Gänsehaut-Moment für Thomas Mencel (Mitte) aus Kümmersbruck. Am Samstag, 25. Juli, startete er beim Nordkap-Rennen am Gardasee. An Tag 4 erreichte er Berlin. Jetzt geht es weiter in Richtung Schweden.

Bild: Thomas Mencel

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