Around the World by Bicycle - Heinz StückeLatest NewsSince our meeting with Heinz in June 2006, we often wonder how Heinz is and of his location in the world
at the present time. We hope he is ok and that his journey is progessing well.
Date: 11:09:07
Kenfig.org received an email from Chris Kirby in Denver, CO, US. Apparently Heinz is USA bound this autumn
visiting Denver, Colorado and possibly planning a journey to the tip of South America from here. Many thanks for this
information Chris - I thought the viewers to this webpage may also be interested to learn of this information.
2008 UpdateDate: 11:02:08
Kenfig.org received an email from Chris Kirby in Denver, CO, US. Heinz visited Chris in Nov 2007 from where
he was then travelling south to Chille, from here onto Cocos & Christmas Islands (Australia) and Mayotte (Comores)
on his way to the South Pacific. Cycling in the north west of Australia, the Karoo in South Africa, Madagascar,
hopefully Southern Sudan and by the end of November 2008, returning to London. All donations are welcomed to cover
Heinz's continued journey, so if the great man appears in your location around the world, please give generously.
Again, many thanks to Chris for the above information - perhaps other people located in the above locations could
drop us a line as well so as to plot Heinz's journey throughout 2008 here on Kenfig.org website.
Exclusive on Kenfig.orgA chance meeting on the roadside on the A48 at Pyle on the evening of Thursday 01 June 2006 with Guinness Book
record holder (Epic Journeys) Heinz Stücke.
Kenfig.org had an exclusive interview with Heinz Stücke on the A48 at Pyle on his epic round
the world journey by bicycle. He was travelling from Cardiff to Swansea on part of his UK adventure when we
encountered him at the roadside. From Swansea he was heading towards West Wales then onto Ireland.
We spoke on a number of different topics for around ½ hour - what an amazing character. We asked him
what he would do in the event of mechanical problems with his bicycle when miles from knowhere - he replied... I carry a hammer in my
saddle bag and just hit it back into shape until I can get it fixed properly. His journeys are meticulously planned well
in advance so as to avoid these situations arising in the first place. Heinz is a keen and experienced photographer and
our conversation included that of photography as I had a digital camera with me on our meeting.
Heinz and the Internet
One amazing topic arose which was associated with the Internet - Heinz spoke of this as an amazing tool for
learning, yet thought that there was just too much information now available online and that people could loose the
art of face to face communication through this medium as time goes by. [ A valid point from someone well conversed with
worldwide communication skills ]
Our conversation with Heinz was diverse and lengthy [ too long to publish here ]. We feel highly privilaged
to have met such an interesting, learned and well travelled person. We are including this on Kenfig.org
as this was history in the making for both parties, Heinz's epic around the world journey by bicycle and the fact
that Heinz actually travelled through Pyle on the A48. The Kenfig.org website is a local historical site documenting history
throughout the entire Kenfig and surrounding areas both past and present.
Heinz presented Kenfig.org with a signed brochure entitled Around the World by Bicycle by Heinz Stücke. He signed
a map of South Wales with my name, together with the date and time of our meeting, he said he keeps a daily diary of events
which someday he is hoping to publish.
We wished Heinz a safe and fruitful journey and watched him as he peddled off into the evening sunset.
Rob Bowen - Webmaster Kenfig.org
About Heinz StückeBorn in
Höelhof, Germany in 1940, Heinz Stücke's worldwide adventure began in November 1962
and up to the present day he has been cycling and travelling around the world non-stop.
Some Facts & Figures - 2002The following information is taken from the brochure Heinz presented to Kenfig.org at Pyle.
Heinz Stücke's MottoThere is a motto around the German flag to the rear of Heinz's bicycle - it reads...
Be Carefree - Be Mad - Be a little bit badIts the unknown around the corner that turns my wheelRelated Website Links
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