2nd bike record: The 124 Swiss Passes Challenge
I cycled all 124 Swiss passes in 26 days. Over 1200 km and 56,000 m of elevation gain.
The facts of the challenge
Rode all 124 Swiss passes by bike
In 26 consecutive days
Start: Aug. 12, 2022 in Nyon, Vaud
End: Sept. 6, 2022 in Bern
1368 kilometers
56,260 vertical meters
110 hours on the bike
More than just cycling
I cycled all 124 Swiss passes in 26 days. It wasn't just about cycling over 56,000m uphill, the challenge began even before that.
Exactly 5 months before, because that was the time frame to turn the idea into a concrete project. I had to find sponsors, build a team of 5 people, organize hotels and logistics and then find the time and energy to train. In addition, there was an 8-person film team who also had their own ideas about the project.
Several hats on
I was now not only a cyclist, but also a project manager and executive. I talk about how I dealt with these challenges in my presentations.
Movie Freigefahren
There is an 80-minute film documentary about the challenge. An 8-person film crew accompanied me before, during and after the challenge - and it was about much more than "just" cycling.
The rough course of the stage
I started in Nyon and drove clockwise through Switzerland
List of all official passports
These are the official passports of Switzerland (registered by Swisstopo)
The partners of the Challenge
Many thanks to my partners for their trust in this unique project.
