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Documents21.08.2006
The Biosphere Tour: Observations and Recommendations
Report to the MAB Secretariat, UNESCO field offices and biosphere reserves, 159 KB (pdf) 26.11.2006
Exchange and Transparency: The Way to an Internet Platform for Biosphere Reserves
Discussion Paper, 385 KB (pdf) Press Photos High resolution photos of Christoph and his bicycle at different locations around the globe are available in the promotion gallery.Press Reports29.11.2006
Radio Interview: Lauschangriff (40min)Radio Eins Live (german) - 18.404KB (mp3) 09.08.2006
SphrenbummlerFrankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (german) - 97KB (jpg) 01.08.2006
Von Paris nach Peking in 317 TagenLausitzer Rundschau (german) - 136KB (jpg) 28.07.2006
Christoph Noltes Welt-Tour ist zu EndeOberhessische Presse (german) - 146KB (jpg) 06.03.2006
Global environmentalist arrives in Chouf [Comment on mistakes in the article]The Daily Star (distributed with Herald Tribune) (english) - 53KB (jpg) 04.03.2006
Rahaala almaani yassil Ash-Shoof 'ala daraaja fi itaar jaula haul al-'aalamAl Anwaar (arabic) - 159KB (jpg) 04.03.2006
Rahaala almaani fi Arz Ash-Shouf: Libnan mutaqaddim fi himaayat albi'aAl Mustaqbil (arabic) - 128KB (jpg) 20.02.2006
Nolte: Rehlati tastahdaq ma'rafa kiifiia ta'aamil althaqaafaat ma' albi'aAl Ghad (arabic) - 261KB (jpg) 20.02.2006
Nolte: The goal of my journey is to learn about the ways cultures deal with their environment [English translation of Al-Ghad article]Al Ghad (english) - 91KB (doc) 01.10.2005
Le Tour de la BiospherePresse Ventoux (french) - 22KB (doc) 31.08.2005
Mit dem Rad durch die WeltMarburger Neue Zeitung (german) - 102KB (jpg) 30.08.2005
Junger Marburger radelt nach IndienOberhessische Presse (german) - 321KB (jpg) 01.08.2005
Cottbusser Student will per Fahrrad um die halbe WeltLausitzer Rundschau (german) - 359KB (jpg) |
Sponsoring The highly reliable and low maintenance hydraulic brakes HS33 from Magura keep the Biosphere Tour's bike in a safe distance from ditches and trees. Repairing bicycles, opening cans or simply slicing bread - there's a lot possible with the Swisstool from Victorinox. The Globetrotter Equipment Store in Berlin allowed a discount for the Biosphere Tour's equipment, slightly higher than usual.Logistic Support Although fascinated by the project idea, the UNESCO MAB Secretariat in Paris hesitated in officially supporting the Biosphere Tour, due to the tragic death of a French UNESCO cyclist in 1998. However, the Secretariat's assistance in establishing contacts to biosphere reserves and regional bureaus, as well as its letter of recommendation turned out very helpful during the whole journey. Hospitalityclub and Couchsurfing, the two largest hospitality exchange networks, provided the platform for the most enriching experiences during the trip. 16 hosts in ten countries showed me how good it feels to come as a stranger and leave as a friend.
 Members of the German Bicycle Travel Forum provided invaluable advice about bicycle purchase, security and route planning. After an accumulated 15000km of own bicycle travel, I hope I can offer the same service in the future. Aside from building an incredibly reliable bicycle for the Biosphere Tour (two punctures and nothing else during a journey of 12000km), the bicycle constructors from the Radspannerei in Berlin also provided a three-hours do-it-yourself bicycle maintenance course which left me capable of repairing about everything.
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