Journey spans 265 kilometers from Düsseldorf to Lenthe, hometown of Werner von Siemens, for a charitable purpose
Cyclists Embark on 265-Kilometer Journey for Werner-von-Siemens-Realschule
Two former students of the Werner-von-Siemens-Realschule, Andreas Merten and Dirk Sauerborn, are set to embark on a significant cycling journey. On Wednesday (4.6.), they will arrive in Lenthe, the birthplace of their alma mater's namesake, Werner von Siemens.
The journey, spanning 265 kilometers with 1300 meters of altitude, marks a unique and commendable endeavour by the duo. The route, though not explicitly detailed, is part of the school's 65th anniversary celebrations, with more information available on the school's official website here.
The cycling event is a sponsored ride aimed at collecting donations for projects within the school's 65th anniversary celebrations and the work of the Courage AG. The school, which holds the distinction of being "a school without racism - a school with courage," has been actively involved in promoting traffic safety education in partnership with the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad Club (ADFC).
On Monday (2.6.), a farewell demonstration was held at the school, where students welcomed the cyclists with posters, flags, and noisemakers. School principal Alexander Schrimpf and his deputy Thomas Bauerle bid farewell to Merten and Sauerborn, who are both 65 years old, like the school this year.
The cyclists will be returning to the school by June 28, the day of the school's 65th anniversary celebration, which will be marked by a big festival. Donors can support the action by transferring 6.50 euros (or more) to the association of friends and supporters of the Werner-von-Siemens-Realschule e.V., with the reference "Lenthe" and IBAN: DE39300501100019125681. A donation receipt is provided for donations over 300 euros.
In Lenthe, the cyclists have an appointment with the mayor, adding a touch of official recognition to their journey. The train they will be taking for their return journey has more horsepower than their bikes, offering a stark contrast to their mode of transport during the ride.
For those seeking further details on the sponsored bike ride, it appears that such information is not currently available in the provided search results. Direct contact with the Werner-von-Siemens-Realschule or checking their official communications for announcements about such events might prove fruitful.
Andreas Merten and Dirk Sauerborn, who are former students of the Werner-von-Siemens-Realschule, are not only embarking on a challenging cycling journey but are also using this opportunity for education-and-self-development. Apart from raising funds for the school's 65th anniversary celebrations and the Courage AG, their journey also supports the traffic safety education initiative that the school has undertaken in partnership with the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad Club (ADFC).
