In front of the ‘Broken Chair’, symbol of the fight against landmines, Geneva (Switzerland) / Devant la ‘Broken Chair’, symbole de la lutte contre les mines antipersonnel, Genève (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
The route
Before the departure in Geneva (Switzerland) / Avant le départ, à Genève (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
Cyclists from the ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ before the departure in Geneva (Switzerland) / Cyclistes de la ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ avant le départ à Genève (Suisse). Photo : T.P. Graindorge / Imag’in
Before the departure in Geneva (Switzerland) / Avant le départ, à Genève (Suisse). Photo : T.P. Graindorge / Imag’in
Departure in Geneva (Switzerland) / Le départ, à Genève (Suisse). Photo : T.P. Graindorge / Imag’in
With cyclists of the ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ Geneva (Switzerland) / Avec des cyclistes de la ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’, Genève (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
With cyclists of the ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ and the ‘Cyclophile Sédunois’ on the way to Sion (Switzerland) / Avec des cyclistes de la ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ et du ‘Cyclophile Sédunois’, en route vers Sion (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
With cyclists of the ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ on the way to Sion (Switzerland) / Avec des cyclistes de la ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’, en route vers Sion (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
With cyclists of the ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ and the ‘Cyclophile Sédunois’ in Sion (Switzerland) / Avec des cyclistes de la ‘Pédale des Eaux-Vives’ et du ‘Cyclophile Sédunois’, à Sion (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
Armin and Alessio in Sion (Switzerland) / Armin et Alessio à Sion (Suisse). Photo : Patrick Grob / regardirect.ch
Furka Pass/ Col de la Furka. Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin with track cycling legend Bruno Risi in Andermatt (Switzerland) / Armin avec la légende du cyclisme sur piste Bruno Risi à Andermatt UR (Suisse). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Oberalp pass with Bruno Risi/ Col de l'Oberalp avec Bruno Risi. Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin ascending the Albula pass in the Grisons (Switzerland) in the rain/ Armin dans la montée du col de l’Albula dans les Grisons (Suisse) sous la pluie. Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Albula pass in the Grisons (Switzerland) / Col de l’Albula dans les Grisons (Suisse). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Descent in the Grisons (Switzerland) / Descente dans les Grisons (Suisse). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Pass del Fuorn, Grisons (Switzerland) / Col du four, Grisons (Suisse). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin with school kids in Müstair, Grisons (Switzerland) / Armin en compagnie d’écoliers à Müstair, Grisons (Suisse). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Meeting with the Mayor of Müstair (Swtzerland)/ Rencontre avec le maire de Müstair (Suisse). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
With disabled cyclists in South Tyrol (Italy) / En compagnie de cyclistes handicapés dans le Tyrol du Sud (Italie). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Disabled cyclists in South Tyrol (Italy) / Cyclistes handicapés dans le Tyrol du Sud (Italie). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin is welcomed by the Mayor of Bolzano (Italy) / Armin est accueilli par le maire de Bolzano (Italie). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
With Curdin from Müstair, on the road to Vittorio Veneto (Italy) / Avec Curdin de Müstair, en route vers Vittorio Veneto (Italie). Photo: Alessio di Sanzio / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road to Banja Luka (Bosnia) / Sur la route de Banja Luka (Bosnie). Photo : Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin is welcomed by the ICRC, the local Red Cross, mine victim associations and cycling officials in Banja Luka (Bosnia) / Armin est accueilli par le CICR, la Croix-Rouge locale, des associations de victimes de mines et des représentants de club cyclistes à Banja Luka (Bosnia). Photo : Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin with representative of the EU peace forces in Banja Luka (Bosnia) / Armin avec des représentants de forces de maintien de la paix de l'UE à Banja Luka (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin talking to the Red Cross youth in Banja Luka (Bosnia) / Armin discute avec les jeunes de la Croix-Rouge à Banja Luka (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin with the Red Cross youth in Banja Luka (Bosnia) / Armin avec les jeunes de la Croix-Rouge à Banja Luka (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the way to Gracanica (Bosnia) / Sur la route de Gracanica (Bosnie). Photos: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Sitting volleyball match in Doboj (Bosnia) / Match de sitting volleyball à Doboj (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Press conference with Norwegian People’s Aid, the Swiss Embassy and the clubs Oki Fantomi and Oki Doboj, Doboj (Bosnia) / Conférence de presse avec Norwegian People’s Aid, l’Ambassade de Suisse et les clubs Oki Fantomi et Oki Doboj, Doboj (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin receiving the shirt of European sitting volleyball Champions Oki Fantomi, Doboj (Bosnia) / Armin reçoit le maillot de Oki Fantomi, Champion d’Europe de sitting volleyball. Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
In Gracanica (Bosnia) with representatives of the local Red Cross and journalists / A Gracanica (Bosnie) avec des représentants de la Croix-Rouge locale et des journalistes. Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin receiving à gift from the Gracanica Red Cross, Gracanica (Bosnia) / Armin reçoit un cadeau de la Croix-Rouge de Gracanica (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road to Bratunac (Bosnia) / En route vers Bratunac (Bosnie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Discussion with Janko in West Bosnia / Discussion avec Janko dans l’est de la Bosnie. Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road to Cacak (Serbia) / Route vers Cacak (Serbie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Mounts over Uzice (Serbia) / Monts au-dessus d’Uzice (Serbie). Photo: Cyril Amberg / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Bulgaria / Bulgarie. Photo : Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Michèle preparing a bottle for Armin on the road to Plovdiv (Bulgaria) / Michèle prépare une bouteille pour Armin sur le chemin de Plovdiv (Bulgarie). Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road in Bulgaria / Sur les routes bulgares. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin on the road in Bulgaria / Armin sur la route en Bulgarie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the way to Plovdiv (Bulgaria) / sur la route de Plovdiv (Bulgarie). Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin entering Plovdiv (Bulgaria) / Armin entre dans la ville de Plovdiv (Bulgarie) Photo : Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
From Svilengrad to Istanbul/ De Svilengrad à Istanbul. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Saso, our excellent driver from Macedonia/Saso, notre excellent conducteur de Macédoine. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin deciphering turkish roads/Armin décryptant les routes turques. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Look for Armin...Welcome to Istanbul!/Cherchez Armin... Bienvenue à Istanbul! Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Istanbul by bike.../ Istanbul à vélo... Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin Köhli with Müteber from ”Initiative for mine-free Turkey”, on Taksim Square, Istanbul/ Armin Köhli avec Müteber de l'”Initiative pour une Turquie sans mines“. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin Köhli strolling around Taksim Square with members of the Turkish Disabled People Association/ Armin Köhli fait le tour de la place Taksim accompagné des membres de la Turkish Disabled People Association. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Press Conference on Taksim Square, Istanbul/ Conférence de presse sur la place Taksim, Istanbul. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin Köhli surrounded by journalists on Taksim Square, Istanbul/Armin Köhli entouré de journalistes sur la place Taksim, Istanbul. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin Köhli surrounded by journalists on Taksim Square, Istanbul/ Armin Köhli entouré de journalistes sur la place Taksim, Istanbul. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Press Conference on Taksim Square/ Conférence de presse et rencontres sur la Place Taksim. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Bosphorus in morning mist/ Le Bosphore dans la brume matinale. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Istanbul's dust on the face/ Poussière d'Istanbul à même la peau. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
After Bilecik / Après Bilecik. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Break between Bilecik and Kütahya/Pause entre Bilecik et Kütahya. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road after Bilecik / Sur la route après Bilecik . Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road to Kütahya / Entre Bilecik et Kütahya. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Small break for our 2 drivers / Pause méritée pour nos 2 conductrices. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road to Afyon / En direction d'Afyon. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Afyon. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road to Konya / Sur la route direction Konya. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Entrance into Konya with Serhat Sert, one of Turkey's national team professional cyclist/ Entrée à Konya avec Serhart Sert, un des cyclistes nationaux de Turquie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin with Serhart Sert and Fatih Harmanci, 2 cyclists from Turkish Cycling National Team and their coach Nureddin Kibrisis/ Armin entourée de Serhart Sert and Fatih Harmanci, 2 cyclistes de l'équipe nationale turque et leur entraîneur Nureddin Kibrisis . Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Visit of the President of the Konya Sports Federation/ Visite du Président de la Fédération Sportive de Konya. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Thanks to Mendo's family in Konya who warmly welcomed Armin! / La famille de Mendo à Konya- un grand merci pour leur accueil chaleureux ! Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Members of the Junior Cycling Club of Konya/ Membres du club cycliste junior de Konya. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Cycling Club of Konya accompanying Armin out of the city/ Sortie de Konya en compagnie du club cycliste de Konya. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road from Konya to Eregli/ Sur la route entre Konya et Eregli. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road past Tekir, looking for a place to stay... maybe Pozanti? / Sur la route, passé Tekir, à la recherche d'un hébergement- peut-être Pozanti?
Pozanti- Tarsus, still looking for a place to stay overnight / Pozanti- Tarsus, toujours à la recherche d'un arrêt pour la nuit
Pass on the road to Tarsus / Col sur la route en direction de Tarsus. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines.
On the road from Tarsus to Iskenderun / Sur la route entre Tarsus et Iskenderun. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
New car, new travel conditions... / Nouvelle voiture, nouvelles conditions de voyage... Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Saving turtles on the road from Tarsus to Iskenderun / Sauvetage de tortues sur la route de Tarsus à Iskenderun. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Turkish bakeries/ Boulangeries turques. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the road from Iskenderun to Yayladagi / Entre Iskenderun et Yayladagi. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Look for Armin- on the road to Yayladagi /Cherchez Armin- en route pour Yayladagi. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Steeper and steeper road to Yayladagi/ Sur la route, de plus en plus escarpée, pour Yayladagi. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin leaving Yayladagi under stormy weather/ Armin quitte Yayladagi, météo difficile. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Taxi breakdown between Yayladagi and Baniyas/Panne de taxi entre Yayladagi et Baniyas. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Through Latakya/ Passage à Lataquie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Facing the Mediterranean Sea, Al Khrab, Syria/ Face à la Mer à Al Khrab, Syrie
First night in Syria! Hotel on the beach/ Première nuit syrienne, hôtel en bord de mer... Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Evening bike cleaning... / Nettoyage de vélo nocturne. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Al Khrab, heading to Tripoli, Lebanon / Al Khrab. direction Tripoli au Liban. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
New car, new driver, new destination: Lebanon/ Nouveau chauffeur, nouvelle voiture, nouvelle étape: le Liban. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
New city, new places to clean bikes... /Comment nettoyer un vélo quelques m2... Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Tripoli, Lebanon / Tripoli, Liban. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Tripoli, Lebanon. Heavy rain but good mood/ Pluie battante.. moral au beau fixe. Tripoli, Liban. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Heavy showers in Tripoli, Lebanon/ Sous la pluie battante à Tripoli, Liban. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Beirut / Beyrouth. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
LWAH's rehabilitation centre in Sarafand - South Lebanon / Centre de rééducation de LWAH, Sarafand, Liban du Sud. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Discussion organised by "Nahwa Al-Muwatiniya" in Beirut / Discussion organisée par "Nahwa Al-Muwatiniya" à Beyrouth. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Destroyed bridge between in Lebanon / Pont détruit au Liban. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Interview at the border between Lebanon and Syria / Interview à la frontière libano-syrienne. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
2005 Asian Cycling Champion Omar Hassanein welcomes Armin at the border between Lebanon and Syria / Le champion d'Asie de 2005 Omar Hassanein accueille Armin à la frontière libano-syrienne. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Good mood for the arrival in Damascus / Bonne humeur avec l'arrivée à Damas. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Syria / Syrie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Press Conference at the Embassy of Switzerland in Damascus / Conférence de presse à l'Ambassade de Suisse à Damas. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
A little rest with friends in Damascus / un petit moment de repos entre amis à Damas. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
On the way from Damascus to Quneitra with professional cyclists Omar Hassanein and Fadi Cheikhouni / Entrée en Syrie avec les cyclistes professionnels Omar Hassanein et Fadi Cheikhouni . Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Escort on the way to Quneitra / escorte sur la route de Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
With the cyclist club of Quneitra / Avec le club cycliste de Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin is welcomed by the Governor of Quneitra / Armin est reçu par le gouverneur de Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Meeting Dr. Heissam in Quneitra / Chez le Dr. Heissam à Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin plants an olive tree for peace in Quneitra / Armin plante un olivier en signe de paix à Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin is welcomed at the cultural centre of Quneitra / Armin est reçu au centre culturel de Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Quneitra association for mine victims / Association des victimes de mines de Quneitra. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
With the Tareef Cycling Club in Jordan / Avec le Tareef Cycling Club en Jordanie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Armin is too fast again.... / Armin à nouveau trop rapide pour ses accompagnateurs....Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Jordan / Jordanie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Michèle cycling in Jordan / Michèle accompagne Armin en Jordanie. Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Last stage with Manuela and Michèle / Dernière étape avec Manuela et Michèle. Photo: Darius Köhli.
To the Dead Sea... / Vers la mer morte... Photo: Darius Köhli
Last kilometres... / Derniers kilomètres... Photo: Darius Köhli
Last kilometres... / Derniers kilomètres... Photo: Darius Köhli.
CHALLENGE MET: ARMIN ON THE SHORES OF THE DEAD SEA IN JORDAN! / PARI REUSSI: ARMIN SUR LES RIVES DE LA MER MORTE EN JORDANIE! Photo: Manuela Langer / Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines
Armin with Manuela and Michèle on the shores of the Dead Sea / Armin sur les rives de la Mer Morte avec Manuela et Michèle Photo: Darius Köhli