Adventure bike tour: Haidershofner with police accompaniment in Tunisia

Adventure bike tour: Haidershofner with police accompaniment in Tunisia

El Hamma, Tunesien - On his adventurous bike tour through Tunisia, the Haidershofner Martin Mühlberger not only experienced breathtaking landscapes, but also dangerous situations. So he received surprisingly accompanying protection from the police and the military when he had planned to go to Ksar Ghilane. First, a white Toyota followed at the same distance, which also slower when changes in its pace. When Mühlberger stopped, the driver opened the window and explained that they were from the police, which Mühlberger was visibly worried. After about 20 kilometers, an isu-pick-up took over the accompaniment, followed by a black Mercedes who represented the military. According to Mühlberger, he was informed in a nearby café that they only accompanied him to his security, and it seems that the accompaniment is due to recent security policy developments, such as the tense relationship between France and Algeria after a terrorist attack in Alsace. This information was also confirmed by nön.at

Change of route and physical top performance

impressed by the high police presence, Mühlberger decided to change and shorten his original route. Instead of the desired 1,000 to 1,200 kilometers, he now heads to about 950 kilometers and is expected to arrive in Djerba earlier than expected. On Monday he put an absolute record day and cycled 164 kilometers to El Hamma, overcame impressive 484 meters of altitude and reflected the long day with a joke over painful thighs. The conditions are not always optimal, since the hotels in Tunisia are often not very inviting, which is why Mühlberger does not hesitate to spend the night in the tent, as he was on nön.at executed.