Holger Guse embarks on a two-year global bike journey for charity
Holger Guse is about to set off on another epic adventure. This Friday, he begins a two-year bicycle journey across the globe. His route will take him through Europe, the Middle East, and Asia before reaching Indonesia in roughly nine months.
Guse isn't new to long-distance travel. From 2013 to 2017, he circled the world mostly on foot, visiting landmarks like the Serengeti, the Taj Mahal, and Annapurna. Now, he's swapping his walking boots for a bike and a new mission: raising money for charity along the way.
Guse's love for travel started in 2009 after reading Continental Divide by Stephen Pern. The book inspired him to leave behind his job as a clerk for a health insurance company. His first grand tour, lasting nearly five years, proved he could turn wanderlust into reality.
This time, he's cycling with a piggy bank strapped to his bike. For every kilometre travelled, he'll collect one cent, donating the total to the EduVision Foundation in Nepal. Followers can contribute too—Guse has set up a donation account. The person who sends the most creative photo of their own piggy bank will win a private reading from his book, *Just Take a Left Turn*, which chronicles his earlier adventures. His previous travels took him across continents, and he documented them in his book. Now, he's ready to face new landscapes and cultures, all while pedalling towards a cause he believes in. The journey won't be easy, but Guse has spent years preparing for moments like this.
Guse's trip kicks off this week, with Indonesia as his first major milestone. The full tour should wrap up in about two years. Along the way, he'll rely on his own determination and the support of those who follow his progress.
Every kilometre cycled will add to the fund for Nepal's EduVision Foundation. His story shows how a single decision—like quitting a steady job or turning a page in a book—can lead to a life of extraordinary journeys.
