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Fredrika Ek receives European Adventurer of the Year Award

Munich, January 30th, 2018

Swedish around the world-biker Fredrika Ek has been awarded European Adventurer of the Year 2017 for her unsupported solo ride around the globe. With this adventure Fredrika completed her 1042 days on the road project with 45 countries and 51.000 km in the saddle. The winner was presented at the ISPO Fair in Munich on Tuesday 30th of January.
 
The 25 years old Swedish former tennis player started a bike and fundraising adventure three years ago, now 1042 days and 75.000 euros later she have conquered the world. The Bike Ramble is a bike ride. But it’s also something much bigger. Fredrika has through her distance-based fundraising for ActionAid’s global work to defend the most basic human rights of girls and women of this world, shown that adventure and social commitment goes hand in hand.
 
The jury motivation was as follows:  
“Fredrika Ek has by her 1042 days on here bike, shown the world that a young girl with a strong mind can conquer the world. After 51.000 km and 45 different countries, she finished a truly great adventure, arriving home to Sweden. She was driven by a strong will and a desire to help other women around the world by fundraising 75.000 euro to the Action Aid program.
 
About European Adventurer of the Year
The winner of the European Adventurer of the Year is a person or a group that has inspired people to experience outdoor life and adventure through remarkable achievements anywhere in the world. The winner and nominees have shown determination, persistence, courage and a pioneering spirit in order to obtain their goals. The award is a way to highlight the desire and determination that these people possess.
 
The award consists of the honor and recognition of achievement and the winner is presented at the ISPO Fair in Munich each year. 
 
Members of the Jury 2017:
Cathy O’Dowd, Inspirational Speaker, Adventurer and Author
Kim Scholze, Germany, Community Manager Outdoor at ISPO
Gijs Loning, Netherlands, Outdoor Journalist and Gear Specialist
Olaf Beck, Publisher Outdoor Magazin Motorpresse Stuttgart
Matthias Aßmann, Germany/Sweden, Adventurer of the Year Organization
Fredrik Erixon, Sweden, Adventurer of the Year Organization
 
More information can be found at www.adventureroftheyear.com
Photo from left to right: Fredrik Erixon, Cathy O’Dowd, Louis-Philippe Loncke, Kim Scholze, Matthias Aßmann
 
PR contact European Adventurer of the Year
Matthias Aßmann
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+46 709673979

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Pressrelease: Louis-Philippe Loncke - Adventuerer of the year 2016

Munich, February 7th, 2017

Louis-Philippe Loncke receives European Adventurer of the Year Award
 
Belgian Louis-Philippe Loncke has been awarded European Adventurer of the Year 2016 for his unsupported solo walk through the Simpson Desert, Australia. With this adventure Loncke completed his project to traverse 3 deserts with Death Valley, USA, the salt lakes of Bolivia and with the Simpson Desert as crown. The winner was presented at the ISPO Fair in Munich on Tuesday 7th of February.
 
Belgian explorer and adventurer Louis-Philippe Loncke has set benchmarks in solo and fully unsupported treks. In less than a year, he managed the traverse of 3 extreme deserts. He pushed the limits of desert trekking without a cart by using just a backpack loaded with minimal gear and all of his water and food. He became the first person to cross Death Valley National Park unsupported, the first to finally cross the salt lakes of Bolivia and do a second crossing of the very remote Simpson Desert in Australia. This was the longest crossing of nearly 300km where he started with 61kg on his back including 40 liters of water.
 
The jury motivation was as follows:  
“Driven by the idea of crossing unpathed land alone and with the help of thorough planning and a strong will, Belgium Louis-Philippe Lonke proved that it is possible to walk the deserts with a backpack by carrying all supplies himself. His accuracy and focus made his demanding adventure possible. Louis-Philippe displayed that following dreams and achieving outstanding outcomes in adventures are possible as an amateur and without the help of massive budgets and technical support. It is inspiring to a wide audience of people who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.
 
About European Adventurer of the Year
The winner of the European Adventurer of the Year is a person or a group that has inspired people to experience outdoor life and adventure through remarkable achievements anywhere in the world. The winner and nominees have shown determination, persistence, courage and a pioneering spirit in order to obtain their goals. The award is a way to highlight the desire and determination that these people possess.
 
The prize consists of the honor and recognition of achievement and the winner is presented at the ISPO Fair in Munich each year. 
 
Members of the Jury:
Cathy O’Dowd, Inspirational Speaker, Adventurer and Author
Kim Scholze, Germany, Community Manager Outdoor at ISPO
Gijs Loning, Netherlands, Outdoor Journalist and Gear Specialist
Mikko Lamminpää, Finland, Outdoor Journalist, Nature Exhibition and Education Expert, Olaf Beck, Publisher Outdoor Magazin Motorpresse Stuttgart
Matthias Aßmann, Germany/Sweden, Adventurer of the Year Organization, Mandel, Fredrik Erixon, Sweden, Adventurer of the Year Organisation, Drive Reklam

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Pressrelease - Kilian jornet - Adventuerer of the year 2014

Stockholm, February 17th, 2015

Kilian Jornet receives EUROPEAN ADVENTURER OF THE YEAR Award

 
Kilian Jornet has been named European Adventurer of the Year 2014 for his achievements in sky running alpinism. The winner was presented at the ISPO Fair in Munich this past weekend.

Stockholm, February 17 2015 – Over the past year, Kilian Jornet completed a number of outstanding sky running alpinism achievements, which resulted in him receiving the prestigious award for 2014.

The jury motivation was as follows:
”By combining trail running and mountaineering, Catalan Kilian Jornet has established this hybrid sport among both runners and climbers. He has also created a general interest and inspiration for the mountains by showing that great achievements can be obtained through hard work and a love of the sport. By breaking records on high and difficult summits like Mount McKinley and Aconcagua, he has taken the dream even further.”

The prize is a great honor and recognition. The award ceremony was held at the ISPO Fair in Munich, on February 7. Rainer Schlump, International Event Manager at Salomon accepted the award on Kilian Jornet’s behalf.

About European Adventurer of the Year
The winner of the European Adventurer of the Year is a person or a group that has inspired people to experience outdoor life and adventure through remarkable achievements, wherever in the world. The winner and nominees have shown determination, persistence, courage and a pioneering spirit in order to obtain their goals.

The award is a way to highlight the desire and determination that these people possess. The prize consists of the honor and recognition of achievement and the winner is presented at the ISPO Fair in Munich each year. 

More information can be found at: www.adventureroftheyear.com

PR contact European Adventurer of the Year
Dennis Svärd
ds@mandel-consulting.com
+46 704 804 094

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