A true pioneer meeting took place on September 8, 2018 at the TWIKE location in Zurich. The historic occasion was the twentieth anniversary of the North Cape Challenge, led by the then National Councillor and current author François Loeb.
TWIKEs with license plates from all over Switzerland, Germany and even France (Annecy) could be found in the parking lots in front of the workshop, on the traffic islands opposite and at the neighboring hospital. The TWIKE 4 was available for test rides and was accelerated up and down the road in front of the workshop. The presence of the Challenge participants with the vehicles they rode back then was a particular source of joy. After all, these vehicles are not only over 20 years young, but are still loyal companions in everyday life.
In the morning, TWIKE 5 reservers and other interested parties took the opportunity to test ride the TWIKE 4.
In the afternoon, in addition to further TWIKE 4 test rides, there was a lively exchange between the pioneers. Some of the North Cape participants hadn’t seen each other for 20 years, so there was plenty to talk about. One or two photo albums also made the rounds. With interesting conversations and exchanges, the time flew by until the subsequent main program.
François Loeb, expedition leader of the North Cape Tour, kicked off the evening program with lively stories about the pioneering TWIKE North Cape Challenge adventure. He was supported by short interludes from other North Cape pioneers and, together with a picture show, those present were able to really grasp what a unique achievement was accomplished 20 years ago. Afterwards, TWIKE CEO Martin Moescheid explained how the pioneering adventure with the TWIKE 5 began and, above all, how it will continue.
As a small surprise, there was a souvenir for everyone present at the end: The first edition of the book “TWIKE Pioneer Performance” with stories about the North Cape Challenge, the TWIKE 4 and the development of the TWIKE 5. We would like to thank everyone present for the wonderful day we were able to spend together, as well as the hard-working bees “behind the counter”.
