Across the Alps and borders...

[Translate to EN:] Gruppenfoto der Teilnehmenden

06/15/2023

... by bike on the 'Tour de Rieck'. A great experience for the five colleagues - and a great result for our sports club.

With effort and 8 km/h up the mountains - with adrenalin and over 60 km/h back down again. An overwhelming panorama, a variety of emotions and plenty of fun rounded off the "borderline experience" from Munich over the Brenner Pass to Lake Garda. "I've been cycling the tour for several years and wanted to share the enriching impressions with my colleagues," explains Tour Captain René Fichtner, Branch Manager at Rieck Fulfillment Solutions in Berlin-Schönefeld.

Four cycling enthusiasts joined him. Due to the location, there was no training for the whole team in advance, so everyone planned and carried out their own preparations.

"It was great to get to know our colleagues from a completely different perspective. The tour definitely brought us closer together."

Michael Kropp, Purchasing Manager at Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik

The Rieck company was also brought on board and - how could it be otherwise - provided logistical support: a supply vehicle not only transported the luggage to the next accommodation. Its driver Tom Polten, Head of IT, acted as a kind soul and provided the team with provisions such as cake and fresh coffee at the agreed stops. Tools and spare parts were also always on the route - fortunately without being needed. "A huge thank you to the partners for their great all-round support - otherwise we wouldn't have been able to organise the tour so professionally," summarises René Fichtner.

The 'Tour de Rieck' covered a total of 373 kilometres in three stages through three countries. It covered an impressive 2,676 metres in altitude.

In addition to a starter pack, the team members received an "honourary cycling bracelet" in gold - after all, everyone is a winner. "Special thanks also go to the marketing team led by Kristina Bellach for their continuous and creative support," says René Fichtner.

The bike crew not only proved their stamina and reached the finish line as planned and without any breakdowns. Of course, every single hour counts for the virtual Rieck Sports Club. They will be converted into euros at the end of the year and donated to a good cause. The cyclists managed to clock up almost 90 hours in this way. We congratulate them on this great team effort and look forward to seeing where the next 'Tour de Rieck' takes them.

Susanne Polten, HR department: "The organization with our support vehicle was great. It was always clear how far it was to the next supply point. I hadn't seen this psychological security before, but I really appreciated it along the way."

René Fichtner, Branch Manager RFS Schönefeld: "The effort, the landscape, the impressions, but also the emotions experienced on this tour are simply enriching."

Attila Ferenc, IT Project Manager: "What an experience - there was no way I would have wanted to miss this tour with my wonderful colleagues."

Julien-André Schlierkamp, Head of Groupage Production national: "Sometimes you have to go beyond boundaries together to surpass yourself as a team. Our bike tour from Munich to Lake Garda was not only an adventure of nature, but also an adventure of cohesion and strength."

Michael Kropp, Purchasing Manager at Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik: "That was by far the most spectacular bike tour I've ever done! And despite all the exertions, it was a wonderful time with wonderful people who became friends from colleagues during these days. Next time, I'll definitely be first on the list!"

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