Friendship by bike: Eppelborn welcomes Finsterwald Mayor!

Friendship by bike: Eppelborn welcomes Finsterwald Mayor!

The city partnership between Eppelborn and Finsterwalde is celebrating an impressive anniversary this year: the two communities have been connected to a close friendship for over 37 years. This year, Finsterwald's Mayor Jörg Gampe is doing a remarkable bike trip that is under the motto "Tour of the American". The trip leads him over 1300 kilometers to Paris and ultimately on to Montataire, where further encounters with French partners are planned. According to SR

On July 10th, the cyclist group under the direction of Gampe made a stopover in Eppelborn. There, Mayor Andreas Feld received the delegation in the Finkenrech leisure center, where a warm welcome took place. Gampe, a passionate cycling fan, did not come with empty hands; He brought a special gift with him: a green jersey with the imprint "city partner tour". After a brief fitting, Gampe and his companion, business promoter Torsten Drescher, made their way to the town hall, accompanied by Feld and the first deputy Christian Ney. The delegation from Brandenburg had already covered 800 kilometers during its tour. Another highlight of her visit presented the participation in the 18th Saarland.

the route and the next stages

The bike tour from Finsterwalde to Montataire is more than just a sporting challenge. The approximately 1200-kilometer route leads through picturesque landscapes to Doberlug-Kirchhain, Leipzig, Eisenach and Kirchhain (Hesse) to Frankfurt and Mainz. On July 12th, Gampe and Drescher continue their trip to France via Metz to finally explore Paris. As can be seen from Saarnews , this action emphasizes the importance of personal encounters in international city twinning and shows how valuable such exchange is for international understanding.

The reception in Eppelborn was also a symbol of the lively connection between the two cities. Mayor Feld underlined the regular visits and the resulting friendships that further strengthen the band between Eppelborn and Finsterwalde. "It becomes clear here that friendship grows through activities and joint experiences," said Feld. In addition, the end of the “Tour of the Amis” ends this week, which ends for Gampe and Drescher in Montataire and thus represents the highlight of this extraordinary journey.