How far was it cycled during the fifth edition of the Schokofahrt?

Transport, Chocolatemakers, Schokofahrt, Tres Hombres, emission-free, adventure

SHOCK JOURNEY FROM GERMANY TO THE NETHERLANDS FOR 18,000 CHOCOLATE BARS

Fltr: Andreas Lackner (initiator of Tres Hombres), Enver Loke (founder of Chocolatemakers), and Nikolai Wystrychowski, (initiator of Schokofahrt in Munster)

On 20 April, 140 Dutch and German cyclists set off in the direction of our chocolate factory to collect 18,000 chocolate bars - and that in 25 degrees during this fifth edition. More than two hundred people participated in stages. How many KM were covered for emission free transport? We explain why cyclists bring high quality chocolate into their homes, or rather across the border to German shops. The high temperature in April did not stop the cyclists from cycling 30 km to 1300 km - on the contrary, it gave them even more reason to make a statement: transport chocolate without CO2 emissions!

Twice a year, more than a hundred cyclists cycle to Chocolatemakers' chocolate factory to transport chocolate as sustainably as possible. Better known as the: 'Schokofahrt', an initiative of German bicycle enthusiasts who use this way to make Chocolatemakers' chocolate available in Germany. Nikolai Wystrychowski, initiator (from Munster) of the Schokofahrt:

We would like to contribute to Chocolatemakers' mission to make the last part of their chocolate chain sustainable. It feels good to contribute in a positive way with our passion for cycling.

We spoke to some of the participants about their adventure and motivation to participate.

Read along:

Jörg (Münster, 250 KM):

"My son is one of the initiators. For me, it is very important to show what is possible with cargo bikes for the environment. My goal is to show that it is 1. possible and 2. necessary to transport less with cars and more with real movement, the bicycle."

Laura (Münster, 250 KM):

"It is so good for people to discover how much distance you can cover by bike. More and more people take part every edition".

Samuel: (Hamburg, 450 KM)

"I am participating to make a small difference in the world. I'm a real cyclist, so it feels like a perfect match to transport something CO2 free and have a good time at the same time. I came from Hamburg and cycled via Munster to Amsterdam."

Youth association for young people with disabilities (Göllheim, 600KM):

"This project is very good for the youth to show them what is important, to teach them about sustainability & and to show them what is possible."

Laura & Kathy (Bahn, 300KM):

"We got to know each other through the Schokofahrt. Why are we participating? Because it's very cool to participate, the idea is good, to convey an important message together and show others how to deal with sustainability & alternative transport and trade."

The men from the Tres Hombres discussed the route the cocoa takes with Enver (pictured below). The cocoa beans (from the Dominican Republic) are currently being transported to Amsterdam on the sailing ship 'Tres Hombres' and will arrive in Amsterdam around the end of June. Follow us on Facebook to be informed of the exact arrival date.

Chocolatemakers; adventurous chocolate with impact

Chocolatemakers' mission is to build a fully sustainable alternative cocoa chain through direct cooperation with farmers (cooperatives), businesses (retail) and consumers in order to show and experience that the cocoa chain contributes to better chocolate and a better world.

Chocolatemakers Schokofahrt 2019: The next edition will take place in October 2019. This year, for the first time, a number of Dutch consumers and companies also participated. Do you also want to do your bit and transport the chocolate emission-free to your home or shop? Send an email to info@chocolatemakers.nl