33 medical students and young doctors, 750 km, 11 days - these were the basic facts of the IPPNW Biking Against Nuclear Weapons Tour, or BAN Tour in short. The activists, which came from all corners of the world, covered three countries: Germany, France and Switzerland and brought the issue of nuclar abolition to the people in towns and villages on the way. There were meetings with parliamentarians, mayors and media people as well as large public events such as flashmobs or Target installations. In order to read more about the BAN Tour, please click HERE.

On the 16th/17th of August, the tour made a stop in Koblenz. Another old Roman town, Koblenz, or "Confluentes" as it was originally called, is strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel rivers. As both are famous for the grapes harvested on their shores, it is no wonder that Koblenz is a major center of wine production and consumation. The tip of land between the two rivers is also known as the "Deutsche Eck" or German corner and is one of West Germany's most famous landmarks. The view of the mighty fortress Ehrenbreitstein opposite the river is a reminder of the times when Koblenz was ruled by revolutionary France at the end of the 18th century. It's also a very green and relaxed place to enjoy some typical Döppekooche with some Rhine Wine to make the culinary experience perfect. 

On the 17th of August, we held a Target installation on the square Am Plan.  With Koblenz being a major Bundeswehr city, a lot of German soldiers were there and we got into some heated discussions.