the timeline and related news
The latest news are always on top - this page aims to share any kind of informations on the progress made on my journey. If you want to know more or want to become part of this unique project, reach out to me. Am also keen to share behind the scene updates and provide talking session for your teams.
September 2024
A challenging and busy year for me, moving to Basel, starting a new role as CEO Wipro Switzerland, recouring health issues at the Tortour 1000 and Dillier Classic left his marks. Since August i stopped my training, forced due bronchial issue, which after 2 month are still there and further doctor checks are ongoing. I use the time to recover, idiating the idea still riding across the USA in 2025, but over about 14 days, self paced will a leaner team. Yet, RAAM remains the goal, this for 2026.
26. May 2024
My build up ist taking shape and a mix of IHHT, Cycling, and weight training is doing good results. Next key milestone is the Tortour 1000km in July - let's get there and roll.
23. May 2024
Doris confirmed her participation - wow, thank you. Now I want to talk to the medical person Sandra, and if she is in, team USA complete. I'm still looking for coaching, nutrition and MARCOM support!
15 . May 2024
I met Martin Kuhn, who was supporting many RAAM missions, also with Isa Pulver and Nicole Reist. Having him and his expertise in my team, priceless! Also, he has another medical person interested to join that mission.
27 . April 2024
Thank you https://fit4life.ch/ team, with a special deal I got my very own MT1 IHHT machine and can now train anytime, without traveling or compromising my day. IHHT is a game changer to me and my health, emotions and energy.
25 . April 2024
The team is growing, now Thomas is secured and two more on the hook!
10 . April 2024
I introduced the team the song TheTwelveOne - now for free at Soundcloud or go to the front page and listen there!
10 . April 2024
Today we meet virtually among the already given team and share our thoughts and align on next steps. Thank you team.
4. April 2024
Something big reached me today! You will hear it soon, it's sounds better than I could have ever dreamed about - the TheTwelveOne track - stay tuned.
7. March 2024
Today I met with Gareth, Fränzi from the team, but also with Urs from Sportster24 cycling store, to review the plans and BMC material for the mission.
1. March 2024
Ride BMC not just a slogan and we are working something inspiring for the event. To get in shape, I will start riding with a new toy soon. It's Speedmachine time!
22. February 2024
Great news from Abus today - a big thank you to Christian Maag, Country Head Switzerland who confirmed the supply of helmets for the project. This is an amazing partnership and I can wait to see the designs - safety first.
7. February 2024
Great chat with Gabby Mace, a physio from the US, who reacted on my post in the RAAM Forum about the team setup and vacancies. It looks great that Gabby will join us, she supported Rupert Guinness last year. The team is almost complete ;0)
30. January 2024
Tonight I a had my first video call with Alberto Giurioli - we chatted about the project and how music could play a role. Especially for upcoming presentations, about my motivation, learnings on the way a the project vision, a litte sound would be nice. Let's see.
29. January 2024
And another meeting is set, this time with ABUS, a world leading helmet producer. Stay tuned for some hopefully thrilling news.
27. January 2024
Thanks to the RAAM Facebook Forum and a post where I gave a project update, also asking for the hand full of remaining team members ii ws introduced to Gabby, she is a physio who supported a rider in last RAAM. We will explore a team match asap.
24. January 2024
Thrilled to announce my partnership with Alberto Giurioli, a pianist and composer I follow since years. His music touches souls and emotions - who knows, will there be a The Twelve - One track? Stay tuned. Check out his outstanding work here!
24. January 2024
Today Fedex dropped a nice box! I received the ordered Infinity Seat - a saddle for ultra long rides, can't wait to go out and test the saddle!
23. January 2024
Another amazing day for me - it looks promising that willI get the support from my preferred bike manufacturer, including my road safety concept idea. Stay tuned for more, if this partnership turns out well, wow!
16. January 2024
Cheese, smile! The photographer is found and I'm happy to share that Daniel Mitchell will snap the photos and videos on some selected events, going forward.
7. January 2024
I'm happy to share the that I have secured Martin Kuhn in my team, who supported many RAAM events in the care, and brings also outstanding safety and emergency experience along. Also, Kai Kiehlhorn joins our team as allrounder, he is a team member from my leadership team.
3. January 2024
Getting the year started with good news, my crew is growing, next to already confirmed Gareth, Fränzi and Oliver, 3 or more people shared their keen interest, supporting me on the road in 2025. Also, my first knee tests did work, including a cold, wet but fun ride from Zurich to Basel on Xmas Day.
10. November 2023
Important update; Due a knee injury and other events I decided to move my RAAM start to 2025. This gives me also more time to prepare long distance cycling over the entire 2024, including the needed race start re-qualification. Stay tuned for more.
26. September 2023
RAAM is a project to me, with a bold vision revolving around mindset, executing dreams, safety and health and inspiring many, including inclusion topics. Today Oliver Klaus, another cycling and sport friend, told me about the crowd founding webpage "I Believe in You" - I just checked out this fantastic platform and soon my project can be found there.
25. September 2023
My new mindfulness therapy is called IHHT, 2-4 sessions a week boost my stamina forward and to next levels. Thank you again for this possibility, soon at home, dear fit4life team in Siggenthal Station.
19. September 2023
Time flys and not a day where this project is not mention or addressed. Soon my holidays are approaching, this to address many potential sponsors, partners and team members, but also to get a fresh mind with some rides and updating the website with important topics.
14. September 2023
Hurray, my first team member is secured. Franziska Hänni will be a driver on the mission - thank you so much! Many other talks are ongoing, with potential team members but also with potential charities, I want to involve in the story.
8. September 2023
Brainstorming ride with Captain Attitude Silvan Dillier. We talked about the project, shirt design, the training and much more - stay tuned, so fortunate having him on board!
7. September 2023
Discussion with BMC Switzerland about the road safety idea (not revealing it yet public) and getting supported with my bikes for the mission the twelve . one. - more to come.
1. & 2. September 2023
I had two wonderful days in France, Belgium and the Netherland. The Eviden & Atos Tour ride, over 480 km and 4000 m climbing was a great base and interval training for me, peaking 1100 watt, thirty 2 to 6 min pushes, pulling as proud back rider mates with punctures or technical issues back in the peloton. My fitness level is great and the stamina is promising.
29. August 2023
Thanks to Andrew Thomas, a very trusted friend along my cycling path over the last 5 years, I was introduced to one of the greatest ultra cyclists ever. Tonight I met Marko Baloh virtually and learned again a lot about RAAM. Also, I'm happy to announce that I will partner with Marko as my coach, pushing me forward over the next months training and preparation.
22. August 2023
My second partner is secured, no one else than Silvan Dillier and his #captainattitude business along will be part of the project. Dress smart and with a positive mindset, that's the plan, stay tuned!
19. August 2023
My first partner is secured, Fit 4 Life, located in Siggenthal Station, will lend me a IHHT machine to train on my home trainer better air intake, altitude and metabolism. I got to know IHHT also from Silvan Dillier (Swiss Cycling Pro) and can only highly recommend this treatment. Energy, wellbeing and fitness goes up!
17. - 19. August 2023
On 12. August I did a last training ride for the Tortour 1000km. I felt not good, still made it a 220km loop, later I figured out that am with fever. The fever was one, later a got a mild bronchial infect, which made the start on the Tortour impossible. Not what you expect and it took me and my support team hard. Yet, am recovered and plan the next longer loops.
8. August 2023
A long, extensive and very much insightful experience sharing call happened. I got the very valuable informations from Martin Kuhn. Martin supported many teams like Isa Pulver, Nicole Reist on their successful races. So much to learn, so much to be . More to come.
6. August 2023
Another milestone is done, the project name "the twelve . one" is born - registered and linked to my brunoschenk.com platform. The project name includes the distance from Oceanside to Annapolis, 12.1% of the circumference of our beautiful planet.
1. August 2023
We made a family decision in our Greece holidays late July. To realise such dreams, you need your family behind you. On 1. August I entered my details on the official RAAM registration page, check, done. The mission gets real.