The enduro is mourning the death of Christoph From the Bondio
All the lovers enduro and adventurism motorcycle, this week we have been orphaned after the fateful loss of our colleague and friend. Thursday 14 Christoph From November the Bondio he drove his last route, as always giving priority to the safety and comfort of the customer to his own.
Pioneer in organizing adventure trips with motorcycle. Undoubtedly the number one, a reference and example to follow. Able to arrange a trip to the letter in the remotest corners of the world. His legendary voyages of exploration alone with extraordinary experiences would for a series of films. With him there was no limit. He specialized in a type of exclusive trips to the letter, without it the ability to perform closes, to the less commercially. Recently she organized a trip to Nepal hundred percent Enduro, one of many for its customers.
A born leader, as exercised as anyone. Prudent, cautious and resolute, He was able to improvise a repair in the most unusual places on the planet. A lucky person, a kind sought.
Thursday, product when, It was getting dark and safety be giving the home side made him make a decision, who saw the fatal outcome, will be one of the few if not the only wrong that his life be taken in security.
We were fortunate to collaborate with on many projects and not only that but we have been privileged to have him as a mentor.
Was a person very appreciated in Mieres. Yesterday, the former mayor of Mieres and president of the Delegation, Miquel Noguer, He lamented the death of the motorcyclist, with whom he had contact and friendship that dated back to the time stated From the business Bondio motorcycle tours and accommodation in Mieres. A crowd of neighbors, Yesterday, They also expressed their grief over the loss of the neighboring. Reminded by its Spanish with traces of Catalan La Garrotxa.
Short biography Professional
Hans Christoph Carlo del Bonding, from 62 years. It was from Munich (Germany) and since a few 30 years was set at Casa Mieres, Can Caló street of Mieres (Girona – Catalonia), where he lived and was the seat of the motorcycle travel business CdB Adventure Travel. Mieres House to logistics base functions, accommodation for customers and is a place known for motorcycling enthusiasts around the world.
Born in Munich in 1956, between 1975 & 1980 He worked simultaneously on mountain climbing and skiing in the Alps. In 1982 and in 1983 combined climbing and skiing practice motorcycling. With 25 years, traveled 10 months with a motorbike (Yamaha XT550) by Middle East. Between 1984 & 1988 He worked as a carpenter on their own to Steingaden, a town of 3.000 people of Bavaria. From 1985, it was dedicated to motorcycling competition in Enduro mode and made a trip 18 months for South America. He also worked double, specialist and coordinator of all about bikes, in the movie "Big Mac", starring Thomas Gottschalk. In 1987 He won the rally of the Euphrates with a BMW / 80 GS. In 1988 founded the company Cdb Travel Adventure Event, in Mieres.
If we count all the trips that organized or performed, We not end up: Ladakh (India), Tadrart-Akakus (Libya), Patagonia (Argentina), Mustang (Nepal), The desert SaharaIn December ...... 2008 We had the pleasure of accompanying him on a motorcycle, to cross the desert of the Erg Murzuk (Libya), He crossed his truck MAN KAT1. In 2015, Christoph of the Bondio carried out his dream of climbing on the bike dune Cerro Blanco (Peru) and ski down. It is one of the highest dunes in the world. He did it with a KTM 530EXC. He made the ascent in the company of Francis Velarde, also it reached the top. Last year held its last big enduro crossing between Annapurna & Dulgiri and Nepal.
Letter to Christoph
Last Thursday Christoph From the Bondio finished your last route, as always giving priority to the safety of the customer to your own.
Some people along life you make and then there is a small group who are your references, mi abuelo in case the Red Daffodil Quintà, My father and a few others. This is where I have no doubt you Hans Christoph Carlo From the Bondio and not only that if I have not had the privilege of receiving your mentorship.
I do not think we have had a relationship of great friendship, nor I have had with my grandfather or my Father. These days I thought a lot, what we had was us a deep respect, For my part safe and you have shown me amply.
Looking for a word to represent you arise: adventurous, traveler, pioneer, motero, rider, skier, entrepreneurs and others but that really defines you is LIDER.
You'll no longer physically with us, but I have shared with you the way, sure I will notice your presence near me. that if, I will play 'bid’ solo.
Knowing sure you've ignored what he said Edgar Allan Poe.- A death was front and receives value, and if anything then you are invited to a drink.
Now conclude by saying DEP would play but in your case it will not rest anything you, touch you continue to guide us. We are in touch.
Francesc Coderch Quinta (Coqu) – Christoph COCO