In 2023,
I weighed 252 kg.
Today, I am crossing Europe by bicycle. This website tells the story of everything that happened between those two moments.
The adventure
A journey to rebuild myself, cross Europe by bicycle and share every step of this transformation.
For a long time, my body and my health kept me trapped in a life I no longer chose.
Le Tour de Moi was born from the desire to take back control, one step and one kilometre at a time.
Today, I am turning this personal challenge into a collective adventure, open to encounters and encouragement.
Follow the expedition live
A European cycling adventure shaped by roads, encounters and the stories that make it unique.
Where am I today?
The route
Explore the full route, the countries crossed, the planned stages and all the GPX tracks.
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The logbook
The expedition story: stages, encounters, mishaps and victories. Exclusive content for members.
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The memories
Photos, videos and highlights from the adventure. Discover recent images and archives from earlier stages.
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« After weighing as much as 252 kilos, Frenchman Mickaël Hardouin-Duparc embarked on an extraordinary challenge: cycling nearly 10,000 kilometres across Europe on a cargo bike. An 18-month adventure aimed at taking control of his health, but above all at raising awareness about obesity, mental health and pushing beyond one’s limits. Riding his “Cagouille”, he passed through Charleroi this Friday. We went to meet him. »
« Three years ago, he weighed 252 kg, and he can already be proud to have brought his weight down to 161 kg. Mickaël Hardouin-Duparc, from the Deux-Sèvres region of France, is about to begin the second month of his journey across Europe on his electric-assist cargo bike. »
« Mickaël Hardouin-Duparc has embarked on a 10,000-kilometre journey across Europe. A journey filled with challenges and inspiring encounters, which he shares day by day on his blog. »
« Living with obesity, Mickaël Hardouin Duparc has been preparing for the past two years to cycle around Europe. Having set off from Niort on Saturday, August 1, he plans to cover 10,000 km over 18 months. To make this possible, he has built a small living compartment attached to the back of his bike, where he can sleep. »