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Print press • 6 septembre 2026

Passing through Charleroi, Frenchman Mickaël continues his incredible cycling tour of Europe in the fight against obesity

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.

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Print press • 24 août 2026

“It Encourages Me”: Once Weighing 252 kg, Mickaël Takes on an Incredible Cargo-Bike Challenge for a Better Life

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.

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Print press • 12 août 2026

Living with obesity, Mickaël Hardouin-Duparc from Niort has already covered (almost) 400 kilometres

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.

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Television • 2 août 2026

**“I’ll be extremely proud of myself”: at 39, he sets off on a 10,000 km cycling tour of Europe to overcome obesity**

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.

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Print press • 1 août 2026

“I can’t wait to experience the adventure”: Mickaël Hardouin Duparc’s challenge against obesity

Mickaël Hardouin-Duparc is determined to overcome his disability by touring Europe on a cargo bike. He set off from Niort (Deux-Sèvres) last Friday for an 18-month journey.

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Radio France

Radio • 31 juillet 2026

After losing 80 kilos, this Niort resident is setting off on a 10,000-kilometre bike journey

At 39, Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, a resident of Niort, is preparing to cycle 10,000 km through 32 countries. This 18-month challenge was born after he lost 80 kilos and received a serious warning from his doctor.

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Online press • 31 juillet 2026

After losing 80 kilos, this Niort resident is setting off on a 10,000-kilometre bike journey

At 39, Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, a resident of Niort, is preparing to cycle 10,000 km through 32 countries. This 18-month challenge was born after he lost 80 kilos and received a serious warning from his doctor.

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Print press • 31 mai 2026

Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, 182 kilos, is set to cycle 10,000 kilometres across Europe to raise awareness about unhealthy food and obesity

“France off the beaten track.” The 39-year-old from Niort is setting out to regain control of his weight and, above all, his life by travelling through 32 countries across Europe.

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Print press • 15 mai 2026

At 250 kilos, you stop living to some extent.

10,000 kilometres by bike across Europe – for Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, this journey is more than just an adventure. Three years ago, he weighed 250 kilograms.

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Television • 30 avril 2026

**Mickaël HARDOUIN DUPARC, a Niort resident who is setting off on a cycling tour of Europe to fight obesity**

To start the morning on a positive note, France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine presents a 100% uplifting and inspiring programme, focused on the everyday concerns of everyone.

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Television • 28 avril 2026

Mickaël Hardouin Duparc: a tour of Europe to regain his health

Mickaël Hardouin Duparc has taken on the challenge of a lifetime: travelling through 32 countries to fight obesity and show that, with determination, you can truly set yourself any goal.

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Online press • 25 avril 2026

Cycle 10,000 km across Europe?

This is Mickaël’s challenge: at 180 kg, he is setting out to lose weight! Aboard his “Cagouille” (“snail” in the local dialect), he has decided to pedal his way towards his goal.

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Print press • 21 avril 2026

“The journey has already begun”: this Niort resident sets off on a grand tour of Europe by cargo tricycle to fight obesity

Mickaël Hardouin-Duparc will set off from Niort at the end of May 2026 for a tour of Europe, travelling through 32 countries over a year and a half.

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Online press • 29 janvier 2026

Mickaël Hardouin Duparc: resilience, pushing beyond his limits, and a cycling challenge

In this second episode, our journalist Sébastien welcomes Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, whose extraordinary journey embodies resilience, personal growth, and the ability to reinvent oneself.

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Television • 28 janvier 2026

Challenge: cycling around Europe to fight obesity

He has turned his disability into a source of strength. In Niort, an overweight man is preparing to cycle around Europe completely self-sufficiently. He has temporarily stepped away from his job and has been training hard for months to be ready for the big day.

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Print press • 30 octobre 2025

Le Tour de Moi: an XXL challenge to fight obesity!

At 38, our colleague and AMM contractor Mickaël Hardouin Duparc is planning to travel across Europe by cargo bike soon. 10,000 km, 30 countries and 10 months: ambitious goals that push him to surpass himself every day as part of his physical and mental preparation.

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Print press • 25 octobre 2025

Cycling across Europe to lose weight

After reaching a weight of 252 kg, Mickaël Hardouin Duparc will cycle around Europe in 2026. A challenge to lose weight and raise awareness about mental health.

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Print press • 23 octobre 2025

He once weighed 252 kg… Mickaël sets off on a cycling tour of Europe to lose weight

Touring Europe by cargo bike: that is the challenge Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, from Niort, has set himself. An XXL challenge covering 10,000 km, with a clear goal of losing weight.

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Radio • 12 mars 2025

Le Tour De Moi is the name of Mickaël Hardouin Duparc’s incredible project.

Mickaël Hardouin Duparc, who is living with obesity, is determined to turn his life around. Next year, he will set off on a solo 10,000-kilometre cycling tour of Europe. Mickaël, who remains cheerful and positive, once weighed as much as 250 kilos, but has already lost around 60 kilos.

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