Henri L'Allemand, Rik to his friends, makes a multi-day cycling trip through Limburg in 1892. His journal is published as ‘En Campine’ in book form and a little later follows a publication in daily issues in the French newspaper ‘Le Vélo’, the reference in the sports and cycling world of the time. Rik introduces the world to Limburg, which he calls a paradise for cyclists.
With his choice of Limburg, he deviates from the well-trodden paths. Limburg is unknown territory to many people at the time. Rik describes the landscapes, the heritage and ... the Limburgers. With this project, we want to follow in Rik's footsteps and challenge Limburgers to look at our province and its heritage with an equally astonished eye.
Follow in Rik's footsteps
You can see where Rik has been everywhere on the new interactive platform. But you can also see where Rik has not been. Where do you think Rik should have passed? Which unknown spot do you think is worth sharing? What hidden gems do you know and want to share with everyone? Which place do you have a special or personal story to tell about? Places that everyone passes by by bike or on foot, but that you have something to tell about. This will give these places a deeper meaning.
Let us know by sending in your photo and story on the interactive platform: mercirik.be.
More information about the campaign and the continuation of the project can be found at: mercirik.be.