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Cycling around the world: What Sebastian experienced over 40,000 km

What's the longest distance you've ever cycled? I guarantee you, my podcast guest Sebastian Gutmann beats it all. 😂 This episode is completely different, but you'll still learn important things about perseverance, mindset, and motivation!

3 years traveling the world on a bamboo bicycle

In this inspiring interview, Sebastian ("Bamboobasti") recounts his extraordinary world tour on his self-built bamboo bicycle. Three years on the road, traversing 26 countries, countless encounters – a journey that led outwards while simultaneously reaching deep within.

Elzacher travels around the world for three years on a bamboo bicycle.

Sebastian Gutmann from Prechtal explored the world for almost three years on a self-built bamboo bicycle. His journey changed his life permanently, and now he is planning a film about it.

40,000 km on a bamboo bike! How Sebastian's world tour changed his life

What happens when you leave everything behind to truly live? Sebastian follows an inner calling – first cycling around the world, then turning inward. In this conversation, he talks about burnout, depression, freedom, pain, and the discovery that true fulfillment isn't found outside.

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A trip around the world by bicycle

He's traveling the world on a self-built bamboo bicycle. Sebastian Gutmann from Munich is demonstrating for greater climate protection on his tour and planting thousands of trees. He believes politics must finally change.

“Bamboo Basti” passes through Belize on ride through 34 countries

Sebastian “Basti” Gutmann, a German environmentalist, is on a mission to ride around the world on his self-made bamboo bike and spread a message of sustainable living. That journey has brought him to Belize this week.

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Join Bamboo Basti as he cycles around the world on his handmade bamboo bike — now riding through the heart of India.
A journey of sustainability, adventure, and cultural discovery!

German Cyclist for Peace Message in Lahore

Meet Bamboo Basti, cycling the globe on a self-built bamboo bike — now exploring the vibrant landscapes of Pakistan.
An inspiring story of eco-travel, human connection, and cross-border adventure and carrying a message for peace.

Bam Boo Basti is circumnavigating the world – and planting trees along the way!

"Now only 40,074 more to go," Basti exclaimed happily. He wants to plant a total of 40,075 trees – one for every kilometer of the Earth's circumference. Of course, he's not doing this alone, but with fans all over the world.

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But 40,075 kilometers on a bamboo bike is a long way. A 25-year-old cycling enthusiast from Munich is making his dream come true and is about to start. He's also carrying a few tree saplings. We'll show you what that's all about.

Sebastian Gutmann is cycling around the world on his bamboo bike.

The 25-year-old plans to travel 40,075 km and visit 24 countries in 24 months. All of this on his self-made bamboo bicycle. As a Plant for the Planet ambassador, he aims to raise awareness of over 40,000…

Bamboo Basti on a world tour

Giesing: Sebastian Gutmann is now known as "Bamboo-Basti". The 25-year-old from Giesing has built himself a bicycle out of bamboo, with which he now intends to circumnavigate the globe.

Children's conference: It's about survival!

On Saturday evening, 25-year-old Sebastian Gutmann from Munich, known as "Bam Boo Basti," captivated the children with his plan to circumnavigate the globe – on a self-built bamboo bicycle. But he's not just cycling for fun, courage, and curiosity about other cultures and people. Basti wants more; he wants to "set something in motion."

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PRESS KIT

Our press kit contains all the important information about the film project – including a synopsis, team introductions, and images. We appreciate your interest and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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