“The westernmost point of continental Europe is Cabo da Roca, Portugal. Then, the southernmost point is Tarifa, in Spain. For the point further north, it is Nord Kapp, Norway. And the easternmost point is in Russia. But I'm not going to go there, I decided to go to Virmajärvi, in Finland, which is the easternmost point of the European Union.”explains Faustine Orveillon.
“This represents a loop of 19,000 kilometers starting from Brittany. I will cover them with the strength of my calves and for only company, my bike, nicknamed Feulz, which means “wild and fierce” in Breton”says the young woman from Jugon-les-Lacs, in Côtes-d’Armor.
On his bike,Every corner is optimized to accommodate the 40 kg of equipment that the young woman is carrying. In the bags, his clothes or even kitchen utensils. She also has scattered all over his team, charms of all kinds which will keep him company.
Because Faustine leaves alone for a one-year journey, which will connect the extreme points of Europe. On her journey, the Costa Rican planned to stop at adapted sports clubs to talk with practitioners, and highlight those who help promote sport for all. She will post videos on social networks, such as a solidarity roadmap in favor of sport adapted to mental disabilities and psychological disorders.
When I was studying for an adapted physical activity degree, I met an audience with a mental disability, and talking about sport with them immediately seemed easy and enjoyable.
“Sport is important for everyone, including people with disabilities, it allows so many things”underlines Faustine Orveillon, who studied the benefits of sport during her university career.
After a degree in Adapted Physical Activity and Health at the University of Brest, the young woman obtained a master's degree in Adapted Physical Activity in Clermont-Ferrand. At the same time, she led a Rugby career within the Rugby Club Féminines du Pays de Brest and then ASM Romagnat. Returning to Brittany in 2021, the following summer, she completed a 2,600 km tour of Great Britain by bike, for the benefit of the French Association for Lowe Syndrome, a rare disease.
This time again, his project aims to be united. Tomorrow, Thursday January 2, 2025, when Faustine leaves Jugon-les-Lacs, the challenge to be taken up will also be sporting. However, to cover so many kilometers over a year, the young woman admits that she has not really trained… The force of will will do the rest!
With Sandrine Ruaux and Karine Hannedouche
