Thomas Bochet

Thomas Bochet

Thomas Bochet is a historian and exhibition curator at the National Museum Zurich and co-curator of the ‘Wars and us’ exhibition.

Switzerland’s love affair with its iconic military bike

Thomas Bochet 30.07.2026 Few items of military equipment are as renowned for their longevity as the ‘Ordonnanzrad 05’ bicycle. It was a staple of military and civilian life for almost a century. In fact, its extensive use within and outside the military plus its legendary indestructibility have made it part of the country’s DNA.
A bicycle troop negotiating a hill in full battle gear, 1981.

A platform above the storm

Thomas Bochet 07.06.2018 World Press Photo has rewarded the world’s best press photos since 1955. It all started with an association of Dutch photo journalists.