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Meet Franky De Gendt at the Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride and Dinner
Belgian cyclist Franky De Gendt, from Tielrode, began his professional career in the mid-1970s, riding for teams such as Ijsboerke – Colnago and TI – Raleigh. His breakthrough came in 1976 with a second-place finish at Omloop der Beide Vlaanderen, signalling his potential in one-day races. Hi raced with Team Raleigh from 1978 to 1980. His notable results include stage wins at the Tour de Luxembourg and the Tour of Britain and Ook Ster van Bessege.. De Gendt also competed in the Tour de France in 1981 and 1982. After…
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Meet Adri van Houwelingen at the Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride and Dinner
Adri van Houwelingen was a Dutch professional road cyclist who competed from 1978 until 1987. He rode for the Raleigh Team in the 1983 season. A standout moment in Adri’s career is his victory in the 18th stage of the 1982 Tour de France, as well as winning the 1983 Ronde van Nederland. He also took part in the team time trial event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. During Stage 18 of the 1982 Tour de France, Adrie Van Houwelingen seized his opportunity at kilometre 161, launching a solo attack…
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Meet Aad van den Hoekj at the Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride and Dinner
Aad van den Hoek, from Dirksland, was a professional cyclist between 1974 and 1983. He was part of the legendary TI-Raleigh and rode nine seasons with them. The team was famous for its success in team time trials. Together with the team, Aad van den Hoek won four Team Time Trials in the Tour de France of 1976, 1978, and 1981. In 1976, he finished last in the Tour de France general classification and carried the Lanterne rouge. Although it was never an official classification at the Tour, the Lanterne…
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Meet Theo de Rooij at the Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride and Dinner
Theo de Rooij was a Dutch cyclist known for his prowess on the road, his tenacious spirit, and strategic mind. He was born in 1957 in the small, picturesque village of Harmelen in the Netherlands. He actually resides in Holten. From an early age, Theo demonstrated a strong affinity for speed and endurance. Cycling through the flat, wind-swept landscapes of the Netherlands, he developed a blend of resilience and tactical acumen that would define his career. And also being one of the few riders who was capable to combine a…
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Braveheart Cycling Fund 2025 Spring Awards
The Braveheart Cycling Fund 2025 Grant Application process is now open until the 23rd May 2025.
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