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Improving Access for Adaptive Cyclists: Loch’s Drive Trail Upgrade
It started out as a simple ask. The Adaptive Riders Collective needed help to widen the access around the side of the gate on the Loch’s Drive Trail. The original path was too narrow to allow access to three-wheel adaptive cycles. It was also too steeply sloping and would have posed a significant danger if […]
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Meet Jacques Hanegraaf t at the Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride and Dinner
Jacques Hanegraaf is a retired road bicycle racer from the Netherlands. He was a professional rider from 1981 to 1994. In 1981 and 1985, he won the Dutch title in the men’s road race. Hanegraaf rode for TI-Raleigh during the 1981-1983 seasons. His other significant victories include the 1984 Amstel Gold Race. He also competed […]
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Braveheart Cycling Fund 2025 Spring Awards Recipients
Braveheart Cycling Fund 2025 Riders The Braveheart Cycling Fund is delighted to announce the recipients of grants for the Spring 2025 Awards. We welcome back Erin Boothman as a Braveheart Funded rider. Her 2025 season is off to a great start with a win at the Junior Women’s race at Gent-Wevelgem Ahron Dick rides for […]
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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. […]
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The Mennock Stage Race
The SCF is proud to support the weekend of cycling that is The Mennock on 14-15 June 2025 in Douglas and Wanlockhead. Torvelo Racing is proud to be hosting the first edition of the Mennock Pass Stage Race. The race will be run at National B level. The race format will consist of a prologue […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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