The third edition of the Canine Life Support FAR (Fight Against Rabies) Sponsor Bikeride was held on September 11, 2011 and it was a great succes.
There were two groups: one group who rode the whole tour (240km) and one group who cycled an alternate tour (40km). The first group left at 5:20 Sunday morning. It felt like it was the middle of the night- people were actually still out on the streets from parties they went to the night before. While they were in search of their beds, we were about to head out on a long cycling adventure.
When the first group returned to Bolsward after the first loop of the tour (150km), they met up with the second group. There was a moment for a cup of coffee and a nice group photo. After this, both groups left to cycle their routes.
Canine Life Support volunteer Tiara welcomed everyone who returned from cycling together with Jan-Paul van den Bos. The group that rode 240km returned at 19:00, after cycling not 240, but 251km and was welcomed by a loud cheering crowd. Fantastic! After a real medal ceremony, a very necessary shower, we all had dinner together. After this, everyone made their way back home.
We want to thank everyone who came out to Friesland for this year’s bikeride. A special thanks goes out to all the participants:
Support crew:
Tiara Portier & Jana Peters, Jan-Paul van den Bos and Nico van den Brakel
Riders:
240km: Mike Thiers, Marco Duijnstee, Fred van der Pauw, Tom Kregting and Marit Merkus
40km: José Baas, Gerda Veltman, Thea & Harry van Haren, Carl & Beppie Portier, Peter & Annemieke Kregting, Herman en Mieke Peek, Koos & Maria Thijssen, Hein & Tresi.
We hope to see you all again next year!
PS: curious to know how much money we raised for the Fight Against Rabies? Stay tuned then. We’ll have the figures for you soon.
