Heroes of cycling

You see this in all our communications and it’s something we live by. It stands for the quality of the wheels but is also represented by the people who spend a lot of their time in the process. Not just the people at our facility but also the numerous people we all group under TeamFFWD.

If you win all the stages and the overall classification then we can really call you the very best. Want to know how? Then quickly read the story!

Who is Puck Pinxt? In the world of cycling, Puck P has been pretty much synonymous with success for several years now. And for those who didn't know it yet: besides Puck Pieterse, we have another Dutch talent with the same initials: Puck Pinxt. Like Pieterse, she is a multi-talented cyclist who likes to combine multiple disciplines. When Puck Pinxt started cycling around age 10, cycling was all about having fun. Without a doubt the number one ingredient to stay motivated when cycling your way to the top. After her studies and a year in the snow, the bike was brought out from under the dust again with a sharp focus mainly on the off-road disciplines. Outstanding performance in beach races During the winter season, Puck is active in a special branch of cycling: beach racing. In case you don't know this discipline (yet), these are tough races on the beach along the coastline, characterized by the wind at your back or against your nose. That Puck, who is living near the sea, is made for these kind of races she has proven many times. Last winter season she took many podium finishes, with a victory in the final race in Rockanje as cherry on the cake. She finished 3rd in the final standings of the Dutch top competition. A summer fully packed with MTB marathons After a busy winter with beach races there was hardly a rest period because on March 9th the first MTB marathon in Apeldoorn was already scheduled. Puck proved that she was still in good shape by taking the win. In a strong field of competitors including former pro cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten, there is no better way than start the season with a win. In the spring and summer it is full focus on mountainbike marathons (XCM) with the Transalp as the main event! This multi-day marathon race crosses Austria, Switzerland and Italy between July 14 and 20. Over 500 kilometers are completed in 7 rides over rugged terrain with over 16.000 altimeters. In preparation, Puck runs several marathons in different countries. Especially important are the races in the Belgian Ardennes, part of the Belgian Ardennes Marathon Series (BAMS). For the altimeters, the rough terrain and to measure up with the other top female cyclists. The goal in the Transalp? Podium! Follow Puck during her challenges With Puck we have an ambassador who full of enthusiasm likes to find her route off the beaten track. Together with her 'Beach Bastards Sports Club' team, she will participate in challenging races in find of many great cycling achievements. We won't doubt about that. Are you curious about what Puck will encounter in her journey to the top? Follow @puck_pinxt and her @beach_bastards_sports_club on Instagram!

Hilly roads through open landscapes, over changing terrain with unpaved strips and cobblestones, Belgian Limburg really has it all!

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Our TeamFFWD ambassador Marie from France shared a great ride she rode near her new hometown, the cycling paradise of Gerona.