Tristan Bangma
is a top Paralympic athlete on the tandem. Together with his pilot Patrick Bos, he cycles in track and road events in all disciplines.
"It’s incredible to reach such a speed together on the bike and to feel the synergy! We are constantly motivating one another. When all the pieces of the puzzle fit together during the race, this is what we have achieved together!"
Alyda Norbruis
is a top Paralympic cyclist who specializes in the 500 m time trial on the track.
"Speed means freedom! You can always do more than you think and anyone can do a sport, in whatever way possible. So get moving! I always say that if you’re unable to work your way around it, just go straight through!"
Roel Scheij
is a top Paralympic athlete on the tandem. Together with his pilot Roland van der Sloot, he cycles in track and road events in all disciplines.
"Ideally, the pilot should not have to say anything as you can feel from the pedals whether he is going faster or is about to stand! But if someone starts breaking away during a road race, the pilot shouts out 'Go faster!’"
Vincent ter Schure
is a top Paralympic athlete on the tandem. Together with his pilot Timo Fransen, he cycles in track and road events in all disciplines.
"Timo and I are both extremely ambitious. We are also pioneers in the development and optimization of our equipment."
The logistics behind the top athlete
DHL Express is the proud sponsor of these top athletes and takes care of the logistics so that they can arrive at the start of the race well prepared!
This involves more than you may think. Our colleague Peter gives you a peek behind the scenes.