Alex Mutsaars, Gerrit-Jan Spaans, Rob van Sundert and Pierre van Leeuwen want to cross the Atlantic Ocean by water bike in the summer of 2009. They will be the first world wide to make this exhaustive Northern crossing by water bike. The water bike, which is basically an ocean boat with pedal power, was officially launched at the beginning of September after it went through serious construction. This 'little bike trip' from New York to Amsterdam is scheduled three quarters of a year later, between May and August. This will occur after in-depth preparations. Most important goal: to raise funds for Villa Pardoes at Kaatsheuvel. And, of course, "eternal fame."

It will be almost 100 days of cycling over the Atlantic Ocean. Who would have thought of that? It is exactly what Alex Geldrop came up with four years ago. During a crossing from the Caribbean with a motor yacht, the idea formed to try this on muscle strength, also. And because the Netherlands is a bicycle country, the choice for bike pedals was obvious.

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The proceeds of this journey for charity will go to Villa Pardoes, a unique building with high-quality vacation units, especially for children who have a life-threatening illness. Together with their families, they can enjoy a free vacation in one of the eight theme units, like Snow White, Barbie, Knights and Space. The facilities are adapted to the special needs of the children.

To run a place like Villa Pardoes is, of course, expensive and they are for a big part depending on donations. That's why the BTO Team will do everything to collect a wonderful amount of money for Villa Pardoes, by asking for sponsorships for this project. Your support to the BTO Challenger project means automatically more money for Villa Pardoes.

 

How can you help?

You can support Villa Pardoes, and you don't have to bike the ocean or climb to the roof of the world. You can simply send your contribution to banknumber

17.70.14.520

Make it out to:
Stichting Biking the Ocean at Best.
On behalf of the little patients, thanks!

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