Entries by rideforcharlie

Europe under 23

“Over the Christmas period I was able to travel to Belgium and compete in a number of top level cyclocross races. The courses were all really fun and tough. I came away with some decent results and had many positives that came from the trip. I’m so grateful for rideforcharlie as without there support this trip would not have been possible.”

Sebastian Grindley at the Koppenberg

“Koppenberg was an amazing experience for me being able to ride and try to show my ability in some Belgian racing. After having been over to Belgium already one time this season to race Meulebeke, I knew what to expect. As always, the racing, courses and atmosphere were all amazing over there and I really enjoyed my time thanks to Ride For Charlie who have helped massively to support my trips abroad this season. In terms of results, I was really happy to come away with 4th at Koppenberg so all in all was a great experience.”

Becca’s debut on the Continent

Huge thank you to RideforCharlie for funding my first 2 races on the continent. After a last-minute red light on louenhout, I was lucky enough to get an entry for kerniel. The course was slick which resulted in close racing and I came away with 8th overall elite women. Baal was my second race, a new year, and some new riders to race against from so many international countries. The course was brutal but super fun, I worked my way through the field from 32nd to 15th, so super happy with my performance. I am massively grateful for the funding to encounter new experiences and races.

Oli Akers at the Koppenberg

After these few weeks away I have had some time to reflect on how lucky, and thankful I am for the support I receive, not only from sponsors and my parents, but especially the funding from ride for Charlie that has aided me in getting to many events on the continent, the highlight of which was the Koppenberg.

Rory in Belgium

I Had an amazing trip away racing and staying in Belgium. I raced 3 weekends of racing with 6 races. It was my first time staying out in Belgium for over a few days and on my own so it was great to learn to train, race and stay out there.

Ben racing Belgian CX

Thanks to the support from rideforcharlie I was able to travel overseas and have raced some iconic Belgian cx races. My first weekend I was able to compete in zonhoven which was an epic race containing lots of sand which we don’t get a lot of in the Uk.