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Cycling mail 555 – 555.69 28 November 5555

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Congratulations everyone with already 5 great Activities and memorable of Hellingproof! Of course Club this cycling mail contains all the nice stories of the Monday Bas-en-Tjalle training 18:00 at the Bongerd.2 Lustrum activities, but also some new activities that Wednesday spinning training 17:15 in the Bongerd.2 are coming up will be announced. Training at Sports Centre the Bongerd Mountain biking: Thursday 14:00-16:00.1 Lustrum opening party At Tuesday 13th of November, we started our Other Activities 6 Dec: Sinterbaas evening Lustrum activities with an opening party at Annies 9 December: Wintertraining with Domrenner Kroeg. The evening started well with the special 12-13 January: Members weekend reveal of our new loan bike. Everyone who wants 16 March: Track cycling to try out cycling with Hellingproof during the start Check this (Dutch) website for touring possibilities: of the new season can enjoy this beautiful bike. www.ntfu.nl/kalender/kalender.aspx

1 For this activity you have to sign up via the SITE/App of Sports Centre the Bongerd 2 Signing up is not necessary

However, it is not possible to describe the fun the Hellingprofs had that evening in words. Therefore, we will show it with some nice pictures:

The beautiful new loan bike shining in the spotlights at Annies Kroeg

After everyone was finished admiring the bike, people started to play fun games with each other As always, Hellingprofs are training for the next like ‘Stef Stuntpiloot’, ‘foosball’ and ‘beerpong’. beerpong tournament that is coming up

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Ehlana, Alger en Gijs enjoying the evening Onno cherishing his special beers

Bart telling a joke, Robin laughing but Alger finding the joke quite offensive

Spinning lesson from Filip The after, everyone could recover from the night before by the special Lustrum spinning lesson from Filip. Almost the entire spinning room was full of Hellingprofs so we are very proud of the turn-

Tjalle obviously enjoying his evening as well out, showing that our association has grown a lot over the past years! With our own (Sigrids) songs, everybody had a reason to push it to the limits, while being motivated by Filips encouragements. Unfortunately, not all people in the Bongerd could enjoy our songs as much as we did ;)

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Filip breathless while trying to shout over his own music Both teams brotherly standing next to each other

after the intense experience they just had After the spinning lesson, there was a drink with our friends from IJzersterk. Our birthday party was of course celebrated with cake. Lustrum ride On the 18th of November we had our special Escaperoom lustrum ride. Although all the side activities were very nice, as a real cycling association you must The Thursday of the first Lustrum , some host a special ride to celebrate your lustrum. There Hellingprofs had the opportunity to join an was only one place where you could go during escaperoom experience in Wageningen. There such a special occasion: The Posbank. So, on a were two different escape rooms: the crazy farmer bitterly cold morning we started our journey with a and the prisoner of war. The crazy farmers were group of about 15 people (rather conspicuously very dedicated to prevent the ‘crazy farmer’ from the female-male ratio was 0). Although it was destroying the world by his dangerous invention. really cold, the sun was shining brightly and after a Because of the astonishing teamwork, this group while it became quite comfortable on the bike was the first team getting out of their escape (some people disagree though). Eventually, we room. The other team had more trouble in their reached the gigantic summit of the Posbank and ‘war bunker’. At a certain close to the end we decided that we needed to celebrate that as there was an error in the escaperoom, but they still well with a cup of coffee and some cake. Bravely managed to get out in time. we decided to sit outside, but that was probably However the crazy farmer team had to wait a very not so smart. When we got on the bike again long time for the other team, so they started to everyone was frozen to the bone. After a few play a nice game of pool to kill the time. They riding we reached Wageningen again and almost managed to finish a whole pooling we could look back upon a very nice day. competition while waiting.

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It was an exciting pubquiz, and it was a ‘neck to neck’ race with some teams competing for victory. Eventually, one team did so well in the last round that they ended up in the lead with 69 points, way ahead of the place.

No photos were taken during the ride. Therefore this polar bear is shown, who nicely reflects the terrible cold that was conquered that day

Hellingproof pubquiz The second Lustrum week started with a special Hellingproof pubquiz at Loburg. Beforehand, a Team Der Mitgliedcoördinator receiving their prize special guest was announced and rumours were going around on who it was. People were thinking Fancy dinner about Annemiek van Vleuten, Casper, or maybe The final activity of the Lustrum celebrations was even Jan-Willem van Schip. However no one the fancy dinner at Villa Brutus in Ede. As cyclists, guessed it right, because the special guest was of course we went to Ede by bike, with a peloton even better than anyone could have ever of 33 Hellingprofs. Some of our earliest members imagined: it was Sinterbaas! who were joining the dinner said that they could remember the when Hellingproof didn’t even exist out of 33 members. After this emotional of realisation what had become of Hellingproof, it was time to eat our bellies full.

Sinterbaas giving a thumbs up to all the Hellingprofs

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The new Hellingproof camera is of such good Harmen and Gijs delighted by the sight of their quality that even Rutger can keep his eyes open appetizer and smile on a photo!

Sobin Proof that Villa Brutus was crouded with Hellingprofs during the dinner

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Bahlana Bart and Harmen proudly presenting the Almanak

The Lustrum committee and the board were very delighted to see how many of us participated in all the Lustrum activities. We had a great two and hope to see you all during our next Lustrum, which is only still 1810 days ahead of us!

Sinterbaas As most of you have noticed, Sinterbaas is in the country again. Of course, he won't forget the Hellingprofs. Sinterbaas even made an exception for us (because of our first Lustrum), he won't go Bronno back at the 5th of december, but a bit later. So, Hellingproof will still be able to celebrate Sinterbaas!! After the dinner, the moment occurred where You are all invited to come and celebrate everyone waited for during the whole evening: the Sinterbaas at the 6th of december at the Bongerd distribution of our first Almanak! Of course the first in meeting room 2. So, if you want to celebrate ever members of Hellingproof (Bart and Harmen) Sinterbaas with your fellow Hellingprofs (of course had the honour to receive the first Almanaks. you want), please bring two little (wrapped) gifts of about 5 euros (something nice and something funny/crappy/weird). A present unwrapping game will be organized and of course pepernoten, chocoladeletters and other typical snacks and drinks will be provided.

We hope to see you all there!

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Interview with… What are your hobbies besides cycling? Enjoying some drinks with friends and especially Name: travelling around the world. Nienke Boon

What is your greatest cycling experience? I think, every week (in summer) the outside trainings contribute to my greatest cycling experiences. The group made me concur my (not developed) ability of climbing some Dutch mountains. I really love the fact that you are cycling in such a large group and never feel alone on a tough part. An example of this is, that whenever I am cycling alone for a or so, somebody always just comes by and asks how it’s going and if you’re all right. The people are amazing and this keeps me enthusiastic about going again every week. Age: 22 What is your best Hellingproof moment of 2018? I think, this would be the moment that Sonja, Sigrid, From where do you originate? Ehlana and I were at the CoBo of the new board. Limmen, The Netherlands We realized that the board from that moment on only consisted of (really fast cycling) men. We What is your current study and/or work? gathered together and came up with this idea of I’m currently doing my Master in Food Technology the Women Committee and introduced this to the with the specialization in Product Design. board when we congratulated them. They were very enthusiastic and the committee was born. What kind of bicycles do you use? Since the Lustrum Diner, Michele and Anna also I started cycling when I got an old bike from a joined and I am sure that with this group, we will colleague of my first internship (old Gazelle). My achieve great things. dad has always been very active with cycling, and got super enthusiastic when I enjoyed it. He How do you, as a (member of the) women found a new one. This is the Batavus (with the (committee), think Hellingproof can recruit even Vacansoleil logo’s). more female members next year? Most importantly, when I started, I got a bit scared since the image I got initially was that Hellingproof When did you start cycling? only consists of really good and fast cyclists. I think Around 2 years ago now that if we would also promote an association that enjoys cycling and contains several types of cyclists, there would also come an increase in the amount of female members. I think, and I also

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heard this from other lady’s around me (including In addition, the women committee is planning on me), that they are afraid that they cannot keep doing some great things towards 2019. With this, up with the speed of the really fast members we want to show that there are a lot of nice during the official trainings. Personally, I really enjoy women/people part of Hellingproof and with this cycling with Hellingproof and feel comfortable now since I am sure that everyone will wait for me we would like to have a lowered threshold. on top of a hill for example. But I do think that this can be brought more to the attention to potential members. Rider of the week(s) It was a cold Saturday morning in November, the Besides this, what kind of development from alarm went off at a time at which most of us Hellingproof would you, as a (member of the) were still sleeping. It was cold. However, Onno women (committee), like to see? Doensen, didn’t think like that. Because he had a I would like to see that Hellingproof works towards task that certain Saturday morning: to recover the an (even more) open image towards all type of Hellingproof flag (that Alger once managed to cyclists. I think it would be great to see/organise conquer during the battle of Friesland). The flag an alternative training that does not have a super was taken by the Domrenner during our high average speed and in which everyone feels constitution drink and contains a lot of Hellingproof comfortable to access. history. Without thinking, Onno fought the cold In addition, a lot of people do not know and went on his expedition to Leersum where he Hellingproof at all. I think there is major met with some cyclists of the Domrenner. After an improvement possible in the publication of enervating trip of 15 km, the Domrenners were that Hellingproof. With the women committee, we are impressed by Onno that they eventually returned also planning on printing the Hellingproof logo on our flag. Because of Onno’s amazing and brave a merchandized bag for example. performance, he rightfully deserves to be this In addition, I think that we should try harder to week(s) rider of the week(s). Onno, again thank keep the potential (female) members who join for you very, very, very much! a Monday ride. I have heard a lot of people who do no want to join the Wednesday training since they are scared of the speed of 40 km/h. With more females on the Wednesday training, there would be more variety in speed and abilities to keep up with the rest.

What do you want to achieve with Hellingproof in 2019? I would like to achieve that people feel comfortable being part of this association. Besides, Hellingproof is a very cool association which, in my opinion, can be way more present in letting The Hellingproof flag returns home after a brave people know who they are. performance by Onno!

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Track cycling Need another way to boost your fitness for the racing season or want to try something new? Then join us during our track cycling clinic on the 16th of March at the velodrome in Amsterdam. This is your chance to find out if you have any hidden talents, maybe 200m sprint suits you more than an long race. If you're interested you can send an e-mail to [email protected].

Onno warms himself up with the Hellingproof flag and loads of pie with whipped cream, you deserve it Onno!

Other members can also become the rider of the week(s)! Becoming the Rider of the week(s) will not only be due to impressing/blackmailing the board

(it may help), but you can also send an e-mail if you think that a certain member (or yourself) There are no particular bike handling skills should become the new Rider of the week(s). required for this event So we hope to receive a lot of e-mails for this topic and who knows maybe YOU will be our next Rider of the week(s)!

Members weekend The members weekend has been delayed one week, so our first annual non-biking members weekend will be on the weekend of 12 & 13 January. During this weekend we will plan all kind of fun activities for you like Crazy 88, Living Stratego and other amazing activities that you will never forget! This is a great opportunity to know who the person under the helmet and sunglasses is. If you're interested in joining please send an e- mail to [email protected].