At the end of November, I signed up for the EY Cycling Challenge 2021 very enthusiastically, without giving it too much thought. Due to the pandemic, all sports events were canceled and I was ready to take on something new. At the end of December, I received the happy news that I had been selected for the challenge.
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My Tacx became my best friend
during the harsh winter months.
In January we were expected at Pulso Lab for a fitness test and a (confrontational) body scan. There’s work to be done!
My Tacx became my new best friend during the harsh winter months. Spent hours “rolling” in my bedroom, watching Netflix and growing calluses on my bottom. This in combination with weeks of unpredictable rain showers, pushing against persistent wind and layers of thermal underwear.
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Last week we were FINALLY spoiled with true cycling weather.
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Last week we were FINALLY spoiled with true cycling weather. Just in time for a motivational boost, because Friday is THE day. I have cursed my enthusiasm from November several times and will probably do so again a few times the coming weekend 😊 But I’m very excited with healthy nerves whether I will be able to stand my ground in the pack of (mostly) male colleagues.
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Now, 5 months and 78 bike rides later
I am ready, we are ready!
Now, 5 months and 78 bike rides later I am ready, we are ready! I want to thank the EY sponsoring partners already for this journey and all EY colleagues that have joined us for the virtual challenges for Make-a-Wish foundation.
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Let’s do this!!
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Greetings,
Hannah Van Mael.
