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Tim Veremans
 
Name: Tim Veremans
 
Category: Solo (Male)
 
Age: 31
 
Country: Belgium
 
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Website Address : Click here
 
 
Are you cycling this Event for a Charity or an Organisation, if so which one and why?
 
Yes I am cycling these event for To Walk Again Foundation
 
This foundation was started by Marc Herremans in 2003 a Belgian Triathlete to support other disabled people in sports.  Marc finished 6th in the Ironman of Hawaii in 2001, and was set to hopefully win the next year. Unfortunately, during a bike training exercise in Lanzarote in January 2002, fell on a dangerous bend and is now paralysed from his stomach to his feet. Marc refused to be discouraged and started training for the Ironman of Hawaii, this time as a wheelchair athlete. In 2006, he finally succeeded in his goal, he was the first wheelchair athlete to arrive at the finish of the Ironman of Hawaii.
 
How did you hear about the Race Around Ireland? 
 
I read about the Race Around Ireland on the RAAM website.
 
What made you make up your mind to take part in this event?
 
I am doing it as a preparation for RAAM.

What concerns do you have about the Race Around Ireland?
 
The route, and finding a crew.

What are you most looking forward to in the Race Around Ireland?

The sightseeing, friendship between team members and racers.


Who do you most admire in sport and why?
 
I admire everyone who takes time out of their busy lives to particiate in sports.  Because they are not professionals and have a family also looking for their time.
 
What is your motto for the Race Around Ireland?
 
There no strangers just friends you’ve never met before

Do you have any sponsors helping you with this Event?

Yes, there details will be on my website.
 
Are you looking for crew?
 
Yes, I am looking for a navigator/ driver, masseuse and hopefully a chef.