My father takes a tumble....
We are fundraising for a world without MS
A few weeks ago I turned 70 and at the end of this year I will
retire as CEO of the MS International Federation (MSIF). To mark these
personal milestones, I will be joining a
group of passionate riders to complete ‘Cykelnerven’, a four-day cycling challenge, conquering some of the toughest mountains of this
year’s Tour de France. Recent medical advice has hindered my ability to tackle this challenge by myself, so I have formed a mini-team with my daughter, Annelies. Between the two of us, we will get to the top! Where there's a will there's a way - or perhaps where there's a bike , there's a Baneke!
Riders come from a range of countries and all are raising funds to support MSIF and its aim to bring the
world together to end MS. I can’t think of a better farewell gift (and 70th birthday present!) to ask
my friends, colleagues, and family for their sponsorship.
This is a gruelling course, but a huge motivator for Annelies and me will be thinking
of people such as my (Peer's) father (Annelies' grandfather), who had MS, and of the daily challenges
they face. By completing Cykelnerven and raising funds, we hope that all riders can be a beacon of hope for anyone affected by MS.
Annelies and I will be setting off in the first week of June. Please join us in the fight against MS by making a donation on this page.
Thank you for your kind & generous support !
Thank you to my Sponsors
£26
Katy Fletcher Rudd
£104
Martinus Desmet
Allez, allez, allez Annelies en Peer! Hartelijke gelukwensen met jullie prestatie ten voordele van de strijd tegen MS. Martinus
£52
Lynne & Dick Hawkes
Good Luck. Keep pedalling!
£260
Weyman
Good wishes and affection to you both.
£1.02k
Uae National Multiple Sclerosis Society
On behalf of UAE NMSS team, we would like to thank you for your great support and dedication to the MS cause and wishing you great success in this beautiful challenge.
£10
Lucy M
It'll be so much fun and an experience you'll never forget! Good luck both! :)
£62.40
Andrew Giles
Well done Peer and best wishes from down under!
£100
Peter Guenter
£50
Elisabeth
Good luck to both of you! Hope you enjoy the adventure.
£52
Vera En Matthieu
Zet ‘m op en veel plezier. Matthieu en Vera
£50
Leonard Tridgell
Every good wish and prayer for success
£52
Jill Hale
Congratulations Peer and Annelies! What a great adventure and for a wonderful cause.
£26
Patricia Gaillard Olokose
£104
Louise Baneke-vischer
Great team and a great family challenge ! Lots of love xxx
£100
Guillaume Courault
Congratulations Peer, I've been thinking about you during these last few days and hope that everything has gone well in this human and family adventure. See you soon, Guillaume
£20.80
Saul Heselden
Hope all goes really well!
£20.80
Chesci Horn
£20.80
Daisy
Good luck!
£20.80
Jo Williams
Very best of luck Peer and Annelies. What a dream team!
£104
Andrew Boyd
Congratulations Annelies and Peer! An amazing feat - typical Baneke behaviour! Lots of love. Andy & Ginette
£20
Abdel
Good luck Peer and Annelies!
£15.60
Non Smit
Thank you for your dedication and support to people living with MS around the world, Peer! Best wishes to you both!
£52
Lisa Melton
Wow what a challenge Peer (and Annelies), and what a wonderful acheivement to retire at 70 having done so much for people with MS aroundthe world! May the wind be behind your back!
£104
Tim Windsor
Allez les Banekes. Good luck.
£20.80
Ceri Angood Napier
The perfect 'pear' to take on this challenge! All the very best and enjoy the views from the top to appreciate what you've accomplished on behalf of people affected by MS worldwide.
£35
Max Baneke
Wow, very curious how it went Annelies & Peer!
£60
Marie Vaillant
Congrats Peer and Annelies for an extraordinary accomplishment! Your efforts are appreciated by the international MS community.
£104
Herbert Temmes
Wish you good luck, you will get it.
£358.80
Annelies & Peer Baneke
£26
Rachel King
Annelies and Peer - so pleased that you are doing this as a team!! As you are climbing those mountains and your legs are burning. Remember that we at MSIF are so proud of you and the impact you will make for the MS community. You rock!
£104
Edward A. Kangas
Peer, you are the best !!!!!
£52
Vicky
£20
Lara Tembey
£335
Martin Stevens
A great challenge and so much more fun than a Peleton class!
£25
Anne Helme
£40
Paul Eaton
Allez Peer & Annelies! I'm exhausted just thinking about your challenge.
£15
Maree Perfrement
All the very best for the challenge from Sydney.
£52
Joanna Laurson-doube
Remember to send us some photos!
£20.80
Nick Rijke
£50
Ava Battles
Best of luck Peer & Annelies
£52
Emmi
Good luck and happy wheeling!
£52
Malcolm Ball
Well done both, fantastic effort
£52
Rose Wiewel
Good luck! Love from Mark, Roosje, Poppy & Matthew
£10.40
Phil Boswell
Best of luck!
£100
Daniel Larouche
Bon succès et bon courage!
£20.80
Oscar
Yellow jerseys all round! You are both champions before you even start.
£30
Grace
Go Annelies & Peer!! Best of luck! Hope there’ll be a large glass of wine waiting for you at the end.
£20
Catherine & David C
£52
Pedro Carrascal
You are the best Peer! Always an inspiration for me!
£312
David And Annabel
It’s a fabulous effort for fabulous reasons. Love from us both ❤️
£26
Jo Pennell
What an experience for you both!
£110.24
Ee Baneke
zet hem op!
£124.80
Kersten Sharrock
Peer the end of an era! And way to go out in style! Good luck with the event- it's a tough one!
£312
Charles Van Der Straten Waillet
Thank you Peer. It has been a privilege and a pleasure. Hope to see you in Belgium at times. Always welcome in Westmalle. Regards to you and Annelies. Bon courage. Charles and Cathie
£120
Margriet En Henk
£104
Luke Thomas
Good luck guys, you're going to be fabulous!
£260
Tom B
Amazing effort for a great cause! Go Peer and Annelies x
£104
Sarah Phillips
Best of luck with this challenge
£26
Rachel Hill
Good luck Annelies and Peer! Can’t wait to see all the photos!
£250
Sam Baneke
Good luck Daddy and Annelies xxx
£35
Camila And Mark
Bravo Peer en Annelies!! Goed gedaan!!
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Kerry Huntington
Looking forward to experiencing this adventure with you - at a safe distance, in the support wagon!
£100
Peter Galligan
Wishing you both all the best on your adventure
£26
Jana
Go Peer and Annelies! Thank you for your great work for pwMS!
Wishing you well for your challenge!