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
£50
Ava Battles
£60
Marie Vaillant
Congrats Peer and Annelies for an extraordinary accomplishment! Your efforts are appreciated by the international MS community.
£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.
£52
Rose Wiewel
Good luck! Love from Mark, Roosje, Poppy & Matthew
£52
Lynne & Dick Hawkes
Good Luck. Keep pedalling!
£26
Patricia Gaillard Olokose
£104
Sarah Phillips
Best of luck with this challenge
£20.80
Chesci Horn
£52
Vera En Matthieu
Zet ‘m op en veel plezier. Matthieu en Vera
£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!
£100
Daniel Larouche
Bon succès et bon courage!
£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
Vicky
£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
£52
Kerry Huntington
Looking forward to experiencing this adventure with you - at a safe distance, in the support wagon!
£20
Abdel
Good luck Peer and Annelies!
£26
Jana
Go Peer and Annelies! Thank you for your great work for pwMS!
£35
Max Baneke
Wow, very curious how it went Annelies & Peer!
£260
Tom B
Amazing effort for a great cause! Go Peer and Annelies x
£50
Leonard Tridgell
Every good wish and prayer for success
£104
Martinus Desmet
Allez, allez, allez Annelies en Peer! Hartelijke gelukwensen met jullie prestatie ten voordele van de strijd tegen MS. Martinus
£20.80
Nick Rijke
£15
Maree Perfrement
All the very best for the challenge from Sydney.
£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!
£26
Katy Fletcher Rudd
Wishing you well for your challenge!
£20.80
Oscar
Yellow jerseys all round! You are both champions before you even start.
£52
Joanna Laurson-doube
Remember to send us some photos!
£62.40
Andrew Giles
Well done Peer and best wishes from down under!
£104
Andrew Boyd
Congratulations Annelies and Peer! An amazing feat - typical Baneke behaviour! Lots of love. Andy & Ginette
£30
Grace
Go Annelies & Peer!! Best of luck! Hope there’ll be a large glass of wine waiting for you at the end.
£20.80
Jo Williams
Very best of luck Peer and Annelies. What a dream team!
£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.
£20.80
Saul Heselden
Hope all goes really well!
£110.24
Ee Baneke
zet hem op!
£26
Rachel Hill
Good luck Annelies and Peer! Can’t wait to see all the photos!
£26
Jo Pennell
What an experience for you both!
£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!
£50
Elisabeth
Good luck to both of you! Hope you enjoy the adventure.
£120
Margriet En Henk
£20.80
Daisy
Good luck!
£104
Herbert Temmes
Wish you good luck, you will get it.
£52
Malcolm Ball
Well done both, fantastic effort
£104
Luke Thomas
Good luck guys, you're going to be fabulous!
£358.80
Annelies & Peer Baneke
£250
Sam Baneke
Good luck Daddy and Annelies xxx
£20
Catherine & David C
£35
Camila And Mark
Bravo Peer en Annelies!! Goed gedaan!!
£52
Emmi
Good luck and happy wheeling!
£260
Weyman
Good wishes and affection to you both.
£10.40
Phil Boswell
Best of luck!
£104
Edward A. Kangas
Peer, you are the best !!!!!
£312
David And Annabel
It’s a fabulous effort for fabulous reasons. Love from us both ❤️
£104
Louise Baneke-vischer
Great team and a great family challenge ! Lots of love xxx
£40
Paul Eaton
Allez Peer & Annelies! I'm exhausted just thinking about your challenge.
£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
£100
Peter Galligan
Wishing you both all the best on your adventure
£20
Lara Tembey
£10
Lucy M
It'll be so much fun and an experience you'll never forget! Good luck both! :)
£100
Peter Guenter
£104
Tim Windsor
Allez les Banekes. Good luck.
£335
Martin Stevens
A great challenge and so much more fun than a Peleton class!
£52
Pedro Carrascal
You are the best Peer! Always an inspiration for me!
£52
Jill Hale
Congratulations Peer and Annelies! What a great adventure and for a wonderful cause.
£25
Best of luck Peer & Annelies