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Lugano (Switzerland), the last EHC 2017 race.

On Saturday Sept. 23rd celebrated in Lugano (Switzerland), the last EHC 2017 race, where both all Rio de Janeiro Paraolimpic champions and world champions, as well, participated. It was tough for Hans Van der Heijden. The race of more than two hours was at the shores of Lugano lake become a beautiful scenario to celebrate […]

Cycling race in Andorra

Hans participated in the cycling race in Andorra, which took place on last July 30th and 31st.

2 time trial races, scoring for the final Cup.

Handbike 2017.Heidelberg (Germany) Maxi Marathon

On last July 2th, took place in Germany, the Heidelberg Maxi Marathon, a race which celebrates every two years, and with the participation of more than 200 handbikers.

It is impressive to see so much handbikers at the starting line. In the photos we can see the riders, prepared to do their best and to get a good position in the stardings.

European Handbike Circuit in Louny, Czech Republic.

On last June 17th, Hans van der Heijden participated at one of the European Handbike Circuit in Louny, Czech Republic.

In the morning trial race he got same time as last edition, which is a very good result if we consider the very windy conditions: 28 minutes and 38 seconds in 16 Km. Many of the 27 participants were Paralympic champions and Hans finished in 16th place, so is very happy with the result.

Bardonecchia (Italy). the scoring race for the European classification.

On last July 7th and 8thwas celebrated in Bardonecchia (Italy) the scoring race for the European classification. The time trial race consisted on 4 laps in the village through the main street with a one kilometer 7%-8% slope and surrounded by many spectators.

With 31ºC the race become a real hell for the bikers. Our friend Hans achieved the 13th !, which was an excellent result and more points to add  at the general classification in the EHC.  

Meliana Popular Race in Valencia (Spain)

On Saturday, May 20th, Hans has managed to reach the second place at the Meliana Popular Race in Valencia (Spain). Handbikers previuos started before the rest of runners on foot.

MOTORLAND 2017

Hans Van der Heijden has participated in this Edition, at the 100 minutes race Alcaniz circuit. In this winter race weather conditions are always tough, but this year were even worst due to the hard, and frozen, wind this current day.

XI Vall d´Uxo International Criterium, November 15th, 2015.

On November 15, Sunday, Hans participated in this funny race. Due to his speed progress during this current year, he started together with “the best ones” !. Last year he won started in the 2nd group at a very exiting race, but Hans´ dream it always to achieve goods timings in both groups. This race […]

10 km Castelló – El Corte Inglés

As every year Hans participates in this popular race, starting in front of the runners. The route of the race starts and finish at the Corte Ingles of Castellon. Hans has achieved the second place among the 14 other participants, and only 3 seconds behind the first classified. Hans exceeded so far his forecast with […]

TECNARGILLA 2016 – XIETA INTERNATIONAL, S.L.

Xieta International, S.A. has present, as usual in all the editions, in Tecnargilla fair, held in Rimini from September 26th – 30th , which celebrated this current the 25th editions.

Overall, Tecnargilla is the most important fair for all kind of ceramics and bricks industrial suppliers, in the World, and takes place every two years in the touristic hometown of Federico Fellini. This year, moreover, if we can ignore the data provided by Acimac, there was an increase of more than 4% visitors compared with the last edition with more than 33.000 visitors, who for the first time half of them came from out of Italy.