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.
Oropesa del Mar VI Gala del Deporte
On last Friday, April 28th, Hans Van der Heijden were honored to be awarder at “Oropesa del Mar VI Gala del Deporte” for his sportive effort during 2016. It was an unexpected event for him to receive the “Sportman of the year 2106”, but not for us because we think that all awards are few for someone like Hans.
Hans. 10 km Castelló
On last Sunday, October 23rd Hans Van der Heijden participated at Castellon 10 Km. race.
Hans is recovering from a shoulder tendonitis and a severe infection, but he has decided to participate at this event.
CERAMITEC 2018
XIETA INTERNATIONAL, S.L. will participate, as exhibitor, at CERAMITEC Fair, which will take place in Munchen (Germany), from April 10th – 13rd, 2018. Hereby we would like to visit you for visiting our Hall A6 Stand No. 313
World Cup – Bilbao (Spain)
On last July, 15th and 16th, Hans participated at the World Cup with the Holland team. This edition took place in Bilbao (Spain) and it was the last race before the Paralympic Games . Almost all world champions were there.
Race in Rosenau European Circuit, France
On last Saturday, March 26th, and few days after his experience in Abu Dhabi, Hans participated at the race in the European circuit of Rosenau, in France and close to the German border. This circuit is very flat and many cyclists come to check their progress against another competitors.
At the same Hans category 57 handbikers participated.
2016 EDITION of 10 Km. Castello – El Grau
This race took place on last March 12th.. It is a very crowded and excitement race. Participating both handbikes and runners.
Hans confirmed us that he enjoyed a lot receiving encouragement from the people.
ABU DHABI, 2016
The Hans goal for 2016 is to try all the races at the European Circuit for handbikes, which are the most important races in this specific modality and with races in Abu Dhabi (in U.A.E.), France, Switzerland, Czech Rep., The Nederland and Italy.
