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Board and Organisation of the Fietselfstedentocht

The Fietselfstedentocht has been organised since 1912. What once began as an association has been a foundation since 1976: the Frisian Eleven Cities Cycling Tour Foundation.

Over the years, the tour has grown into a unique Frisian sporting event, supported by a dedicated organisation and hundreds of volunteers. In 2012, during the 100th anniversary, the foundation was awarded the Royal Medal of Honour – recognition of the special social and cultural significance of the Fietselfstedentocht.

The Foundation’s Board

The board of the foundation consists of committed individuals, each responsible for their own area. Together, they manage the organisation, route, start and finish, communication, and the Elfstedencamping.

Board members:

  • Stephan Rekker – Chair / Elfstedencamping

  • Sietse la Roi – Secretary

  • Saskia Bonthuis-Toering – Treasurer

  • Bert Altenburg – Vice-Chair / Organisation Bolsward / MINI

  • Marten Homma – Southern Route / MINI

  • Willem Visser – Northern Route

  • Edwin Stevens – Organisation Bolsward

  • Jan Ludema – Start and Finish

  • Johannes Hazenberg – Logistics

  • Edwin Velzen – Organisation Bolsward / Elfstedencamping

  • Richard Jorna – Organisation Bolsward

  • Annika Rekker – PR and Communication / Elfstedencamping

The board is supported by Gatske la Roi-Miedema (secretariat).

Regional Heads and Coordinators

In addition to the board, the regional heads and coordinators play a crucial role in running the event. They act as contact points in the eleven Frisian cities and villages along the route.

Each city or village has one or more regional heads responsible for local organisation and coordination. The board members Marten Homma and Willem Visser are the main contacts for the regional heads. All regional heads and coordinators can be reached via the Fietselfstedentocht office.

Volunteers: the heart of the Fietselfstedentocht

The Fietselfstedentocht would not be possible without volunteers. Both in the run-up to the event and on Whitsun Monday, more than 750 volunteers ensure everything runs smoothly.

Would you like to be part of this unique cycling event? Sign up as a volunteer via the “Become a Volunteer” button on our website.

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