Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Eric is cycling the challenging “100 Cols Route” in France, covering over 4,000 kilometers to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease. He raised €6,500, surpassing his goal of €4,100.
The “100 Cols Route” is a tough bike ride in France that covers over 4,000 kilometers through big mountains like the Alps and Pyrenees. It has 100 mountain passes and is known as one of the hardest rides in the world. Eric decided to do this challenge to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, which has affected his family. For him, it’s not just about testing himself, but also about helping fight against a disease that takes away memories and independence.
What challenges did Eric face during his bike ride, particularly at the Col de l’Iséran?
It has been said that Eric is on a hard bike ride to help people with Alzheimer’s and their families. He wants to raise money for research and better care for them. The “100 Cols Route” shows what he’s doing, and every mountain he climbs represents his goal to make a difference. He faced many problems, and things didn’t always go as he planned. Sometimes he had to think fast to keep going when his route changed.
Eric faced a tough challenge when a bridge on the Col de l’Iséran, a very high place in the Alps, got washed away. He couldn’t ride his bike across, so he had to take a train to get to the other side, which took a lot of time. Even with this problem, he was determined to climb the pass. He also got sick for three days in the Massif Central but kept riding and got better just in time. In the end, he raised 6,500 euros, which was more than his goal of 4,100 euros. Now, he’s thinking about cycling the 10 classics next year but is open to other ideas too.
