Axel Merckx Academy Vision
Axels comments about the AMYDF-“I would like to help Canada’s youth pursue their dreams in the sport of cycling and this new partnership with Cycling BC and the Canadian Cycling Association will help achieve this goal. “~ Axel Merckx
Axel Merckx Twitter News
I didn’t win lots but this one was very special . twitter.com/Miroir2Cyclism…
May 21, 2000: Axel Merckx wins 8th stage at Giro, the longest stage of Giro d’Italia 2000 (255 k) from Corinaldo to Prato.
— Miroir du Cyclisme (@Miroir2Cyclisme) May 21, 2020
Despite a fall in the downhill of Monte Acuto, Merckx outsprinted his breakaway companions with an attack in the last km.#Giro2000 #GirodItalia @axelmerckx pic.twitter.com/jFV6IZBSso
Check it out! twitter.com/Thecyclingdane…
Check out the latest Lockdown Interview with @HBAxeon Team Owner and former pro @axelmerckx
— Thecyclingdane (@Thecyclingdane) May 18, 2020
A very insightful interview where Axel shares his experience as a team owner, the logistics of running such an incredible team and his successful time as a pro.https://t.co/JdCx6TffYc
@kvermaerke @JeffLouder @kmoerenhout @HBAxeon You proved you can climb all day long . Only hilly races for you from now on!
Help us bring the Road Cycling World Championships to Portland! Go to PDXworlds.com to sign the petition and help @PDXworlds make it happen! #PDXCYCLINGWORLDS
@TrekTeamMatt I am coming back to Belgium 🇧🇪! 🍻🍟
The moment I asked @trainlouder . How far back is @kmoerenhout ? 📸 @daveywilson
The things your daughter makes you do in quarantine. #dancemoves #StayAtHome #DaddyDaughter
I can’t believe we won’t have our talks anymore before or after any races . Pat , you were a kind man with a lot of respect for the sport . A great advocate for domestic cycling but above all a great man. Condolences to his friends and family. RIP Pat cyclingnews.com/news/cyclingne…
@TrekTeamMatt @JimmyRiccitello I always buy beers ! Even when I win lol
@JimmyRiccitello @TrekTeamMatt I second that!
@UberReed Repainted yes it should be!
Look at that style! twitter.com/perempictures/…
@axelmerckx coureur in wording ! pic.twitter.com/CyND2Bo4vI
— Peter Remmerie (@perempictures) April 16, 2020
I am really enjoying your cooking lessons. Very entertaining . #proveit on all levels. twitter.com/SamBewley/stat…
Back at it crew, get this in ya #aloneinthekitchenwithsam pic.twitter.com/K2N8fu7sBY
— SamBewley (@SamBewley) April 13, 2020
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Granfondo Twitter News
#SupportLocal: Our next featured local business is @PlayWinery in #Penticton - amazing food, free delivery. Their "Play-To-Go" menu is worth checking out, and includes delicious Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Braised Short Ribs (pictured). playwinery.com @VisitPenticton
#SupportLocal: Our next local spotlight shines on one of #penticton's newest pizzerias - Pizzeria Tratto. Great people & great selection of pizzas! Take-out 3pm - 8pm Tuesday through Sunday. pizzeriatratto.com @VisitPenticton @cityofpenticton @PentChamber @DTPenticton
Check it out. Some of our neighbours to the South want to bring the UCI World Championships to Portland, Oregon. We think it's a great idea! pdxcyclingworlds.com/#Supporters #cycling #uci
#SupportLocal: Today's shout-out goes to one of Penticton's newest pizza spots: Corleone’s Pizzeria. For take-out or delivery, Corleone's is top notch. Plus, the owner has been offering a free small pizza to anyone who lost their job during this pandemic facebook.com/corleones.pizz…
#SupportLocal: @thebikebarn is still open & booking bike tune-ups into May now. Yesterday we picked up a kid's balance bike (they have those too!) & made an almost 2-year-old very happy. The good folks at the Bike Barn are available by phone or e-mail! bikebarn.ca
#SupportLocal: Let's start w/ @TheVillaRosa. Last night a team member ordered take-out - the cannelloni was made by pasta angels. Villa Rosa is open for take-out Wednesday to Sunday, has free delivery & provides 20% off on take-out thevillarosa.com #Penticton
#SupportLocal: Each day we'll share info on local & regional shops, restaurants, breweries, wineries, etc. Sponsor or not, now is the time to support our local small businesses in #Penticton & the South Okanagan @DTPenticton @VisitPenticton @PentChamber
@say_manda Sorry to hear the email update missed you yesterday. Yes, we'll be sending additional info to all registered riders by April 10th.
In the interest of the health & safety of our riders, volunteers & staff, the 2020 @axelsgranfondo has been cancelled. Currently registered 2020 riders will receive additional details by April 10th. We thank you for your continued support. @ProsperaCU granfondoaxelmerckx.com
To support youth cycling, all riders under-19 can ride the 10th Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan for only $19! #19for19 #RideHardSmileOften @CyclingBC @cdncyclist @CyclingCanada @CanadianCycling @pedalmagazine @ProsperaCU #cycling #granfondo granfondoaxelmerckx.com/register/
Our 20-week #Training Plans for the 10th @axelsgranfondo are now available. Visit: granfondoaxelmerckx.com/training. Select your distance (160k, 126k, 92k, 55k) and getting training! #granfondo #fondo #cycling #okanagan
The 10th edition of @axelsgranfondo is right around the corner on Sunday, July 12th. Are you ready to ride? Come experience epic...in the Okanagan Wine Country granfondoaxelmerckx.com #Granfondo #Fondo #Cycling #Okanagan #Penticton @ProsperaCU @CyclingBC @HelloBC @VisitPenticton
Less than a year removed from riding with us at @axelsgranfondo! Well done, @iankgarrison! granfondoaxelmerckx.com twitter.com/HBAxeon/status…
#PROVEIT https://t.co/rHWVat5s7g
— Hagens Berman Axeon (@HBAxeon) February 16, 2020
Best of luck and congrats on the new chapter, @theboz91! It was great to host you 8 years ago at @axelsgranfondo - there'll always be a spot at the start line for you! twitter.com/theboz91/statu…
For the past 15 years of my life I have been on the slick and narrow path. My childhood dreams became my life, my idols and heroes became my friends and roommates. I raced, trained, laughed, suffered and grew as a… https://t.co/gTHSwMnGSM
— Ian Boswell (@theboz91) January 15, 2020
Before we start our BIG push toward the Super Early Bird deadline (Jan. 10th), a quick pause to thank our volunteers and sponsors who REALLY make @axelsgranfondo what it is - one of North America's top cycling events. @ProsperaCU @cityofpenticton @thevelofix @pentictonramada
Happy New Year! Here's to new goals, new experiences and personal bests. #NewYear #PB #Granfondo #axelsgranfondo #RideHardSmileOften granfondoaxelmerckx.com
Our Super Early Bird deadline approaches! Register for the 10th @axelsgranfondo (July 12, 2020 | Penticton, BC) by Friday, Jan. 10th and you'll save as much as $35 off your entry...plus be entered to win a set of @ZippSpeed wheels! granfondoaxelmerckx.com #granfondo #cycling
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