In recent editions, the team had to make do with fewer members. Last year, for example, the committee had six members. As not all positions were filled, some members took on multiple roles. A year earlier, when the alternative Bata took place, the event was organised by just one person.
The organising team says preparations for the anniversary edition are well underway. For example, the board members have already explored the entire route on tandems. ‘We’re busy figuring out how to make this an extra special edition,’ the organisers write. The team is expected to announce the anniversary theme in two weeks. One piece of news has already been revealed: last week, the organisers unveiled Batabink’s new look on their Instagram page.
New organising team
This year’s Batavierenrace organising committee consists of:
Nienke Hoekman (Chair)
Ymme Nijenhuis (Vice-chair and PR and Media Officer)
Angelina Vis (Secretary)
Jasper Boelhouwer (Treasurer and Nijmegen Facilities Officer)
Stan Janssen (Enschede Facilities Officer)
Ruben van der Linde (Nijmegen Race Officer)
Myrthe van der Veen (Enschede Race Officer)
Annika van Zelm (External Relations Officer)
