Caoimhe O' Brien (Belco/Van Eyck) going strong in the Flanders!! This time a podium (3rd) in the UCI 1.15.1 National Women IC "GP Lucien Van Impe" in Erpe-Mere (East Flanders/Thur 24th Aug) Her very successful team Belco/Van Eyck also take the team prize!! Caoimhe certainly ready for the "Ras na mBan" next month, as part of the Irish National Team!!

All photos courtesy of Paul Henninck (Belco’s official photographer) except the one with Lucien Van Impe taken from the video within, with thanks!

Erpe-Mere1.15.1 Nat Vrouwen IC – Interclub #Starters:103 / #DNF:35 (98km in 2h28m34s / average 39,5km/h)

1st. DE CLERCQ KATRIJN LOTTO DSTNY LADIES U23 Continental (Bel)

2nd. VAN WERSCH ANNA MTD WOMEN CYCLING TEAM (NL) @s/t

3rd. O’BRIEN CAOIMHE CYCLINGTEAM BELCO/VAN EYCK (IRL) @s/t

Caoimhe here with Freddy Jansegers (mechanic of the Belco team) Freddy was one of the instigators to get Caoimhe to Belgium!!

One of my hero’s when growing up …the mountain goat who was feared in the big tours as renowed climber!! Lucien Van Impe, the winner of the 1976 Tour de France, and six times winner of the mountains classification in the Tour de France

Belco/Van Eyck Ladies Team, amateur status, but very much pro in all they do..a great haven of excellence and team spirit for all involved in the team!!