Matt Brammeier, dressed all in black towards the right of the picture, helped organise a charity cycle in Girona today with over 100 people taking part. The four-time Irish national champion is raising money for the Quebeka foundation which aims to get 5,000 bikes to Africa to help aspiring riders and mobilise people. (Photo with thanks to Dave Ellis of JustPedal who supported today's ride)
By Brian Canty
Irish professional rider Matt Brammeier has helped organise the charity auction to trump all charity auctions which takes place tonight in his adopted home of Girona.
The Dimension Data man who will join Aqua Blue Sport for 2017 and ’18 is co-coordinating tonight’s Girona Gala with the assistance of his wife Nikki as well as teammates Nathan Haas and Adrian Niyonshuti, the latter having flown in from his base in Italy on Thursday.
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Tickets have sold out for the event which will be attended my many of the sport’s top names as well as a host of other special guests and dignitaries.
Well-known Eurosport TV presenter Ashley House will MC the event which has the format of welcome drinks, dinner, charity auction and raffle.
Earlier today, Brammeier took part in a charity cycle which saw over 100 people take to the roads of Girona under heavy rain and he said he’s been humbled by the response his fundraising appeal has had.
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“We thought Girona was missing an event like this and we have had so much fun organising it together.
“It's been tough work between us all but we have had such an amazing and heartwarming response from the local community, cycling community and friends too.
“We are hoping for an amazing night and to raise a big chunk of cash for Qhubeka which is very close to our hearts.
“The goal was always to raise 5000 bikes this year, we are just 27 bikes short so we are really hoping we can smash that number out of the park tonight.
“We had an amazing turnout on the ride this morning in appalling weather when you would normally see no riders on the roads. We got some funny looks along the way but we had a laugh!”
You can visit the website or find out more about the work Quebeka do by clicking this link.
This latest fundraiser by Brammeier follows on from his highly-successful kit donation appeal last year.
Some of the items up for auction are
- Mark Cavendish 2016 jersey with World Champion stripes, signed and framed
- Geraint Thomas Speed Suit, with race numbers from Eneco Tour, signed and framed
- Karl Kopinski, Steve Cummings painting
- Michael Matthews signed jersey
- Robert Gesink jersey, signed and framed
- 2016 Tour of Britain team for Di-data signed jersey, including Winner Steve Cummings and Cav
- 3D printed Titanium ceramic Speed Jockey Wheels, RRP 899 euro
- Ryder Hesjedal Giro D’Italia winners jersey, 2012, signed and framed
- Dan Martin, Signed Speed Suit, Framed
- Australian World Championship jersey signed by elite mens team, framed
- Enve, bars, stem and seat post
- Nederburg, Auction list Cabernet sauvignon 2011, limited edition
- Edvald Boasson Hagen Norwegian National Championship jersey, signed and framed
- Speed Play, Titanium Axle pedals and various other soft goods
- High 5 nutrition products
- Defeet Dimension Data team socks
- Fizik saddles (plural)
- POC Sunglasses (plural)
- Buffalo Bike, Qhubeka edition
- A day riding with pro riders Loren Rowney and Carlee Taylor!
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