Turner, De Boom Estate, Leusden – Friday afternoon, September 13, was entirely dedicated to the Tour de Turner 2024, the sports-themed networking event for executives and managers. This year, participants immersed themselves in an Olympic atmosphere, “Les Jeux Olympiques,” with special guest and Olympic champion Mark Tuitert in attendance.

The^16th edition of the corporate cycling event kicked off at the De Boom estate in Leusden. Participants began arriving at 12:30. A delicious lunch and fresh coffee served by a barista ensured that everyone could set off with a full stomach.  

Patrick Eppink of Turner opened the event with a welcome speech. This was followed by the starting signal for the participants, who had the choice between a road bike route or a mountain bike course. Accompanied by the Turner speed skating team, the groups of up to ten people cycled along the scenic routes, while taking the time to get to know each other better.

League  
New this year was the competitive element: a 1,000-meter race in which participants could measure their speed against their teammates. Of course, the competition was interspersed with relaxation, because after the sprint, there was time for refreshments on a sunny terrace.

Return and Inspiration
After an afternoon of sports, the participants returned to Landgoed De Boom at the end of the afternoon, where, under the guidance of Yanick Mollema from Turner, they were treated to an inspiring talk by Mark Tuitert, who took the audience on a journey through his story about elite sports, mental strength, and personal development. Tuitert shared valuable lessons on how to cope with setbacks. His candor and passion made for a wonderful conclusion to the day.

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