Communications professional +

Deliverer" of Life Stories ('Verhalenbezorger' in Dutch)

Elementary school teacher

The Netherlands

Since September of 2005, one or more photos about my grandfather and his sport have been posted weekly here (or at least regularly), to regain interest in pacing and the people the people who lived for this sport.

More about Frits Wiersma

For 60 years (1908 -1968) Dutchman Frits Wiersma lives for his sport. He starts as a racing cyclist (1908 - 1927) and is a motor pacer since 1928. Although he is quite a succesful cyclist, who can make a living out of his races, the pacer years become his golden years. Frits Wiersma is my grandfather.

Today publications about Frits and and his contemporaries are scarce. And motor pacing, with heavy bikes, untill the 50's these races are major sportevents, is a thing of the past in The Netherlands.

By telling and illustrating their stories, I want to record a part of my family history, and also make a contribution to the Dutch Bycicle History.

Legal notes

I want to regain interest in the cyclist and pacer Frits Wiersma, his sport, and his colleagues.

So use my private photos but:

1 Let me know: use comments

2 Attribution: give me credit

3 Noncommercial only.

To the very best of my knowledge all the other photos here are copyright free.

But please:

1 Let me know: use comments

2 Attribution: give me credit.