Online casino and sportsbook operator 777.be has announced that the Triple 7 all-female cyclocross team has signed promising rider Inge van der Heijden on a one-year deal.
The 21-year-old is replacing Yara Kastelijn, who has moved on to the team Creafin-Fristads after three years of cycling with the Triple 7. Before Van der Heijden joined the 777.be-sponsored team, she was crowned under-23 World Champion in 2019 and Under-23 National Champion earlier this year. The Triple 7 team was on the podium 46 times over the course of last season, picking up 16 gold, 15 silver and 15 bronze medals along the way.
Van der Heijden said: "I am happy with this chance. I think this is a perfect environment to develop without pressure. I signed a one-year deal as I would like to keep my options open as soon as I feel myself ready to take a leading role.”
Jean-Christophe Choffray, head of gaming at 777.be, added: "777.be is thrilled to see the Triple 7 welcome a new, young talented woman to the team. With this addition we fully expect to see our partnership blossom on and off the racetrack.”
