Meet the team – Jeroen

Meet Jeroen!

Hi my name is Jeroen and I have been working for Bofram for about 8 years now. Last January I went to the Dakar Rally!

My passion for motocross started at the age of 14. From moped to cross bike. Every Saturday afternoon and during club competitions I was on the cross track.

Not at a high level, but with love for the sport I started competing at the MON cross association. Having always done the maintenance of my bike myself, I pushed my limits.

When the Dakar Rally was on TV, I always watched as a loyal fan. Especially the bikes fascinated me, and I also had a lot of respect for the incredible performances of the riders.

Then I got an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Through an acquaintance I got the opportunity to go along to the Dakar Rally as a mechanic with the BAS World KTM Racing Team, of Van der Velden Motoren from Boekel. A dream come true!

First, things had to be arranged with my employer Bofram. But as expected, not only I was enthusiastic, but the rest of the team as well and with all the support I went to the Dakar Rally!

In March 2023 I got to know the team and the bikes during the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, a small rally. The rally du maroc followed in October. And in January 2024, the time had come. The Dakar Rally: An unforgettable adventure for which I am very grateful. If I had not been given the freedom at Bofram, I would not have been able to experience this!