The Polar Ice Ride 2013 was made possible by these companies.

With their help, spontaneous effort and sponsoring in the shape of material, labour, expertise and of course finances my dream came true!
Many thanks to ALL sponsors!!!

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Donation of the Yamaha R1 model 2000 and checking of the motor.

Support and publicity in the United States of America.

Extension of the rear swingarm, manufactoring of the tow bar and trailer construction and lots more.

Support. Extension of the front legs and mounting of the One Second Chain Oiler.

Designing the sled, making of the sled bottom and covering it with Lexan.

Promotion and support.

Taking care of the cargo flight and shipping back to the Netherlands.

 Steering damper, designed and adjusted for the occasion. Rear shock and frontforks.

Clothing. Wind stoppers, motor bike gloves and inner gloves.
Adapting of the special designed winter clothing which they gave me for the Alaska 2009 challenge.

Support. Developing special oil which is still liquid at -51ºC / 60ºF and special coolant.

Support. Supply of aluminium for the swing arm and sled.

Promotion of bike-apps and 3D photografy.

Help in every possible way and free access to their workshop.

Support. Lending out their aggregate en satellite phone.

Heated clothing.

Making of the introduction video and YouTube videos.

Making of 2 crates for the air cargo.

Developing and assembling of all extra electronic connections of the R1 and sled.

Support and donation of a complete kart rear axle, including winter tyres.

Supply of thermo underwear, paddock stands, tankbag, rain clothing, bike cover a.s.o.

Working on the website.

Torches.

Newest QBiC action camera plus accessories, for this ánd future adventures.

Brake cables.

Outdoor accessories.

Covering the sled with sponsor stickers.

Battery charger and support.

Support.

Personal data carrier for emergencies. Support.

Spikes.

Chain and sprockets.

New cross profile on the tyres.

Motor boots.

Special outdoor food for special expeditions.

Sponsoring of parts.

Promotion.

Jerrycans and miscellaneous.

Creating the ‘R1 Sjaak and polar bear caricature’,
PolarIceRide.com logo and help with ‘Photoshop questions’.

Odyssey battery supply.

Lending a sim card for the satellite phone.

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