Seen here a page from an American Magazine calledd "BMX PLUS" issue October 1985 were it is announced that Gerrit Does will retire as General Secretary from the I.BMX.F. ending 1985.

He made the announcement during the annnual congress at the I.BMX.F. Worlds in Whistler - Canada, 1985.

He stated: I have layed down the foundation for this world wide organization and worked on this for 5 years. It's now time for other to take over. I normaly set a goal for myself and within a timeschedule of around 5 years that goals has te be achieved. Then other can take over and make things better. Good luck!