Hi everyone,

Winter time, recovery time for most I would imagine. The Die Hards are out there but sensible mense stay in bed if the weather is inclement.

Well on that subject. The Freedom Challenge has just been completed. Must probably the extreme of extremes re endurance. Pretty much a Triathlon split into the Comrades, a 2300k off road mtb ride and then a bitterly cold and wet Berg River canoe marathon. Not for the faint hearted.

We in our midst have Erol Derick (I’m sure most of u know him, a humble Maverick man) who competed in the cycle leg of the race. (U can do it in sections). About 2300ks off road with a cut off of 26 days. No tents to sleep in, no mechanic waiting patiently for u to come and service your bike, no masseurs at hand and and and. Net djy alleen. Something to think about die menere ne!

Well life carries on. Not too long ago many took part in the Knysna Fest. The weather was kind to us and I saw quite a few Wannabees/C2H mense there.
It remains a favourite on the cycling and running calendar.

The school hols are a thing of the past. Back to the grind stone and most things return to normal. I would imagine that the DC groups will start their long training rides again.

We as a club (as I have mentioned before) have a club race pegged for Sunday the 17th of August. We have applied for the relevant permission and have most things in place. The race will be a type of Crit , a 4.2k loop oround Raithby ( If and when we get the off go ahead).

We intend catering for virtually all cats and age groups and it should be great fun. We will keep u informed. But please keep the day open. It’s our event and we would like as many there as possible.

Remember!!!
Safety is not negotiable
Pieter has the new club kit available
Our race day
Starting times are at 7.00am Waterstone parking Sat, Sun and public hols.

Congrats to young Dean Graham who took part in the SA inter prov champs. A great exp and learning opportunity.

Goedgaan,

ek