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cost: entry: R1k accommodation: R6k - 4xB&B 3xCamp petrol: R6k - but we did not go there and back only. receiving the medal and climbing Dune 45 to stretch legs afterwards: priceless!

I have found this on a motorbike forum. It might have been mentioned here before, but searching the hub fond nothing. So here it is, as scary as it sounds: Motion Induced Blindness It works exactly like it says, and is one major reason people in cars can look right at you (when you're on a motorcycle or bicycle)---AND NOT SEE YOU. From a former Naval Aviator. This is a great illustration of what we were taught about scanning outside the cockpit when I went through training back in the '50s. We were told to scan the horizon for a short distance, stop momentarily, and repeat the process. I can remember being told why this was the most effective technique to locate other aircraft. It was emphasized (repeatedly) to NOT fix your gaze for more than a couple of seconds on any single object. The instructors, some of whom were WWII veterans with years of experience, instructed us to continually "keep our eyes moving and our head on a swivel" because this was the best way to survive, not only in combat, but from peacetime hazards (like a midair collision) as well. We basically had to take the advice on faith (until we could experience for ourselves) because the technology to demonstrate it didn't exist at that time. Click on the link below for a demonstration ... http://www.msf-usa.org/motion.html and the following: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/raf-pilot-teach-cyclists/

ok, that settles it: no tandem this year...

dont worry, there is fair amount of traffic and "stuck" you will be not for long. there are other hazards: cows do not reflect light and crashing into one is real posibility, falling asleep on the desert section happened to more than one. the 170km without support is not major problem as at 35km you will only need water and at 100km few bars and some energy drinks will carry you. remember, there are food stations at the water points (if I read it correcly) for the solo riders and at the "half-stager" for all. tandem anybody?

in December we bought a MTB tandem in EU and brought it to SA in it's original box (2000x900x250mm) weighing shade under 32kg. We pre-arranged with lufthansa for Sport-equipment allowance. Been quoted about R750 and ended paying half of that. Word of advice: prearrange and smile!

will see in July

how true. two weekends ago my seven years old managed the blue river trail just fine but was stopped by the wire on the trampoline. three stitches later all was fine. next morning the girls ( seven, ten and forever 21 ) did the green from top of the climb! still our favorite place for long weekend away!

I will have to give it a miss this year. The boss, she said so.

natrix you rock! Without you, we would have burned ourselves out and still be stuck on the climb out of Grootriver Port! Myself, Lambchop and Gery will attempt to collect all the medals, joining us?

my active-recovery-against-my-doc-advice-therapy seems to work: it only hurts when I steer the car, not while on the bike – with the flat bar. There is Ritchey Rizer floating around here, maybe I will give it another try.

i had them on my Hadida but every single bump was throwing me off bike. back to flats (I am abviously a fun rider). no sweat. lol

nice website. get your distances and altitudes right and you are in business. http://www.brytonsport.com/mapTrackView/2?id=56482

we were there this morning, riding the black trail. it is hard to belive we have unspoiled piece of africa right at our doorsteep. highly recomended. we will be back - but this time earlier and do it twice. http://www.brytonsport.com/mapTrackView/2?id=59790

call CoolHeat, I had some issues with mine and those guys sorted it for me.

last time I was there I needed the passport