2013 Freedom Challenge Updates

[River Rat]

Thanks for making the effort it really is an inspiring journey!

[Nancy Drew]

Thanks for the updates Charl, I look forward to being a part of them in the future

[Shebeen]

Thank You:

 

All that remains from my side is to say a huge thanks to everyone who read, contributed to (especially Shebeen), liked

My pleasure, thank you sir for bringing it to the masses.

 

And the rest of you go get some rubber on the trail...

[deanbean]

Thanks Charl and Steve, this thread and the twitter feed from the race office has had me enthralled. It has inspired me too. I think I'll treat myself to the ride for my 55th birthday. A few more years to go till then though, I need to break it to my family gently. I couldn't think of a better holiday than riding for 3 weeks across our country.

[tubed]

These three guys from Hout Bay rode together, they rode sensibly and finished in about 19 days, they didn't ride at night and they had a blast. I mention this because although the FC can be beyond difficult, it is by no means impossible for any reasonable cyclist.

 

You don't have to ride through the night or put yourself in difficulty, it is really not beyond a consistent daily rider - trust me.

 

Just look at the photos and see how much fun these guys had.

 

(photos shamelessly taken from Barry Futter's open FB page)

 

(PS: Thanks for all the kind words)

[tubed]

Some more

Edited July 9, 2013 by tubed

[tubed]

Final lot

[deanbean]

Ouch. Jointed cactus. I remember that stuff from my youth. The thorns are barbed, and don't pull put without a bit of pain. It has been eradicated from our area.

[Chro Mo]

Awesome photos and contributions!!!!

 

This is on my bucket list, for sure!!!

[tubed]

Ouch. Jointed cactus. I remember that stuff from my youth. The thorns are barbed, and don't pull put without a bit of pain. It has been eradicated from our area.

 

Eina so that's what it is Deanbean was wondering, those things are made by the devil himself, a patch of them and there is no easy exit

[tubed]

Some of Eric's pics coming through.

[smara]

Some of Eric's pics coming through.

awesome pics, makes we want to get out there....NOW!

Thanks for the inspiration.

[Percyzn]

these pics and reports have been awesome, thanks so much to all involved.

Race2Rhodes on the cards for 2014!!

[tubed]

This is well worth a read and a look at the photos: www.thunderboytjie.wordpress.com

Edited July 11, 2013 by tubed

[mazambaan]

Thanks Tubed and all who contributed; excellent work - a great ambassadors for the Challenge.

[Guest]

Thanks Tubed and all who contributed; excellent work - a great ambassadors for the Challenge.

Agreed. Thank you Tubed for diligently posting these updates.Have enjoyed it so much.