[Event] Freedom Challenge 2014

[tubed]

I see three clues on Kommandant se perd.

 

How many are there?

 

Hi Johann

• bokkie sticker on window
  
• Merc chainring
  
• Drunk cyclist sticker next to number plate
  
• bike rack holder - (ie bosveld repair stand holder, after all with a back seat like that the bike rides either in the boot or on the back seat, not gathering stof on the back of the merc)
  

the next two are important character observations to the trained eye, Ryan got both

• drillers helmet
  
• food supplies on dashboard
  

[tubed]

Not that it is too important, but the Moordenaars Karoo is an area closer to Laingsburg. But it's a good sounding name for a piece of tough riding.

 

thanks for that - been using that licence too

[dirtrider]

Dirty, you're planning on doing this ride soon?

 

seriously looking at next year . But that all depends if I am in the country and that I get a sleep-out permit from home . But wanna go straight in and skip the R2R .

[Shebeen]

Hi Johann

• bokkie sticker on window
  
• Merc chainring
  
• Drunk cyclist sticker next to number plate
  
• bike rack holder - (ie bosveld repair stand holder, after all with a back seat like that the bike rides either in the boot or on the back seat, not gathering stof on the back of the merc)
  

the next two are important character observations to the trained eye, Ryan got both

• drillers helmet
  
• food supplies on dashboard
  

Don't forget the rust/CCA numberplate combination. That means it's a karretjie that's gone to the kus on holiday.

[tubed]

We will be talking about The Freedom challenge on the radio today.

What do you guys think people would want to hear ?

 

My thoughts would be:

• its a bloody hard race to finish, but most people could do it if they wanted, its mostly about desire and resolve, the average finisher is probably a 40-50 year old who you wouldn't give a second chance at a seeded race
  
• its a race that will ask a hell of a lot of you, but it will change and enhance your life to different degrees
  
• it really is a race across South Africa and you will meet the nicest people and experience the true hospitality rural South Africa is famed for: community leaders, hosts, shepherds, farmers
  
• you will discover that you are a whole lot tougher than you thought you were - you will probably go on to take on other challenges with increased confidence
  
• you will ride in conditions which you never thought possible
  

• it is one of the safest things you can do - but you will be at the edge of your limits at times physically, technically and emotionally
  
• you will make friends for life
  
• you will make plans to return to the trail and sections of it long after you have finished
  

• the kit is very important, guys are riding with simpler and less each year - weight considerations, but it is becoming more specialised,ie rigid forks, dynamo hubs, saddle bags - everything is functional
  

• nutrition is big deal and is still quite underdeveloped imo, large quantities of calories are needed, but it has to be consumed optimally, strangely enough their is a lot of protein available in the form of plaaskos
  

• navigation for first timers is crucial, you have to be able to read maps and topography and have a confidence about it - no gps allowed
  

Hope that helps, if you need more please ask, happy to provide

[tubed]

Don't forget the rust/CCA numberplate combination. That means it's a karretjie that's gone to the kus on holiday.

 

Johann asked not to mention the rust - a bit skaam about that, but you are right, probably stood in a garage at the holiday home at some stage

[deanbean]

We will be talking about The Freedom challenge on the radio today.

What do you guys think people would want to hear ?

What time Eugene :w00t:

[Wyatt Earp]

What time Eugene :w00t:

 

12:35 ish.

Chat later I better get to the station.

[Shebeen]

Johann asked not to mention the rust - a bit skaam about that, but you are right, probably stood in a garage at the holiday home at some stage

blerrie inkoper!

[DJR]

Don't forget the rust/CCA numberplate combination. That means it's a karretjie that's gone to the kus on holiday.

 

Ha ha, no, it means that he travels between CA and CCA al the time.

[johannrissik]

 

 

Johann asked not to mention the rust - a bit skaam about that, but you are right, probably stood in a garage at the holiday home at some stage

Come on guys, there's a race on, leave my

car alone

[Shebeen]

http://www.mixfm.co.za/

 

listening live...yoh dangle/wyatt earp has a serious accent, neh!

[nonky]

Come on guys, there's a race on, leave my

car alone

They don't make 'em like that anymore, that's for sure...

[Shebeen]

http://www.mixfm.co.za/

 

listening live...yoh dangle/wyatt earp has a serious accent, neh!

cool slot.

 

Don't worry about FC, it's not really that cold!

Also spoke on the munga, and how the two stack up against each other.

[tubed]

thanks Anton - great punt!

 

nice to have someone knowledgeable on the radio

[Wyatt Earp]

http://www.mixfm.co.za/

 

listening live...yoh dangle/wyatt earp has a serious accent, neh!

 

It's what happens when you grow up with a big family of Hollanders.