2016 Freedom Challenge RASA & RTR Prep

[Shebeen]

Tim James is racing the 6th blanket record at race pace, while racing Mike and trying to stay ahead of Theo van Dyk which will only improve his pace.

 

Has Tim Deane ever done a RASA, if not history shows us he might be fast but no contender on his first RASA.

ja, but. Let's wait and see

[jugheaddave]

Busy packingy boxes. Anbody care to share some ideas on stuff to pack?

[cat-i]

Has Tim Deane ever done a RASA, if not history shows us he might be fast but no contender on his first RASA. 

 

He's got some adventure experience ... I'll keep an eye on his tracker .... 

[johannrissik]

Busy packingy boxes. Anbody care to share some ideas on stuff to pack?

A variety of things, mostly edible. Lots of whatever you like to eat ( high fat droëwors, sliced biltong, nuts, etc) Oh yes, maps too

[Percyzn]

A variety of things, mostly edible. Lots of whatever you like to eat ( high fat droëwors, sliced biltong, nuts, etc) Oh yes, maps too

 

and a sense of humour! :-D

[Marnitz Nienaber]

Busy packingy boxes. Anbody care to share some ideas on stuff to pack?

 I appreciate a lot of nuts, droë wors, biltong and the occasional coke, just remember whatever you don't eat might end up in my tummy during a coffee stop......

 

  :clap:  

[Marnitz Nienaber]

He's got some adventure experience ... I'll keep an eye on his tracker .... 

 

I will never underestimate the ability of anyone, but Freedom Challenge history has shown that on your first year your achievement won't be as good as the second time racing, that is exactly why I return year after year, I'm aiming for 10 days, but it might take me another 10 years.......and I enjoy every challenge.

 

All the best to Tim, hope he proves me wrong !!!

 

  :thumbup:  

[Dusty]

Busy packingy boxes. Anbody care to share some ideas on stuff to pack?

Put some 'happy food' in your boxes too. Sometimes you will need a lift and whatever food does that for you, put that in your box. Mine's chocolate!

[jugheaddave]

Great advice. Thanks

 

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[dirtrider]

.    When approaching Cambria, ensure that you are on the correct route. There is only one recognized route into Cambria and that is the one marked on the map.  Any other route is out of bounds and is trespassing and you will be disqualified.

 

Looks like I will have to wait at the camping spot for somebody to take me through else I will get DQ   

[Shebeen]

I will never underestimate the ability of anyone, but Freedom Challenge history has shown that on your first year your achievement won't be as good as the second time racing, that is exactly why I return year after year, I'm aiming for 10 days, but it might take me another 10 years.......and I enjoy every challenge.

 

All the best to Tim, hope he proves me wrong !!!

 

  :thumbup:  

With all due respect, there was this guy in 2009 who was doing his first FC and came second.

 

Then he came back the next year and came second again. (beaten by a first timer!)

Then he came back and made the top 5 (repeat these two sentences a few times)

 

Now he's on the hub tjooing us that okes can't do well on their first race, when in actual fact his best position is still in his first race.

 

he he.

[Rob Mortimer]

Soooooo ....... picked up a late entry for the R2R.

 

Consider myself as fit, managed the TransDrak fairly comfortably, but after just three (short) rides with a big fat back pack hanging on me my ass is feeling it   Luckily I have the better part of 3 weeks to prepare my most tender parts.

 

There is unfortunately nothing I can do about my absolute lack of navigational sense in the same time left over!  Pretty sure I hold some record from the last time I tried this in 2010 - took me 51 hours of riding to get to Glen Edward where I called it a day.  Not even Dirt Rider can match that.

Day 1 took 13 hours, day 2 I spent 18 hours riding - never found the turn off from the district road to Ntsikeni, slept in a shebeen/canteen and then spent another 20 hours getting to Glen Edward.  And I loved it! In retrospect though I was in no shape to have even contemplated starting - ego is a wonderful thing 

 

This time I am sticking to the batch like dog sh*t on a blanket

[Percyzn]

Soooooo ....... picked up a late entry for the R2R.

 

Consider myself as fit, managed the TransDrak fairly comfortably, but after just three (short) rides with a big fat back pack hanging on me my ass is feeling it   Luckily I have the better part of 3 weeks to prepare my most tender parts.

 

There is unfortunately nothing I can do about my absolute lack of navigational sense in the same time left over!  Pretty sure I hold some record from the last time I tried this in 2010 - took me 51 hours of riding to get to Glen Edward where I called it a day.  Not even Dirt Rider can match that.

Day 1 took 13 hours, day 2 I spent 18 hours riding - never found the turn off from the district road to Ntsikeni, slept in a shebeen/canteen and then spent another 20 hours getting to Glen Edward.  And I loved it! In retrospect though I was in no shape to have even contemplated starting - ego is a wonderful thing 

 

This time I am sticking to the batch like dog sh*t on a blanket

sounds like an epic adventure you had in 2010! what batch are you in this year?

[MTBeer]

Soooooo ....... picked up a late entry for the R2R.

 

Consider myself as fit, managed the TransDrak fairly comfortably, but after just three (short) rides with a big fat back pack hanging on me my ass is feeling it   Luckily I have the better part of 3 weeks to prepare my most tender parts.

 

There is unfortunately nothing I can do about my absolute lack of navigational sense in the same time left over!  Pretty sure I hold some record from the last time I tried this in 2010 - took me 51 hours of riding to get to Glen Edward where I called it a day.  Not even Dirt Rider can match that.

Day 1 took 13 hours, day 2 I spent 18 hours riding - never found the turn off from the district road to Ntsikeni, slept in a shebeen/canteen and then spent another 20 hours getting to Glen Edward.  And I loved it! In retrospect though I was in no shape to have even contemplated starting - ego is a wonderful thing 

 

This time I am sticking to the batch like dog sh*t on a blanket

I'll be following your progress with interest. Best I sign up for that uncapped data package...

[dirtrider]

Soooooo ....... picked up a late entry for the R2R.

 

Consider myself as fit, managed the TransDrak fairly comfortably, but after just three (short) rides with a big fat back pack hanging on me my ass is feeling it   Luckily I have the better part of 3 weeks to prepare my most tender parts.

 

There is unfortunately nothing I can do about my absolute lack of navigational sense in the same time left over!  Pretty sure I hold some record from the last time I tried this in 2010 - took me 51 hours of riding to get to Glen Edward where I called it a day.  Not even Dirt Rider can match that.

Day 1 took 13 hours, day 2 I spent 18 hours riding - never found the turn off from the district road to Ntsikeni, slept in a shebeen/canteen and then spent another 20 hours getting to Glen Edward.  And I loved it! In retrospect though I was in no shape to have even contemplated starting - ego is a wonderful thing 

 

This time I am sticking to the batch like dog sh*t on a blanket

 I see you stay in my area !! You want me to come and give you some Nav tips ? 

[Percyzn]

Bring it on already