2017 Freedom Challenge RASA & RTR

[Marnitz Nienaber]

  On 3/1/2017 at 9:50 AM, johannrissik said:

The big question is: Will that number be the first to complete RASA ten times .....?

 

Hope so, could be done before i turn 50 Graham Bird's number, would really love to

 

   

[Dusty]

And Race to Cradock are off. Dot watching starts.

[Marnitz Nienaber]

.................                              ........................ Dot watching     

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Started today with the early morning night rides, it's amazing how the same route change from day time to night time, takes me exactly the same time, although I don't have to fight the wind at night I can't ride that fast because you can only see as far as the light shines, and that makes it difficult to pic the fast line.

 

But I prefer night riding, me, myself and I and mother nature, the peace and quiet, the amazing stars and the night time sounds makes it all worth the while.

 

   

[Slowbee]

  On 3/1/2017 at 5:55 AM, Marnitz Nienaber said:

Today I turned my Freedom Challenge number 46, hope it's going to be a good one this year !!!!

 

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what are those lights on your lid ?

[Percyzn]

  On 3/15/2017 at 7:22 AM, Marnitz Nienaber said:

.................                              ........................ Dot watching     

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Started today with the early morning night rides, it's amazing how the same route change from day time to night time, takes me exactly the same time, although I don't have to fight the wind at night I can't ride that fast because you can only see as far as the light shines, and that makes it difficult to pic the fast line.

 

But I prefer night riding, me, myself and I and mother nature, the peace and quiet, the amazing stars and the night time sounds makes it all worth the while.

 

   

Looking at the nearly full moon last night, made me wish to be out on an all night ride... 

[jugheaddave]

Will be off on the Race to Willowmore in a few weeks, cant wait!!!!

[dirtrider]

Being summer they should have a bit more daytime for the RTC . I see the two Roy's are covering the back but they must get to that portage before dark . Did it in the dark and it's not very nice , especially if you slightly of the route . 

[Dusty]

I see that the 2 Roys have full camping kit with them. Tent and mattresses! They plan to have some fun methinks!

[Marnitz Nienaber]

  On 3/15/2017 at 7:46 AM, Slowbee said:

what are those lights on your lid ?

AyUp + Petzel 

 

   

[Marnitz Nienaber]

  On 3/15/2017 at 9:29 AM, Percyzn said:

Looking at the nearly full moon last night, made me wish to be out on an all night ride... 

Opening on the 18th of March...............

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[jugheaddave]

  On 3/15/2017 at 10:06 AM, dirt-rider said:

Being summer they should have a bit more daytime for the RTC . I see the two Roy's are covering the back but they must get to that portage before dark . Did it in the dark and it's not very nice , especially if you slightly of the route . 

 

I do not like the idea of going near that old derelict farm house after dark...      

[Slowbee]

  On 3/15/2017 at 1:53 PM, Marnitz Nienaber said:

AyUp + Petzel 

 

   

petzl penlights ?

 

and the AyUp?

 

Thinking Munga here. You long distance hard core okes have good tips for us wannabee type

[Marnitz Nienaber]

  On 3/15/2017 at 4:11 PM, Slowbee said:

petzl penlights ?

 

and the AyUp?

 

Thinking Munga here. You long distance hard core okes have good tips for us wannabee type

AyUp red penlights - riding last 8 about hours need 5 hours charge

 

Petzel - map reading 3 x AAA batteries last about 3 nights

 

I use to use Light & Motion Sega 900 - moerse bright light - last 12 hours need 4 hours charge.

 

Eat lots of carrots and grow rabbit eyes, it also works quite well.

 

   

[The Crazy German]

  On 3/16/2017 at 5:07 AM, Marnitz Nienaber said:

 

Petzel - map reading 3 x AAA batteries last about 3 nights

 

 

I thought Marnitz didn't use maps?

[Marnitz Nienaber]

  On 3/20/2017 at 5:58 AM, The Crazy German said:

I thought Marnitz didn't use maps?

I don't, only follow the sun due West, that's why I sometimes enjoy a Under a Million Stars Bush Hotel sleep out......

 

   

[Marnitz Nienaber]

Who else is doing the RASA this year ???

 

Must say I'm struggling with the training, Vredendal is a real desert town, very cold in the morning and really hot in the day, like 40 degrees +, but very beautiful with lots of proper climbs.

 

I'm so glad that the RASA is held in the middle of winter !!!!