Levi Posted February 27, 2007 Share Myself & a friend wants to put together a cycling trip from Johannesburg to Swakopmund, probably Dec 2008. Ideally we want to go through Botswanaon> and do on average 150km?s per day.1. First of all I want to know who of you might be interested in taking part in such an event?2. Depending on the numbers, we can try to orginise sponsorships, accomodation, etc.3. Also, if the interest is big enough, we can always try to orginise a mini-tour The total trip will be about 2000km. We will be riding to Swakopmund, and after that you can spend a few days in Namibia and then fly back Doing the math, it will be 20 days riding.Finer details will be published later. First I want to know who might be interested Levi2007-02-27 03:04:26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 27, 2007 Share I work in Botswana and am on the committee of the Gaborone Cycling Club.December is a particularly hot time of the year in Botswana.You can expect daily temperatures of 38 to 40 degrees.The road is pretty desolate between Jwaneng and Ghantzi so careful consideration must be given to accommodation and backup arrangements.Having said that you can start cycling in the mornings at 0500 and have your riding done and dusted by 11.00am If you need any assistance or advice please dont hesitate to contact usWe will help where we can. Members of our club might be interested in joining say from Lobatse or Kanye.Once you have firmed up your plans we can put it on our website www.gcc.org.bw Our website is undergoing some updating at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted February 27, 2007 Share mmm klink na goeie idee levi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted February 27, 2007 Share I would love to do this,as I grew up in Namibia any excuse to go back, so count me in.. Great idea Levi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 27, 2007 Share wow, klink befok!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 27, 2007 Share Levi. Keep in mind that 95% of the cycling population is:Not as crazy as youNot fit enough to do 150km per day for 20 days. I won't even do it. Saddle sores. Extream heat. etc. 3000km is 'n looooonnnnnnggggg way from home. That said, I think it will be a trip of a lifetime!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff Posted February 27, 2007 Share and if you leave early in December you can do the 24hr race from Windhoek to Swakop on the 16th Dec as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted February 27, 2007 Share And if you time it right you could be in Windhoek for the start of the Desert Challenge. The last stage of your trip can be a 300km+ trip to Swakopmund in 24 hours. Sounds cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted February 27, 2007 Share Just a correction on the total distance. It is 2000km if we go via Botswana, not 3000km. Jhb -> Windhoek = 1500km Windhoek -> Swakopmund +- 350km + a few to make it 2000 for the total trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted February 27, 2007 Share Any of you know who we can bribe to drive the support vechicle ??? On our last trip down to Cape Town, the support people got pretty fed-up driving for 10days at 30km/h. We'll need someone with nerves of steel. Or a few so that they can take turns riding support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 27, 2007 Share Are you talking Dec 2008 or 2007.2008 is a moer of a long way away to start organizing now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted February 27, 2007 Share Are you talking Dec 2008 or 2007.2008 is a moer of a long way away to start organizing now Dec 2008. I know it is still a long way, but I need to find out who might be interested, and generally there is always some people who bails on #99, especially sponsors, and then we are screwed. For propper sponsorship, we need to ask way in advance so that they can make it part of their budget planning, and also that they know what they are in for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted February 27, 2007 Share hoeveel betaal jy die support vehicle......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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