Jaco Steyn Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I did my first 94.7 in 2002 as a bet. My brother-in-law said that I will not be able to complete a cycle race of "such magnitude" as he said at the time. I entered the day the entries closed. I was 40 years old, and has never done a cycle race in my life! And with just over a month to train. The next day I went out and got myself a Raleigh RC 2000 and completed it in 03:57. Thereafter I did 5 in a row, but was set back for two times. 2007 was out because of my knee operation (best thing I did to make my cycling experience better!) and 3 weeks before last years event I had an eye operation. So this year will be my 6th 94.7 race, but I stopped counting at 100 as to how many other races I have done since I started cycling. I will never be a good cyclist, but I will always be a cyclist! steynja2009-11-10 13:49:19
Robert Lofthouse Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 First one in 2001, so 9 for me, although in 2006 I did it without a timing chip, and last year I did the MTB race instead. So, you draw your own conclusions as to whether I deserve the claim to all 9 or not.
Ysterkas Posted November 10, 2009 Author Posted November 10, 2009 hope that no 13 will be lucky no 13 are going to try to get as near as posible to 3:00 hours hear the race is 97 km this year
Rolling Thunder Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 1st time riding was a little worried until I did Suikerbosrand last week and now feel like I can tackle anything.
Hacc Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 This year will be my 2nd and looking forward to it. Hope in 8 years time I can also post on TheHub that I have done it 10 times!! To all the first timers, good luck and enjoy the ride...
Poenster Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 I am going for my 4th one in 4 years... hoping to do 10 in a row at least. Got a huge confidence boost after doing the Bakwena, so really looking forward to this one!
YETI575 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Done them all not sure if this is no 12 or 13.Also done all the MTB events.
Schwynn Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Will be my 3rd but not racing this year. Will be riding the MTB with Dirt-Rider' date=' Daemon, Flash and a couple others. Our aim...............to enjoy ourselves and have a couple of pints en-route.[/quote'] Wait for me, just getting my shoes!!
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