.

22 February

We still have not received any update from Jos. Cannot get through on the phone and no messages from him. Heard from Gerald's wife that cell phone reception is really bad. Been looking at all available photos to see if Jos is anywhere. Hope he is OK!

19 Febr - CPAR Camp

Thank you to Steve Phillpott for sponsoring Jos today. We hope he is feeling better and back on the saddle!

18 February

Got sms from Jos, he has joined the group, but did not cycle. Still feeling a bit tired. Will try to phone him tonight - keep readng this spot!

17 Febr - For Carol

Yvon Hunter and her son, Roy, would like to dedicate today's cycling to their daughter, Carol Hunter, who would have been celebrating her birthday today. It is a very special day indeed, with Jos back on the bicyle after his accident and many special memories for his friends, the Hunters.

Update Jos

Spoke to Jos today. He enroute to meet up with the group. Good news is that he is ok and will start cycling again tomorrow! You go Jos!

Happy Valentines Jos!

Thank you Jos for all you are doing for our children!

14 February - Valentines!

Thank you to Melanie Keartland and Luana Nasser for sponsoring Jos on this Valentines Day!

13 February - In Addis Ababa

This day is sponsored by Tiaan Kotze - for his lovely wife Orna - "Happy Valentines"

UPDATE
Jos has arrived in Addis. Not sure if he will make his way to the tour or wait here to join then whey they arrive in Addis.

Short video

If any of you wandered what it is like - check out this short video of the 2009 tour.

http://ow.ly/16wbS

Standing

At the time of the accident Jos was still in 24th place - we will have to see where he stands when the next update comes in again!

11 February - Celebrating Freedom!

Reach Africa awarded leader in Mentoring and coaching training. For more info: Leonore Louw 0824477058 Grahame Snow 0825772102 .

Thank you to Reach Africa for sponsoring 11 February - not only the day Mandela was released from jail, but today Jos will be celebrating his freedom after being "released" from hospital!

11 Febr - Good news from Jos!

Spoke to Jos again yesterday. He was being discharged from hospital. He will fly to Addis Ababa from where he will join the tour again. He got some messages, but if he has not responded to any, it is because it did not get to him (discovered yesterday that he has not received any of ours).

Thank you for all the messages and well wishes. If you have not yet sponsored a day - then now is the time to do it! Jos is determined to go on - he needs our support!

10 February - Hospital Karthoum!

Thank you to Jason Nightingale for sponsoring R500 towards the last day in hospital!

Hope Jos will be on the road again tomorrow - well at least he will have a bath and a nice bed to sleep in!

UPDATE - JOS CONDITION

Spoke to Jos last night. Good news is that he could count his five fingers - this was my test! Doctor look at scan, all is well, but wants to keep him there for 48 hours. They think Jos was hit by a truck sometime between 11:30 and 4. He cannot remember a thing. The riders saw him walking in the camp dazed and confused. His left side full of wounds and his helmet cracked. They decided to let him go back to Karthoum for checkup. Well, the good thing is that Jos is determined to finish this trip - he managed to cycle all the way to camp after the accident!

Thank you to all who emailed and asked about Jos - will keep you posted!

9 FEBRUARY - JOS IN ACCIDENT!

Well, in this case - no news, bad news.

Herewith update from Jos:
Back in Karthoum. Was involved in accident Saturday. Not seriously injured, but concussed. Have to do CT scan as I have no memory of accident or 6 hours after that, although I apparently continued cycling to the camp. Spending night in hospital. Will provide update tomorrow after feedback from scan.

9 February - Gallabat

Thank you Channel Group Benefits for your generous sponsorship.

08 Feb - Gedaref Desert Camp

Hou bene, hou!

UPDATE

No news from Jos yet. However heard that this was the worst day of the trip so far. Very bad 128 kms of bad road. Many riders did not finish! Hope that Jos did - he is chasing the EFI status.

7 February - Sudan

"Keep on dodging those stones, Jos!

UPDATE
No news from Jos for the last 2 days. Not sure if he is having problems with his phone! But heard that it was a hectic day for the riders. A bit of tar, but then 90km of dirt. This suited the mountain bikes (Jos is on one!) better. The crowds also were not aggressive, but very friendly.
Tomorrow is also a very difficult stage - it is indeed "hou bene, hou" for Jos!

Update - 6 February

The biggest challenge the riders faced on the 163km cycel was the potholes - and children. Not only did hundreds of kids try to grab the riders, but some even went as far as throwing stones at the riders. This was also the last day of tarmac riding - leaving the camp full of tyres as tyres are being changed to off road.

6 February - Nile to Dessert Camp

"Hou bene, hou!" - a special message from:

5 Febr - Leaving Karthoum - Update from Jos

160 km from Karthoum on narrow road with heavy traffic. Three riders involved in accidents, but nothing serious. Had a nice swim in the Nile and we are getting braaivleis tonight!

Change in routing and update

Apologies if our days and routing are not matching - this is due to a change in the route. As you can see the rest day has come in a day earlier and the riders were back on the road yesterday. With no route updates on the official site, we will try our best to keep you posted on where the riders are!

Spoke to Jos on the phone. He checked into a hotel in Khartoum. Was great to have a shower and be clean! Said Khartoum was typical African town. Also added that the trip is a great experience, that he has met some amazing people and that he feels great!

More sponsors!

Thank you Aletta en Kassie Karsten for sponsoring 3 April!

LETTER FROM JOS

UPDATE END OF STAGE 1
I am sitting in my air conditioned hotel room in Khartoum and can't quite believe that stage 1 and 2000km of the tour is completed. I will try and provide this kind of summary after each leg of the tour, depending on my condition.

Cycling
I generally feel strong and is still getting fitter as we continue. The only day I was in trouble was at end of stage 2 in the strong headwind and after 8 hours on the bicycle, I really struggled the last 10km and was pulled by David & Gerald.

I am amazed at the speeds I am getting on my mountain bike. I have averaged around 35kmph the last few days but have run out of gears now. Spend most of my time (95%) in the big ring in last few gears. Roads have been flat and tarred till now. It will change drastically on the next stage till Addis as it is considered the most difficult.

My bum is getting used to the saddle but my knees are hurting last few days, not quite sure what to do but hopefully the rest day will do it good. I handled the heat quite well up to know as it was it dry heat with no humidity.

The route from Khartoum to the border with Ethiopia has been changed and will en counter the 1st dirt stages the next week. We will also cycle for 7 days without a break whereas we never cycled for more than 5 days without a break up to now. So as we get fitter the route gets tougher ….... Will probably look back and say this was the easiest leg from a cycling perspective.

Countries
Definitely prefer Sudan to Egypt as the people are more friendly and generally seems happy, although very few speaks English. That said the few days along the Nile in Egypt Luxor to Aswan and crossing the Red sea mountains in Egypt was spectacular scenery.

The route the 1st few in days in Sudan from Wadi Halfa to Dongola was my favorite section. Last 3 days from Dongola to Khartoum was rather bland, just yellow dessert sand everywhere. Everything is full of dust, looked like a river in my shower as I rinsed everything yesterday. Had to rinse my cycling clothes at least 5 times before the brown water started clearing. The new route to Ethiopia will take us through a game reserve in Sudan which is closed to the public so looking quite forward to that.

Lost a US$1000 and bank cards in Aswan while buying cellphone, still not quite sure if it was stolen or I loosed it.

Camping
I survived it up to now but has definitely not been converted. My equipment seems good (thanks Hein) just a pity the tent does not come with a remote control for pitching and taking it down but getting better at it. My bags hardly fit in the locker and as luck would have it I have a locker on the floor which making packing it each morning quite a struggle, basically stuff everything in and then apply max force on the door which has held up to now but suspect it will pop soon

I get up every morning at 5.30am for a bush visit, then getting dressed pack up tent, que for locker packing, then breakfast, wash eating utensils, fill drinking bottles etc, so quite a lot of queing. We are in africa after all

The food varies from average to quite bland. I have even opted for the vegetarian dishes as the meat is sometimes so though that I am sure I burn more kilojoules chewing it than the nutritional value it contains. 1st few days one eats everything you see as your body is not use to burning 5000 kilojoules. Definitely lost bit of weight.

Participants
There is a total of 57 riders varying in age from 18 to 71. The average age is 10 years younger than last year. That means the youngsters trip got paid by their parents but they are short of spending money, so I have started outsourcing my dish washing duties and bike cleaning for the start, hopefully as the trip progress I will be able to outsource more tasks. Quite a bunch of nice people despite the age gaps.

Contact
I am not using my SA number but is buying a local sim card in each country. I will send the number to Monique, Esther and my sisters (Aletta Karsten & Helena Willers). So if you need to get hold of me you should be able to tract me down through them.

The most visited blog for the trip is Gerald, the frenchman which spend most of his time in SA. I spend most of my time cycling with him so it gives you good idea of what happens on daily basis. You can see me bathing under a tap and more on www.africanride.blogspot.com

I also aim to send daily updates to Monique so please visit the site regulary.

Monique informs me that we have raised R72 000 sofar, so still some way to go the target. To everyone that donated thank you and please continue to raise awareness and possible donations for the good cause of the charity, www.xtremeforkids.blogspot.com .

I feel quite blessed being able to undertake this trip and am now going for a bit of sight seeing in Khartoum.

JOS

More sponsors!

Thank you to the following individuals and companies for announcing your sponsorship:

Jason Nightingale (R500) 10 Feb

Gordon & Dalene Rademeyer 16 Feb

Aan De Paarlberg 18 Feb

Greatly appreciated!

04 Feb - Khartoum

A special message to Jos from Awie Prinsloo - "Hou bene hou!"

3 Feb : To Karthoum

Reach Africa awarded leader in Mentoring and coaching training.

For more info: Leonore Louw 0824477058 Grahame Snow 0825772102

Thank you to Reach Africa for your support. Reach Africa has donated more than R 1 million in training to MAB during the last 2 years. This training was used to equip SAPS Child Protection Detective with soft skills, like Conflict Management and Stress Management.

NEWS UPDATE:

With the arrival in Khartoum the first stage of the Tour D'Afrique is over. The morning started with a 20 km time trail after which the riders had to do 45 km before stopping at the lunch truck. Only when all the riders where there could they depart to Khartoum as they had to be escorted by police. Khartoum is a hot and dry city, but the riders where treated like VIP’s – the traffic in the entire city was stopped for the arrival of the cyclists and they were escorted into the city with blue lights and sirens! At the camp, some of the riders opted for the option of finding a nice hotel (sure Jos was there too!).

Jos update - 2 February

Fast ride today. 152 km in 4:30 thanx to flat road and slight tail wind. Spent the afternoon on Sudanese hammock at cafe/coffee shop close to camp, which is in the dessert again! Had a quick wash at taps behind mosque. Landscape just barren and yellow sand with a few dead camels...

2 February - Debba to Desert Camp

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1 February - Dongola to Debba

FINALLY - UPDATE FROM JOS!

25 JANUARY
Boarded ferry at mid day, but ferry departed at 6 pm by which time it was very crowded. I was one of the lucky ones who got a cabin. Arrived at Wadi Halfa at noon, but only got off at 3 as we had to wiat for the locals to offload their luggage. Had nice fried fish at local restaurant!

27 JANUARY
Cycled 155 km from Wadi on newly built road with no wind (fortunately!). Landscape almost surreal. Desert with various sand colors. Camp next to Nile and had a nice swim/bath in the Nile!

28 JANUARY
Another 150km day. Very hot. Spend most of the day cycling with American, Jim and Frenchman, Gerald. They are both keen photographers so we did plenty of “photo stops”. Go to Gerald’s blog as he updates daily – http://www.africanride.blogspot.com/

29 JANUARY
An easy ride of 110km into Dongola. Crossed the Nile on massive new bridge. Temp increasing at least 2 degrees during day time as we head South. Camping in the zoo, with no animals, except 50 mad cyclists! Tried to find a hotel, but opted for camping – that will give you an idea of the state of the two hotels in town.

30 JANUARY
Rest day in Dongola. Just chilled out and had some good food. Temperature 37 today, so heat is becoming a factor. 4 Days of cycling to Khartoum.

31 JANUARY
Long, 6 hours, in saddle. Very hot – 42 degrees. Dessert doing 142 km on flat road with slight head wine. Camping in dessert, but had a swim in Nile 20 min walk away. Felt strong today, but heat saps energy.

31 January - Desert Camp to Dongola

Procession Time
This event is a parade of 17 floats by residences, day houses and faculty houses at the University of Pretoria. The actual event has an attendance of over 7000 students with floats sponsored by various companies. In addition, over 30 000 members of the public experience the procession.
This event is the largest of its kind in the Southern hemisphere. It ends on Burnett street where the after party takes place. This party is currently the largest of its kind in Pretoria. Next, year’s event will see us cordoning off parts of Burnett Street as well as Hilda Street so as to facilitate a much bigger party.

Day 13 - From Nil to Desert Camp

Celebrating UP Beat Festival!

This event is also known as the UP first year Welcoming Party. This is a major flagship event not only for TuksRAG but also for the University as a whole. This is a rock festival presented by Tuks Rag during Rag week and is usually the first point of contact between Tuks Rag and the new first years. It is also a show that alumni of the University enjoy as well as members of the general public. Next year promises to provide an amazing, safe and awesome party.

Day 12 - 28 Jan 2010 from Wadi Halfa to Nil

Day 11 - 27 Jan Lake Nasser Ferry to Wadi Halfa

Day 10 - 25 JANUARY - Aswan to Lake Nasser Ferry

Two weeks into the tour and Jos has crossed the first of 10 countries - well done Jos! Today the riders had a rare opportunity, crossing the Aswan Dam. Not many people get to do this, as you need special permission. Unfortunately this is a high security zone, so no photos allowed!

There was a long wait at the Aswan Ferry Terminal. Heard that the riders are now so into camping that most of them opted to stay on deck. Only a few chose to settle in the cabins.

Wonder where Jos was?

Photo : Tour D'Afrique site

Day 10 - Lake Nasser

Reflection on Community engagement

The annual Payout Function is one of the highlights on the Tuks Rag calendar. It is here where the “fruits of our labour” can be observed and the public can see the monetary amount that Tuks Rag pays out to various charities throughout the year. The amount that Rag pays out has increased from R750 000 in 2001 to R2.1million in 2007. This event will take place on 27 January 2010.

Thank you Tuks Rag for supporting Matla A Bana!

Fantastic sponsorship!

Thank you Awie and Channel Group Benefits for helping us to fill up February by sponsoring 5 days! Greatly appreciated!

25 January - Update from Jos

Finally some news from Jos. His phone is playing up, so we got this one via email. Here it is:

I stayed with the big pack today of about 14 people and we reached Aswan in 3h45 from Idfu averaging about 30 kpmh. Road very busy and not as scenic as yesterday. Aswan is quite big & busy and it is the 1st night we sleeping in a proper campsite with grass and proper showers.

My cycling legs are improving and feel generally strong, my bum has survived the 1st few 7 & 8 hour days. had quite bad flu in luxor but dosed with vitamin C and now fine. We reached our 1st 1000 km today, can quite believe it and getting in daily routine now. Wake at 5am breakfast at 6am and start cycling at 7am. lunch is normally halfway, so on a easy day it is at 10am and camp at 1pm or so. then it is pitching tents, washing clothes, clean bike etc. Super is served at +- 5pm and in bed by7pm. As I expected the camping bit is the most difficult to get use too. showering with wep wipes is notquite the same as the shower at home. You need to be very organised to you can spend most of your time looking for stuff.

We board the ferry t/row morning to cross the Aswan dam to arrive on Tuesday at Wadi halfa in Sudan, from there 2 days of 150km and dessert before our next rest day in Dondola, not sure about cellphone reception till then but will try and keep you updated.

Enjoyed Egypt, especially the food and the journey along the nile but will not miss the 5am calling to prayers, especially sleeping in a tent and the constant hassling on the streets of tourist town and constantly trying to rip you off.

Day 9 - Aswan to Lake Nasser Ferry

Thank you to Mariki, a friend of Jos, for sponsoring this leg.

Very little news on any of the sites - seems that their might be a cell phone reception problem.

Day 8 - Idfu Aswan

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What to do on a rest day...

For those of us who thought Jos was going to have a nice, chilled rest day, here is the real story.

Washing a week's worth of laundry was more like it! But later in the day there was time to visit the famous sites of Luxor - dubbed, “the world’s greatest open air museum,“ Luxor is home to the famed Egyptian city of Thebes.

We are glad to anounce that Jos still has EFI status (EFI refers to Every Fabulous Inch of the road ridden by bicycle, without having to hop on a truck to camp). Proud of you, Jos!

Overall Standings (767km)

Jos is currently in position 24 with a total time of 41:31. Well done, Jos!
For full race results - http://ow.ly/Zs0z

UPDATE FROM JOS - 23 JAN

What a great ride from Luxor to Ibfu. 115km flat along the Nile with Ismael Lo on the Ipod, palm trees, banana and sugar cane along the banks. Sleeping on sport field. Cycling to Aswan tomorrow.

DAY 7 - CELEBRATING THE NEW TUKS RAG QUEEN

The Crowning Function on 28 January 2010 is the gala event where the Rag Queen is crowned. It is the finale of a three round competition in which roughly 200 female students from the University of Pretoria participate. The production is handled by the students of Tuks Rag and also by a professional production company. The evening consists of roughly four scenes all structured according to a central theme for the evening The Tuks Rag Queen competition differs from the other beauty pageants in the sense that the main goal of the competition is not to crown a beauty queen but it is rather on the charity work the contestants do as well as the funds they raise for charity.

Thanx to Tuks Rag for sponsoring the leg from Luxor to Idfu. Good luck to Jos and the Tuks Rag Queen Finalists!

UPDATE FROM JOS

Day 5
Had phone problems, but working again - so here some news! 140 kms all against wind with first 50 climbing as we cross Red Sea Mountains. Spend 7 1/2 hours in saddle but felt strong. Another night of camping next to road.

Day 6
86 km flat and no wind. Last 60 kms next to Nile, very beautiful. Reached Luxor at noon.

Day 7
Rest day in Luxor - will be doing so touristy stuff.

News update - Day 6

Heard that the riders have arrived in Luxor. Seemed that they had an easy ride, but camping space at Luxor is a bit tight - they have showers and toilets! Tomorrow is the first rest day of the trip - well deserved!

Support from Dubai

Today Jos will be travelling from Qena to Luxor - hope will will hear from him tonight! Thanx to
Gaiti Rabbani for her sponsorship all the way from Dubai!

Some photos

With no news from Jos tonight, we have decided to give you some "scenery", with compliments of the Tour d'Afrique web site! For great stories on please visit their site too - http://www.tourdafrique.com/epictours/tourdafrique/blog

SAFAGA TO QUENA

Thank you to Pieter Muller from Leger Risk Management for sponsoring today. Jos will be facing the mountains today, so if your company insurance is like a mountain to you, speak to Leger Risk Management!

Finally - a word from Jos on DAY 4

"Best day so far. Only 86 kms and was on beach at Safara at 11am. A resort town on the Red Sea. Booked into hotel for my first shower in 4 days. Crossing mountain tomorrow heading towards the Nile. Thank you to all the new sponsors."

Thank you Reach Africa!

Thank you Leonore Louw of Reach Africa Training for "reaching" into Africa by sponsoring 5 days of cycling! (3 & 11 Febr, 5 March, 4 April, 1 May).

WHERE ARE THEY?

A little bird just told us that the riders are sitting on the beach at Safaga! We have not managed to trace Jos, but think he is still in the shower....

DAY 4 - RAS GHARIB TO SAFAGA

Apart from saddle sores, Jos is hanging in there! Thanx to Brian Penrose and Roni Muller who sponsored R 500 each towards this day's riding!

DAY 3 - FINALLY A WORD FROM JOS

DAY 3
First 110 km of the day was fine. Stopped for lunch at a resort on the Red Sea. Serious business after that - hit 50 km head wind. Takes 4.5 hours to finish last 60 km (nearly died!). About 40% of riders does not finish the leg.

This is the 3rd night of camping next to highway in barren desert landscape. Looking forward to a shower!

DAY 4
Surviving the camping but saddle soars a problem - sleeping in town tonight - finally a shower!

VIDEO OF START

Check out this web site for some footage on the start - you might just spot Jos!
http://ow.ly/XArx

Day 3 - Twitter Update

Jekyl and Hyde tailwinds toy with riders on day 3.
(No news from Jos yet!)

More sponsors!

Thank you to Riaan Senekal from Talisman Plant and Tool Hire, for responding to our pledge by sponsoring R 500 towards the 15 March.

DAY 3 - DESERT CAMP TO RAS GHARIB

Thank you Karen & Chris Vermaak for sponsoring R1000 towards today. Let's hope we have some news tonight. We will hopefully also do a radio interview on Radio Tygerberg today or tomorrow.

DAY 2 - UPDATE

No word from Jos, seems that there is no cel phone reception. But this message from Tour D'Afrique twitter - "Riders are being treated to a spectacular lightning storm after a very difficult day".

DAY 2 - SPONSORED BY THE KOTZE FAMILY

Thanx to Tiaan, Orna, Christaan, Cara and Viani for sponsoring Day 2 in celebration of New Beginnings. Hope you enjoy Gauteng and hope that Jos survives Day 2 (168kms).

JOS - AFTER DAY 1

Proof that I survived the first 139kms. Thanx for your sponsorship!

DAY 1 - NEIL SWANEPOEL & LEON PEROLD

Finally the day has arrived. Today @ 7 Jos will depart on the first leg (136 km) of his epic journey from Cairo to Cape Town. Hopefully he will have reception tonight so that we will be able to give you feedback on how Day 1 went.

Thank you to Neil Swanepoel and Leon Perold for sponsoring the first day!

Leger takes a risk - or not?!

Thank you to Pieter Muller from Leger Risk Management who has "invested" in Jos by sponsoring 20 January 2010.

UPDATE FROM JOS:

Spend most of the day in briefing sessions and packing trucks. Will end the evening with a long shower - the next one only in 4 days!

UPDATE FROM JOS - 14 JANUARY

Went for 40 km cycle to Saqqara, many amazing pyramids. Evening briefing tonight. 57 riders, 14 nationalities. Some good news - final distance only 11707 instead of 11884! Expedition will start at the pyramids with a 136km ride.

UPDATE FROM JOS - 13 JANUARY

Hi all. Spent the morning visiting Khan-al-Khalili market and Al Azhar Mosque. Used the afternoon to assemble my bike. All is is fine working order. Went to a laser show the evening at the pyramids with a great dinner at a local restaurant! Thanx to all who made a pledge after my last email. We still have about 40 days to fill up!

A cycling buddy supports Jos!

Colin from Talisman Plant and Tool Hire is supporting Jos by sponsoring R 500 towards the 15 March, to remind Jos of the Leeukloof ride they had on 15 December! Would love to know what happened at Leeukloof.

Is there perhaps anyone else who would like to sponsor the other R500?

The days are filling up!

25 January is gone! Thank you Mariki for sponsoring Jos to get to the Ferry! (Aswan - Lake Nasser Ferry).

Thanx Andre!

Thanx to Andre Coetsee for offering to sponsor Jos on the Bush Camp to Nata leg. We appreciate your support!

Digicall - heard the call!!

Thank you to Digicall who responded to the message from Jos by offering to sponsor 5 days of his trip! This is greatly appreciated!

From Jos!

I am sitting at OR Tambo airport waiting for my flight to Cairo - slightlyfrayed at the edges, but the nerves have now finally been overruled by greatexcitement kicking in. I understand from Monique that we have received pledges for almost R60 000.To everyone that contributed: thank you very much. I have been runningaround like a headless chicken these last few days to get everythingorganised, so have not been able to personally thank everyone for theircontributions.
I am confident that we will reach the R100 000 so if you have not pledgedyet, now is your time - also please send this mail to your friends andpeople you think might contribute. If you have spare cash after theholidays, don't hesitate to sponsor another day.
Follow my journey on: http://xtremeforkids.blogspot.comI will attempt to provide daily updates, depending on cellphone receptionand my condition after 6-7 hours in the saddle.
You can also follow the tour on:
Twitter:To receive updates you must have a twitter account and follow us athttp://twitter.com/tdalive.
or on the organisers website:
www.tourdafrique.com
If you would like an idea of the route we will be following there is a goodgoogle map on the website below:
http://davidsaevitzon-tourdafrique2010.com/wordpress/
Thank you all for the support - hope to see you on 15 May
Jos

Jos spotted at O R Thambo

A little bird just told us that Jos was spotted at O R Thambo. He will be leaving SA for Cairo tonight. Can someone get out there and make sure he is on the plane? We do not want him to get cold feet!
All of the best Jos! We hope to hear from you everyday! Thank you for what you are doing for our children!

Support all the way from Dubai

Thanx Gaiti Rabbani for supporting Jos all the way from Dubai, by sponsoring R 1400 towards 21 Jan and 25 Febr. Perhaps Jos can make a detour to thank you!

Thank you Karin

Karin Jordaan has decided to inspire Jos by donating R 100 towards 25 February. Thanx Karin!

NBC Supporting Jos in Tanzania

We are very happy to announce that National Bank of Commerce Limited (NBC) Tanzania has agreed to become the country sponsors for Tanzania. Jos will be cycling in their colours and even better, one of the local child NGO's will receive some of the funds raised!

Thanx NBC for supporting the children of South Africa and Tanzania!

Jos is back!

We apologise for the long silence. It was because we set off on an expidition to make sure that Jos was indeed cycling as hard as he told us! Arrived in Klein Brak and caught Jos sitting on his laptop doing last minute planning. One day two, he took MAB rep, Callie Strydom for a gruelling 4 hours up into the hills behing Groot Brak. We are happy to report back that Jos is super fit, looking great and ready to go! We will be posting a video on his fine style very soon!

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