24 Apr 2010

joberg 2c Day 1 n 2

after a hick up with the taxis not arrivi g to take us to the startline, luckily hotel manager jumped in to save the day. Tufty grass is a no-no and very difficult to ride. About 24km of it. Tough Day 1 but made cut off. Highlight was dragon boat crossing of Vaal dam,
Day 2. Started with rai and icey cold. Rain stopped later but stayed cloudyand cold. Highlight was the farmers giving put coffee at waterpoint and washing our bikes and lubing it. Fantastic! Long day in the saddle bit madw cut off time. Had a glass of wine and feeling a lot better........I know where my arse is.......

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