Pre-race packing: Craig sorting out his nutrition while John is looking forward to his Spur burger. |
"Luister seuns. We ride to win." |
The Four Seasons Guesthouse in Ceres. Lush and comfortable. |
Sharing our accommodation with the owner of this Corsa bakkie; the legendary Hannele Steyn. |
Approaching the reception across the road for more tea bags. |
Ceres has its own river park. |
Checkpoint 1. The waiting begins as the temperature drops. |
The road begins to fill up while I listen to the "Best of Aerosmith." |
PharmaChoice is everywhere. |
I mean everywhere. |
The lead group passes through CP1, with our buddy Warren obscured by the fellow in the white jersey. |
Danny Schmeisser, aka "die Man van Staal" passes through. |
Theam PharmaChoice at CP 1. |
Shaun getting his bottles. |
Ben cleaning his beloved Niner. |
"Ouens! Ons moet wikkel!" |
View from our window in Sutherland, after fetching the keys from the slaaghuis. |
My palatial loft. |
The common accommodation downstairs for the cyclists. |
Our accommodation from the outside: "Your cottage is the grey building with the red door. You can't miss it." |
Our neighbouring wendy house. |
Our gate. |
The road back from CP3. |
The pass into Sutherland. |
Craig stumbles around after the race and collapses on his bed. |
Ben wants coffee. Not instant coffee. |
John wants to shower. |
Team PharmaChoice: first 4-man team. |
PharmaChoice well represented at an Aspen-sponsored event. |