August 31,2007
A SOUTH COAST ESTATE AGENT recently competed in a grueling cycle race.
LEA JACOBS REPORTS.
GERT MEYER from The Property Circle recently took part in the TOUR DE KRUGER.
He was one of 200 cyclists who competed in the grueling 350 KM ride.
"It was an amazing experience," says Mr Meyer.
"I had seen the event advertised last year, and as I love both cycling and animals I decided to take part. The majority of the ride took place in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, which covers 35 000 square kilometers and links the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, the Kruger National Park and Makuleke Contractual Park in South Africa.
"The four-day event was well organized and the backup was phenomenal. Each team of riders had vehicle support from Land Rover South Africa, and; this fantastic group of people kept us well-watered
and fed on the journey. It was a tremendous amount of fun and apart from seeing a fair amount of wildlife we were treated to spectacular scenery throughout the trip."
All money raised was donated to the Children in the Wilderness charity. Founded in 2001 by Hollywood actor Paul Newman, the charity offers children who have been affected by life threatening illnesses such as HIV / Aids, a six day wilderness experience.
The programme combines conservation, Environmental Education, arts and crafts and HIV / Aids and health education in a unique wilderness Environment. By the end of2006 the charity had hosted 10 298 children.
"As far as I know I was the only South Coaster to enter. Taking part in an event of this nature is a privilege, and I am extremely grateful to Dura Cycles in Margate, which not only serviced my bicycle before I left but also ensured that I had enough spare parts to complete the ride," said Mr Meyer.
Chain reaction:
Riders taking part in the TOUR DE KRUGER saw
some of Africa's finest fauna and flora in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park.
A SOUTH COAST ESTATE AGENT recently competed in a grueling cycle race.
LEA JACOBS REPORTS.
GERT MEYER from The Property Circle recently took part in the TOUR DE KRUGER.
He was one of 200 cyclists who competed in the grueling 350 KM ride.
"It was an amazing experience," says Mr Meyer.
"I had seen the event advertised last year, and as I love both cycling and animals I decided to take part. The majority of the ride took place in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, which covers 35 000 square kilometers and links the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, the Kruger National Park and Makuleke Contractual Park in South Africa.
"The four-day event was well organized and the backup was phenomenal. Each team of riders had vehicle support from Land Rover South Africa, and; this fantastic group of people kept us well-watered
and fed on the journey. It was a tremendous amount of fun and apart from seeing a fair amount of wildlife we were treated to spectacular scenery throughout the trip."
All money raised was donated to the Children in the Wilderness charity. Founded in 2001 by Hollywood actor Paul Newman, the charity offers children who have been affected by life threatening illnesses such as HIV / Aids, a six day wilderness experience.
The programme combines conservation, Environmental Education, arts and crafts and HIV / Aids and health education in a unique wilderness Environment. By the end of2006 the charity had hosted 10 298 children.
"As far as I know I was the only South Coaster to enter. Taking part in an event of this nature is a privilege, and I am extremely grateful to Dura Cycles in Margate, which not only serviced my bicycle before I left but also ensured that I had enough spare parts to complete the ride," said Mr Meyer.
Chain reaction:
Riders taking part in the TOUR DE KRUGER saw
some of Africa's finest fauna and flora in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park.
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