FC: Race to the finish
Western Cape boundary/grens” reads the sign that many of the 2010 Freedom Challenge racers are looking for as they ride the sandy track between Willowmore and Prince Albert.
FC: Into Baviaanskloof
With the 2400 kilometre Freedom Challenge Race Across South Africa entering its second week there have been a number of big moves by the race front runners as they entered the Baviaanskloof section of the race. Adventure racers Trevor Ball and Ugene Nel have continued to elude Polar Adventurer Alex Harris.
i-gotU GPS logger
This little GPS logger, the i-gotU GT-120 is a fabulous gadget, commonly used in orienteering circles to log tracks as GPS units with screen display are not allowed. I’ve found the i-gotU especially useful for logging my orienteering race tracks as well as recording paddling distances during training sessions.
Ugene and Trevor lead FC; Alex catching
Adventure racers Ugene Nel and Trevor Ball still lead Freedom Challenge. Mountaineer and adventurer Alex Harris, who started two days after them, is closing in on them… As it approaches the half way stage, the 2010 Freedom Challenge Race Across South Africa has seen its fair share of incidents.
Team Finder
Looking for a team to join or a teammate to join your team for a race? It is not always easy to find teammates, especially when you’re new to the sport and often, at the last minute, a replacement may be needed. When you’ve exhausted your supply of willing and able events, try this Team Finder.
Denali red tape
The 7Summits7Flights team of Pierre Carter, Marianne Schwankhart and Peter Friedman were prevented from climbing and then flying off Denali, Alaska, earlier this week.
Stuff You Need
Where most items you need are readily available from sporting and outdoor retailers, these special goodies are not. AR Mini Gaiters are Lisa’s own tried-and-tested design; and Transport Flags are difficult to find commercially. And yet, they’re stuff you need.