If you have not been out to Lake Eland lately to ride the new course you really must make some time to do so. The course is really enjoyable with lots of single track and the most spectacular views. We are very luckly to have such a great place so close to home.
This coming weekend is the Berg and Bush Descent in the Drakensburg. It is a three day mountain biking event starting near Sterkfontein Dam. Good luck to everyone taking part. Make us proud.
Thursday there will be a fast ride from Dura Cycles starting at 16:15pm. Saturday will be the normal three mountain bike groups going out from Dura Cycles at 6:30am.
Amashova
Last Sunday was the infamous Amashova Durban Classic from Pietermaritzburg to Durban with more than 3500 people taking part it is one of the more popular road races on the calendar. Our famous local boy Burry Stander came in, in 5th place overall in a time of 2h24 and Cherise Taylor was 5th Female in 2h47. All the time in the saddle doing the ProDeo from Johannesburg to Margate boded well for Brian Lindecke who did a great time of 2h53. The first Bundu Bashers home in the mountain bike category were Mark and Sandy Bolton together with Johan Potgieter who all did a time of 4h49. Well done to Dave Kinsey who successfully completed his first road race in a time of 3h42. Congratulations to everyone who did the race, there are too many of you to mention everyone.
Hope the training is going well for everyone doing the Berg and Bush at the end of the month. Not much time left to train so make the most of it.
This Saturday there will be the normal three mountain bike groups going out. There will also be a road group, so dust down those road bikes and come and join us. All rides will start at Dura Cycles at 6.30am.
For more information contact Dura Cycles on 039 315 7359.
Hope the training is going well for everyone doing the Berg and Bush at the end of the month. Not much time left to train so make the most of it.
This Saturday there will be the normal three mountain bike groups going out. There will also be a road group, so dust down those road bikes and come and join us. All rides will start at Dura Cycles at 6.30am.
For more information contact Dura Cycles on 039 315 7359.
Pro Deo Presentation
To all of you that supported us through out the Pro Deo Cycle Tour 2010.
Please join us for a Pro Deo 2010 Presentation
Date: Saturday 13th November 2010
Venue: Riptide - Southbroom Beach Front
Time: 6 for 6.30pm
RSVP to Dura Cycles by Wednesday 3rd November 2010 (039 315 7359)
Kind regards The Pro Deo Cyclists
Lake Eland Super Classic
Last Sundays Lake Eland Super Classic was greatly enjoyed by everyone who did the race. In the 45km race congratulations to Justin Porteous, Nick Porteous and Darryn Purtell who came 2nd, 3rd and 4th overall and to Hayley Smith who finished 1st woman overall. Evan Van Der Spuy, Dieter Blom and Zinnia Freitas all came 1st in there age categories and John Mowat and Nicola Freitas came 2nd in there age categories. Dieter Blom was also the youngest person to rider the 45km race.
In the 25km race Robyn Keudel-Shaffer was first female overall and Andrew Ramos, Ian Upfold, Karen Preston and Tayne Rudling all came first in there age categories. Brandon Venter also has a great race coming home in 2nd place overall in the Sub-Junior race. Congratulations to everyone.
Well done to the Bennie Kruger, Colin (with one L) McKay, Fred Van Zyl, Derek Pieterse, Brian Lindecke, Robby Cummings, Mark Bolton, Grant Richardson and Jono Downham who completed the Johannesburg to Margate Charity ride. They left from Vereeniging on Wednesday and finished in Margate on Sunday raising over R110 000 for the Pro-Deo Care Group. Watch out for these guys at the next race as they are now super fit. Great job guys.
This Thursday there will be a fast road ride on mountain bikes from Dura Cycles at 4:15pm. Saturday will be the normal three mountain bike groups going out from Dura Cycles at 6:30am.
Good Luck to everyone taking part in the Amashova Durban Classic this weekend.
In the 25km race Robyn Keudel-Shaffer was first female overall and Andrew Ramos, Ian Upfold, Karen Preston and Tayne Rudling all came first in there age categories. Brandon Venter also has a great race coming home in 2nd place overall in the Sub-Junior race. Congratulations to everyone.
Well done to the Bennie Kruger, Colin (with one L) McKay, Fred Van Zyl, Derek Pieterse, Brian Lindecke, Robby Cummings, Mark Bolton, Grant Richardson and Jono Downham who completed the Johannesburg to Margate Charity ride. They left from Vereeniging on Wednesday and finished in Margate on Sunday raising over R110 000 for the Pro-Deo Care Group. Watch out for these guys at the next race as they are now super fit. Great job guys.
This Thursday there will be a fast road ride on mountain bikes from Dura Cycles at 4:15pm. Saturday will be the normal three mountain bike groups going out from Dura Cycles at 6:30am.
Good Luck to everyone taking part in the Amashova Durban Classic this weekend.
Pro Deo Update - Stage 5
Well it is all over - the ride has been ridden and the goal achieved. Friendships have definitely been made and a unique sense of camaraderie and fellowship bound together by endless hours on the road.
Today's stage was quite emotional for me a I realized just how safely God had brought us through this challenging tour and fund raiser for Pro Deo. To be privileged to ride with great men who are willing to sacrifice time and body to such a worthy fund raiser. Guys you are warriors all. To all our families that woke up to alarms in the early morning hours - to the Saturday morning 6 hour rides - you guys are tops.
Bennie and Elma - it is true that you guys are the heart beat and pulse of the Pro Deo Tour as you have been for the last ten year. Agnes keeping us safe from behind - you are an absolute honey. Brian you are the best sport of all - you took all that we threw at you and still
Smiled - Jono please change your next theme song or whistle it or hum it..... Anything ... But please don't sing it again. Freddy with a " y " enjoy the gardening bro - I'll wave as I ride past. Derick - our only man to tame the Generaal and fines master - how come Benny never got a fine. Robbie - well you were history after Blayre got on tour - but one of the last men standing - for a mountain biker you tried hard to get the roadies to think out the box - lekker ride bro. Colin ( with 1 L ) anytime you need to learn how to ride up front let me know - thanks for all the humour on tour- if it wasn't for you the road would definitely have felt longer. Lastly to easily the most determined rider of all Grantis you showed real courage out there these past few days you could easily have given up but hung on - well done partner.
To all of you I am sure that this is the beginning of something and not the end, God Bless and keep you all and I pray that he reveals his true light and calling in your lives
Till next time
See you in the DIRT ... Smiling
Yip back on the mountain bikes
Soon.
Remember please don't stop your donations - we will let you know the final amount raised by the end of next week.
Do it 4 Charity - Donate to the Pro Deo Care Group
Today's stage was quite emotional for me a I realized just how safely God had brought us through this challenging tour and fund raiser for Pro Deo. To be privileged to ride with great men who are willing to sacrifice time and body to such a worthy fund raiser. Guys you are warriors all. To all our families that woke up to alarms in the early morning hours - to the Saturday morning 6 hour rides - you guys are tops.
Bennie and Elma - it is true that you guys are the heart beat and pulse of the Pro Deo Tour as you have been for the last ten year. Agnes keeping us safe from behind - you are an absolute honey. Brian you are the best sport of all - you took all that we threw at you and still
Smiled - Jono please change your next theme song or whistle it or hum it..... Anything ... But please don't sing it again. Freddy with a " y " enjoy the gardening bro - I'll wave as I ride past. Derick - our only man to tame the Generaal and fines master - how come Benny never got a fine. Robbie - well you were history after Blayre got on tour - but one of the last men standing - for a mountain biker you tried hard to get the roadies to think out the box - lekker ride bro. Colin ( with 1 L ) anytime you need to learn how to ride up front let me know - thanks for all the humour on tour- if it wasn't for you the road would definitely have felt longer. Lastly to easily the most determined rider of all Grantis you showed real courage out there these past few days you could easily have given up but hung on - well done partner.
To all of you I am sure that this is the beginning of something and not the end, God Bless and keep you all and I pray that he reveals his true light and calling in your lives
Till next time
See you in the DIRT ... Smiling
Yip back on the mountain bikes
Soon.
Remember please don't stop your donations - we will let you know the final amount raised by the end of next week.
Do it 4 Charity - Donate to the Pro Deo Care Group
Pro Deo Cycle Tour - STAGE 5
Today is the 5th and final stage of the Pro Deo Cycle Tour. This is a short stage from Toti to Creston Collage 120 km, if the guys have a good tail wind this will be an enjoyable stage. Wishing them all the best! Well done guys, you have really done this for a great cause! See you at the finnish!
Pro Deo Stage - 4 Update
Last night at the Nottingham Road Hotel was to say the least an experience !!
After finishing a tiring day we were subjected to an all night party that finally finished ... Well actually it didn't - two jovial fellows were still adamant that they were seeing us off ... Apparently they were Fred's new found mates and bonus for Grant they found his compression socks .. Well basically sexy ...? Shows you what kind of condition they were in.
Never the less after they made us a glorious speech ( and to their horror were pulled into out prayer ring ) they donned mops and brooms and saluted us on our way ( after the one mate had shoved the mop down the other mates left ear hole ) but non the less they were really awed by what we were doing.
Today was a cold start 11 degrees raining and a bit of a head wind - Generaal Bennie Kruger rattled down the hill .. The poor man has like a minus zero fat count . Of course yours truly found the conditions more suitable ( mainly because I have a Zero lean count )
We were amazed at Robbie Cummings staying power as this morning one could see our entire descent from Joburg on the red maps on his eyes ( who needs a garmin)
We descended from Notties to Maritzborough at a really frenetic pace - it was at this time that I learnt that although Bennie calls himself the Generaal, Colin ( note the spelling with only 1 L ) McKay is actually the whole war office - intact he and fast Freddy Van Zyl declared themselves the couple of the day ( like who would want that title dude ) - one could read a lot into that statement.
From Maritzburg we headed out on the Amashovashova route and down Umlaas road ... And boy did everyone put the hammer down - man I think they thought we only had another 10 km to go not 90 ... !!!!
The prize of the day goes to Brian ( Wiggle.com) Lindecke who was popped at the post on a break away hill climb because he stopped to help a wheezing you know who ( but it was a ploy ) .. And poor old Brian fell for it.
Brian is a good sport and really takes a lot from us but a lekker chap to have on tour .. Go Lance.
Today seeing the ocean at the end of a 158 km was almost emotional as you know that your goal is now within sight.
Again I thank God almighty for the people that I a riding with, the privilege of being able to ride and for keeping us safe on the roads. Elma and Agnes you girls are more appreciated than you know - always smiling whilst trying to protect us from the traffic - I think us riders have the bargain end of the stick.
To those that read this message thanks for your interest and remember that it is not about us as individuals but your fellow man around you. If I can encourage you to change a life for someone and donate to Pro Deo - www.doit4charity.co.za
Till tomorrow see you in Shelly Beach .... With a huge smile
Mark Bolton
After finishing a tiring day we were subjected to an all night party that finally finished ... Well actually it didn't - two jovial fellows were still adamant that they were seeing us off ... Apparently they were Fred's new found mates and bonus for Grant they found his compression socks .. Well basically sexy ...? Shows you what kind of condition they were in.
Never the less after they made us a glorious speech ( and to their horror were pulled into out prayer ring ) they donned mops and brooms and saluted us on our way ( after the one mate had shoved the mop down the other mates left ear hole ) but non the less they were really awed by what we were doing.
Today was a cold start 11 degrees raining and a bit of a head wind - Generaal Bennie Kruger rattled down the hill .. The poor man has like a minus zero fat count . Of course yours truly found the conditions more suitable ( mainly because I have a Zero lean count )
We were amazed at Robbie Cummings staying power as this morning one could see our entire descent from Joburg on the red maps on his eyes ( who needs a garmin)
We descended from Notties to Maritzborough at a really frenetic pace - it was at this time that I learnt that although Bennie calls himself the Generaal, Colin ( note the spelling with only 1 L ) McKay is actually the whole war office - intact he and fast Freddy Van Zyl declared themselves the couple of the day ( like who would want that title dude ) - one could read a lot into that statement.
From Maritzburg we headed out on the Amashovashova route and down Umlaas road ... And boy did everyone put the hammer down - man I think they thought we only had another 10 km to go not 90 ... !!!!
The prize of the day goes to Brian ( Wiggle.com) Lindecke who was popped at the post on a break away hill climb because he stopped to help a wheezing you know who ( but it was a ploy ) .. And poor old Brian fell for it.
Brian is a good sport and really takes a lot from us but a lekker chap to have on tour .. Go Lance.
Today seeing the ocean at the end of a 158 km was almost emotional as you know that your goal is now within sight.
Again I thank God almighty for the people that I a riding with, the privilege of being able to ride and for keeping us safe on the roads. Elma and Agnes you girls are more appreciated than you know - always smiling whilst trying to protect us from the traffic - I think us riders have the bargain end of the stick.
To those that read this message thanks for your interest and remember that it is not about us as individuals but your fellow man around you. If I can encourage you to change a life for someone and donate to Pro Deo - www.doit4charity.co.za
Till tomorrow see you in Shelly Beach .... With a huge smile
Mark Bolton
Pro Deo Cycle Tour - STAGE 4
Today is 4th stage is from Notties Hotel to Tradewinds Lodge in Amanzimtoti. The guys will see the sea for the first time. 158 km.
Show your support and donate to this great cause Do it 4 Charity
Show your support and donate to this great cause Do it 4 Charity
Pro Deo Update - Stage 3
I have no sense of humor or energy left in me - my first reaction to the thought of writing this brief for Face Book was ...... I can't say publicly but you get the gist of what I mean. But now that I have showered and have a semblance of humour back let me tell the story as it is.
We set the alarms for 5.30 am though what for I will never know ... We were violently woken up by the sound of the flipping barnyard just outside our window. You know how serious it is when you a crooned to sleep by incessant frog croaking ( better than Grant snoring) ... But to be awakened by squawking ducks, geese,chickens, turkeys and a donkey that appeared under attack from Robby Cummings - the day should only improve from there. To you farmer Browns out there take a bow you are legends.
Back to the cycling ..... Our saddles and us are as one with the universe ... Back on the saddle again carefree and Arsette free as well family when you greet us on Sunday do not be deceived by our modified triangular looking Adams Apple or our John Wayne swagger - we have earned the right to prove what a bicycle seat can do - we are hardend nay dare I say tough, manna of the road - seasoned saddle jockeys - weather beaten gladiators of the Tarmac - Bring it on Mel Gibson you have met your match with the Pro Deo team.
And what a team it is. My family wrote me a touching letter and in it was I quote " great memories and stories will be told , of laughter, comradery and how friendships can mould"
Today I saw this it was our toughest day yet - the most climbing we have done to date as well as temperatures exceeding 44 deg. It warms ones heart when you see a fellow cyclist struggling and all of a sudden out of the blue one of the team silently fall in beside him and gently help up the hills even though he himself is at maximum heart rate - SACRIFICE - that is what it is all about and I am proud to say that each and every person that I ride with on this tour has shown this each day . Boys I am proud to be doing this with you.
142 kilometers and Praise the Lord a sudden drop in temp and a bit of rain for the last 10 km saw us all safely home again at Nottingham Hill. Vasbyter of the day goes to a courageous Grant Richardson - partner I am proud of you, you had big B... ( you do the math) today.
Till tomorrow and again guys please keep your donations rolling, if we think it is tough out here on the road .... Imagine fighting for your quality of life - Pro Deo Care Group need people like you in the community ... Remember a lot of a little make a lot - big or small it all counts
See you in the .... Whatever !!
Mark
We set the alarms for 5.30 am though what for I will never know ... We were violently woken up by the sound of the flipping barnyard just outside our window. You know how serious it is when you a crooned to sleep by incessant frog croaking ( better than Grant snoring) ... But to be awakened by squawking ducks, geese,chickens, turkeys and a donkey that appeared under attack from Robby Cummings - the day should only improve from there. To you farmer Browns out there take a bow you are legends.
Back to the cycling ..... Our saddles and us are as one with the universe ... Back on the saddle again carefree and Arsette free as well family when you greet us on Sunday do not be deceived by our modified triangular looking Adams Apple or our John Wayne swagger - we have earned the right to prove what a bicycle seat can do - we are hardend nay dare I say tough, manna of the road - seasoned saddle jockeys - weather beaten gladiators of the Tarmac - Bring it on Mel Gibson you have met your match with the Pro Deo team.
And what a team it is. My family wrote me a touching letter and in it was I quote " great memories and stories will be told , of laughter, comradery and how friendships can mould"
Today I saw this it was our toughest day yet - the most climbing we have done to date as well as temperatures exceeding 44 deg. It warms ones heart when you see a fellow cyclist struggling and all of a sudden out of the blue one of the team silently fall in beside him and gently help up the hills even though he himself is at maximum heart rate - SACRIFICE - that is what it is all about and I am proud to say that each and every person that I ride with on this tour has shown this each day . Boys I am proud to be doing this with you.
142 kilometers and Praise the Lord a sudden drop in temp and a bit of rain for the last 10 km saw us all safely home again at Nottingham Hill. Vasbyter of the day goes to a courageous Grant Richardson - partner I am proud of you, you had big B... ( you do the math) today.
Till tomorrow and again guys please keep your donations rolling, if we think it is tough out here on the road .... Imagine fighting for your quality of life - Pro Deo Care Group need people like you in the community ... Remember a lot of a little make a lot - big or small it all counts
See you in the .... Whatever !!
Mark
Pro Deo Update - Stage 2
Whew what a day – We started out from Reitz in fairly cool weather a slight head wind – Turning out of the town and heading toward Kestrel we still thought that we were okay and to top it all the wind changed direction and tailed us. But boys being boys we had to edge faster and faster until Colin “ wee man “ Mckay gave a few vociferous expletives that toned the pace down.
Riding through the balance of the Free State was just as long and tedious as the day before…. Until we started heading into Kwa Zulu Natal territory.
One thing we have to admit is that we have beautiful mountains …. By car that is… boys try it on a two wheeler without a motor. Never the less we rode through some magnificent scenery and turned to ride along Sterkfontein Dam ….. which was fine until Benny and the boys decided that it was a race to the top of the twenty five kilometre hill … Ja Right Benny and co at 60 Kg … Yours truly at 108 Kg – Like this is a contest that was evenly matched …. Anyway with a heart rate of 105% we got to the top me two minutes behind Benny, Jono, and Brian the “ Lance Armstrong “ Lindecke (This bootjie can ride ne) … and everybody is asking why my eyes are blood shot !!!!!
Sadly fast Freddy Van Zyl could not look after his toys and broke his bike good and proper/….something that he had been trying to do since yesterday – shame the boy was bleak but kept us totally entertained by becoming Steven Spielberg for the rest of the trip.
Today’s stage was a mere 166km … bru it is tough, just imagine those tour de France boys … Eish
As I write I am overlooking the beautiful mountains of Natal and feel truly blessed that God has enabled me the physical capabilities to ride for this worthy cause …. Thanks again for all of your e mails, SMS’s and even more for your continued donations to help those more needy than us.
Till tomorrow see you in the dirt...err tar smiling
Mark
P.S Updates on http://duracycles.blogspot.com/
Riding through the balance of the Free State was just as long and tedious as the day before…. Until we started heading into Kwa Zulu Natal territory.
One thing we have to admit is that we have beautiful mountains …. By car that is… boys try it on a two wheeler without a motor. Never the less we rode through some magnificent scenery and turned to ride along Sterkfontein Dam ….. which was fine until Benny and the boys decided that it was a race to the top of the twenty five kilometre hill … Ja Right Benny and co at 60 Kg … Yours truly at 108 Kg – Like this is a contest that was evenly matched …. Anyway with a heart rate of 105% we got to the top me two minutes behind Benny, Jono, and Brian the “ Lance Armstrong “ Lindecke (This bootjie can ride ne) … and everybody is asking why my eyes are blood shot !!!!!
Sadly fast Freddy Van Zyl could not look after his toys and broke his bike good and proper/….something that he had been trying to do since yesterday – shame the boy was bleak but kept us totally entertained by becoming Steven Spielberg for the rest of the trip.
Today’s stage was a mere 166km … bru it is tough, just imagine those tour de France boys … Eish
As I write I am overlooking the beautiful mountains of Natal and feel truly blessed that God has enabled me the physical capabilities to ride for this worthy cause …. Thanks again for all of your e mails, SMS’s and even more for your continued donations to help those more needy than us.
Till tomorrow see you in the dirt...err tar smiling
Mark
P.S Updates on http://duracycles.blogspot.com/
Pro Deo Cycle Tour - STAGE 2
Today is the 2nd stage of the Pro Deo Cycle Tour - from Reitz to ATKV Drakensville - 148 km.
Pro Deo Stage 1 Update
Last night Tuesday 5th October saw us all at Kevin Peyper's house AKA "The Big Show" and he lives up to his name, he is a man mountain and I thank the Lord that at least he was on our side - 6 foot 9 inches tall, 135 kg's, a booming jovial voice with a sense of humour and a heart to match.
Day 1 every one was up early but not necessarily bright, breakfast, a 45 min drive to Vereeninging and the day begun. We paired off with riding partners on our trip to Reitz, I have never ridden a more straight road nor seen more dry grass or sand in my life...EVER... We cracked along at a pace of 30 km average a bit quicker than our normal 28 km an hour but everyone felt good, we had a tail wind behind us. "Fast Freddy Van Zyl" had a number of tyre mishaps but we are all pretty gratefully for the rest we had each time he had a problem, infact it was almost as if the "Big Show" had organised the problems so that he could cool down in the 35 degree temperature.
The road was fairly undulating with a few climbs towards the end of the ride which sorted the men from the boys and the mountain bikers from the roadies. Two mountain bikers and 1 roadie in the top 3 finishes...only joking we all finished together. Quite a few stories to tell about which blade of grass was greener than the next, ever the less we manage to create war stories where there are none to create.
Thanks to all those who continue to sponsor us as we ride. Keep the donations coming, it does encourage us especially when receive your sms's and emails
Till tomorrow, see you in the dirt or tar smiling.
Mark and the Pro Deo Team.
Pro Deo Cycle Tour - STAGE 1
5am the guys travelled from Kevin's house to Vereeninging where they start their first stage. Today they cycle from Vereeninging to Reitz Guest House - a total of 160 km.
And they're off...
The guys have just left and are heading up to Gauteng. Tonight they will spend the night at Kevin Peyper's.
To check out pictures of the Pro Deo along the way go to
PRO DEO CYCLE TOUR ALBUM
Michaelhouse Super Classic
Last Sunday was the Michaelhouse Super Classic. Congratulations to Natashka Mowat who finished 1st woman overall and also 1st in her age category and to John Mowat who finished 2nd in his age group. In the Sub-Junior section Brandon Venter did well as usual coming in 2nd overall. Well done guys.
This coming Sunday is the Lake Eland Super Classic at Lake Eland. It promises to be a super race and most enjoyable day for the whole family so get your entries in asap.
A group of local cyclist are riding from Vereeniging to Margate at the moment to raise funds for the Pro-Deo Care Group. Pro-Deo supports cancer suffers and the elderly and really do wonderful work. Good luck guys and have a safe ride. Follow the riders for updates and photographs on our blog Dura Blog Spot or on Twitter
There will be NO ride from Dura Cycles this Saturday due to the Lake Eland race on Sunday. Have a lovely week and good luck to everyone riding at Lake Eland this weekend.
This coming Sunday is the Lake Eland Super Classic at Lake Eland. It promises to be a super race and most enjoyable day for the whole family so get your entries in asap.
A group of local cyclist are riding from Vereeniging to Margate at the moment to raise funds for the Pro-Deo Care Group. Pro-Deo supports cancer suffers and the elderly and really do wonderful work. Good luck guys and have a safe ride. Follow the riders for updates and photographs on our blog Dura Blog Spot or on Twitter
There will be NO ride from Dura Cycles this Saturday due to the Lake Eland race on Sunday. Have a lovely week and good luck to everyone riding at Lake Eland this weekend.
A Nervous Hello
I cannot believe that we leave for the Pro Deo tour tomorrow, and that I am about to embark on one of the toughest events that I have ever undertaken ….. remember that I will be keeping you up to date on Face Book or via e mail as I progress.
Training has been long and tough and many a morning I pondered as to whether it was worth doing this type of ride…. After all I wear underpants and ride mountain bikers for gosh sake !#!! not panties and riding a road bike – But let me tell you that the thought and motivation as to who and what I was doing it for, forced me to get up at 4 am to clock yet another two and a half hour ride and over two hundred kilometres on a Fridays and Saturdays. To say that my bike is now a part of my anatomy would be an understatement !.
Where do you come in ? like we all do for one another when an event like this takes place …. Help ….. in the form of sponsorship and donations to such a worthy and honourable cause. Imagine being in a position where you are frail, suffering and unable to afford the care you desperately need. Truly we do not comprehend half the time just what a privilege we have in even just being able to afford the internet etc that enables us to receive an e mail such as this, or to be able to afford a doctor or medication etc
Again thank you to those that have so generously given, it is very much appreciated and to those of you still doing so a very big thank you – You are the people that will keep this initiative going from year to year…
Attached please follow the link to donate online in a safe secure mannor Doit4Charity …. Go ahead take the time and be part of making a difference in this community we call home.
I would appreciate that you send a proof of payment to either 039 3150139 or fax to e mail 086 5303814 thus we can send you a letter of thanks and appreciation.
You will also be kept up to date via twitter http://twitter.com/DURACYCLES
Thanks again
Regards
Mark Bolton
PRO DEO ITINERARY
- The night of the 5th October the guys will spend the night at Kevin Peyper’s house, where they will all contribute and have a braai.
- 5am on the 6 of October the guys will travel from Kevin’s house to Vereeninging where they will start their first stage.
- The 1st stage is from Vereeninging to Reitz guest house a total of 160 Km .
- The 2nd Stage is from is from Reitz to ATKV Drakensville, a shorter stage the stage is only 148 Km.
- The 3rd stage is from ATKV to Nottingham road hotel only 154 km .
- The 4th stage is from Notties hotel to Tradewinds lodge in Amanzimtoti where they will see the sea for the 1st time - 158km.
- The 5th and last stage is a short stage from Toti to Creston Collage -120 km- if they have a tail wind this stage can be an enjoyable stage.
5 Days to go...
Don't forget to support (Bennie Kruger, Mark Bolton, Fred Van Zyl, Collin McKay, Brian Lindecke, Jonathan Downham, Robbie Cummings, Grant Richardson) who will ride to complete the 860 km trip from Johannesburg to Margate in KZN to raise money for the Pro Deo Care Group.
To survive the Pro Deo Care Group derives its funds from projects like the Cycling Tour and donations made by people attending the clinics, but the cost of goods and apparatus required is escalating yearly. Monney raised has to be well managed and purchasing of wheelchairs, pulpit walkers, commodes, bath chairs, foot spa's, hearing aids, oxygen cylinder, special toilet seats, special mattresses and blood pressure apparatus is done with care so that funds are not used unnecessarily.
Being elderly can be lonely and these people can feel they have been forgotten.
The guys are riding for a great cause and any donation great or small would be appreciated. (Put that R50 you'de be spending on a coffee and cake to wards a great cause). We have made donating user friendly in a safe and secure manor just click on the link and donate http://www.doit4charity.org.za/fundraising/Mark.Bolton
or
Make a direct deposit to:
PRO DEO CARE GROUP
ABSA MARGATE
Bank code: 528628
Account No: 9142642583
Follow the guys updates on Twitter and Face Book as they complete the cycle! Sure they would enjoy some words of encouragement along the way https://twitter.com/duraventures
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