Powering the attempt

Now having a mobile phone is all very well but keeping it working in low temperatures is another. There are several things on offer over here at the minute that will help.

Interesting reading for Eskom challenged locals http://www.solartechnology.co.uk/products/solar_charge… Continue

Posted on 23rd June 2008 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments

DIY Race Rules

Lets try and distill the very few rules that should be there. I know you lot are uber competitive and honourable. -1 Safety 0 Safety .5 Safety 1. Nobody goes past anyone in distress, returning to know situations of emergency to assist is mandatory. 2. If we are not having fun its not worth it. Right thats my two to get the ball rolling. I naturally hate rules and dont think there should be too many for the DIY race, in fact I love the DIY race idea, perhaps it should never be more than t… Continue

Posted on 12th June 2008 at 1:02am — 11 Comments

2008 Drakensberg Transfrontier Challenge Entry List, entry closes, Oct 31st 2008

If you intend to take part in an attempt to beat the current best time, please add your team to this thread and tell us about each member or your crew. Now that several folks have added I will list them here so we can all see at a glance who is entering. If you add another team to the thread please prod me to put it here as well. Entry 1 Andrew Hagen Stijn Laenen maybe next time! Entry 2 Andrew Porter Entry 3 Nic Shaw Entry 4 T… Continue

Posted on 12th June 2008 at 1:00am — 8 Comments

Race

Would it be out of turn, as another team has popped itself above the parapit (is that how you spell that) To suggest a race next time??? But I think with very fair rules. ie if the one team is in trouble the opponants must help them and neither team should finish. Perhaps, an amount of money to a charity to enter??? Just putting it out there G

Posted on 9th May 2008 at 3:00am — 11 Comments

What a glorious adventure

Yes I know the weather forecast was dodgy but remember, when the wheels were set in motion there was only a 30% chance of rain. So yep thats a 70% chance it would be fine. I cannot express how exciting following the team and their training was, especially as I did not exert myself a jot. To me just taking the first step, knowing full well what lay ahead was a brave move in itself for them. So this is the sixth failed attempt since the record was set. Proves its not for the feint hearted.… Continue

Posted on 23rd April 2008 at 7:23pm —