Monday, November 3, 2008

Tapei news from Johan

Received SMS from Johan: S A Time 4.00 am ( Taiwan 10.00 am )

The first stage of the race started at 4.00 am ( SA Time). 15 Deaf cyclers started the first leg of 150 km. Johan was allocated a Bakkie with a driver to be the back up vehicle. The estimated finishing time is 9.00 am ( 15h00 Taiwan )
After the race they are scheduled to visit one of the largest Bicycle factories in the world.
There will be a prize giving ceremony at the end of the day (for today"s event ).
We'll post the results as soon as they become available.

Received this SMS from Johan: 10h35:17
Die race het oraait gegaan. 1ste Nick USA, 2de Berand Frank, 3de Terrence. Tyd 3h54. Afstand 145km. spoed 35km/h. Tweede en derde plekke was gelyk 30 sek agter wenner. Ashley het nie klaar gemaak nie. Die laaste 20km wasvir hom moeilik. Môre is dit gelyk pad, 180 km ! Hulle kyk nie na tyd van leader nie net punte vir 1, 2, 3 plekke.

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