Annual Gen Meeting

Our meeting is proponed till early Jan 2010
We will advise later on...

Congratulations to Hennie.... on his birthday yesterday !!
WC-DCA

Annual Gen Meeting ... 12 Nov 2009

Notice given of the WC-DCA annual Meeting
Venue: House of Hennie Koekemoer
Time: 7.00 pm
Agenda: To Follow

Please advise if in order...
Jurg 0837022826

Baie geluk!! Enrikus

Ons geluk wense aan Enrikus Koekemoer wat op 4 Nov Verjaar het.

Vertrou dit sal n geseende en voorspoedige lewens jaar wees!!

WC-DCA

WC Deaf Sport Federation - Year End Function

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEND ?

The Annual Year end function take place on;

6 Nov 2009 @ 19h00 for 19h30

@ Encore Restaurant (close to Panorama Medi Clinic)

Cost: R130 (3course Buffet Menu)

We need to answer by 30 Sept please....

Team RSA Back on Thursday 17 Sept

WELCOME BACK !!!

First stop at Oliver Thambo airport 7 AM

2nd stop Cape Town Airport 11.40 AM

NEWS From Eastern Cape ... Paul kloppers

Makro & Fujitsu Cycle Tour 90 km

Congratulations to Paul Kloppers !!!!,

he completed the 90 km race in 2h58;34

must have been a tough and fast race,

the first 36 riders came in @ 2;12 and under +/- 41,5 km/h

Wel gedaan Paul !!!

Deaflympic Team back on 17 Sept!!!

We are really proud of team SA returning with 12 medals and 8th on the medal count list!!

Terrence 7 Golds for swimming and 1 bronze cycling... the Others 1 gold,2silvers and 1 bronze went to Peggy de Villiers for swimming..... well done ... we are really proud of you!!

Deaf Cycling:1 Bronze medal Terence

Our three cyclists Terence , Johan and Christo 's Results

Race 1 (34 starters) 1000m sprint: Johan 17th (gears slipped) Christo 32nd

Race 2 (37 starters) 34.79 Ind Time trial: Johan 18th, Christo 29th

Race 3 (42 starters) 93.12 ind Road race: Terence 3rd, Johan 5th Christo (flat tyre)

Race 4 (39 starters) 50km points race: Johan 21st Christo 29th

From what i can see .... the competition must have been tough!! but we will get a report from Petrus(manager) and the cyclists themselves....

Our thanks to all that worked to enable all the athletes to take part in this special event!!!

SA DEAF CYCLING Medaled!!

I am so proud of our 3 cyclists...

we have been woking so hard to get cycling there....

The sprint finish must have been spectacular.....

Terence Johan and Christo ....

we are really proud of you...

1st place 2.17.34

2nd 2.17.36

3-7 2.17.41

What can i say ??

well done you guys......

Jurg and RSA !!!!!!

What a massive sprint finish !!!! Podium RSA !!!

1
17
TOUBOUL Steeve (1990)
FRA 法國
02:17:34.000

40.614


2
5
GAGNON-BRASSARD Simon (1989)
CAN 加拿大
02:17:36.000
+2.00
40.605


3
26
PARKIN Terence (1980)
RSA 南非
02:17:41.000
+7.00
40.580


4
9
ČAPEK Jan (1973)
CZE 捷克共和國
02:17:41.000
+7.00
40.580


5
27
REYNEKE Johan Jurgens(1983)
RSA 南非
02:17:41.000
+7.00
40.580


6
20
CUCCO Luigi (1973)
ITA 義大利
02:17:41.000
+7.00
40.580


7
7
CARDENAS RODRIGUEZ Jose Alejandro(1980)
COL 哥倫比亞
02:17:41.000
+7.00
40.580


8
11
MERUNKA Josef (1970)
CZE 捷克共和國
02:17:46.000
+12.00
40.556


9
16
MICHEL Gerard (1971)
FRA 法國
02:17:46.000
+12.00
40.556


10
12
PASTRNEK Pavel (1976)
CZE 捷克共和國
02:17:46.000
+12.00
40.556

Road Cycling.. 10 Sept 2009....

You will be in our

thoughts tomorrow....

and we trust you would

have an excellent race.....

All your cycling friends....

Picture of Taipei..tour de formosa 2008

Swimming ...RSA 4 Golds & 1 Silver !!!

Wow..... 3 golds for Terence ....

1 gold Peggy de Villiers & 1 Silver...

well done from all of us !!!

Men's 50m Breaststroke 男子50公尺蛙式
PARKIN Terence (1980)
1st
Men's 200m Breaststroke 男子200公尺蛙式
PARKIN Terence (1980)
1st
Women's 50m Backstroke 女子50公尺仰式
DE VILLIERS Peggy (1993)
1st
Men's 400m Individual Medley 男子400公尺混合式
PARKIN Terence (1980)
1st
Women's 100m Freestyle 女子100公尺自由式
DE VILLIERS Peggy (1993)
2nd

2nd Gold for Terrence !! 200m Breast

Deaflympic RSA swimming

Results below: 8 September 2009 Final 17:00pm Terence Parkin 200m Breaststroke - 2:16.32,

Gold Medal and broke his own Deaflympic Record

Comment:- Terence swam very well. He was shock and surprised his time 2:16.32. He have not been training for 3 years. He just came back 4 months ago in proper training. He was so very happy with his time. His best time 2:12.50. He now got two gold medals so far. He will swim 400m I.Medley and 4x100m Medley relay tomorrow.

Terrence, well done !! we are proud of you !!! cycling....

Results of Time Trial 35km

1..28..KALINKIN Dmitry Nikolaevich(1983)RUS 俄羅斯.....00:47:50.878
43.626 km/h

2..35..PASTRNEK Pavel (1976)CZE 捷克共和國......00:48:05.531
43.404 km/h

3..37...VAN BEEK Reece-Emerson (1982)AUS 澳大利亞 ....00:48:05.532
43.404 km/h

SA Ranked 18th and 25Th Tough competition !!!

18..27.. REYNEKE Johan Jurgens(1983)RSA 南非.....00:50:57.378
40.965 km/h

25 .. BOTHA Christo (1969)RSA 南非........00:53:37.684
38.924 km/h

But we will do our best at the road and points races.....
http://cycling.2009deaflympics.org/files/614-1035-151.php detailed results

Quotes from Paul Wood, USA winner sprints 1000m

Cyclist Paul Wood (USA) Grabs the First Taipei Gold - 1000m sprint

The weather was quite hot and everybody was sweating but this did not stop them from watching one of the most exciting games in Deaflympics: Cycling Road. Familiar and new cyclists were reeling in the failures and glories of their cycling races today. The United States cycling team started off strong in the morning’s individual races. However, the most exciting cyclists among them were none other than the Gold medalist, Paul Wood from USA, who claimed ten medals from the previous five Deaflympics. And today he grabbed the Gold medal from his Russian opponent Kirill Ivanovich Pestov who then won the Silver medal in the narrow 1000m Sprint race.

When asked about his biggest test as a cyclist in Taipei, he replied candidly, “In this road there is no room for any error and everything must be precise. For an instance my teammate made an error today when he made a curve and slipped. It cost him a medal. It happened to me in Melbourne when I made a grave error and lost the medal. I ranked second and my competitor ranked fifteenth but I made a mistake at 200 meters in race and I lost. I felt sick. So my biggest challenge here is to be precise and careful.” However, as careful as he was, he was not fazed by other teams as his biggest competitor is his own teammates.

This is his last Deaflympics as an athlete but he felt proud that he won the Gold medal. Paul Wood said, “My age doesn’t matter as long I set my mind to it.”

Gold For RSA !!!

SMS From Johan....

Terence won GOLD

in the 50m breast cat.....

Congratulations from all of us !!!! ....

we are proud of you.....

E mail from Johan re Sprints...

Oor vandag... Ek was bietjie senuweeagtig toe ek moet gaan sprint vir 1000m. Toe dit my beurt en begin om te ry, ek weet ek kan goed en hard sprint te ry en toe die laaste 200m dan moet ek voluit hard ry, toe begin my ratte en kettings uitglip en ek het dit gehoop dat dit moet ophou glip, maar dit wou nie, toe bietjie tyd verloor.. Na almal klaar gesprint en kyk na die uitslae, en ek was die 17de gekom.. 1ste tot 16de sal dit in 8 finaal wees... net minder as sekonde.. Ek was so teleurgesteld en was kwaad vir die fiets, dink dit het gebeur wanneer ek dit laas geval het.. Het dit na man toe gevat en dit laat reggestel. En gaan dit more ry en toets of dit reg is.... So ek was uit van die dag..Wens ek kon nog verder sprints!! Verder ek daar gekyk hoe die ryres gery... Hulle is nogal baie goed. Christo is ook al uit. Na die race het ons huistoe gegaan, lank vir die bus gewag. Vandag was so baie warm, so 34-36 grade, my arms is rooi gebrand soos kreef!! HAHA

6/09/2009 ... Final results 1000m sprints

Final Results/成績表
Men's 1000m Sprint/男子1000公尺爭先賽
Rank名次
Athlete參賽者
Country參賽國家
1
WOOD Paul Andrew(1968)
USA 美國
2
PESTOV Kirill Ivanovich(1983)
RUS 俄羅斯
3
TOUBOUL Steeve (1990)
FRA 法國
4
GAGNON-BRASSARD Simon (1989)
CAN 加拿大
5
KOSA Trevor Kaimlie(1973)
USA 美國
6
CARRUTHERS Daniel John(1975)
NZL 紐西蘭

Taipei News -- 5 Sept 2009

Deaflympics opening ceremony set to be damp affair

By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER

Saturday, Sep 05, 2009, Page 1

A group of volunteers practice sign language in Taipei yesterday to prepare for the 21st Summer Deaflympics that officially open today.

Anyone planning to attend the Deaflympics’ opening ceremony tonight might want to wear a rain coat or carry an umbrella as the chance of rain is high, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday.

Soccer

Peter Johnson and Eamon Byrne scored as Ireland overcame the US 2-0 in Group A, while in Group C it was a horror story for South Africa, who went down 15-0 to Russia

Photos From The TEAM....

Daai fotos wat ek staan wys, dit is die plek waar ek geval het...

Email van Johan SA 8.00 +/- 2 nm Taipei

Hoe gaan dit nog met julle?

Gaan goed met ons Ek het nie gister aand lekker geslaap nie, weet nie hoekom nie. Dan het ons ook n lekker ontbyt gehad, maar ons besef dat dit gaan elke dag dieselfde ontbyt, lunch en dinner wees, dan sal ons raak gatvol daarvoor om sella kos te eet vir volgende 2 weke? huh?? ons het vandag lekker rustig geoefen en ook n bietjie fun gehad. Maar die pad was baie plat.. Verder het ons terug hotel toe gegaan. Gestort en ook n lunh geeet. Ons moet 1 uur bymekaar wees vir vergaderig oor vanaand se opening ceremony en wat moet ons aantrek en iets.. Sal nog die fotos neem vir die opening ceremony... Lekker dag verder en groete daar.

Johan, Terence & Christo

Photo's From Christo... thanks..

Johan still flying !!

Christo.... You look too pleased.....

Good rest before Sunday.......

ONLY ONE day before the Opening - Deaflympics 2009 !!!

1 Day before the grand OPENING of the 2009 DEAFLYMPICS !!!!

WE @ home are very excited and in the spirit are right there with you guys !!!

The photos that u sent look stunning and you should be carefull not to loose too much weight with the humid conditions.... you all have been training well and it is in the mind from now onwards....

You should do the SOUTH AFRICAN TOI TOI before each race (similar to something like the HAKA of the All BLACKS) LOL Ha ha ....

*********

We wish u:..... GOLDEN LEGS....

SA DEAF CYCLING, FAMILY and SUPPORTERS

Message from Charmaine......

Hello Johan, Terence en Christo

Ai, Ek dink so baie aan julle. Mooi kyk na julself en onthou om gesonde kos te eet. Moenie te veel olie kos eet nie asb.

Johan, het jy "Deep Heat" badskuim om in te bad, dit sal help dat jy nie stuif raak nie... kan miskien dit iewers kry...

Good luck guys and take care. You are in our thoughts and prayers and try not to let the different Country or their weather get you down.

Bi for now..
Love
Charmaine & family

Dankie vir die email en altyd lekker om van julle te hoor...

Gaan goed hier kant, het maar so so geslaap... Ons het vandag na ander skool besoek, klein kinders lyk oulik... Toe ons so 10.30 terug na hotel toe, het ons maar gaan gou aantrek dan gaan ons buite oefen en ons het gehoop die weer gaan saam met ons speel, maar dit het nie.. Reen en stop dan weer reen... Ai Taipei se weer is anders. Kan nie hier lekker oefen nie, want daar is baie robot, baie karre, poegie en ook te veel mense... Die oransiese mense se daar is nie n plek vir fietsry te oefen nie, ka nie glo wat hulle se nie.. is kwaad vir dit..

So vandag het ek nie lekker geofen nie, want toe reen begin en die pad was nat en ek wou draai ry op klippe teels, toe het dit begin gegly en ek het dit kliphard geval. Was baie seer, Christo het dit duidelik gesien, hy was agter my. Terence en Christo het my gou help en maak my fiets reg.. My heup en arm is seer, dit het gebloei.. Ek is so hartseer, want die armband wat trek$stoor my gegee het vir good luck, afgebreek.. Ek gaan dit more laat reg maak. Gelukkige my fiets is ok, net by Sram sti shitff is paar skrap. verder is ok.. Ons het terug Hotel toe gegaan en n lunch geeet. Nou moet en my fiets gaan bad, want dis baie vuil van reen... Hoop nie dat ek gaan more baie styf wees nie van val nie.

2 DAYS TO GO ...!!!

Inside the Hotel room...

Stukkie Brief van Johan.....

Hoe gaan dit nog daar by julle?? Hoop dit gaan nog goed met julle? Gaan goed hier kant. Die weer is maar bietjie deurmekaar, reen dan stop en dan weer reeen dan stop... En ook baie warm.. Het maar vandag op trainer geoefen by buite onder afdak by swembad... Nogal baie sweet uitgekom, want dis was warm, en dan ons het welkom funksie gehad.. Verder was ok. Dan het ek n bietjie massage. My bene voel ok... More ogg 9 uur moet ons na ander dowe skool gaan besoek dan terug kom, dan sal ons gaan oefen..

News & photos from Johan - Taipei

Hi Johan & team!! thanks for the photos !!! keep them comming....

The deaflympics mascot, welcome at the airport?

Petrus busy with team talk...


Training, while its raining outside @ the hotel's gym?

Looks like the inside of a bus....?

SA Deaf cycle team, Terrence,

Christo & Johan

(Petrus taking photo)

Countdown for 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei!

Countdown for 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei!

The 21st Deaflympics is coming up in Taipei on the 5th of September to the 15th of September. More than four thousand athletes with hearing disabilities from eighty-one countries are ready to perform their best efforts. Other than the opening ceremony at Taipei Stadium, the Deaflympics Carnival is also coming up on the same date on the 5th of September, 2009 at Taipei Arena. Various drama performances and model competitions will also be held.

The opening ceremony of Deaflympics in Taipei will start at 19:30 on the 5th of September, 2009 at Taipei Stadium. The ticket prices for entering are ranging from NTD$200 for student tickets to NTD$6000. The theme of the opening ceremony is to emphasize the beauties of Taiwan. There will be more than five thousand local and international performers joined for this first Deaflympics held in Asia. All visitors and audiences may enjoy grand spectacles of light and beauty that highlight the principle of Deaflympics, "Equality Through Sport". Taiwan is ready to amaze the world by kicking off with impressive programs in the opening ceremony!

The Deaflympics closing ceremony is planned to be held on the 15th of September, 2009 to wrap up all the great performances and sport competitions. The closing ceremony will also be held at the Taipei Stadium on Section 4, Nanjing East Rd in Songshan District, Taipei City.

Join Taipei for this unforgettable yet meaningful event. Other than enjoying Deaflympics events and competitions, there are various notable and popular Taipei scenic spots to ensure your memorable Taipei trip. Famous Taipei attractions include Taipei 101, Chiang,Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Martyr's Shrine, Beitou Hot Spring, etc. You are also recommended to explore local delicacies at Yun Kang Street, Shilin Night Market, Huaxi Night Market and many other attractions.

Opening Ceremony: Starting at 19:30 on the 5th of September, 2009 at Taipei Track and Field Stadium
Ticket Price: Prices ranging from NTD$200 student tickets to NTD$6000
Address of Taipei Stadium: No.10, Sec. 4, Nanjing E. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City 105, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
 
Closing Ceremony: Starting at 19:30 on the 15th of September, 2009 at Taipei Track and Field Stadium
Ticket Price: Prices ranging from NTD$200 student tickets 
 

Taipei Nuus

SMS Johan: 16.00 nm

nou by hotel gekom,

kamer lyk lekker...

hotel is :

*****

THE AMBASSADOR

SA at Deaflympics

Hello to our South African Team.

You are all in our thoughts and we know that you will do well. Good luck to all out athletes and the managers. Keep up the good spirits and enjoy every moment, this is so special.

Special message to our cyclists: - Good luck to my special cycling guys . Bring home the medals guys. We love you all..

xxxx

Charmaine & family in SA

Team SA Arrived in Taipei SA 11.17 am

Received an sms from Johan that they

arrived safely in Taipei and on their

way to the hotel

4 Days to go !! ...

OOOOOO........ 5 DAYS to Go !!!

Getting All the Bikes and equipment

to the terminals @ Cape Town Airport,

Johan & Venessa

Problems at the weigh in desks ... Weights...

But eventually sorted..

Sayng Cheers... Petrus(manager), Johan, Jurg & Christo

GOOD LUCK & You will be in our thoughts ... every day !!...

COUNTDOWN...8 days

From All of us at Trek & Stoor (Worcester).....

GOOD LUCK!! &

MAKE US PROUD !!!

Christo .... Johan ...... Terence

8 days to Deaflympics !!!!!

Obtain Deaflympics Results.....

ICSD is pleased to recognize that there will be 1670 new first-time Deaflympics participants, with 1003 returning athletes. Athletes will compete in 177 different events in seventeen (17) sports with 20 disciplines.

Working closely since 2003 with the Taipei Deaflympics Organizing Committee's very fine and dedicated group of staff and volunteers has been a positive experience.  A larger and broader media representation will be evident in Taipei, with over 40 media companies.

Daily competition results can be obtained from www.deaflympics.com, starting on 5 September.

Let's seize every moment to enjoy the Games, from near and far!

Bike Boxes Cleaned For deaflympics !!

Christo, Johan and manager Petrus Burger, will be flying to Gauteng on Sat 29 Aug to meet with the rest of the SA Deaf Team..... 11 Days to go !!

Deaflympics 2009 - 13 days to go!!

13 days to go !!!

Next International Event !!!! MTB Riders..NB

Hi all, we will submit budgeting to be able to attend the next world deaf championships....please all MTB riders there would be mtb events!! plus the normal cycling events, so...... start with your training towards June 2011 SA Trials most probably Jan 2011.......and remember...... I AM WATCHING YOU !!!  Ha Ha

Canada Deaf Sports Federation's bid to host the 13rd World Deaf Cycling Championships has been approved by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.  It will take place in Montreal, Canada in June 2011.  For more information, please click on this link: 13rd World Deaf Cycling Championships.

Jurg Reyneke
SA Deaf Cycling Convenor

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Deaflympics......

We are 16/17 days away from DEAFLYMPICS !!!! and nerviously exited!!
The latest amount of cyclists taking part..... 43 from all over the world

Reply from Christo, Trans baviaans....

Hi Jurg

Thank you for the e-mail and I just survived Trans-Baviaans. We lost 2hrs because one rider from my team suffered and he pulled out just before it got dark. We rode vey well in the last 50km passing lots of teams. We did 13 and half hours. I really enjoyed it and it was great experiences. My legs are fine, but my bum is a bit sore. Ha! ha!

Well done... it seems you are in good shape for DL !!!!
JR

deaflympics - Taipei - 2009

We are 18 days from the Deaflympics !!!
From WCDCA we wish the organisers, cyclists and managers
GOOD LUCK with all the preperations... we trust you would make us proud.

Ps Christo Botha Did the Trans Baviaans MTB RACE and we look forward to get a report from him.
Jurg

Deaflympics Sept 2009

THE OFFICIAL SA DEAF TEAM WAS ANNOUNCED LAST NIGHT!

CYCLING:
Terrence Parkin
Johan Reyneke
Christo Botha
Manager: Petrus Burger

From all of us CONGRATULATIONS !!! And we trust you would make us proud!!
Jurg Reyneke
SA Cycling Convenour
and WC-DCA

Results Geard Funride 78km sat 4 April 2009

Winning time; 1.51.45
Johan Reyneke ..... 1.53.02 ..... 35/402 EL
Christo Botha ................ ( Sick)
Ashley abrahams.....144/402.....A-E
Bennie Botha..... 1.59.47 .....145/402.... A-E
Charles Easton ................ No Ride

Ex Co Member:
Hennie Koekemoer 2.37.12..... 330/402

Well Done all of you !!!
WC-DCA

Speedy Recovery Charmaine!!

Charmaine made a quick turn @ hospital, and reported back: all"s fine,
from all of us: SPEEDY RECOVERY...
WC-DCA

WP Road And TT Champs...... 2/5/2009

Event Name:
Western Province Road and TT Champs Presented by PPA
Event Date:
2009/05/02 12:00:00 AM
Start Venue:
Road:Paardeberg Winery, TT: Klipheuwel
Organising Body:
WPCA
Contact Person:
Gillian Palm
Contact Telelphone:
0219476069
Web Site:

Email Address:
ENTER ONLINE HERE:
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE
Description:
Entry feesRoad Race only: R100 (all categories)Time Trial only: R50 (all categories)Road and Time Trial: R130 (all categories) ROAD Saturday 2 MayElite 130km (2x25km, 2x40km) start approx 13h00Junior 105km (1x25km, 2x40km) start approx 13h30Junior Vets 105km (1x25km, 2x40km) start approx 12h45Senior Vets 80km (2x40km) start approx 12h15Women 80km (2x40km) start approx 11h30Under 16 80km (2x40km) start approx 12h00Under 14 40km (1x40km) start approx 11h00Under 12 25km (1x25km) start approx 11h15Development 25km (1x25km) start approx 11h05Time Trial Sunday 3 MayElite 40km start approx 11h30Junior 30km start approx 12h45Junior Vets 30km start approx 12h20Senior Vets 20km start approx 13h20Under 16 20km start approx 13h25Under 14 20km start approx 11h50Under 12 15km start approx 12h30Development 15km start approx 12h35NOTESEntries close on 22 April. NO LATE ENTRIES. The Road Race takes place on Saturday 2 May starting from Paardeberg Winery using 2 circuits in the Paardeberg area. The Time Trial on Sunday 3 May is an out and back route from Klipheuwel.
Please note that start times are approximate.

Ladies MTB Skills Clinic...... 17 May 2009

Ladies MTB Skills Clinic: Module 2Ladies wanting to learn the basic skills for surviving a dirt trail are invited to join us for a workshop especially catered to your needs, presented by Velo Girl Liza Serfontein. Learn correct braking, gear selection when climbing, descending, riding over obstacles, bunny hopping, skidding around a corner and riding through various terrain. End the day off with a ride on the beautiful single track at Thandi Farm.
We suggest that a Module 1 should be done before moving onto a Module 2 clinic as this provides the important foundation. Please visit our website for details on these and other future clinics.
Each participant will also receive the following: - 3 months subscription to Bicycling Magazine- PPA gift
Date: 17 May 2009Venue: Thandi Farm Kitchen, GrabouwTime: 08h30 for 09h00Cost: R300 incl. trail permit, water & bananas for the ride and a scrumptious farm lunch.Pedal Power Association Members only pay R250!
Bookings are essential and must be confirmed with payments as no entries will be accepted on the day. Participants are limited to 10 riders! Contact Jolande on (021) 5533156 / 0824803189 or velodynamix@telkomsa.net to book your place .

Maybe you know of a lady that might be interested...
JURG

International Deaf Cycling Website

Hereby I would like to announce a new face of International Deaf Cycling Website. Please note our new logo for International Deaf Cycling.
New face of International Deaf Cycling Website at:
http://www.international-deaf-cycling.info/
Changed from old face of International Deaf Cycling at:
http://www.international-deaf-cycling.info/index-old.htm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bobby W. Skedsmo
ICSD Technical Director for Cycling
International Deaf Cycling Website: http://www.international-deaf-cycling.info/

Great Work Bobby....
Jurg Reyneke,
SA Cycling Convenour

News from the Selection Committee Deaflympics

The latest news from the selection committee was that the selection process would be very strict and the selected cyclists must be of such standard that a medal would be within his/her reach. From SA Cycling's side, we have given the committee the trials results and relevant information on each cyclists performance 2008/2009.

The committee gathered in Durban this weekend and said that official announcements will be made on 18 April 2009. So Practice and patience until then...

Knysna Cycle Tour 4/5 July

PICK N PAY WEEKEND ARGUS ROTARY KNYSNA CYCLE TOUR
Online entries for the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour cycling events that takes place on the 4th and 5th July 2009 are NOW OPEN at www.knysnacycle.co.za
Only 6000 entries will be accepted! ENTER NOW to avoid disappointment!
EARLY BIRD INCENTIVE! Cyclists who enter before the 10th April 2009 could win the lucky draw for a two night stay, including breakfast, at Amanzi Island Loge (4 Star) on Leisure Isle, Knysna. www.amanzilodge.co.za
BEAUTIFUL AND CHALLENGING ROUTES!
Mountain Bike Events Sat 4th July 2009
The 50km mountain bike route has been voted “one of the top ten races in the country” by the riders. – Bicycling MagazineThe 85km Route – is a challenging route through the enchanting Knysna forest!There is also a 15km Fun Route in and around the picturesque Knysna area.
Road Race Events Sun 5th July 2009
The 100km ROAD RACE follows a challenging route in an easterly direction and passes Plettenberg Bay. This route is an official Alpha Pharm Seeding Series event for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2010
The 46km ROAD RACE follows the same route as the 100km route but the cyclists will turn after Harkerville at the 23km mark.
Contour maps and information on these routes available on the race website. www.knysnacycle.co.za
The event forms part of the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival that takes place from the 3rd to the 14th July 2009.

Queries
Race Queries – rotary@123.co.za, Tel Zandile Meneses at 082 851 3622
Online Entries – onlines@knysnacycle.co.za, Tel 044 – 3826 948
Warm regards,
The Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour Organizing Committee

Isreal deligation to attend Deaflympics in Taiwan

Written by Asia News on Thursday, 12 March, 2009 Time posted : 7:26 pm

29-member Israeli delegation to attend Deaflympics in Taiwan
Tel-Aviv, Israel — Israel plans to dispatch a 29-member delegation to Taiwan for the 21st Deaflympic Games from Sept. 5-15, Taiwan’s representative to Israel Ting Gan-cheng said Wednesday.
Ting unveiled the plan after David Lanesman and Nissim Kakon, chairman and vice chairman of the Israel Deaf Sports Organization, respectively, paid a call on him March 9.
During the meeting, Lanesman said that the organization is attaching great importance to the upcoming Deaflympics, as this is the first time Taiwan is holding an international sports competition for athletes with hearing problems, according to Ting.
Ting added that Lanesman also displayed a watch that he was given by President Ma Ying-jeou during a recent visit to Taipei to discuss Israel’s participation in the international event.
Competitions at the 21st Deaflympics in Taipei will be held in 20 disciplines, including tennis, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, handball, beach volleyball, swimming, judo, beach volleyball, karate, and judo.
The Israeli delegation will consist of 17 athletes, four coaches, one medical expert, one cameraman, one security guard and five representatives of the sports organization, according to Lanesman.
Israeli athletes will compete in wushu, bowling, orienteering, basketball and beach volleyball events, Lanesman added.
Ting promised to provide all necessary support to the Israeli athletes to help them optimize their performance and said he hopes that Taiwan and Israel can enhance cooperation through sports exchanges.
Updated Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:05 pm TWN, By Y.L. Kao, CNA

Facts on the 2009 Cape Argus

OK here are a few that may be of a bit more interest than the “standard” facts we do:Before you get upset about your slow time, how bad is it really on the scale below?Target time Equivalent 2009 “Storm” time
2:45 3:10
3:00 3:35
3:15 3:55
3:30 4:20
3:45 4:45
4:00 5:05
4:15 5:25
4:30 5:45
5:00 6:25
5:30 7:10
6:00 8:00
In 2008, 1781 people did a “Sub-3”. In 2009 there were only 111.
In 2008, 12844 people did a sub-4. In 2009 there were 4467.
In 2008, 21765 people did a sub-5. In 2009 there were 12077.
Of the 73 start groups, only 2 made it through the first 100m without anyone crashing.
Penny Krohn retained her record of 25 consecutive age group victories
The magnificent 7 all retained their perfect record of finishing every tour so far
OK maybe a few more useless facts tomorrow morning if I have time…

David
General Manager
Race Administration Systems

Deaflympics Asia News tue 10 march 2009

Service teams for Deaflympics vow to promote national diplomacy
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Goodwill service teams that will work at the 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei held a rally Sunday, with members promising their best efforts in receiving athletes and their family members from 81 countries.
Vice President Vincent Siew participated in the rally, jointly organized by Rotary International and 87 Taipei schools, along with Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin and Sports Affairs Council Minister Tai Hsia-ling.
In his remarks at the rally marking the inauguration of the teams, Siew said he expected the volunteers to show foreign visitors Taiwan’s hospitality and help promote the country’s international image.
He also indicated that if the Rotary Club needed his assistance, he would be happy to give it.
The 2009 Deaflympics, to take place in September, will be the second large-scale international event Taiwan has ever hosted. The first will be the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung in July.
The number of countries participating in this year’s Deaflympics is the largest ever, and over 10,000 athletes, families and support staff are expected to come to Taipei for the event, Siew said.
Hau said he is confident that Taiwan will garner more medals this year after it took nine gold, four silver and three bronzes in 2005.
He also expressed the hope that the international community will feel Taipei’s friendship and vitality at the sports event.
Updated Monday, March 9, 2009 4:27 pm TWN, By Elizabeth Hsu, CNA

2009 deaflympic mascot

The 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009 has adopted as its mascot the lively Taipei green tree frog (Rhacophorus taipeianus). While it is the tiniest of Taiwan's eight indigenous species of frogs, it is remarkable for its ability to jump long distances. Similarly, although Taiwan is a small island nation, it has impressed the world with its economic power, springing to new heights.
The banyan leaf worn by the male mascot and the azalea flower on the female are respectively the Taipei city tree and flower. They symbolize the city's vision of a fresh and environment-friendly future. The mascots have their arms wide open, in a pose that looks like the Chinese character for north “bei”, which represents the host city, Taipei. With open arms and cheerful smiles, Taipei enthusiastically welcomes participants coming from every part of the world!

Deaflympic Emblem

The design of the emblem for the 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009 incorporates the following three elements: the Chinese character for north "bei" representing the host city Taipei, an ear representing the Deaflympics, and a figure representing the athletes. These three elements come together to form simple, flowing calligraphic lines that create a sense of dashing forward, while cleverly evoking the image of a running man. This lively emblem symbolizes Taiwan’s undying vitality as well as the courageous spirit of deaf athletes as they meet the challenges of competition.

Deaflympic News, Youth Daily News

Youth Daily News / Jan. 16, 2009
In order to encourage Chinese Taipei athletes to obtain medals at the 2009 Deaflympics, the Sports Affairs Council, Executive Yuan is planning to raise the bonus reward for medalists from the current 750,000 NT to 900,000 NT, in addition to 1.5 times the amount of extra bonus for the host country. For athletes participating at the World Games this July, even though the medal bonus reward has not been raised, gold medalists can still receive 1.5 times the amount of extra bonus.

These oukies have big carrots hanging out there?

Cape Argus P/P (HURRICANE) Cycle Tour !!

Sjoe... THIS WAS A WINDY ONE!! Up to 60 knots of wind!! Nobody s Favorite hairday!!! Ave 20 min worse than last years time
Winning time: 2.46 (110km)
last year 2.27 (109km) 44kmph
1st Allan Brown Medscheme
2nd Robbie Hunter Barlow world
3rd Nolan Hofman

Unofficial Results from Our Deaf Riders:
Johan Reyneke ........... 3.03
Christo Botha...............3.12
Ashley Abrahams........3.17
Bennie Botha...............3.19/20
Charles Easton.............3.30 (had a fall in wind)
Paul Kloppers..............4.08
Enrikus Koekemoer........ lost his derailer with warm up.Wind Blew his bike over, damadged and couldnt finish the race...sorry.... Enrikus!!
Hennie Koekemoer ......4.13
All in all.....with that wind..... well done, just to finish the race!!!
WC-DCA

Cape Argus Cycle Tour

Our Best Wishes For A Safe And Fast Race !!

Trust You Will Achieve Your Goal ........


Jurg & WC-DCA

2008 Cape Argus Cycle tour Results

Reyneke, Johan ...A... 02:40:01...105/28317...40.87

Botha, Christo... VA ...02:48:44 ...413/2831...738.76

Abrahams, Ashley ...VA ...02:58:40 ...1521/28317...36.60

Easton, Charles ...E ...03:02:25 ...2054/28317...35.85

Koekemoer, Enrikus ...B ...03:09:46 ...3138/28317...34.46

Duvenage, Juan ...A ...03:08:47 ...3000/28317...34.64

Paul Kloppers.............. 3.36.06...... 7973/28317.......30.26

From Myself and the WCDCA safe cycling and we trust you all have a good race!!!

Jurg

Deaflympic News, Disabled World

Deaflympics Taipei 2009
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The latest entry figures for the Taipei Deaflympics, which will take place from Sept. 5 to 15 2009. ICSD has confirmed that 3985 athletes from 81 countries have already entered to compete in 20 sport events.
2801 people have signed up to become volunteers, and are currently going through training at Taipei Municipal University of Education and National Taipei University of Education. Plans are in the works to also recruit 50 international volunteers to help out with the competition.
The Deaflympics started in 1924 and is the fastest growing multiple sport event in the world. It is a place where deaf people come together and celebrate their differences and compete for gold on an equal playing field against other deaf athletes.
In 2009 more than 3000 athletes from over 65 countries will compete. The Deaflympics comes under the umbrella of the IOC but are run by Deaf people for the Deaf.
The first World Games for the Deaf had under 200 contestants from ewer than ten countries; modern Deaflympics events feature thousands of deaf and hard of hearing athletes from multiple countries.
President Ma Ying-jeou said that hosting the Deaflympics will not only thrust Taipei onto the international stage and provide an excellent opportunity to introduce Taiwan to the world, but increase international community's understanding of the country. "I hope that next year with the Kaohsiung City hosting the 2009 World Games in July and Taipei City hosting the Deaflympics in Taipei in September, Taiwan will once again be on the international stage and let the world know that Taiwan will never be absent from major international sporting events," Ma said at an event to mark the beginning of the one-year countdown to the 21st Deaflympics.
The international sports event for people who are hearing impaired will be held in Taipei from Sept. 5-15, 2009.
"Through the Deaflympics, we hope everyone can get to see the modern and rich culture of Taipei City," Ma added.
To highlight the significance of the event, the president began his speech using sign language to say "I am Ma Ying-jeou, and I’ll take part in the 2009 Taipei Deaflympis." He received loud applause from the audience.
Named host city for the 21st Summer Deaflympics in 2003, Taipei is the first city in Asia to host the Deaflympics games, marking a historic milestone for the hosting of international sporting events in Taiwan.
Noting that the theme of Deaflympics is "Equality through sports," Ma said athletes should have the spirit to "fight to the end and never give up" just like Taiwanese taekwondo Olympian Su Li-wen, who fought to the last minute and nearly won a bronze medal despite painful and crippling injuries.
Su, along with two Taiwanese Olympic bronze medalists Chen Wei-ling and Lu Ying chi, also attended the countdown event to call on the general public to take part in the 2009 Deaflympics.
International film stars Jackie Chan and noted actress Lin Ching-hsia were also at the activity.
Action star Chan told the audience that he has one deaf ear after falling down from a tree while shooting a movie in Yugoslavia in 1987. But he has overcome the inconvenience of losing hearing in one ear.
"Never give up and you will be the winner," he said.
After singing the theme song of the 2009 Deaflympics "Power in Me," Ma, Chan and other participants at the event together activated a 365-day-countdown clock and wished for a smooth and successful games.
Around 4,000 athletes from 80 countries are expected to take part in the 2009 Taipei Deaflympics. They will compete in 20 sporting categories.
The Deaflympics date back to 1924 when the first Summer Deaflympics were held in Paris, France. In 1995 the Games received official recognition by the International Olympic Committee. Today, 96 national deaf sports federations are members of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.
The Deaflympic games are more than simply athletics and sports. They provide an arena for Deaf people to meet, communicate, network and socialise with other Deaf people. This social interaction is seen as a vital part of the games.
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Further Information Regarding Deaflympics Taipei 2009
Viable Chosen as Communications Provider at DeaflympicsThe International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (CISS), a federation of 98 national deaf sports associations and a recognized organization of the International Olympic Committee, and Viable, a deaf-owned and deaf-operated provider of video relay services (VRS) proudly announce an agreement to bring seamless communications experiences to the deaf and hard of hearing community at the Deaflympics and all other international sports events sanctioned by CISS.Deaflympics Taipei 2009 Lead Up NewsNews and information on sports events and preparations in the lead up to the Deaflympics 2009 hosted in Taipei, Taiwan.

Deaflympic News, updates, China Post

Deaflympics Taipei 2009 expected to draw over 10,000 foreign visitors
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Deaflympics 2009, scheduled to be held in September in Taipei, is expected to attract over 10,000 foreign visitors, the city government said Wednesday.
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The visitors will include 3,600 athletes from 81 countries, as well as their coaches and families, said Taipei Deputy Mayor Wu Ching-chi.
He said Taipei is very honored to have the opportunity to host the games, which he said will "let Taiwan embrace the world and the world embrace Taiwan."
The event will also help Taipei become more disabled-friendly, he added.
The deputy mayor made the remarks in a news conference held to introduce the Deaflympics lantern zone at the upcoming annual Taipei Lantern Festival.
This year's festival -- celebrating the Year of the Ox -- is slated for February 6-15 at several venues, including the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei City Hall, and the section between Civic Plaza and the Renai Traffic Circle.
In addition to the Deaflympics, the festival will feature a variety of other themes, including tradition, happiness, prayer, love and global scenery.

FW: My Boland Tour Experiences!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Christo Botha [mailto:CHRISTO@bergstan.co.za]
Sent: 02 March 2009 09:29 AM
To: Western Cape Deaf Cycling; Michael
Cc: CycleLab Club CT; Tim Osrin; Gary M -Cycle Lab; Zaheer Ortell;
Graeme Swart; astrid.mullins@talk21.com; Johan Reyneke; Trek & Stoor;
Neville Cragg; Noel@nu-style.co.za; penni@aeonmail.co.za; Robbie De
Fleuriot; Steven Hirst; rod@elitepainters.co.za; Tim Spencer; Rob Cragg;
Chris Wilkins; Pieter Swart
Subject: My Boland Tour Experiences!!

I took part the Boland Tour last week and it was a great experience for
me because I had not done tour before. I have learnt alot.
Stage 1: We had to do 2,7km climb up to Paarl Monument. It was 36
degrees and I started too fast and my throat burned like fire. Managed
to hang in there. Did 9:54. Came 141out of 147. I thought there will be
no pro team, but there were German team, British team, Neotal team,
Garmin Felt team and young MTN team.
Stage 2: We rode hard up to the Pass near Riebeeck Kastel. One rider's
crank pedal came off and Gary dropped the chain, but luckily we managed
to catch up the bunch after the Pass. On the way back to Wellington and
I ran out of liquid, so I moved back to the car, but the driver Gerald
of our club took so long to come back to me and I could not get back to
the bunch. I rode in the last 2 laps without fluids. The driver had to
follow the leaders and he did not give me enough liquids when he came
past. I was cross, but luckily some cyclists gave me some drinks. Did
124km in 3hr 14mins and came 115/133.
Stage 3: I was shocked when they told me that I did not finish the stage
2 and I spoke to the time keeper. He forgot to write down my number. If
you don't finish the stage, you cannot ride next stage. Luckily
everything was sorted out. We had to do 5 laps at Paardeberg. I got
dropped just before 2 lap because 3 guys fell and I braked hard to avoid
accident, then the bunch went hard on long climb and I could not get
back to the bunch, but kept going. I felt like a taxi driver because I
caught up lots of dropped riders along the way. My legs nearly died on
the last climb near the finish. Did 125km in 3hr 36mins and came
113/115. I can't believe that my coach, Michael's frame broke, but he
managed to do well.
Stage 4: It was so hot and I did not feel like riding because my legs
felt so sore. My team-mate, Tim did not start because he did not feel
good. Lucas and Kent did not enter first 3 stages because of work, but
they tried to start fourth stage. The organiser turned them down because
it was unfair for others. We went fast up to near Franshoek, then the
pace went too fast on the way to Wellington. I got dropped near Klapmuts
and I realised that I can't continue without liquids because the
secondary car was gone. So Chris Botha had puncture earlier and he could
not catch up the bunch, so we took short cut to Paarl and we climbed up
to Hex River Pass to watch the leaders. I managed to get liquids to
finish at the top. Armand did not complete because he did not feel good.
I did not finish race, but it was a great experience for me. Gary from
our club won in the veteran section and I am happy for him.
I need to concentrate on improving my long hill climbing and long speed
work near the future. I am feeling fine, but my legs still felt sore. I
hope, I will recover in time for the Argus.

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News From Christo Botha

This weekend was mainly MTB time! i havent seen the Argus Mtb results yet, but had an sms from Christo who did the tour de Boland (4 Stages....) he promised a report on monday...he said it was a tough one.. well done Christo.. Next week the BIG One!!! i trust all our chaps are ready...

Bad News From Terrence!!

Terrence had a bad fall during a triathlon race on Sunday.... he fell @ 41kmph when his chain broke which left him with 3 cuts and 20 stiches later..... hey man , sorry we wish u a speedy recovery and hope that nothing else was broken or cracked... Jurg & WCDCA

Results Wilde Fruit Juice League Race 96km

I Left early so did not have time to chat to u all, But...Well Done !!! to all....

I want you to mail me with your comments on the race please, i dont want the blog to be a " one man's show" so please mail me....

Herewith the results of "Wilde Fr Juice Race:

Johan .............2.23.00.......35/1032...........39.44

Christo............2.30.16.......93/1032...........37.53

Ashley.............2.43.07......255/1032..........34.58

Charles...........2.43.28......276/1032..........34.50

Enrikus...........2.49.22......342/1032..........33.30

Bennie............no news yet................. Flat tyre?

OUR EX CO. Member Hennie Koekemoer... Well Done!!

Hennie...... 3.12.58 ..... 692/1032..29.23