Paul Kloppers have completed the IRON MAN competition recently !!!
Well done Paul.... Not anyones cup of tea..
From all of us @ WCDCA
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Deaf Cyclists invited to ride Charity Run
Terence and Johan were invited to take part in the 2010 Sun Int Charity Tour, They rode approx 1600 km in 7 days...the week before the Argus. Herewith an comment on some of the first days... the summary of the tour could be followed at the blog adress ( bottom of the page)
Schweizer-Reneke to Christiana
by Tamara on March 6, 2010
The team was looking forward to lunch today after having covered just over half of today’s distance and they seemed to be in desperate need of the break.
According to the 2010 Cycle Challenge Team Captain, Ernest Horn, some of the team members have been taking strain today. Earlier on, the team was maintaining a speed of 38 - 40km/hour but the route became steeper. Nonetheless, they held thumbs that the wind direction would be in their favour. There were more breaks this afternoon due to the heat so it was essential that the team had the opportunity to take in more liquids and to reapply sunscreen at regular intervals.
They hoped to sustain a speed of 35km/hour throughout the afternoon and this goal was reached. Ernest went on to highlight the performances of Terence Parkin, Johann Reyneke and Richard Sainsbury.
“Terence (an Olympic Champion) and Johann (an elite rider) are excellent cyclists and they pulled in front and took the wind to help the team,” says Ernest. This requires strength. He went on to compare the cycling formation to that of a flock of birds, where the bird flying in front has to be strong enough to be in that position. He also went on to say that we have learnt to emulate this by observing nature. “One can save up to 35 percent more energy, depending where you ride in the formation.”
Ernest also mentioned that Richard Sainsbury excelled in the role of domestique. (A domestique is a cyclist who works for the benefit of his team and leader.) “Richard had to work the hardest as it is his duty to help slower riders to catch up with the group.”
Everyone on the 2010 Cycle Challenge gets the opportunity to lead the team whether or not they are strong or weaker riders. When it is a particular person’s turn to lead the group, the rest of the team will follow the speed of the leader.
At the end of the day, everyone is in good health and happy to put their feet up before having an early night. Tomorrow, we’re off to Kimberley.
Extract from the Blogsite of the TOUR http://tablebay.suninternational.com/
by Tamara on March 6, 2010
The team was looking forward to lunch today after having covered just over half of today’s distance and they seemed to be in desperate need of the break.
According to the 2010 Cycle Challenge Team Captain, Ernest Horn, some of the team members have been taking strain today. Earlier on, the team was maintaining a speed of 38 - 40km/hour but the route became steeper. Nonetheless, they held thumbs that the wind direction would be in their favour. There were more breaks this afternoon due to the heat so it was essential that the team had the opportunity to take in more liquids and to reapply sunscreen at regular intervals.
They hoped to sustain a speed of 35km/hour throughout the afternoon and this goal was reached. Ernest went on to highlight the performances of Terence Parkin, Johann Reyneke and Richard Sainsbury.
“Terence (an Olympic Champion) and Johann (an elite rider) are excellent cyclists and they pulled in front and took the wind to help the team,” says Ernest. This requires strength. He went on to compare the cycling formation to that of a flock of birds, where the bird flying in front has to be strong enough to be in that position. He also went on to say that we have learnt to emulate this by observing nature. “One can save up to 35 percent more energy, depending where you ride in the formation.”
Ernest also mentioned that Richard Sainsbury excelled in the role of domestique. (A domestique is a cyclist who works for the benefit of his team and leader.) “Richard had to work the hardest as it is his duty to help slower riders to catch up with the group.”
Everyone on the 2010 Cycle Challenge gets the opportunity to lead the team whether or not they are strong or weaker riders. When it is a particular person’s turn to lead the group, the rest of the team will follow the speed of the leader.
At the end of the day, everyone is in good health and happy to put their feet up before having an early night. Tomorrow, we’re off to Kimberley.
Extract from the Blogsite of the TOUR http://tablebay.suninternational.com/
Monday, March 15, 2010
Results Of the Cape Argus
14 March 2010 - Argus results (appr 35000 cyclists):
We were honoured to have Lance Armstrong took part and raced with our SA top riders. WCDCA is proud to report that the majority of our cyclists took part in this great event and we saw improvement despite the strong headwinds. Well done to all of you!
Winning Time: 2.40 Malcolm Lange RSA
3.03.30 Johan Reyneke 180
3.05.18 Terence Parkin 211
3.08.33 Ashley Abrahams 310
3.08.43 Christo Botha 323
3.16.48 Benji Botha 638
3.22.40 Charles Easton 1016
3.53.01 Enrikus Koekemoer 4059
4.04.19 Paul Kloppers 5570
4.14.57 Hennie Koekemoer 7065
The number after the cyclists name represent the position out of the 35,000 cyclists.
Well done to all of you !!!
WCDCA
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tour de Formosa - Taipei - 2010
United States Deaf Cycling Associatione
BREAKAWAY"Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits"
January 2010 - No. 104
Tour de Formosa
Dear ICSD's fellow members:
2009 Deaflympic Games has been successfully concluded, and everyone would go back to their respective homes safely. Chinese Taipei continued hearing-impaired movement on the global community to provide services and continuous contribution to the effort, it was decided in 2010 October 29 to November 7, organized by Tour de Formosa tournament race, welcomed the hearing-impaired cyclist countries to attend. We will provide free meals and accommodation, you only need to pay the cost of a return ticket to Taiwan. We will also invite ICSD bike TD to Taiwan to provide technical guidance.It is a joy and warmth of the event, looked forward to hearing-impaired cyclist communicate with each other, but also looking forward to riding through the Central station, so that everyone more aware of Taiwan's beauty and culture. We also hope that the Tour de Formosa tournament race can become deaf Tour de France, fixed biennial event go forever. Please apply immediately, if you have any questions, please contact the teacher Jao,Jui-Huang with email.(taisignlanguage@gmail.com) I am looking forward to everyone's enthusiastic participation.
Best Wish & Merry Christmas
Chao, Yu-Ping
Secretary General
Chinese Taipei Sports Association of the Deaf
More information at this link
BREAKAWAY"Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits"
January 2010 - No. 104
Tour de Formosa
Dear ICSD's fellow members:
2009 Deaflympic Games has been successfully concluded, and everyone would go back to their respective homes safely. Chinese Taipei continued hearing-impaired movement on the global community to provide services and continuous contribution to the effort, it was decided in 2010 October 29 to November 7, organized by Tour de Formosa tournament race, welcomed the hearing-impaired cyclist countries to attend. We will provide free meals and accommodation, you only need to pay the cost of a return ticket to Taiwan. We will also invite ICSD bike TD to Taiwan to provide technical guidance.It is a joy and warmth of the event, looked forward to hearing-impaired cyclist communicate with each other, but also looking forward to riding through the Central station, so that everyone more aware of Taiwan's beauty and culture. We also hope that the Tour de Formosa tournament race can become deaf Tour de France, fixed biennial event go forever. Please apply immediately, if you have any questions, please contact the teacher Jao,Jui-Huang with email.(taisignlanguage@gmail.com) I am looking forward to everyone's enthusiastic participation.
Best Wish & Merry Christmas
Chao, Yu-Ping
Secretary General
Chinese Taipei Sports Association of the Deaf
More information at this link
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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
We will advise later on...
Congratulations to Hennie.... on his birthday yesterday !!
WC-DCA
Friday, November 6, 2009
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
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