Well Done PAUL !!!

Paul Kloppers have completed the IRON MAN competition recently !!!
Well done Paul.... Not anyones cup of tea..
From all of us @ WCDCA

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/

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

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

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