Team Giant Mistake

• By: Laura Herd and Catherine Van Lienden Team Giant Mistake
• Short URL: http://www.backabuddy.co.za/LauraandCatherine

Personal message

Lau and Cath have decided to take on the Cape Epic challenge (http://www.cape-epic.com/index.php) taking place in March this year. Although it is going to be a BIG challenge for both of us, it is also an amazing, lifetime opportunity for anyone who has a passion for mountain biking and cycling like we do! One of the most difficult parts of the Cape Epic (there are many) is gaining an entry to this prestigious event. Only 1 200 riders compete in this race, with international riders, so entries are very limited. We managed to acquire an entry via the Morningside Rotary club who kindly offered us an entry on condition that we raise funds for the very noble charities that they support. Please have a look at the rotary website displayed on our page to see what awesome charities are supported via the Morningside Rotary club.

The Absa Cape Epic presented by adidas takes place every year around the last week of March and the first week of April. The race is held over 8 days and includes a time-trial prologue. The route changes every year, and leads aspiring amateur and professional mountain bikers from around the world through approximately 800 kilometres of the unspoilt nature of the Western Cape and up approximately 16 000m of climbing over some of the most magnificent passes in South Africa.The fact that we are riding this gruelling race in aid of charity will make it that much more worthwhile. Your support for us and for these charities will be hugely appreciated and will contribute to us making it to the finish line of the Epic on the 28 March 2010. Each step of the way we will be reminded of the charities we are supporting and we have no doubt that this will encourage our team to reach the finish line no matter what the circumstances.

Thank-you for your generous support... every bit will go a long way.

Yours in true Epic spirit!

Lau and Cath