Ride the Rhino

Over the past weekend our team took part in the Ride the Rhino 3 day MTB event held in the Western Cape.
The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness of rhino poaching and funds to help rescue the Renosterveld. This area is one of the most endangered habitats in the world.

The event got underway on Friday at Langebaan Country Estate just outside Langebaan. From here riders covered a total distance of 250km over the 3 consecutive days to finish in Durbanville. The route run through most of the Renosterveld area stopping in between at Darling and Malmesbury which allowed us plenty of opportunity to enjoy the local hospitality.

On the last day 288 red rhino riding jerseys were given to the participants. The reason for making exactly 288 jerseys is because 288 rhinos have been poached up until now in 2011.

Team bizhub had two teams participating in the event, a mixed team and a ladies team.
Nicci Grobler and I made up the ladies team. The two of us seem to bring out the best in each other. This helped us to win all 3 stages and also to take the overall victory at the end.

The mixed team consisted of youngster Liani Morker and team owner John Robertson. Neither of them have competed in a 3 day mountain bike event before but were both keen to take up the challenge in order to support cause. At the end they had a great ride together and managed to finish in 4th place overall in their category

It felt great being part of an event as unique as Ride the Rhino.

This coming weekend the team will be participating at the MTN Crater Cruise in Parys.
Hope to see you all there.