Busy catching up on all the things that have happened lately. On 20 November I did the 947 cycle challenge. This a road race around Johannesburg. It is 94km long and is named after one of the radio stations. It has become a big event with about 27000 finishers. Bit nerve raking having so many cyclists around me. Not used to have people around me. Normally train on my own in the rural community where I live. Long tours or long races are such that you are on your own most of the time. 

What was nice this year as getting to do one circuit on Kylami race track. This is a formula one race track. Here is a photo of me trying to get out of the wind getting up speed on Kylami race track, without tribars. Must say did not manage 200km/h.

Did not realize the cars raced such steep up hills as part of the track. There was one hair pin bend that does about a 180 degree bend. This has sign posts to tell drivers to slow down for the bend.

All in all it was a nice ride, finishing 15 minutes faster than my best. Should help with a good start for Cape Town cycle tour. Nice to start Cape Town cycle tour early and enjoy the spirit of Cape Town.