They’re Off

Riders in the the 2300 km Freedom Challenge bike race set out from Pietermaritzberg Monday bound for Paarl over cow tracks and dirt roads through some of the roughest — and most scenic — terrain SA has to offer. Two of the riders mounted their bikes after completing the Comrades marathon. An addiction to extreme sports seems to be part of the South African brand. Great website lets you follow the action. Some of the riders are blogging. Their entries are here.