Cairo to Capetown 2011. 10 Days till lift off.

The fund raising night is to be held at Corrimal Leagues Club on Saturday 8th January 2011. Doors open 7pm, night to kick off at 7.30pm.  I probably should have mentioned that earlier. I wish all my friends a happy and exciting year ahead.  

Some of the prizes on offer at Cairo to Capetown fund raising night 8th Jan

5 nights at Cottonwood lodge for a family of 4 and ski/clothing hire.Men of League memorabilia. Limited ed.
Scott Chipperfield autographed jersey.Rod Price Mechanical Service vouchers.Fedora Pasta vouchers.
Fishnet Takeaway vouchers.Cossies'r'us voucher and bikini fashion parade. Ruby's on the beach voucher.
Skydive the beach voucher. Dixon Sports.Spearman cycles bicycle. Cycling clothing by SOTO group of engineers.2 pairs of designer glasses (Lisa Ho/Matrix for Men) Malinda Halley Optom.
Terry Stewart Osteopath session. Painting by DJMate. Harley & Josh's Seafood vouchers. Zumba lessons.
Tiger Lilly Hair Salon vouchers, Bonanno's Menswear voucher. Truffles@Corrimal Leagues Club Bistro vouchers. Corrimal Wines, Corrimal Leagues club wine pack.  3 watches, chocolates and more chocolates.

1st day of the New Year, time to pull out the sponsor's clothing.

For the 1st day of 2011, Ash and I went for a ride along the coast checking out all the scenery.  Most of it was laying on towels on the beach.  I thought I'd bring out one of my major sponsor's clothing for the day and at least look the part. Dave and his team of professionals from Spearman Cycles, Figtree are the Illawarra cycle company that support Cairo to Capetown 2011. I've known Dave and his staff for many years, and I urge all Illawarra cyclists to visit Dave and his team next time you're looking for a top bike, parts or service. You will not go away disappointed.

Happy birthday Scott Chipperfield.

After a nice ride with Josh and Ash, it was time to head off to the Towradgi Bowling Club for a birthday lunch with Scott and his family. What a beautiful day sitting in the sun looking out over the ocean.   Luckily I'm in this part of the world doing my training, I hear some of the riders from the northern hemisphere have to dig away the snow to get out their front doors.

Scott returns back to FC Basel 2nd January 2011 to commence training to win another title.

I'm the old bloke on the left. 

This is my home.

Today we rode up the Illawarra coast to Bald Hill.  The trip follows the spectacular coast for some 30kms then back into Wollongong for a coffee. Wollongong is about 40kms from this point.  A magic day of cycling with my mate.  Notice his cycling shoes.  The shoes of true champions.  In the afternoon I went back out with Josh and Ashley for another 30kms.

Training update: 2 weeks till lift off.

Another week of long kms on both the road bike and mountain bike. Just got home after riding 50kms in the pouring rain along the shores of the Illawarra.  Time for a hot shower and enjoy the public holiday. Christmas was a quiet affair although I did have someone pretty interesting turn up to my house on Christmas Day.  Check out the photo. Scott Chipperfield, his mum, sister and all my usual friends turned up to celebrate Christmas.  Pretty good way to finish off the day.  Scott's shirt from the recent World Cup is one of my auctions at the fundraising night.

Hessel Kaan Signs & Neon sponsor helmet.

I'd like to thank Hessel of Hessel Kaan signs & neon, Dapto, New South Wales, for kindly supporting Cairo to Capetown 2011.  I've known Hessel and his family since we started our apprenticeships back in, well it was a long time ago.  On a serious note, if you need any sign writing or neon work, I'd have no hesitation in recommending Hessel for providing a professional product.  You can contact Hessel at the family business on 42621999