this is going to be fun! i just went to the cape town info evening and
i am REALLY sorry for all the people who haven't signed up...

i am from cape town southern suburbs and am doing the ride with a
friend but don't expect him to nursemaid me as he is waaay fitter
than i am... i am inexperienced in cycling but have done quite a few
road races (running/walking) and love meeting new people along the way
& chatting to them.

i am thrilled to se there will be Aussies coming along! i am more than
happy to help out with any regional info that might be required..

dressing in layers is the only way to go, the weather in the cape can
be extremely variable. november is usualy not cold but it CAN be.
nights can be chilly, it usually gets nice and warm during the day but
not humid.

sun lotion factor 8 is too low unless you REALLY want to be tanned by
the end of the week. i use the maximum, that blocks out as much UV as
possible like factor 30, the thick smeary kind. a stick of mosquito
repellent is probably a good idea, as well as a snug jacket for night
time. (doubles as a pillow)

bye

Linda