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Sgt Vussi Marenene’s story is one of resilience, identity, and an unbreakable commitment to the sport he loves. After joining the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 2004, Vussi became part of the SAPS Road and Mountain Bike family in 2014. From the start, his talent was undeniable, earning him
For Thuso Rasetapa, handcycling didn’t start as a career—it started as an opportunity. He first connected with Bidii Yetu during their cross-country cycling initiative, where athletes with and without disabilities came together to challenge what inclusive sport can look like. What began as a single experience quickly became something bigger:
It has been three weeks since we rolled into Maputo, Mozambique, the end of our quest to cross the Africa continent from the Atlantic Coast in Namibia through five countries arriving on the Indian Ocean. We rode over 2,500km, with over 12,000 meters of climbing, crossing the Kalahari Desert with
Day 16 Bush Camp 2 Tsootsha - Bush Camp 3 Lone Tree Team Botswana did really well, they quickly learned how to increase speed and distance. Adjustments to bikes at rider change became more routine as we figured out (mostly Jay) how the riders needed to be accommodated. Gofaone, Bonang
Day 13 Zelda's Game Lodge to Charles Hill We left Zelda's Game Lodge straight after breakfast at around 0830. It was once again flat to the border, the border crossings were the highlight of the day. We all had our passports ready. Service was excellent, and processes were efficient. Once
Day 6 Windhoek Today was a “rest” day. We woke up late, sorted out laundry and stocked up on groceries. Olaf had some PT. The highlight of the day was the visit from the US ambassador Berry who joined us for a ride in the afternoon. He tried a hand
We’ve stopped for lunch on day nine . I’m getting stronger every day. The team is coming together more smoothly. Fewer bumps more laughs. Though we are moving very slowly, time seems to be flying by. It has been two days now since we parted company from our Namibian hand
Day 1 Bidii Yetu 2023 officially kicked off at 0731 from Swakopmund. We spent the night in Swakopmund Municipality camp. Everyone was slightly nervous so woke up bright and early. Danny, a Namibian friend, was at the accomodation at 06:30 to join us until Arandis. He’s an absolute delight to
For the past 3 years I have been planning to lead a group of able bodied and adaptive cyclists on an incredible trek across Southern Africa. Now in the final days before the trip starts, I am focusing on lists. What will I need to bring, what do I need to do before I
When I first met Hello Tractor’s CEO Jehiel Oliver, I understood Hello Tractor as ride sharing service for farms too small to own their own tractor but large enough to need access to one. Through an app, on a smartphone in the fastest growing smart phone market in the world,
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