94.7 cycle tour! Blessings, excuses and commitments!

Today there will be about 40 000 cyclists on the streets of Johannesburg. They are all taking part in the premier cycling tour of Gauteng, the Pick n' Pay 94.7.

I have never ridden this one myself. Although, I have done 9 Cape Argus cycle tours. Riding in a race like this is a truly magnificent experience. Although I confess it is never a race for me, rather it is like 'facebook on wheels' - a chance to chat, check out the scenery and build some lasting memories.

Well, blessings to all those who are riding already! I know Steve Mulder is doing the race (Alison, his sister, joined us for some tea for Liam's birthday), Wayne Taylor the minister of Westview Methodist Church in Centurion is also riding (I know that because I am about to leave to conduct his two morning services while he stretches a few muscles), and my cousin John - who is a beast of a man (he fears no road, no hill, and no challenge! In fact when hills go to sleep at night they put their beds on bricks for fear of him!)

I wish I was there with you guys!

Why am I not doing it? Well, in the 4 years that we have lived in Gauteng I have told myself that I am too busy to train for a ride like this... It's a sorry excuse, I know! I would love to do one more Argus to get a yellow number, and also do the 94.7 next year!

So, here's a commitment - I am going to get back on my bike (that would be the bicycle, not the Vespa or 'the beast') from Monday, and next year I hope to ride the 94.7. Anyone willing to join me?

OK, off to Church I go - have a blessed day!

PS. If you've ridden the race today (or any other time) drop me a line to let me know how it went for you!

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