Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
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Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
Did anyone catch the news insert last night (I don't know what channel, wasn't paying attention) on the Cape Epic?
Forum member Reuben van Niekerk (forum name beetlepower) was mentioned for being the first lower limb amputee to complete the race and he is giving it another go this year.
I think the Cape Epic is a monumental achievement for anybody, never mind someone who has lost a limb.
Well done Reuben!
Forum member Reuben van Niekerk (forum name beetlepower) was mentioned for being the first lower limb amputee to complete the race and he is giving it another go this year.
I think the Cape Epic is a monumental achievement for anybody, never mind someone who has lost a limb.
Well done Reuben!
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
I saw it, it was on the 7pm news on 3
Also thought that it may be Beetlepower but not knowing Reubens surmane I did not make the connection
And yes well done Reuben
My wifes bos and friend done it last year and they say it was tough.
Also thought that it may be Beetlepower but not knowing Reubens surmane I did not make the connection
And yes well done Reuben
My wifes bos and friend done it last year and they say it was tough.
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
Well done Reuben - a HUGE achievement - you guys are crazy man !!!!!
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
Always great to have a guy like Reuben in the air cooled family. Congratulations Reuben.
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
Veels geluk Reuben, dis n mooi prestasie.
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
Great stuff
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Well done Reubs and Dagmar
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
thats a huge achievement. Well done!
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Ruben finished this tough event yesterday, second time, well done dude.
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My biggest fear is that my wife sells my cars for what i told her they cost !!
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk
Ha ha Thanks guys. Yes it was really tough this year. 63 hours in the saddle over the 8 days
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