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Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:21 pm
by fig
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! :hangloose:

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:36 pm
by 64 Notchback
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.

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:00 pm
by jolas
Well done Reuben - a HUGE achievement - you guys are crazy man !!!!! :hangloose:

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:07 pm
by vw59beetle
Always great to have a guy like Reuben in the air cooled family. Congratulations Reuben.

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:00 pm
by Dawie
Veels geluk Reuben, dis n mooi prestasie.

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:42 pm
by Sambabus
Great stuff

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:39 pm
by splitfan
Well done Reubs and Dagmar :D

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:59 pm
by Tony Z
thats a huge achievement. Well done!

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:03 am
by calooker
Ruben finished this tough event yesterday, second time, well done dude.

Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:15 pm
by splitfan
Here's proof that Reuben never combs his hair :)
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Re: Congratulations Reuben van Niekerk

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:26 pm
by beetlepower
Ha ha Thanks guys. Yes it was really tough this year. 63 hours in the saddle over the 8 days :shock: