Wheels4Life

Craig Legge

Name: Craig Legge
Age: 36
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: Nothing spectacular
Trip Expectations: raise awareness , build some new friendships and enjoy the journey
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Zambezi Expedition source to mouth via canoe
Favourite Quote: “If you want to understand someone, take them on a journey “ Kenyan Proverb

Gavin Kilpatrik

Name: Gavin Kilpatrick
Age: 27
Company: Professional Athlete
Cycling Achievements: Paralympic Bronze Medallist
Trip Expectations: Raise money to buy wheelchairs and to make new friends
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Crashing at over 60km/h at the Paralympics, motocross, etc
Favourite Quote: Talent determines what you do but attitude determines how well you do it

Natalie Milnes

Name: Natalie Milnes
Age: 35
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: Completed 9 94.7’s cycle challenges, Completed 4 Argus cycle tours
Trip Expectations: As an ex Physiotherapist this is an incredible opportunity to raise money for a cause I believe in very strongly. On a personal level, I have been looking for the next challenge and this will definately push my limits!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Doing the Midmar Mile, Argus and 2 Oceans half Marathon with 6 weeks of each other.
Favourite Quote: Winston Churchill: Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

Nadine Jolley

Name: Nadine Jolley
Age: 27
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: None as yet! Hope to have conquered the 94.7 Cycle Challenge soon, as well as my first Argus in 2009. And of course the Cycle Ride to Durban for Wheels4Life!
Trip Expectations: : I expect to be challenged physically, mentally and emotionally. I believe we are privileged to live the lifestyle we do, and because of that we have a responsibility to those less fortunate. To be able to give something back to people who otherwise would have no access to a wheelchair and a way of life, is very rewarding for me on a personal level. As a relatively new cyclist I think I have a lot to learn from the amazing team that are completing this challenging ride. I think I am going to learn a lot about myself and my limits. Best of all I hope to make life-long friends with the outstanding people on this trip, people who are prepared to make a difference in the lives of others!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: : I completed the Trans Mongolian Train trip in Oct of 2008. This included the Great Wall in China, the steppes of Mongolia, Lake Baikal in Russia, and Tiananmen and Red Squares! Living on a train for three weeks was also a challenge, but with lots of vodka, Texas HoldEm Poker and great friends, the trip was the most enjoyable of my life thus far!
Favourite Quote: : “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference…” – Robert Frost

Natasha Tough

Name: Natasha Tough
Age: 25
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: 19th in ladies under 23 at Argus 2006
Trip Expectations: To make an awesome bunch of friends, to change people’s lives, even if it is just one person and to spend some quality time with my great friend and hero, Tendai.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Driving a golf cart through my garage door thinking it was in reverse – more a blonde moment than lunacy but I think it counts!
Favourite Quote: : “If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch”, ok but something a bit more motivational “Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal achieving”

Hennie de Villiers

Name: Hennie de Villiers
Age: 32.4 (5yrs at heart)
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: 10+ Argus Cycle Tours, Multiple double centuries, Several social multi-day rides e.g. Somerset West > Mossel Bay; Swellendam > Stilbaai > Mossel Bay; Prince Alfred > Mossel Bay; Baviaanskloof & on to Plett
Trip Expectations: To periodically offer Tendai / the girls a push on the uphill; Enjoy the countryside; Make some new friends; Have fun!; Swim in the ocean
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Various
- Kitebeach > Robben Island > Big Bay downwind kiteboard race
- Dar es Salaam > Zanzibar & back on a Hobie Tiger (18 foot beach catamaran)
- Timetrial (offroad running) up Platteklip Gorge, Table Mountain & Lion’s Head
- Pushed a friend around the 80% of Argus Cycle Tour route whilst on a mountain bike
Favourite Quote: Its not (only) about the bike – (with apologies to) Lance Armstrong

Daniel Da Silva (Caricature!)

Name: Daniel Da Silva
Age: 25
Company: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Cycling Achievements: 2hr34 best for 94.7 (Top 130), 2hr49 best for Argus (Top 130), Top 50 finish Lost City Classic
Trip Expectations: Many hours on the bike = heavenly week
Previous ‘Lunacy’: 2 laps of the Argus, totalling 230km’s by 1pm; Waking up daily to train in sub zero degree weather.
Favourite Quote: If you want something done properly -do it yourself.

Tendai Khumalo

Name: Tendai I Khumalo
Age: 38
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: going after my 3rd consecutive 94.7km cycle challenge with a 2008 time target of 5hr 30mins. This also perfect practise session for the 650km ride to Durban
Trip Expectations: raise the plight of the folks living with all sorts of disability with a specific focus on those who require wheelchairs to mobilize. The stretch target is to buy 100 wheelchairs….and YES WE CAN!!!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: driving to Zimbabwe (1200km) on my own with my wheelchair in my boot!! Imagine the admin at the B-bridge boarder (Zim side). What if I had a puncture half way in Zim with my chair in the boot? What if I needed to use the bathroom? Well guess what the people out there are good and will lend a hand sometimes without even being ask. I believe in human kind…always
Favourite Quote: “WE CAN” – Barrack Obama Jnr

Jonathan Cross

Name: Jonathan Cross
Age: 27
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: I still do adventure races with the bike I got in Standard 3. It was a bit big then. It’s a bit small now.
Trip Expectations: Long, inspiring, reflective, motivating, important
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Doing an adventure race with the same bike I got in Standard 3.
Favourite Quote: “Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world.” ~Grant Petersen

Jody Forrester

Name: Jody Forrester
Age: 31
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: 2007 Sani2c, 2008 Hill2Hill, Various adventure races
Trip Expectations: An epic endurance event, ending in my beloved Natal, with a great bunch of friends, whilst raising money for a very charitable cause - does it get any better!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Completed Kinabalu Adventure Race, Borneo Malaysia 2002; Hiked to Everest Base camp, Nepal 2004; Ran the Moscow marathon 2004; Ran Mongolia 100km Ultra Trail Race 2005; Ran Comrades marathon 2006; Ran Tour De Mont Blanc Ultra Trail Race, France 2006; Cycled Sani2C mountain bike race 2007; Ran the Edinburgh marathon 2007; Rode a KTM motorcycle from London to Cape Town down Africa’s west coast 2008.
Favourite Quote: “Slow down Bart! My legs don’t know how to be as long as yours.” (Ralph Wiggem)

Nicole Hillebrand

Name: Nicole Hillebrand
Age: 27
Company: Coaching Concepts
Cycling Achievements: does completing 94.7 and Argus count??
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Drove through Africa to climb Kilimanjaro
Favourite Quote: Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary

Mhairi Kelly

Name: Mhairi Kelly
Age: 32
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: n/a! I am a runner, not a cyclist, so it will be an achievement to complete the first day of this event!
Trip Expectations: To raise awareness for a fantastic cause and to participate in, what I perceive to be, a worthwhile cause
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Completing an Olympic distance Triathlon in Perranporth, UK which comprised of a sea-swim and a beach run on either side of the hilliest 40km cycle I have ever seen!
Favourite Quote: “ Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To Keep our faces towards Change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate, is strength indefeatable. “(Helen Keller)

Benedictor Mncono

Name: Benedictor Mncono
Age: 25
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: During my younger years, I was known as the red devil. People would tremble at the mere mention of my name. As time moved on, I realised that I needed to take off my two training wheels and red devil flag which was attached to the back of my seat. The notorious name seemed to die a slow death….. Basically no achievements.
Trip Expectations: Looking forward to challenging myself physically and mentally. Also impacting peoples lives positively.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: None (I know I’m very boring, but things are about to change…..the monster has been unleashed)
Favourite Quote: “Yes we can, Yes we can!!!”

Liam Crause

Name: Liam Crause
Age: 26
Company: Brandhouse Beverages
Cycling Achievements: I recently took up cycling so that in itself is an achievement.
Trip Expectations: I am hoping that as a result of this trip , there are many more amazing and on - going fundraising projects that develop and that more people are inspired by us to give back to those who are less fortunate than we can ever imagine.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: I once jumped from a 70m high bridge with nothing but a bungey chord attatched to me.
Favourite Quote: Sport does not develop character , it reveals character.

Michelle Rawlinson

Name: Michelle Rawlinson
Age: 36
Cycling Achievements: Watch this space!
Trip Expectations: Raising funds, making friends and a very sore butt. Actually just hoping to survive it!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Rafting the Nile and completing the last W4L ride from Jhb to Durban.
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Sonja Branco

Name: Sonja Branco
Age: 49
Company: Joy Mining Global
Cycling Achievements: Central Gauteng bronze medals (2004 & 2005) in road race and time trial; 3rd veteran lady in the Tzaneen Tour (2004); 1st veteran lady in Mauritius Tour (2004); 1st tandem in Mauritius Tour (2007); Jock 150km tandem and a few top ten tandem finishes with Cinio.
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Previous ‘Lunacy’:
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Cinio Branco

Name: Cinio Branco
Age: 48
Company: Builder and architect
Cycling Achievements: 1st position in tandem in Kremetart 175km one day stage race with Gavin Kilpatrick; 1st tandem position in Mauritius Tour; a few top ten tandem positions with Sonja, cycling manager for SA team at Beijing Paralympics.
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Jenny Janse Van Rensburg

 Name: Jenny Janse Van Rensburg
Age: 42
Cycling Achievements: 5 94.7’s; 5 Argus’s; Tour de Lesotho; Jock 150km; various cycle tours including White River to Mozambique and back in 18 days
Trip Expectations: Have fun and complete the full distance.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Cycling from White River to Mozambique and back!
Favourite Quote: “The wind and the hills are my friend.”

Thabo Makama

Name: Thabo Makama
Age: 26
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: L
Trip Expectations: Having an exciting time and sight-seeing!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: None
Favourite Quote: “Success stories are victories over negativity, through participation of positive minds.” (Thabo Makama)

Sam & Martin Kristiansen

Name: Samantha Kristiansen
Age: 31
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: Cycle tour from Dar Es Salaam to Mtwara (2002); favourite rides of 2009 - Argus, Jock, Kremetart
Trip Expectations: Lots of teamwork to help Tendai to the end, aching shoulders and chafing!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Giving up travelling to work and study.
Favourite Quote: “What would Jens do?”

Name: Martin Kristiansen
Age: 48
Company: MKDP Photography
Cycling Achievements: Cycled from Israel to Nelspruit (1994)
Trip Expectations: Long, hot and hard. Not a bad trip on a bicycle but it will be unbelievable on a handcycle!
Previous ‘Lunacy’: Rode 600km from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in 3 days and did the Amashova on the 4th day.

Favourite Quote: “What goes around comes around. Support your local charity.”

Guy Butcher

Name: Guy Butcher
Age: 37
Company: Bankserv
Cycling Achievements: 2004 Sun City to Cape Town for CANSA; 2006 SAB Jhb to Durban for CANSA
Trip Expectations: Raise awareness and sufficient funds for the objectives indicated. New friendships with like-minded people.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: I’m an adrenalin junkie so, if it’s within budget, I’ll give anything a shot!

Favourite Quote: “When was the last time you did something for the first time.” (Stolen from Roy - 2006 tour)

Name: Kevin Austin
Age: 40
Company: Sword Ciboodle
Cycling Achievements: Not falling off my bike on every ride.
Trip Expectations: Fantastic companionship and support from all. Keeping all those “roadies” sane and showing that life on a mountain bike is the way forward, sideways, upwards and, of course, “downhill”-wards.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: 3 Peaks in less than 24 hours, enough marathons to say that I have the t-shirt but not sub-4 hours (yet) and agreeing to ride to Sun City.

Favourite Quote: Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Susan Winckworth

Name: Susan Winckworth
Age: 26
Company: Accenture
Cycling Achievements: The Argus and 2 94.7’s but still very much a beginner!
Trip Expectations: To actually make it all the way and raise some money through the awareness created.
Previous ‘Lunacy’: I think jumping off the Soweto Towers is the most recent crazy thing I’ve done.
Favourite Quote: “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matt 19:26

Werner "Cavendish" Van Aswegen

Name: Werner “Cavendish” Van Aswegen
Age: 30
Company: TopAdShop
Cycling Achievements: This one time, I sprinted to a second place finish in the “A” bunch of the Fast One. Another time, my foot unclipped mid-sprint during a fun ride and not only did I stay upright, but I still won the sprint (oooooh!!!)
Trip Expectations: I expect it will be long and it will be hard, but it will be totally worth it. Besides, I see Jonathan Ross and Jodie Foster will be there too. (Their profile pictures look nothing like them though. Weird.)
Previous ‘Lunacy’: The list would be a lot shorter if it listed previous sanities but I guess the major features would be the 80km Mabalingwe Lion Man MTB race, bits of the more adventurous stuff at (the now closed) Logwood Estate and just the other day I accidentally popped a wheely on my motorcycle…
Favourite Quote: “And Now For Something Completely Different” - Monty Python’s Flying Circus