Team tales from the Old Mutual joBerg2c

The Mail & Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Nic Dawes and AmaBunghane’s Craig Mckune completed their first day of the Old Mutual joBerg2c bike race.

The mountainous marathon will see the pair trek through some rough terrain from Gauteng to Scottburgh on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast over the next eight days.

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Driving to Karan Beef outside Heidelberg for #OMJoberg2c start with @craigmckune. Suikerbosrand slumbering under the dawn sky.
— Nicholas Dawes (@NicDawes) April 26, 2013

Today's route

The first leg of the race took the team from their starting point at Karan Beef in Heidelburg through a mix of rural farm and district roads before resting at the first stop in the Free State, 115km later.

Crossing the Vaal

(Pic: @CraigMcKune, Instagram)

The first day of the race is a non-competitive day and gives racers the opportunity to mentally prepare themselves for the remaining trip. Nic and Craig made the most of it and enjoyed their ride while taking in the scenery along the way.

115km through mielie fields and cow pastures from Heidelberg to Frankfort. Now in a tent apparently decorated by Martha Stewart. #OMJoberg2c

— Nicholas Dawes (@NicDawes) April 26, 2013

Done. A gorgeous day in the mielie fields. Stort. #joberg2c instagram.com/p/YkR7JUsX3L/

— Craig McKune (@CraigMcKune) April 26, 2013

(Pic: @CraigMcKune, Instagram)

A hot shower and a hearty Free-State meal are definitely in order.

To catch up with Nic and Craig and their race tales, follow them on Twitter.