16 June: Rigorous route to Lake Grappa

 Back - Adriaan Kotze, Gawie, Marais, Danel, Cornè, Ansisca, Pieta, Riana, Marize (Support Crew Driver), Dawid. Front - Rene, Rudi, Jannetje, Johan, Adriaan Pearson

At 06:15 on the 16th of June, the 14 strong team of cyclists and a support crew left Roepersfontein to take on the 158km (100 mile) route to Lake Grappa through the Blouputs valley, which includes a mountain pass of sorts. It took a total of 6:30 hours in strong winds. Noteable events included stopping for road works, a flat tyre, 2 snack breaks and a small medical break.