30 days
187 hours in the saddle
Max speed 63.5 km/h
Average of 15.9km/hour
2969 km in total
Most km per day, day 30, 170.64 km in 9H51
Average 114km per day (36 days)
4 rest days
Minus 7 kg of Body weight
15 punctures (all in South Africa)
...........and this is how it happened.
Prov 6:21-22 Bind them continually upon your heart and tie them about your neck. 22 - When you go, they (Gods word) shall lead you, when you sleep, they shall keep you, and when you awaken they shall talk with you.
Day one has begun! Felix had a great send off this morning at Multi Choice here in Blantyre Malawi, where he was prayed for by Pastor Glen before his 30 day journey began, many friends gathered together to give Felix a great send off!. Many news reporters were there and about 11 people cycled with him to the Muwanza boarder. Felix had a cracked rim on his bike but the problem was solved quickly as friends brought 2 rims to him. At 10.30am Malawi time Felix was half way to the Muwanza boarder and Felix reports the road is very smooth and nice and down hill most the way!
Day one continued.
Felix just called me at 6.30pm, Felix traveled 109K's today, and it took him 6 hours and 7 minutes. The last stretch to Muwanza Hotel was a little hard but he made it and he said "after today I know I am going to make it"!! Tomorrow Felix's next stop will be Tete which is 100k's away from Muwanza Hotel.
Day two 2nd June
Day Two has begun, Felix sent us an sms at 7am this morning with a Andrew Bester "paraphrase" of Isaiah 40:31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall mount their BIKES they shall RIDE and not be weary, they shall PEDAL and shall not faint and reach their destination."
Felix reported that he had a great nights sleep and felt well rested for todays journey to Tete 100K's away.
Day two continued... We just heard from Felix at 6pm Malawi time and he is now at Motel Tete in MOZAMBIQUE!! The boarder crossing from Malawi to Mozambique went very smooth.
The journey from Muwanza hotel to Tete was actually a little further than Felix thought. It was 135K's and it took 7 hours 42 minutes.That’s all cycling time not including little rests breaks.The weather was over cast and cool, the nice weather helped make it a nice smooth ride. The beginning part was hilly but the end was downhilll. Felix stops about every 30K's for s rest.
Today Felix ate Bananas and energy bars. Felix is very thankful that he had no Bike problems.
He is now looking forward to a meal and a good nights rest. Tomorrow he is heading for Luenha about 95K's away from Motel Tete.
Please continue to pray for Felix on this 30 day journey.
We will update you tomorrow on Felix's progress.
Day three 3d June
Felix reported that he had a great nights sleep at Motel Tete, a full 9 hours. He is now on his way to Luenha 95K's away. Please pray for Felix today that he will stay strong!
Today day 3 turned out to be a hard day for Felix, the roads were hilly all the way! He had no proper food; the journey from Motel Tete to Luenha was 91K's he arrived in Luhenha too late. It was very sunny all day. He slept over in Luenha in a "real African" Motel!!
He also had no phone signal to update us.
Day four 4th June
On Day four Felix started Cycling at 6am heading for Catandica, he traveled 152K's total and was looking for a town for a while. He traveled last part of the journey for 3 hours with a head lamp on his head arriving at 9.30pm. Felix spent the night in a small guest house and reported he had no real food. He did have a very good nights sleep that night!
Day five 5th June
I just heard from Felix at 7.40am today Day five (Tuesday). I must admit I was getting concerned as I had not heard from him since day three (Sunday) at 7am. Felix reports that he has had NO cell phone signal at all on his South African cell or Malawian cell. So he just purchased a Sim chip from Mozambique. The number is +258826108091. He will get a better signal having a local sim chip. Felix traveled 150K's yesterday and he is going to call me in two hours to give me an update for yesterday day four. So I will update you all later!
Day Five Continued... I just received 5 SMS's from Felix updating me the past couple of days when he had no phone coverage. Today Felix cycled to Vanduzi a 109K's away and Felix cycled it in 8 hours. It was very sunny today and a good day but he did end up having to Cycle one hour in the dark.
Felix had his first puncture today (flat tire)on his trailer it was on the gravel part of the road. His body is very achy tonight and he is ready for a good night’s sleep and looking forward to his stay in Chimoio. He is hoping to stay with missionary friend's of ours in Chimoio (about 30K's away from Vanduzi) and have a "rest" day on Thursday.
Day six 6th June
Day six has begun for Felix, he left Vanduzi at 8am and headed about 30K's to Chimoio. He will be staying the next two nights at missionary friends of ours in Chimoio.
Felix is feeling very positive about this whole bike tour and feels Gods hand on this journey in a mighty way! Felix is very thankful for all your prayers!
He is a day ahead of his schedule. He was supposed to arrive in Chimoio tomorrow not today. So he is doing so well!
Day Six continued...
I just heard from Felix and he was enjoying a hamburger at the guest house in Chimoio, I think he was thankful to be eating some "real" food.
He reports he is very sore from sitting on the bike seat for so long. He is also very achy, Felix also mentioned that this journey is not easy but knows he is in Gods will and knows he is going to make it!
He will have a "rest day" tomorrow and on Friday will set out again for his next town 105K's away.
Day seven 7th June
Today on day seven is Felix's rest day! He reported to us today that he had a good restful day and feels so ready for tomorrow. The next fours days will not be so easy as there are not many towns to stop off at.
Today Felix got a chance to put in some photos...check them out!
Below is a photo of where Felix stayed in Chimoio today.
Day eight 8th June
Today Felix traveled 79K's in 4 hours and 22 minutes. Felix could of carried on cycling for further but the problem was that he would of had no where to stop at night fall.
Tonight he is staying at a guest house called Ochajual in Inchope. It was a nice sunny day today, which made it a very pleasant bike ride and Felix felt very refreshed from his rest that’s why he made such good time!
Tomorrow Felix will have a journey ahead of him of 150K's.
Hopefully the road will be like today nice and smooth.
Day nine 9th June
We had an SMS from Felix at 5.42am this morning. He was just leaving Inchope to head to Muxungue, this journey is about 150k's.He was thankful for the little guest house that he stayed in last night.
At 11.26am Felix had already completed 85K's! and had about 70 left to go.
Felix reported he is enjoying cycling so much today and is feeling lots of benefits from his Thursday rest and also feeling good after a good nights rest. Felix said he wants to thank the Chinese as they have paved the roads nicely! He feels like they paved it just for him! Felix is having a nice smooth ride today and is enjoying it. Felix wants to thank everybody for their love and prayers during this 30 day journey!
We will update you later tonight once we hear that Felix reached Muxungue.
Day 9 continued....I just heard from Felix at 6pm, he reached his destination Muxungue. It was 152.75K's and it took him 9 hours and 6 minutes. He said the weather was excellent!
When he left Inchope this morning the beginning of the road was flat then it was down hill but the last 50k's was up hill and then down hill, then up hill again then down hill again. It took him 4 hours to do the last 50Ks because of this. Felix had a puncture (flat tire) again today on his trailer but he fixed it within 10 minutes.
Felix has done 867K's now to date!
Felix really wants to push on to Inhassoro tomorrow on day ten, Inhassoro is about 150K's away from Muxungue.Then he will have gone over 1000K's in 10 days and he will be right on target for his 3000K's in 30 days.
Felix said he can now cycle so fast that he can over take a truck…..ha ha!
If you would like to send Felix an SMS of encouragment please send it to his Mozambican cell number +258826108091
I will report more tomorrow.
Day ten 10th June
Day ten has begun for Felix at 6am this morning, Felix was heading to Inhassoro today 150K's away but he changed his plan today, Felix was very tired today as he did not have good nights sleep at the African guest house in Muxungu. There was a lot of noise through out the night at the motel and it was very hard for Felix to sleep.
Felix cycled 112 K's today to a place called "Rio Save" he arrived at 4pm today. He is again staying in a guest tonight; please pray that Felix will have a good nights rest.
The road was very flat today and no hills which was a blessing. The weather was very overcast, misty and even a bit chilly.
Felix is just 21K's shy of completing 1000K's! Felix said tomorrow he will be rejoicing when he completes those 21Ks and completes the 1000K mark! He will be a third of the way on his 3000KM journey!
This afternoon about 25Ks before he got to "Save" a missionary stopped to talk to Felix. The Missionary Jerry invited Felix to stay the night tomorrow night at his house in Vilankulo.
So tomorrow Felix will head for Vilankulo.
Felix will email me some more photos tomorrow night from Jerry’s house in Vilankulo and I will post them as soon as possible.
Day eleven 11th June
Day eleven begun at 6.15 this morning as Felix headed 144K's to Vilankulo.
At 7.37am Felix sent us an SMS to say he has completed over the 1000KM mark! He is officially a "third of the way" at the beginning of his 11th day.
Please pray for Felix today as he heads to Vilankulo.
I will update you later today...
We just had another SMS from Felix at 10.55am and he has now completed 65KM's of today’s journey to Vilankulo.
More later...
We just heard from Felix, he is in Vilankulo right now staying with Jerry and Gina CMA missionaries (Christian mission Action).
Felix covered 143 K's today. He is a little saddle sore and tired.
It was a nice sunny day today; the road was nice and flat. Felix enjoyed good food and fellowship with Jerry and Gina tonight.
Tomorrow Felix will head for Mawanza about 100K's away. Before tomorrows journey he will enjoy a breakfast with Jerry and Paul. Felix feels very blessed to have met this people. God is a God of divine appointments! This has been a refreshing time for Felix to be with fellow Christians.
As I said in an earlier post Jerry and Gina stopped to talk to Felix on the road, as Gina saw the sticker on Felix’s trailer that reads JESUS.
Felix has now completed 1,117Ks to date!
Above is where Felix stayed on his 11th day in Vilankulo, this was actually about 20K's of his route.
Below Felix is pointing towards his destinations!
Day twelve 12th June
Day 12 has began! Felix is heading to Mavanza, he is feeling refreshed and is on his way. Felix just emailed me some photos that I am posting right now under day 6,7,8,9,10 and last night (Day 11) of where he stayed with Jerry and Gina.
At 12.58pm today he sent us an SMS saying he had completed 45Ks, he still had about 55K’s to go until he reaches his destination for today....Mavanza.
More later....
Felix reached his destination Mavanza, 108K's in 6 hours and 1 minute! The road was nice and flat, the weather was sunny.
He could not find a place to stay anywhere in Mavanza and then he met Estevao and Juvenia, Estevao is a mechanic in town and they allowed him to sleep in his shop. Felix met the chief of Mavanza named Adriano. Estevao asked permission from the chief in order to allow Felix to spend the night there. Felix said they were all really nice people and he had a good meal with them of goat liver and goat meat and also drank a really tasty juice made up of Avocado and pinapple.There was no cell phone signal, that is why we did not hear from Felix on his 12th day at night so that’s why I am writing it now (really after the fact on his 13th day).
Day thirteen 13th June
Day 13 has begun. Felix felt well rested after sleeping in Estevao's shop. Felix slept on his blow up mattress. Felix is on his way to Massinga, it’s about 80K's away.
News flash….I just heard from Felix at 2.48pm that he is going to carry on past Massinga to the next town called Morrumbene.
I just heard from Felix again at 5.57pm by SMS that he has arrived safely in Morrumbene. Felix traveled 113K's today in 6 hours 53minutes. Felix said it was a very bumpy road today but the weather was very pleasant for riding.
Tomorrow on day 14 Felix will head to Maxixe, it is only about 20K's away from where he is staying tonight. Tomorrow Thursday is Felix's rest day so after arriving in Maxixe tomorrow he will take a nice well earned "rest" day!
Also Felix wants to let you all know that he is getting very close to the half way mark! Felix said by Friday afternoon he will be at the half way mark 1,500K's!
Day fourteen 14th June
Felix is now in Maxixe, the journey was 29.3Ks from Morrumbene. Felix is camping at Camp Campismo in Maxixe today. Just a reminder today is Felix's rest day. Felix said it is really nice in Maxixe. Tomorrow Felix will travel to Quissico 131KM away. On his journey to Quissico tomorrow he will have completed 1,500KM's. Felix said there is NO turning back now. Felix has sat in the saddle for a total of 85 hours and 35 minutes!
Enjoy these couple of photos that Felix put in his blog today!
Felix resting at Camp Campismo today.
Day fifteen 15th June
We just received an SMS from Felix at 6.08am. He is now leaving for Quissico 131KM away. Remember today he will go over the half way mark of 1,500K's!!
Felix is feeling well rested and ready for his 15th day to begin! More later...
Felix has arrived safely in Quissico! Felixs journey went well, it was windy today. The end of the journey was a bit hilly and down hill, the road was very up and down. He cycled 129K’s today.
Congratulations to Felix, he is now officially half way! Felix has cycled 1,502K's to date! He has sat in the saddle for a total of 93 hours 27 minutes.
Today Felix had a little problem with his gears on his bike because of his new chain. Now he has thankfully fixed the problem!
Felix is so thankful for Gods Love, Care and Provision on this trip. He is so thankful that he has never gone without the whole trip! He has always had something to eat and drink and a place to stay. God has also provided Felix with great new friends on this journey.
Today he enjoyed great Vetkoek (an Afrikaans sweet treat) and coffee with new friends Vic and Adelaine.
God has been Felix’s protector and provider during this whole journey.
Felix thanks you for your prayers!
Felix wanted to share this scripture with you all tonight....
Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.(King James Version)
Tomorrow on day 16 Felix heads to Xai Xai 130K's away.
Day sixteen 16th June
Day sixteen began for Felix at 6.30 this morning. Felix is heading to Xai Xai.
Felix would like to start off today by sharing this Bible verse with you all... Psalm 37 verse 4, Delight yourself also in the Lord, and he will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
Again Felix would like to thank you all for cheering him on and standing by him and most importantly praying for him and for your kind giving.Yours prayers for Felix are such an important part of this whole 30 day journey. The MOST important part is PRAYER!!!!
Felix is so thankful for your prayers!
Felix also thanks you all for your kind SMS's of encouragement.
You are all an important part of this meaningful 30 day journey, all done for the precious street children here in Malawi Africa.
We just heard from Felix he arrived in Xai Xai at a hotel called Kaya-ka-hina. Felix said the road to Xai Xai was very narrow with no shoulder it was also a very bumpy road. We have traveled this road before and it is a very bumpy stretch of road before you get into Xai Xai very large potholes.
Felix completed 133KM today in 7 hours and 34 minutes. Felix said this was his hardest ride up to date, really due to the many bumps in the road.
The weather was good riding weather, so that helped.
Day seventeen 17th June
Above Felix drinking a well needed Coke! Given to him by these guys from South Africa. What a blessing it was Felix meeting these guys! One of the guys happened to be friends of our friends Margie and Neels where Felix is heading on day 19 in Matola.
Day 17 has begun for Felix at 7am this morning. Felix is heading to Manhica 140K's away. Felix said he had a great night’s sleep and a good breakfast. Its misty outside this morning, Felix said that’s good cycling weather. I will update you more later.
On his way, he met this local pushing his motorcycle (runs on fuel- yu know). So ironic that both are swetting. The one is pushing and the other cycling. He is a Christian.
We just heard from Felix at 2pm and Felix has already completed 90K's of today’s 140K journey.
Felix arrived at Manhica around 5.30pm.Felix enjoyed pork chops and chips (fries) for dinner at a guest house.
Today’s journey was a little shorter than expected. It was 135K's. The road was nice and flat and Felix said he had an excellent ride today.
On Tuesday night Felix is going to stay at our good friend’s house in Matola, Margie and Neels. Today in the town before Manhica Felix met a friend of Neels called Colin. Colin gave Felix two cokes and a water. Felix was so thirsty he said he almost drank the can as well! Felix had been looking for some where to buy a drink from and then he met Colin and 3 other South African guys! God is so GOOD. God has really provided for Felix this whole journey since the moment Felix left Blantyre!
Tomorrow Felix heads to Zimpeto just outside Maputo and there he will stay at Iris Ministries (a large orphanage.)
Day eighteen 18th June
Felix is already at his destination Zimpeto "Iris Ministries". He arrived at about 2pm. The journey was 67K's long. Felix is doing well.
Felix will eat dinner with the children at Iris ministries orphanage today at 5pm.
Tomorrow Felix heads to Matola (where we lived for four years) to stay with our good friends Margie and Neels.
Matola is about 15K's away from Zimpeto. He is looking forward to giving his bike a little TLC in Matola! He just needs to do a few repairs. Remember his bike has traveled a LONG way!
Day nineteen 19th June
Day nineteen has begun! The journey was just 22K's today from Zimpeto to Matola. Felix is having a great time fixing up his bike with our friend Neels in Matola Mozambique.
Felix and Neels bought a new chain for his bike and they replaced the seat bolt, and also they replaced two broken spokes in the rear wheel. His bike is now as good as new again!
Felix is very thankful to Neels for helping him out in this way. Now Felix’s bike is ready to head through Swaziland and through to South Africa!
Felix is doing well and hopefully he will be able to get some well earned rest today ready for the next phase of his journey!
Before saying good night Felix wanted to share a Bible verse with you.....Proverbs 18 verse 10 The name of the lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe. (New International version)
Above Felix on day 19 with our good friends, Magda and Wickus, Margie and Neels in Matola, Mozambique
Day twenty 20th June
Felix was on his way at 6.25 this morning heading for Siteki in Swaziland almost 100K's away.
Above Felix and Neels at 6am this morning before leaving Mozambique for Swaziland. And below his on his way.
Felix said he had a great time with our friends, Neels and Margie and last night they had a Braai (barbecue) along with some more of our good friends Wickus and Magda.
He had a great time of rest and fellowship and also got his bike fixed up!
More later when Felix reaches Siteki.
We just heard from Felix at 5.10pm. Felix reached Steki in Swaziland safely.
Felix is staying in Siteki Hotel. The road was hilly, but weather was very pleasant for riding. The journey from Matola was 101K's it took 7 hours.
Tomorrow Felix heads to Lavamisa about 137K's away.
Felix has been receiving a lot of SMS's from his family and friends in Empangeni SA.
He arrive at Empangeni on day 23.
Day twenty one 21st June
Felix is well on his way to Lavamisa about 137K's away.
He wants to remind everybody if you need to contact Felix please use his South African cell phone number +27 829049855.
Felix contacted us around 6pm tonight to tell us of a big problem that he has had today. His whole gearing system went into his wheel spokes and broke two spokes.(a different two spokes that he replaced yesterday)This happened when Felix had completed about 85Ks.
Felix wanted to share Proverbs 21 verse 31 with you...."The horse is made ready for the day of battle but victory rests with the Lord". (The full life study Bible)
It was such a blessing that this happened in front of a small game park called Nisela Game reserve and there was a man who helped Felix and said he can take Felix into a town called Manzini tomorrow in Swaziland to buy a new gearing system for his bike. This will put Felix a day behind on schedule, he was planning to be in his sister's church on Sunday in Empangeni SA, but now this may not be possible. I will keep you all updated!
Felix is staying in the Game Reserve tonight and when we spoke to him tonight he was so thankful that someone was there to help him! God is so GOOD!
Felix has now gone over the 2000KM mark today.
Day twenty two 22nd June
Day Twenty two has begun and good news Felix was able to head to Manzini earlier than expected today with the kind man who Felix met. They will buy a new gear system and spokes for his bike then his bike will be ready again for take off!
This is Felixs Parapharse of Proverbs 21V31 "The bike is prepared for the day of traveling but the deliverence and victory are the Lords!"
Felix is feeling a peace about all this and he knows God will work all things out for GOOD! God has a plan and purpose for our lives.
Felix reported that last night he had such a goog rest knowing that God is in control!
Day Twenty-two continued...
Felix reported he was able to get a new chain and a new back srocket, a hanger and a derailer for his bike. His bike is as goood as new again! He is so thankkful to Zoe the bike shop owner who helped Felix a lot and also Felix is very thankful to Clifton Koen who took him by car to the bike shop.
Also Felix got a surprise blessing, he got $100 given to him that basically covered the R740 cost of bike parts. God is so good!
He will stay one more night tonight at Nisela game reserve and then will be on his way in the morning though the boarder to South Africa to Mkuze 100K's away.
The hut that Felix is staying in at Nisela game reserve looks like a bee hive (See photo above) Felix has to crawl through the door then once inside the hut he can stand up, he said it is really neat!
This photo was taken this morning on day 23 before leaving Nisela Game Reserve in Swaziland.
Day twenty three 23rd June
Felix left Nisela Game Reserve at 6am this morning for Mkuze 100K's away.
We just had an SMS from Felix at 9.20am and he was already crossing the boarder into his beloved South Africa at Lavuwisa.
He said his bike is in tiptop condition and Felix said he is enjoying every moement of his bike!
Above crossing over into South AFrica!
Day Twenty three continued....
We heard from Felix at 6.07am tonight, he is dong well and made his destination Mkuze and is staying at Boabab inn. The 110KM took Felix 6 hours today. The weather was chilly. Felix had 3 punctures along the way, two on his bike and one on his trailer. Felix had just helped somebody fix a flat tire, then they left and Felix looked and he had a puncture too!
The road was very hilly and down hill.
Felix did enjoy a Whimpy burger today and a Whimpy coffee!
Tomorrow Felix heads to his sisters house Leoni and husband Rodney and children Bianca and Lucas in Empangeni.
He is so looking forward to being in their church service in the evening, Empangeni Methodist Church.
Felix is still having a bit of trouble with his gears slipping. He may need them adjusted in Empangeni. If anybody reading this in Empangeni knows of a place they can take Felix to, to help with this gear problem that would be great.
Day twenty four 24th June
Felix sent me an SMS me this morning at 6.27 saying he was on his way to Empangeni to see his sister Leoni.
Day Twenty four continued...I just spoke to Felix at 5.30pm, all is well with Felix and he made it to Empangeni in 6 hours and 16 minutes… this is Felix’s record time for 131KM's!
Felix feels so blessed to be with his sister and family and when I was talking to him just on the phone, they were all laughing and sounded like they were having a great time with Felix and that they were very happy to see him. At 6.30 Felix will do a short testimony at his Sister Leoni’s church about his journey so far.
Felix said he had his first bath in 24 days! It’s a good thing I could not smell through the phone line! (Well I guess he's had shower in between...hope so!)
First thing in the morning his family will help take him to Richards Bay to a Bike shop to fix his gear problem; his gears are still slipping especially when he is going up a hill.
Tomorrow’s journey to Melmoth is very hilly and about 80KM’s so it’s important he gets this gear problem fixed first thing in the morning.
Above Felix speaking at Empangeni Methodist Church in the evening service.
Below Felix at Empangeni Methodist Church.
Day twenty five 25th June
Day twenty five began for Felix with his Brother-in-law Rodney taking him to “Zululand Cycles” to have his gears set and adjusted. Felix once again feels so blessed as Zululand Cycles gave him a granny gear, a gear cable and set his gears on his bike all for R15! (About two US Dollars!)
A big thank you to Zululand Cycles.
Also a big thank you from Felix to Rodney for driving him around this morning and treating him to some goodies.
At 11.50am Felix had completed 20Ks of cycling towards his destination of Melmoth. Please remember Felix in prayer today as he cycles up some very steep hills!
Above Felix resting after cycling up a very steep hill!
Day twenty Five continued.....
We heard from Felix tonight at about 7pm and he is staying the night at Melmoth Inn. It was a 75KM ride up some very steep hills. It was a tough ride for Felix today, his legs are hurting! He got into Melmoth right at dark as he had a late start today needing to get his gears set and adjusted.
The journey to Melmoth took him 5 hours and 52 minutes.
He had 2 punctures today, both on his bike. The gears are working very well and the bike is running really good after its recent fix up this morning! Thanks to Zululand Cycles!
Below is the article from "The Observer". Over 80,000 people read this newspaper. The interview took place this morning in Empangeni before Felix left for Melmoth.
See Felix below pictured with his sister Leoni Starker-Fox
Tomorrow Felix heads to Vryheid about 130KM's away from Melmoth.
Day twenty six 26th June
Felix left Melmoth at 6.30 this morning for Vryheid. Felix had a great night sleep and feels well rested. Felix reported at 8am the hills are still very steep there is not much down hill at all.
The weather is excellent for cycling today.
Day twenty six conditined....
We just heard from Felix and he is staying at farm called “Aanstoot” (a contact from his sister’s prayer group).
He completed a tough 126K's today in 9 hours 31 minutes. The first part of the journey today was so hard, all up hill!
He is having a nice visit tonight with the owner of the farm Oom Hennie de Swart and his son.
Felix is very thankful for be able to rest at this farm tonight.
Oom Hennie did not even know Felix or Felixs sister Leoni(as I said he was a contact from somebody in Leoni's prayer croup) but Oom Hennie treated Felix with such kindness. Many special thanks go to Oom Hennie de Swart and his son for hosting Felix in this very kind way!
Tomorrow Felix heads to Piet Retief about 100KM away.
Pretoria is in sight....on Saturday night Felix will be in Pretoria!
Day twenty seven 27th June
We just heard from Felix at 6.30am, he is on his way to Piet Retief about 100KM away.
Felix is feeling very well rested today and is ready for today’s journey.
Thankfully it looks like there are no up hills today! Please pray for Felix as he completes these last few days of his 30 day journey!
On his way, a farmer in massive text verses on a mountain at his farm declares the Word Of God. Felix says he likes it when Chritians are bold.
Day Twenty seven continued….
We just heard from Felix and he has safely arrived in Piet Retief at Sundowner inn.
The journey today was just over 100KM (100.2KM)
Felix had 4 punctures today and he is replacing two tubes in his tires in his motel room tonight ready for tomorrow’s journey to Ermelo about 100K’s away. Felix said it is very cold in Piet Retief South Africa right now and he said his teeth were chattering!
Felix was once again was blessed today, a man sponsored Felix R170 (about $24.00) then the man saw Felix later on in the day and gave him another R500 (about $71.00). Also this man gave Felix chocolates and candy (Felix was enjoying those tonight!) plus 3 liters of water.
Felix said his sponsor sheet for donations is full again and he will have to print another one!
Also he got a donation from GPH auto-body repairs. Felix got a total of R1,170 ($167.00) today in donations.
Day twenty eight 28th June
We just heard from Felix he left Piet Retief at 7.30am and is heading towards Ermelo about 100K’s away.
To date Felix has completed 2,620KM'S!!
Day twenty eight continued....
Felix arrived safely in Ermelo staying at Biggies B&B. The journey today was very rough, Felix said for 20K's he rode his bike on the gravel part of the road as there were so many coal trucks traveling this route today. Today’s journey was 108KM's and it took 7 hours and 29 minutes. It was again very hilly.
Felix said he just ate the best hamburger in the world and when he was standing in line a lady who had found out what Felix was doing handed him a R100 ($14.00) right there in line.
Felix wants to give all Glory and Thanksgiving to God for his provision and protection during this 30 day journey. God has been with Felix the whole way!
A reception party is kindly planed for Felix by Group 4 Securicor in Pretoria, to receive Felix after completing his 30 day bike tour.
It will be held at Group 4 Securicor on the corner of Duncan and Schoenan St at 5pm in Hatfield.
Felix heard that his old primary school that he attended called “Fleur Primary School” are following his 30 day journey by looking at this blog often. They said they are very proud of him.
Tomorrow Felix heads to Middelburg about 110K's away.
Pretoria is well in sight!
Day twenty nine 29th June
Felix left at 6am this morning for Middelburg about 100K's away. He is feeling well rested after the rough journey yesterday.
Middelburg was originally a church town. Its name was changed from Nazareth to Middelburg in 1872 to mark its position – midway between Pretoria and Lydenburg.
Something really neat happened ANGUS BUCHAN writer of FAITH LIKE POTATOES PHONED Felix today to encourage him. Galatians 6:9 was given to him by Angus…”Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Felix was so exited!
Day Twenty Nine continued.....
Felix arrived safely in Middelburg.
Felix is staying in Midway Inn tonight. The weather was good cycling weather. Felix went to a cell group tonight and they gave him a very generous donation.
When Felix checked in at Midway inn there were no single rooms available so they kindly gave him a double room for the price of a single room but when Felix returned from cell group there was an envelope in his room with a refund of the money
He received two more sponsors today. God is so faithful.
Well tomorrow is the big final arrival day in Pretoria!
Day thirty 30th June
Well it is here the 30th and FINAL day of Felix's journey!
Felix left today for Pretoria bright and early after eating breakfast at midway Inn, they even blessed him with a free breakfast!
He is well rested and ready for this BIG and FINAL day. Day 30!!!!!!!!!
Day 30 continued....I just called Felix at 5pm today on DAY 30 and he is just 15KM’s away from PRETORIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was cycling away to get to the welcome reception at Group 4 Securicor!
We just heard from Felix again and he made it to Group 4 Securicor at 6.15 tonight!
To your left is a photo of when Felix arrived. He was escorted in by local Traffic Police and a Group 4 Securicor Vehicle! It was an amazing welcoming! Also Felix got interviewed by one of the main Afrikaans Newspapers tonight. The report will be in Monday’s newspaper.
Today’s journey was a big 170.64KM’s and the journey today took 9 hours 51 minutes. The total amount of kilometers covered in 30 days is 2,959.4KM's and total amount of time in the riding seat is 186 hours and 36 minutes for the whole 30 days. WELL DONE FELIX!!!
Felix wants to give all Glory and Honor to his Father God for God's Protection, care and Blessing’s during this 30 day Journey.
Felix also wants to thank each one of you for all your prayers and encouragement, love and support!
Above this photo was taken after Felix arrived at Group 4 Securicor in Hatfield Pretoria after his 30 day journey completing 2,959.4 Kilometers!
1st July - Pretoria
Felix had a "cycling free" day today! Felix said he has Chicken a la King for breakfast today!
Tonight he had the privilege of giving his testimony in a church service that is actually held in a pub (Church@Pub).
He enjoyed KFC ice cream today. I think Felix had a really good day of rest and rejoicing today! Felix was also able to answer his emails today.
Well Felix’s 30 day journey is over and Felix was protected each step(pedal)of the way and all Praise and Thanksgiving is given to the King of King and the Lord of Lords JESUS!
Reception at Chileke Airport
On the 14th of July Felix had a reception at Blantyre Airport after his two weeks rest in south Africa. He said that "all things comes together for those who loves the Lord". Now that all is done I can go and thank all my sponsors and collect the money.
Thanks
Firstly I am going to give all the Glory, honour and praises to my Creator and savior Jesus Christ. Without Him I can do nothing (John 15:5)
Then I would like to thank my family Ewald (brother), Leoni (sister) and her husband Rodney for their support from day one. I also dedicate this cycle tour and fund raising to my brother’s wife Hester who sadly passed away in January 2007. Our family got bonded closer with her stepping into to Gods Hands.
Next, our bloggerupperdater - Jayne. She has seriously walked the extra mile. Every day she updated the blogger twice. Sms's always came in on time and when I'm out of reach you can feel her prayers as she intercedes on my behalf. I am very proud of her and husband Rev. Kirk. Although she is suffering from MS (Multiple sclerosis). She gave her all as she does in life it self. Please keep on praying for her.
Jayne; God is going to heal you.
To the precious children of Malawi, if I can make a difference to one child; I have succeeded. I honestly see a lot of potential in these children. My prayer is that God will protect you where ever you are. That witchcraft will be destroyed and not seen as part of your culture. It is destroying the children and the future of Malawi and Africa.
Lastly, to all my friends, sponsors and people I don't even know. New friends I've met while on my tour and those who opened their homes to me. Your hospitality sms's and encouragement picked my spirit up on the most crucial times while cycling.
Unfortunately it’s in Afrikaans, my home language, but here is confirmation by the "Die Beeld" news paper in South Africa, that I made it. Also thanks to Leon Botha who interviewed me on arrival.
Even my Primary school kept tract of it
http://www.lsfleur.co.za/gebeure_happenings.htm
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