The route that has been chosen is the one best suited for racing over the summer months. Young bird racing in January on this route has been tough but not as tough as over the mountains towards the central area of South Africa. Competitors can expect heat and head winds. The deciding factor for this route is that the pigeons will be liberated very early in the morning, the sun rises at 05h30, and it leaves us with a 14 hour daylight period. We aim to have the birds back in the loft before the real heat of the day begins.