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Mike Henning
Mike Henning is a 57-year-old extreme athlete and cycling enthusiast. He started cycling as a means of transportation in 1985, but soon developed a passion for the sport that would lead him to participate in numerous competitions over the years.

Henning has taken part in 27 Cape Argus tours, including 9 on a single-speed bike, and has also competed in several adventure races under Swazi Extreme Resorts. He has also participated in prestigious events such as the Comrades Marathon, the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme 250km Marathon, 94.7km cycle races, a 1,000km Addo Elephant Park race, a 1,000km mountain bike ride, Rhodes Marathons, 65kms Mutter runs, 80kms Puffer runs, and more.

In preparation for his Joburg2Blouberg challenge, Henning has been training consistently, including weekly bike rides and spinning classes. In January, he rode 100km while training with the full gear load for the 1,200km Joburg2Blouberg cycle, and has also honed his survival skills through camping in the wild.

Despite facing personal challenges, such as overcoming cancer, Henning is a true warrior. He was diagnosed with melanoma in 1988, which later returned and attacked his lymphatic system. Through surgery and radiation therapy, Henning has been in remission for several years and continues to live life to the fullest each day. His story is a testament to his resilience, determination, and passion for extreme sports.