In the absence of the legendary Velotales expose here is my experience of riding off the end of the earth. “It’s something unpredictable but in the end… Read more “Transbaviaans 2025 aka The Leo Sandwich”
Category: bike
Freezer Burn – 4 days bike packing in the Tankwa
A giggle of girls (playing like they were in their 20’s on a budget in their 40’s) walked past us to the bar. Matching tight jeans, fake… Read more “Freezer Burn – 4 days bike packing in the Tankwa”
Questions
Some of us have seen this article before. Either way it is worth paying attention to again. What it illustrates is that we make assumptions all the… Read more “Questions”
Spring time is here.
This is the season for insurance. Somehow it always happens. Somehow despite previous experience I always get caught out. No other season is like it. Summer is… Read more “Spring time is here.”
A tale of a journey
“Who are we, where are we, why are we, what are we” – Muse Day 1: George to Oudtshoorn via Old Montagu Pass 69 km, 1000 m… Read more “A tale of a journey”
What is your purpose?
Sounds a bit cocky does it not? but in this day and age everybody has some angle. But is this truly what we are or are we… Read more “What is your purpose?”
bibs vs baggies
The pre-teen kid looks at me. Actually he is staring at my crotch and pointing. He is about 2 feet away. His dad is trying to ignore… Read more “bibs vs baggies”
Etiquette / Non- Consensual Integration
As spring makes an appearance and The Cycle Tour aka “Argus” entry date comes around we see our roads swell with cyclists. Here a story from a… Read more “Etiquette / Non- Consensual Integration”
Overberg cycle tour 21 to 24 Dec 2013
The idea of doing a cycle tour has been in my head for a long time. I did not find the right degree of challenge and manageability… Read more “Overberg cycle tour 21 to 24 Dec 2013”
bike skills
So this morning we had a quick ride out on “The Red Road”. Just an hour in the dark and wind but it was awesome to spin… Read more “bike skills”