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Category: bike
King George
You can still see the words and the crown written on the road. Even in the dark light of pre dawn reps. All across the road. Taunting.… Read more “King George”
Taper Blues
I steal into the wind still, pre dawn, night. Cold creeps into my wrists and up my arms, fingers already too cold to notice. Pedal hard. By… Read more “Taper Blues”
IM 70.3 Buffalo City 2013 race report
I walked past a woman in a car. She still had her athletes armband on. “Slow day today” I said, she smiled and knew. Somehow there was… Read more “IM 70.3 Buffalo City 2013 race report”
On trying to turn pro:
Well I am back at work, in the New Year, just about to start a small taper towards Ironman 70.3 and I have just completed the biggest… Read more “On trying to turn pro:”
bike inspiration
Here are three short You tube clips I found this week which I want to share. I am loving my bike so much at the moment. I… Read more “bike inspiration”
The week (and a bit) that was: Knysna Big 4 +1
Indeed this was the best 10 days Mel and I had this winter! The plan was for us to ride the Mountain Bike and Road Ride together… Read more “The week (and a bit) that was: Knysna Big 4 +1”
Cycling on the road – some thoughts
Last week I had three interactions with bicycles that made me think. In fact I have been thinking about this for many months but these observations were the impetus I… Read more “Cycling on the road – some thoughts”
My Weekend: Road Bike, Trail Run, Sea Swim and pirouettes on Clifton forth. That is a why Mondays are rest days!
I remember that feeling of getting my first bike. It was exciting and represented a freedom I had not felt before. I got it for Christmas and… Read more “My Weekend: Road Bike, Trail Run, Sea Swim and pirouettes on Clifton forth. That is a why Mondays are rest days!”