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: trip report
Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail
Start at Jonkershoek gate, Bergrivier Nek, down Duiwel’skloof, finish at the Kylemore gate. 25 km on the map (slightly longer on the ground), 2000m ascent
Two Trails, Three Runs – SPARC Trail Running Talk 12/12/17. My UTMB and TTR experience
In 1991 I pitched my tent in the same spot as far more famous climber from South Africa had done 8 years before. Chamonix is the birth place of… Read more “Two Trails, Three Runs – SPARC Trail Running Talk 12/12/17. My UTMB and TTR experience”
Ringing the Bell:
I leave the Hikers Parking at 6h00 sharp. Scouting the first river crossing last night helps so it goes quickly and I gain altitude. I see two… Read more “Ringing the Bell:”
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”
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”
Running the TMB – Guide to a circumnavigation around Mont Blanc and a traverse through three countries!
Chamonix is the staging ground for many mountain adventures. Mont Blanc (Western Europe’s highest peak at 4810m) towers above town. Mont Blanc also defines the border between… Read more “Running the TMB – Guide to a circumnavigation around Mont Blanc and a traverse through three countries!”
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”
Amatola- some thoughts
The race briefing only really made sense to those who knew the route already. I had no idea what friendly Dave was talking about. Then suddenly we… Read more “Amatola- some thoughts”
Baviaanskloof Trail Run
The problem with catching a lift in the back of a bakkie is that you only know what town you are going through once you have gone… Read more “Baviaanskloof Trail Run”
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