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”
Tag: mtb
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”
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”
Enduroman race report
I was fascinated by road kill. There it was, I had seen the blue gel packet in the same spot twice before and a little further on… Read more “Enduroman race report”
The Camel – Enduroman training
What on earth is Enduroman you ask? Check out the site here. Basically this is a new off road triathlon to be held in Franschoek. In my… Read more “The Camel – Enduroman training”
Caveman skills clinic
I spotted a tweet, almost by chance, for a skills clinic being offered by none other than Conrad himself. My mountain bike signed us up as he… Read more “Caveman skills clinic”
Terra Firma Race Report:
One of the iconic multi sport events of the Cape. A must do. Outline: The Terra Firma is all the land based activities of the 7 discipline… Read more “Terra Firma Race Report:”
Totalsports Terra Firma:
My first challenge this year is the land based activities of the Totalsports Challenge. Namely 50km road cycle, 13km road run, 25km mountain bike and 9 km… Read more “Totalsports Terra Firma:”
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”