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August 15, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Jaroslav Kulhavy wins his home World Cup XCO in Czech Republic
Jaroslav Kulhavy charged to a solo victory on his home turf in Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic. With this win, Jaroslav secures himself the World Cup overall title for 2011. Nino Schurter rode to the silver medal, nine seconds ahead of Julien Absalon.
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August 12, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Happy Friday
Time for some Friday happiness which means girls and bikes. Enjoy and ride safely this weekend.
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August 10, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Buys comes in 2nd at Illovo Eston
Philip Buys (Garmin-adidas) got snookered by a cramp in the deciding moments of the Illovo Eston Marathon (60km) in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday (7 August).
As a result he finished second behind Brandon Stewart (Itec Connect). Burry Stander (Specialized) finished third.
Buys was not despondent because of the result.
“Brandon deserved to win. He was the most aggressive rider throughout the race and I had to play catch-up most of the time.
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August 10, 2011 by Jason / 11 Comments
Keith Anderson – Remembering a Legend
Simons Town, December 1992. Another south-easter, another race and I’m nursing a broken wrist. As an aspiring albeit injured teenage triathlete now unable to compete in the opening Olympic distance triathlon of the season, I have eagerly volunteered to help out at the event as race marshall directing traffic and handing out water sachets to my fellow competitors.
But at least I’ll have a front seat view of the action.
About twenty minutes before the race start, I notice a large, familiar figure resembling a local fisherman casually walking down from the terraced parking area overlooking Long Beach wheeling a Lejeune 753 bicycle complete with shoes clipped in the pedals and carrying a shopping bag slung over his broad shoulders.
“Do you okes know where I can find a floor pump? My tyres are a bit pap”, remarks the barefoot stranger resplendent in old Dulux stained tracksuit pants and top and a Longmile visor.
This guy is no stranger. It’s Keith Anderson – South Africa’s finest triathlete, UCT graduate, fisherman and legendary waterman.
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August 8, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Greg Minnaar wins in La Bresse
Greg Minnaar (Santa Cruz Syndicate) won the sixth round of the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup in La Bresse, France. With a final run of 2min 09. sec Greg beat Gee Atherton in second by 0.5sec and Aaron Gwin into third by 2.5sec . Gwin’s third place secures him the 2011 overall World Cup title and makes him the first American to win the overall.
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August 5, 2011 by Rory / 1 Comment
Niyonshuti down but not out following Olympic trial
‘Down but not out’. This is probably the best way to describe Adrien Niyonshuti (Team MTN Qhubeka)’s experience last weekend (30-31 August) when he raced against some of the world’s best cross-country riders on the course that had been designed for next year’s London Olympic Games.
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August 5, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Lesotho Sky: The most spectacular MTB race in the Southern Hemisphere
Lesotho Sky is a 500km team Expedition Mountain Bike Stage Race in Lesotho. With 14000m of climbing in the “Mountain Kingdom” over 6 days, this event will blow your mind and your legs…
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August 5, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Happy Friday – Old School
Happy Friday. Old school = timeless style.
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