My cycling and wine adventures with a story
The Limit Does Not Exist
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Sani2C May 2026
I was asked by Lisa if I wanted to ride Sani2Cwith her as her partner couldn’t ride. This being her first Sani2C. I would add my experience – my 7th Sani2C – the last one in 2016 – 10 years ago – how time has flown. I also looked at this as an opportunity to…
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Memories post Epic and back Injury 2018
Riding after Epic – written 2020 Andy and I did the 100 Miler from Clanwilliam. Andy commented that we were fit from Epic and it was a fun ride. Stats 160 km, 9h40, 2915m. It was also very hot – swimming in river along the way. It was my first ride with new nutrition theory.…
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Memories Epic story #3
Points that I learnt from my Epic journey written 2022 Riding on instinct. One of the biggest parts of the Epic preparation is to build the capability to ride on instinct. All the hours training, but also racing prior to the Epic, is to be able to condition yourself to ride, even when extremely fatigued,…
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Memories Epic Story #2
The Race 2017 My bike was my Yeti with SRAM Eagle 1×10/50. I started the first and second day with 34 tooth on the front but changed this to 32 tooth. Since the Epic I have had the routine of training on 34 and stage racing (more than 1 day) on 32. It just takes…
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Memories Epic Story #1
The Year before Epic 2015 – 2017 We had our regular cycling group most of whom had completed the Epic where it was always a topic of discussion, when are you going to do the Epic? To be truthful it wasn’t a bucket list goal but always felt that I was up for the challenge…
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RooiEls December 2025
With Van Rooyens – always some delicious food and wine Wine Tasting on 24th in Caledon – Anysbos – a passion for Grenache Stunning Rieslings from Alsace – thanks you Jacqui for the treat Always delicious Iona Pinot Noir with some tender steaks. A delicious crayfish off the boats in the morning. Hard work rewarded.…
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Story of 2 knees
Last quarter year 2025 to March 2026 After my left knee replacement, still with op bandages on enjoying the cold sea water. This still my best and walking barefoot also very comforting. This journey started through my senior school years with rugby, rowing and long-distance running. The first knee injuries I remember were from rugby.…
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Kim 1000 miler and Water Retention
Kim rode with John Loos – a 1000 miler specialist – from Parys to Blouburg in August over 9 days. This is an amazing and extreme achievement but as happens in the long-distance community, there is always a process of learning and understanding so many aspects of such events. I have asked Kim if I…
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Cedar 100 Miler 3 May
Official times: Pos 1 Age grp 65-69 Time 7h34:24 Pos 82
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Transpirenaica Worked Highlights Do Better
What Worked Bike Trek Super Calibre was amazing and best choice – weight, suspension, lockout. Trek SUPERCALIBRE SLR 9.8 X01 T-TTYPE AXS Gen2 2024 Used suspension lockout on most climbs and this really needed. Chain lube (Smoove), wet wipes, brakes all worked. Tailfin (AeroPack) bike bag worked so well. It was rigid and stable. It…
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