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UCI World Road Touring Cup - 29 & 30 October 2011

 

After hearing that South Africa will be hosting the Road Touring WC, I had to enter. With my entry in I was extremely fortunate to have Team Owner Marty, Former South African Vet Champ (2009), Train me leading up to the event.

The WC consisted of a 27km Time Trial and a 124 Main event the next day.

So the day arrived, it was time to Time Trial! , Feeling confident I entered the starting ramp. TT helmet hugging my back, Skin Suit Tight an...

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Road

Lassen Series:

This year Marked my first year in road racing with only a few races under my belt it has been enough to change my view on cycling. The KZN Lassen road series is a circuit event, with 7 gruelling laps each 10 or so Kilometres. Racing against the elites and KZN’s top junior rides has been an eye opener to speed.

My first race I didn't place due to registration problems, which was no stress, as I used it as a indicator to see where I should be working towards. Stage 9 ...

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UCI Karkloof Classic 2011

 

The 10^{th of} April Marked a big race day in the Race calendar, it was time for the none other than the Karkloof Classic - Sponsored by Mr Price and Aquella water. With Trails built by Hylton turvey, a well respected trail builder in Kzn.

 

But this year was a little different with UCI rating Karkloof classic 2011 it meant a few thing, Top Riders, Crazy Trails and one hell of an event!

 

The send off was a cold one with a classic midlands greeting,...

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What must be the most roughest conditions i have raced in, turned out to be a very interesting day ! The week leading up the the first national race at Cascades was a wet one , with rain pouring down nearly every day.

On race day , conditions turned dirty with the rain starting to come down. The track was slippery to the extent turning a corner at speed meant crashing ! , so with a combination of running and sliding sideways on the bike, the race was a bit of a gamble with conditions. After fa...
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A weekend of firsts

 

So On Saturday 26^th was the beginning of my race calendar. The Wartburg classic.

Bringing out the Morewood Kwela 2011 Gold Edition for its first race was quiet exciting. It was a premature start to the morning, therefore missing the long convoy of cars. The vibe was happening and I was ready to go.

The Start was fast , starting with a burn around the Wartburg high sports field ,leading into the smooth sugar cane roads. The front le pelaton moving strong...

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