Posted by David De Backer on Friday, June 3, 2011,
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Interview
Yolande Pretorius, One of BikePure’s Ambassadors met recently with David De Backer, a massive young talent from Pietermaritzburg – Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa. With a passion for mountain biking, we know he is entering a profession of increasing honesty and honour.
You have a passion for mountain biking, where did your passion for this sport come from?
My passion for mountain biking started in August 2008 after being
invited to join an out ride. After my first 30km ride I was hooked,
Posted by David De Backer on Friday, June 3, 2011,
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Races
UCI Karkloof Classic 2011
The 10th 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,...
Posted by David De Backer on Tuesday, May 24, 2011,
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Races
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... Continue reading ...
Posted by David De Backer on Thursday, March 3, 2011,
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Races
A weekend of firsts
So On Saturday 26th 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...
Head-boy at Hillcrest High School, South African Youth Delegate, Passionate Road Cyclist trying to make it big.Part Time Model for Glam Models Hillcrest; South Africa.RCL President (2011) Building my way up to my millions..
Head-boy at Hillcrest High School, South African Youth Delegate, Passionate Road Cyclist trying to make it big.Part Time Model for Glam Models Hillcrest; South Africa.RCL President (2011) Building my way up to my millions..