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Tweet Did you know that there has never been a reported fire in the Karoo? Did you know that the dirt road between Ceres and Sutherland is called the “Forgotten Highway”? Did you know that the Karoo was full of wheat fields at a stage before the previous government created the Laekenvlei dam? Did you … Continue reading »

Tweet Day 01 went really well; the Cape weather came to the party and supplied us a perfect and constant 19 degrees C with a side order of overcast with no rain. The South Easter even woke up late and left us alone; perfect riding weather… Thank you to iScrip for sponsoring this stage – you guys … Continue reading »

Tweet Hit the Cradle yesterday for the first time. With bike lanes and loads of cyclists, it really is a great place to ride. Needless to say I was the only one out there on a BMX. Many of the aforementioned cyclists almost fell off their multi geared and lightweight bikes at the sight of … Continue reading »

Tweet Inspiration for the weekend – get out there and dominate some hills!

Tweet Siiiiiick!

Tweet Photo of the Day: Reuben Krabbe Eddie Peace. Squamish, BC. http://www.bikemag.com/photos/photo-of-the-day-reuben-krabbe-061212-2/

Tweet I have just spent some time in Cape Town and this was my first ride back up at altitude. I can confirm that it does have an effect…the altitude I mean…it burns in ones chest like a swallowed hot coal! I had to really push to get another 50 km under the belt…  

Tweet Thought it appropriate to include this video what with me riding as a cow! It’s so many kinds of classic and is appropriately aligned with the madness of riding a BMX from Cape Town to Johannesburg. “I need more cowbell!” is actually code for I need more donations. Now go on and donate to … Continue reading »