Monthly Archives: February 2015

Emulating Chris Froome (yes, really)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Saddlesaws

Sunday saw the end of the three-day Tankwa Trek Mountain bike stage race. Speaking on my behalf, and I hope, Tony’s, we had a great time. Here is a list, in order of importance, what made the experience so good: … Continue reading →

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Feeling sheepish on the monster

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Saddlesaws

The hardest leg of any race is usually known as the queen stage. And judging by the comments around the camp we were heading out to meet royalty this morning! Another fabulous days’ mountain biking with dramatic vistas over the … Continue reading →

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It felt like forty five degrees out there.

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Saddlesaws

Stage One of the Tankwa Trek under belt. Fortunately, for a parting the country that experiences temperature extremes at both ends our weather has been relatively mild and kind to us riders. So what’s with the title of this post? … Continue reading →

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It seemed like a good idea at the time…

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Saddlesaws

I am pretty sure that I will have used the title of this post previously – once again I am faced with the start chute of an MTB race at 6.30am tomorrow morning wondering what on earth I am doing … Continue reading →

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