Author Archives: Saddlesaws

The search for Epic style – by Candice Marsh

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Saddlesaws

Candice and James have been training pretty seriously for the past six months as they gear up towards the start line of the “Magical Untamed African Mountain Bike Race” that is the Cape Epic. Apart from frequently seeing them along … Continue reading →

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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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Le Spectacular!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Saddlesaws

L’Ermitage at Franschoek. Appreciated luxury! Bruce leads the Pimavera (pri)mates out of Franschoek The best of the Western Cape roads! Lunch at Môreson wine farm

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La Primavera? Not!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Saddlesaws

The most hallowed of cycling races are The Classics. These are bookended by the Milan – San Remo and the Giro di Lombardia. The latter of which is fittingly known as the Race of the Falling Leaves. Our Primavera tour … Continue reading →

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The Gods conspire

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Miserable Rain the Third spake thus unto the assembly, “Verily I say unto you, let Headwind the Terrible lay down and rest, and I, Miserable Rain the Third, will take up the hammer and smite the sprit of the cyclist … Continue reading →

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A whale of a tail

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Saddlesaws

The Primovino, er sorry, Primavera road bike tour started with a bang today. Not literally – thankfully – but a solid 4h30 covering about 130km. I realize that the previous entry might have made it seem like it started yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Check the weather before packing!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Having quite a few stage races and multistage tours under the belt I have become a little blasé about packing for the event. So at about 8.30 this morning I reached for the bag. Mmm, which one should I take? … Continue reading →

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