My 2008 racing machine:
Specialized Stumpjumper 29er. Yes, it is BIG. Ryan Palmer built it at Specialized Team Camp last week, and when he finished building it, he said, “wow, its a monster”. The name might stick. The Monster.
I love the way this bike rolls over anything thats ugly, flat or downhill. Especially ugly. Uphill is […]

My 1st cyclocross ride. Stellenbosch, Idas Valley dam, Specialized Tricross S works. Like the rainbow jersey?

Benno (Specialized Team Mechanic) putting my new Specialized Tricross together. http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=08Tricross

Ryan, the other bike genius, putting my Specialized Stumpjumper 29er together.

Benno proudly modeling the new ladies Specialized Team kit

It is my last week on the farm, (before moving to Stellenbosch for serious training) so I’m trying to make the most of the special things I will have to forgo during the racing season.
After my 1h30 long run at 1900m altitude on Sunday, I took the long way home. Via the 2006 Toyota […]