Exciting Sponsorship News
March 11th, 2007 by Conrad StoltzI’m very happy to announce a brand, spankin’ new title sponsor. Balega makes 1st class sports socks. Balega is a South African/American initiative- like me. Balega is a Zulu word, which means “to move with speed”. Sound familiar?
Balega socks www.balegasports.com
“Caveman” and “Specialized” has become synonymous with winning races, hanging it all out on the downhills and crushing everyone on the bike. This year I strive to build forth on the tradition…
Specialized bicycles www.specialized.com
Say Clif Bar and I think: “Healthy, Organic, Tasty, a wiiiide range of products, a company that gives back to community and the environment, Gary Ericsons amazing story (read Raising the Bar) and damn! those minty Builder Bars! ”
Clif Bar www.clifbar.com
Oakley, my oldest and most faithful sponsor. 12 years. Through World Titles and bone crushing injuries, they have never waivered in their belief in me. Dankie manne.
Oakley sunglasses www.oakley.com
An old friend, but new sponsor: XTERRA Gear- sport the trendy logo proudly. Quality casual and technical wear from top to toe. Even sunscreen. Order online, but even better- come get yours at your local XTERRA race village. You may even bump into a caveman…
XTERRA Gear www.xterragear.com
Spur, real food made real good. Spur Adventure Series multisport races across South Africa promotes sport and healthy eating amoungst young people and raises money for charity. (School Feeding Programme) It’s great to be part of this worthy cause. I will be teamed with a young development athlete at the Durban and Cape Town races.
Spur Steak Ranches www.spur.co.za
I’m sitting here in a coffee shop in Stellenbosch and may be the only person in Africa wearing the crazy Brooks Cascadia 2 trail running shoe. http://brooksrunning.com/prod.php?k=23660&p=BSI41196 I still have to put them through their paces, as I have only received the box this week, but will keep you posted on its performance. Getting me funny looks here anyway…
Brooks www.brooksrunning.com
When it comes to bike parts, I dont skimp on quality. My riding style (I take the fast lines, not the pretty ones) requires the best suspension. I’m astride the right stuff. Trust me, its proven. Even in Darkest Africa.
Rockshox, SRAM, Avid, Truvative www.sram.com/en/rockshox/
Aerobars galore. Carbon bling bling: Profile-Design www.profile-design.com
Titec. Top Top Top mountain bike bars, stems and posts. www.titec.com
These puppies put new definition to pedaling a bike. Better kept quiet.
PowerCranks www.powercranks.com
Zipp wheels www.zipp.com Gotta love those 808s!
Squirt lube, a South African product, is a special compound of wax and water, (imagine!) and keeps your chain cleaner and better lubricated than any other product I have tried. www.squirtlube.com
Zoot wetsuits www.zootsports.com is new. Looking forward to trying that Zenith.
The best way to get 2 bikes and 100lbs of equipment safely from USA to Africa: TriAll3 bike box www.triall3sports.com
Let the games begin!
The Caveman
