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XTERRA Reunion. Adventure paradise…

 

XTERRA Reunion by Conrad Stoltz

The tropical, volcanic island of Reunion is located close to Madagascar. Reunion, with its distinctly French flavor, is also Adventure Paradise! A perfect home for XTERRA:

Conrad Stoltz XTERRA Reunion family swim

Tropical climate with palm trees, warm water, corral teeming with colourful fish, but also plenty of lava rocks, leg bursting climbs, scenic views, technical single track, river crossings, beach sand and of course a very enthusiastic local triathlon community!

 

Having gleaned the above tidbits from South Africans who raced there last year -and the XTERRA Reunion FB photos, I knew this was going to be my first XTERRA since my retirement from

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My first Triathlon since retirement!

Zena Stoltz 10 months

I know, I havent blogged in a while. There has so much to talk about this past year! Many fantastic stories and memories, retirement from professional racing, baby Zena, my first winter in 23 years(!?) and new beginnings in the coffee shop and my coaching business. But as any new parent will tell, you – once you have a baby in the house – priorities (and time) change beyond imagination!

Being known as “the sporty couple”, we have been warned that our baby is going to be busy! We thought it was cute at the time, but no jokes! Zena is one busy body!

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Cafe Stellenbosch coffee shop Specialized stellenbosch

We also opened CavemanCafé in Specialized Stellenbosch mid December, which is has been really hard work.

Caveman Conrad Stoltz pouring flat whites atCaveman Cafe

However much fun it is, one needs a break from working all that coffee magic…

CavemanCafe Nutella Latte, Wian David Slabbert, Conrad Stoltz, Caveman

 

Then I got an invite to race WestCoastWarmWaterWeekend , a race I remember very fondly. Previous blogs showcasing the scenery & special race here .

Did quite a few 14hr days

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Caveman returns to France


Conrad Stoltz aka Caveman returns to Cahors, France, where he started his professional triathlon career 23 years ago. He explores the region on his mountain bike, and as usual, runs into some interesting situations…

Music: “CowboyZ” and “Moomin” by Die Neef: My cousin Stephan van As

Products:
Specialized Sworks Epic with Command Post dropper post, TERRA shoes
Suunto Ambit3 GPS watch HR monitor
Oakley Jawbone
Squirt lube
ClifBar
LOOK pedals
Supacaz grips
GoPro Hero 3

XTERRA Hall of Fame induction – video of my XTERRA career highlights

Conrad Stoltz – 2015 XTERRA Hall of Fame Inductee from XTERRA TV on Vimeo.

A touching video of my XTERRA career highlights, which was screened at the XTERRA Hall of Fame induction in Hawaii recently.

To my XTERRA friends, sporting friends, supporters and sponsors: Aloha and mahalo for an awesome ride!

Next up:

  • Caveman Café in Stellenbosch
  • Stoltz Coaching. Online & camps
  • Conrad Stoltz Biography
  • South African hour record attempt (Bellville Velodrome)

Conrad stoltz caveman XTERRA hall of fame

Caveman Skills Clinic Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Pretoria

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic parkinglot lessons Surprisingly, the quest to mastering MTB skills starts in the parking lot. Even for a group of  Intermediate riders with a few Cape Epics under the belt.

We spent a lot of time on the tar. Its all about mastering the basics:

Even “Stopping 101” is surprisingly hard at first. Here Deryck shows good form and brake modulation.

And he brought the right bike: Dropper post, chunkier tyres, corner friendly frame geometry and a bit more suspension than your typical XC bike. Too many folks are hell bent on riding the “lightest, fastest most responsive”  XC bike – which is pretty hard to ride well on trail) and overlook the bikes made for trail riding. (Deryck is on a mid level Specialized Stumpjumper FSR (Elite, I think) for about R40k or US$3800)

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Braking 101

Look and learn. Watching and following are powerful learning tools.

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Demo

Reuben van Niekerk is an ace Para cyclist with a few Cape Epics under the belt, and as you can see, he now knows how to drop bar and rail a corner. (Also thanks in part, to the “trail bike” as described above)

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Reuben can corner

Anton never stopped smiling!

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Anton turns by leaning

The Dreaded Drop off:  First in the classroom…

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Drop offs 101

Then follow the example

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic follow the leader - drop offs

Then DO IT!   “Hesitation = Devastation!!”

Center of gravity over the BB, off the brakes, look ahead etc…

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Robrecht drops in

Text message from Robrecht after he got back from “Class”:

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic testimonial

If your Afrikaans is a bit rusty:

“Conrad. Just rode down the stairs by my house for the first time ever. Was surprised how easy it was. Thanks! Robrecht”

Anton drops in on his Enduro…

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Anton drop off

Jos drops in on his hard tail…

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Jos drop off

Once we all had a good grip on the skills we hit the Groenkloof trails and put new moves to the test.

Reuben crushing the rock section

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Reuben rocks

Deryck showing good balance and posture. Elbows up & hips forward!

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Deryck climbs rocks text book style

As confidence grew, the guys kept requesting harder and harder trails…

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Robrecht climbs

In fact, we kept riding till we hit Single Track Nirvana

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Groenkloof single track

There seems to be a great demand for “Free Speed” in the Gauteng area – stay tuned for more Caveman Skills Clinics- I’ll really get into it once my racing schedule calms down a bit later this summer.

#PrincessHotstuff did a great job helping with the coaching (shredding MTB and acing Netball is not far apart!) and for keeping the aid station stocked with cold BOS Sport and  snacks, taking photos, organizing the admin, printing posters and organizing goodie bags: Squirt chain lube, Barrier Balm & tyre sealant and also Enduren products.

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Bos Sport

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Squirt lube

 

Hats off to the Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Pretoria for its fantastic trails and wildlife- it was quite a treat, and very far removed from the last time I rode there. Northern Transvaal MTB Champs, 1997 – Fritz Pienaar and I were racing head to head when I (largely due to lack of skill, but also the “single track” was a footpath) tangled in monkey vine and broke my collar bone. And thus put an eternal end to my status as a swimming ace.

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic Groenkloof Zebras Frans

Recon of Groenkloof with Frans the evening before – Africa at its best.

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Skills Clinic giraffe

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Cavegirl on the way!!!

Cavegirl on the way!!!
Liezel and I are happy to announce our baby girl on the way! We are 23 weeks in, #PrincessHotstuff is fit and trim, and for me, time is not moving fast enough!  Due date 15-5-15. Suuuuper excited prix viagra en pharmacie! With these genes, she’ll be shooting hoops while wheelie-ing at the age of 3. […]
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Being the Caveman is hard work- have been busy…

Being the Caveman is hard work- have been busy…
As you all know, its easy to overindulge and pack on the pounds during the festive season, so Cross Training is a key ingredient to keeping the Caveman fit and flexable. Gotta keep on top of skills training too. Breakfast sure wasnt pretty. But its all part of the food chain… Like I said, being […]
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Caveman wins in mountain region of Scanno at XTERRA Italy

Caveman wins in mountain region of Scanno at XTERRA Italy
XTERRA Italy has the most amazing course! Parts through the old mountain town of Scanno. To the tune of "eye of the tiger" (thanks DJ Jack!) Caveman wins XTERRA Italy by 4 minutes. XTERRA Italy made is debut in the idyllic mountain town of Scanno, in the province of Abruzzo. In terms of the culture […]
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Caveman’s specialized equipment choices in quest for 7th World title

Caveman’s specialized equipment choices in quest for 7th World title
#aeroiseverything #soisfattyres #dittohorsepower ITU Cross Triathlon Worlds 2013 Long version Cross Tri Worlds Highlights. (Short version- 2.40) Racing through the dunes, stairs and sidewalks of Holland proved a fertile ground for innovative equipment choices.  From the video you can get a feel for the course- but the real test was the long sections of deep, […]
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a Caveman car for a Caveman situation…

a Caveman car for a Caveman situation…
Caveman’s Stellenbosch Kelfords Ford Fietsta Ambiente 1.4 [Open letter to friend and owner of Kelfords Ford and Mazda in Somerset West, South Africa] Dear Tristan, Thank you very much for the use of your wonderful little Ford Fiesta. We love the fuel economy, (5.9L per 100km) the nippy handling, the voice activated, hands free phone […]
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Cheers to a remarkable 2012

Cheers to a remarkable 2012
18 races, 1 World Title (ITU Cross Tri), my 10th XTERRA USA Series title, 10 victories, 16 podiums and many many special memories. My sporting highlight was winning my 2nd ITU Cross Triathlon World Title in Pelham Alabama, USA. a Personal highlight was sharing the entire year and all the remarkable experiences with my gorgeous […]
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