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Caveman at XTERRA Abruzzo, Italy 2013. Video

TriLanai- triathlon on the island of Lanai, Hawaii

LIezel Stoltz TriLanai Lanai ferry

On the ferry leaving Lahaina (Maui) for the island of Lanai

After the crazyness and a whole seasons’ build up to XTERRA Worlds on Maui, we were looking forward to a low stress travel & racing experience at TriLanai. We had such an amazing experience at the race (Liezel’s 1st triathlon!) and on the island- read the last years blog here.

TriLanai is about charity:

This year $20 000 was raised from the TriLanai off road triathlon!

10% of the island’s population voluteer at the race. A large part of them from the islands only school- Lanai High and Elementary.

All proceeds from the race goes to local charities, incl buying the sporting equipment and sending the school kids to other islands for sport meets.

Conrad Stoltz TriLanai PONO Softball ferry

Lanai PONO Softball team: “Thanks for the $1,160 to Lanai PONO Softball 12u for ferry tickets to play games on Maui thanks to TriLanai sponsors, athletes, and volunteers!”

Conrad Stoltz TriLanai Kamalii Softball team

The Kamalii softball team looking good!

Conrad Stoltz Liezel talks at Lanai High school TriLanai

Lanai High and Elementary school art.

School sport and getting kids active from an early age is close to our hearts, so Liezel and I did a motivational talk at the high school.

Conrad Stoltz Caveman Lanai High and Elementary School

“Follow your passion, dream big, be active and healthy for life by enjoing sport.”

Conrad Stoltz TriLanai Todd Winston beach start

Todd Winston (in black shirt) is taking over organization from Chris Levvorn- whos done an amazing job growing the event till now.

Conrad Stoltz Trilanai Fabrizio Leandro

Race morning, fresh off the ferry, I saw were my friends from XTERRA Italy- they heard about the race the day before and quickly took the ferry race morning. Forza Italia!

 

Conrad Stoltz TriLanai Lanai High School kids volunteer

Familiar faces in volunteer shirts. Mahalo!

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Being injured and watching XTERRA Richmond from the sidelines.

Conrad Stoltz. Oh crap, that was TODAY?1

“Having a bad day is all about perspective…”

A story about being injured and watching  XTERRA Richmond from the sidelines.

conrad stoltz caveman xterra richmond 2001 river crossing

Richmond is where I fell in love with XTERRA. Thanks to Rich Cruse for the picture.

It was the summer of 2001. I borrowed a monstrosity of a bike from Joe Umphenour, covered the logos with electrical tape (endorsed by no one) put my own yellow tires and road pedals on it. Rocked the timeless speedo, running camel back and rookie number 27. My total monthly income from sponsorship was $400. I finished 2nd behind Mike Vine, and passed Ned Overend and Steve Larsen -legends unknown to me- on the run.

Just a few months earlier, a picture of Steve Larsen, in that same river crossing, pulled me out of a post Olympic slump and gave my spirit for adventure and racing wings.

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Caveman crash and burn in Las Vegas

 

 

Conrad Stoltz Caveman, XTERRA LAs Vegas 2013 finish by Rick Kent

 

 

XTERRA LAS Vegas swim start

XTERRA Las Vegas started off pretty normal- Christine Jeffrey chicked us all, then the 3 usual supects beached – Craig Evans, Brandan Rakita and myself. Josiah fell asleep somewhere in the swim and lost 2.30- more than usual for him.

Conrad Stoltz Caveman XTERRA Las Vegas Specialized

When I still thought riding no gloves is OK… I started racing (only racing) without gloves- to save time. The new Specialized lock on grips at so sticky- I figured I dont need gloves for grip. And even though I always encourage people to wear gloves all the time- in case of a crash- I thought it I crash, I’ll just take it like a man…

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Kayamandi (unofficial) World Mountain bike champs hosted by Songo.info

Conrad Stoltz Kayamandi Songo fipaza Nino Schurter

 Nino Schurter (current XC World Champion) Songo Fipaza, (Songo.info founder, visionary, legend, gentleman) Caveman.

Songo Fipaza

Qoute from the Songo.info website: [It all started out with Songo Fipaza’s dream to provide children of Kayamandi with opportunities and a fun and safe place to grow up away from the troubles on township streets. Songo is an exceptional role model for everyone as he works tirelessly in the community to create opportunities for the children. His dream has come a long way over the years where the BMX club and mountain biking group are fully established, participating in numerous events in the Western Cape, and across South Africa. We are all so privileged to work, learn and interact with Songo Fipaza. He demonstrates actions that dreams are possible to achieve.]

Conrad Stoltz Kayamandi Songo Christophe Sauser by Greg Beadle

Christoph Sauser (who won this 30min plus 3 laps exhibition race) and Songo Fipaza, came up with the vision to create a team with budding star Burry Stander – to race the Cape Epic under the charity – named Songo.info

Conrad Stoltz, Songo, Darren lill Kayamandi

Songo personally welcomed every rider. I lined up with ex roadie Darren Lill

Conrad Stoltz Kayamandi Songo Florian Vogel

Clinging to Florian Vogels‘ wheel on opening laps, but after a few steep climbs and hard sprints I was drowned in lactic acid and was relegated to the more realistic part of the race…

After training for the Adu Dhabi Triathlon (3k/200k/20k- blog to follow soon) and seemlingly months of long hours in the saddle at relatively low intensity, the shock of 30min at a 100% Lactic Acid mixture was quite severe!

BMX track Songo Kayamandi by Gary Perkin

Railing berms and jumps on the Songo BMX track- built by the funds raised by Susi and Burry on that first Epic in the Songo jerseys .

Kids Songo Kayamandi by Gary Perkin

Kayamandi’s kids make for enthisiastic supporters.

 

Conrad Stoltz Songo Kayamandi by Gary Perkin

Up to my ears in lactic acid…      Pics by Gary Perkin (Flipper)

 

Songo Kayamandi by Gary Perkin

Songo development riders railing some “Kayamandi singketrack”.

What an amazing story of inspiration (by Susi, Bury and Songo) and judging by the recent success of the Songo development riders at the 2013 ABSA Cape Epic, there certainly is hope for another rider to follow in Burry Standers‘ big footprints…

 

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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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