Conrad Stoltz’s Fatbike beach riding Adventure – video
I LOVE adventure! Which, after a few laps too many around the athletics track, is what drew me to triathlon at age 14. Two decades later, that same “Adventure” also drew me to XTERRA.
This video is about me (Conrad Stoltz aka The Caveman) taking my FatBoy on a beach Adventure along the South African South Coast. (Brenton-on-Sea to Sedgefield and back- 53km in 5h10)
Stunning scenery, challenging coastal terrain, the rising tide (nearly got swept out to sea) and riding & crashing off a dune because of darkness… Plenty of adventure!
The ride was made possible by the amazingly capable Specialized Fatboy Pro: A Fatbike with 4.6inch (12cm) wide tyres, ridden at super low pressure, which allows you to ride terrain never thought ride-able. Tyre pressure: 6-12psi (0.4 -.08bar) depending if its firm or soft beach sand.
The ride is recorded on my GPS enabled SUUNTO Ambit3. Check out my “big ride, incl 120min at Tempo” ride details and flyover movie on Movescount: http://www.movescount.com/moves/move6…
If you wonder about sand and rust: – Squirt lube keeps the chain clean and almost completely sand free – a feat achieved by being petroleum free. Unlike the other brands.
After each salty, sandy ride, I wash the bike thoroughly, let it dry and then layer the few parts which can rust, with Squirt lube.
Stay tuned for more Caveman Adventures!
Music: Cool Feat. Roy English. by Alesso
Hey Conrad,
I always enjoy watching your videos! I want to get a fat tire bike but just became a father like yourself a few months ago! I met you at the Richmond Xterra when you cut your foot open a few years back. Anyhow, I just picked up an Ambit 3 Peak and have been loving it. Have you experimented with any of the biking features the watch is compatible with such as the power meter or cadence meter?
Thanks,
Kirk
Hi Conrad,
I am wondering about which camera you used to shoot this video. The video is very good, I like the video more and more while watching. Good music flavor haha.
Hope you doing fine as now a daddy caveman. Are your girls healthy. Keep up the good work in training and I will follow your way to Xterra UK and the Xterra Champs.
Groeten
Mark Hamersma
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. I have it al. Just have a look when you want to.
Bye
Hey Mark
Thats the bike we needed for Cross Tri Worlds in Holland!
I use the GoPro Hero 4 for video. I like the chesty strap, but also use the GoPro 3 Way Pole to get other angles and stationary shots. (The pole becomes a small tripod)
I sometimes use the GoPro app on my iPhone to make sure I get all the action inside the shot. Otherwise you’re just guessing- or a pro! This really eats the battery, so I always take a spare.
The key is getting various angles of your adventure, only choose your very best shots (to keep it short & exciting) and learn the basics of good editing.
Groete daar!
Conrad