Saturday, 14 April 2012
Europe - Part 1 and 2
So it’s been a week since I’ve landed in South Africa coming from an Amazing trip in Europe for 2 weeks. It was definitely a trip I will cherish forever and a trip that I also learnt a lot.
The day we landed in Switzerland we drove straight to the BMC factory . It was so amazing to be able to see how all the bicycles and parts were manufactured .. everything we saw was the real deal ! BMC really is a Swiss precision quality brand !
Our first race took place in Zobing , Austria , so it was quite a drive all the way from Switzerland . Zobing is a very small but beautiful town and we received a very warm welcome from the owners at the guest house we stayed in. The food was always superb . They definitely made sure we were fuelled up for the race that was going to take place on the Sunday . I tried different foods that week and I had coffee for the first time. Now .. I know what you’re thinking .. she’s never had coffee ? what is wrong with her? But I just never thought of drinking coffee , and partially because my mom always told me I wasn’t allowed to drink it. So yes , I had Coffee for the first time the day of my race and boy , did it give me a kick start ! It really did help me !
Race day dawned on us and we were all preparing for what was about to be a very difficult race ! It was my first time that I ever raced internationally . I was nervous and had no idea what to expect. The Junior woman had to do 3 laps plus a start loop and we were a field of 16 girls . We started with the pro elite /u23 woman. As the gun went off , we all sprinted to get to the top of the hill. It was evident that there were definitely some strong junior girls . Positions were switching between the girls the whole time and I eventually fell into 6th place. I saw my teammate Ashleigh ,who was slightly ahead of me the whole time on the track and she was my motivation to go faster ! The first lap was the longest as it included the start lap. We received a lot of motivation from all the spectators. Each lap was a shock to the body as we had an enormous amount of climbing to do in such a short distance. I stayed in 6th position all the way up to the end of the race. Your competition is everywhere and there is no time to even stop pedalling just for a second because then you will definitely loose your position in the race.
I was happy with my race result ! We decided to go to Kremes for the last time before we left for Switzerland the next day . The scenery in Austria is absolutely mind boggling and I took thousands of photos . The ice cream there is just amazing .. I recommend the hazelnut and chocolate flavour to anyone who is planning on having a holiday in Austria soon :) Sometimes I thought I was in a movie because everything was just so picture perfect and clean . The churches are beautiful and there are at least 3 coffee shops around every corner ! It was absolute bliss. We decided to go and relax next to the river and have a few laughs before we had to go back home. It was a great way to end off our first week in Europe !
Part 2
For our final week in Europe we had to make our way all the way back to Switzerland as our final race took place in the town of Buchs . Before we started our very long journey , we stopped in Vienna to do some shopping . WOW .. I would live there any day, and if you’re wondering .. yes i did do A LOT of shopping :)
On the last stretch of our journey in the car on the way to the hotel , we noticed that we got to a point where we were just driving uphill. The Town below us was now long gone and slowly but surely ,we made it all the way up the snowy Mountains. Ashleigh and I exchanged glances as we knew this was going to be one tough hill to get up and down every day with our bikes . We stayed in a fantastic little pension and made ourselves very comfortable in our warm rooms. The snow was pretty .. but the cold was not so pretty.
Every morning after breakfast we would suit up and brace ourselves for what was about to be a very cold ride. 0 degrees down the mountain didn’t do my fingers , toes or mouth any good.
Some days we would ride and stop for coffee in any town we found ourselves in . What a mission it was trying to order off the menu , at least you learn along the way, I now know that Gemuse are vegetables so next time I go back to Switzerland I’ll be sure to use some of my language skills :). We all also learnt that there were a few foods you stayed away from .. Johann please don’t eat blue cheese again ;)
Two days before the BMC Swiss Cup race in Buchs , we went to ride the track . I was not at all surprised to see that this course had almost as much climbing as the category one race in Austria. Seems like the Europeans like their hills ! Probably explains why they are so good ..and of course for the fact that they cycle everywhere they go because cycling lanes occur everywhere in Europe .
That Sunday we were preparing for our final race . I had my morning coffee and I was ready to rumble. I don’t think I have ever been so cold before a race in my life. It was unreal. The junior girls started at 11:20 am . By that time it had warmed up a little bit and the sun started showing its face. I had a much bigger field of girls in this race (about 23) but unfortunately I was seeded stone last. I fought my way into the field but I was amazed at how aggressive and strong some of those girls were. It was overwhelming ! Every lap I improved on my position and finally made my way to 13th place. I was happy with my result and I knew that I gave it my all ! I was also relieved that it was over and that I didn’t have to stress myself out anymore .
We said our goodbyes to Candice as she stayed in Europe to compete in the second World Cup in Houffalize,Belgium on Saturday the 14th April. The drive to the airport was sad as I had such an amazing time in Europe with my coach and teammates. I learnt so much and there was a lot that I could bring back to South Africa to make me a better rider. Thank you to my Coach for showing us what it was really like out there and for all the support. We all came back stronger riders thanks to you ! To my BMC teammates for being such great people and of course .. lets not forget Kyle Dorkin who rides for Ellsworth (who by the way had a super impressive ride in Austria and came 3rd in the Junior mens field) and of course without my parents , this trip could not have been possible ! THANK YOU , THANK YOU ! This was definitely an experience I will never forget and will forever treasure the amazing memories that came with it !
The day we landed in Switzerland we drove straight to the BMC factory . It was so amazing to be able to see how all the bicycles and parts were manufactured .. everything we saw was the real deal ! BMC really is a Swiss precision quality brand !
Our first race took place in Zobing , Austria , so it was quite a drive all the way from Switzerland . Zobing is a very small but beautiful town and we received a very warm welcome from the owners at the guest house we stayed in. The food was always superb . They definitely made sure we were fuelled up for the race that was going to take place on the Sunday . I tried different foods that week and I had coffee for the first time. Now .. I know what you’re thinking .. she’s never had coffee ? what is wrong with her? But I just never thought of drinking coffee , and partially because my mom always told me I wasn’t allowed to drink it. So yes , I had Coffee for the first time the day of my race and boy , did it give me a kick start ! It really did help me !
Race day dawned on us and we were all preparing for what was about to be a very difficult race ! It was my first time that I ever raced internationally . I was nervous and had no idea what to expect. The Junior woman had to do 3 laps plus a start loop and we were a field of 16 girls . We started with the pro elite /u23 woman. As the gun went off , we all sprinted to get to the top of the hill. It was evident that there were definitely some strong junior girls . Positions were switching between the girls the whole time and I eventually fell into 6th place. I saw my teammate Ashleigh ,who was slightly ahead of me the whole time on the track and she was my motivation to go faster ! The first lap was the longest as it included the start lap. We received a lot of motivation from all the spectators. Each lap was a shock to the body as we had an enormous amount of climbing to do in such a short distance. I stayed in 6th position all the way up to the end of the race. Your competition is everywhere and there is no time to even stop pedalling just for a second because then you will definitely loose your position in the race.
I was happy with my race result ! We decided to go to Kremes for the last time before we left for Switzerland the next day . The scenery in Austria is absolutely mind boggling and I took thousands of photos . The ice cream there is just amazing .. I recommend the hazelnut and chocolate flavour to anyone who is planning on having a holiday in Austria soon :) Sometimes I thought I was in a movie because everything was just so picture perfect and clean . The churches are beautiful and there are at least 3 coffee shops around every corner ! It was absolute bliss. We decided to go and relax next to the river and have a few laughs before we had to go back home. It was a great way to end off our first week in Europe !
Part 2
For our final week in Europe we had to make our way all the way back to Switzerland as our final race took place in the town of Buchs . Before we started our very long journey , we stopped in Vienna to do some shopping . WOW .. I would live there any day, and if you’re wondering .. yes i did do A LOT of shopping :)
On the last stretch of our journey in the car on the way to the hotel , we noticed that we got to a point where we were just driving uphill. The Town below us was now long gone and slowly but surely ,we made it all the way up the snowy Mountains. Ashleigh and I exchanged glances as we knew this was going to be one tough hill to get up and down every day with our bikes . We stayed in a fantastic little pension and made ourselves very comfortable in our warm rooms. The snow was pretty .. but the cold was not so pretty.
Every morning after breakfast we would suit up and brace ourselves for what was about to be a very cold ride. 0 degrees down the mountain didn’t do my fingers , toes or mouth any good.
Some days we would ride and stop for coffee in any town we found ourselves in . What a mission it was trying to order off the menu , at least you learn along the way, I now know that Gemuse are vegetables so next time I go back to Switzerland I’ll be sure to use some of my language skills :). We all also learnt that there were a few foods you stayed away from .. Johann please don’t eat blue cheese again ;)
Two days before the BMC Swiss Cup race in Buchs , we went to ride the track . I was not at all surprised to see that this course had almost as much climbing as the category one race in Austria. Seems like the Europeans like their hills ! Probably explains why they are so good ..and of course for the fact that they cycle everywhere they go because cycling lanes occur everywhere in Europe .
That Sunday we were preparing for our final race . I had my morning coffee and I was ready to rumble. I don’t think I have ever been so cold before a race in my life. It was unreal. The junior girls started at 11:20 am . By that time it had warmed up a little bit and the sun started showing its face. I had a much bigger field of girls in this race (about 23) but unfortunately I was seeded stone last. I fought my way into the field but I was amazed at how aggressive and strong some of those girls were. It was overwhelming ! Every lap I improved on my position and finally made my way to 13th place. I was happy with my result and I knew that I gave it my all ! I was also relieved that it was over and that I didn’t have to stress myself out anymore .
We said our goodbyes to Candice as she stayed in Europe to compete in the second World Cup in Houffalize,Belgium on Saturday the 14th April. The drive to the airport was sad as I had such an amazing time in Europe with my coach and teammates. I learnt so much and there was a lot that I could bring back to South Africa to make me a better rider. Thank you to my Coach for showing us what it was really like out there and for all the support. We all came back stronger riders thanks to you ! To my BMC teammates for being such great people and of course .. lets not forget Kyle Dorkin who rides for Ellsworth (who by the way had a super impressive ride in Austria and came 3rd in the Junior mens field) and of course without my parents , this trip could not have been possible ! THANK YOU , THANK YOU ! This was definitely an experience I will never forget and will forever treasure the amazing memories that came with it !
Monday, 19 March 2012
World Cup - Pietermaritzburg
The Rocky roads UCI mountain bike XC World Cup took place over the past weekend . The vibe was absolutely amazing over the past week and everyone was getting ready to have a great weekend supporting all the riders , blowing the vuvuzelas and ringing the cow bells !
A lot of preparation went into Saturday for the big race ! We were warned that the weather wasn’t going to hold up but we kept on hoping that it wouldn’t rain. Unfortunately mother nature didn't care how hard we prayed and hoped because the heavens opened just before the start of the u23 and junior woman’s race. It was pouring with rain and of course this is mountain biking so no .. they would never cancel the race. We all knew that it was going to be an extremely tough race .
The Junior woman started 1 minute after the u23 woman and were told to do 2 laps because of the conditions. There was a strong field of junior woman and it was going to be some good competition. We all stood under umbrellas until about 30 seconds to the start as we tried our best just to keep dry . It was definitely not the best start to a race !
As the gun went off we all sprinted to get to the first up hill and then hit the switch back climb . It was definitely difficult as there was a lot of mud. Haley Smith proved to be the stronger rider of the day and the Battle was between Nicole smith and I for 2nd and 3rd place. Unfortunately all the bull runs were closed due to the conditions so we had to ride the chicken runs . A lot of running had to be done because it was just so slippery .
Nicole and I hit the single track just before the end of our first lap and I lost control of my bike and hit my head against a tree , It took me a while to stand up and get my bike ready again . I tried to catch up with Nicole but it wasn't possible.
On my final lap I rode by myself and kept telling myself to push through it ! It was great having support from Candice Neethlings mom on the up hill up to the Amphitheatre . She definitely did a great job supporting out there in the pouring rain , it was much needed !
In the final 300 m of the course I experienced chain suck and ran to the finish with my bike. I have never ran so fast in my life !!! I managed to take 3rd place for the day with a lot of bumps and bruises . It was definitely a race I would never forget !
Even though it wasn't the best result of the season for me I was still proud to have represented my country and happy to be able to stand on the podium ! Well done to everyone that raced ... all the girls had a lot of guts to race in those conditions !
I am sad that the whole World Cup is over as it was a great deal of fun ! Max Cluer did a fantastic job commentating for the World Cup and he always knows what’s cooking ! Also ,thank you to Nick Florris for building such a phenomenal course , it definitely tested everyone’s limits. To my family , thank you for your undying support , without you this would have not been possible!
Until next time guys , keep pedalling those bicycles !
A lot of preparation went into Saturday for the big race ! We were warned that the weather wasn’t going to hold up but we kept on hoping that it wouldn’t rain. Unfortunately mother nature didn't care how hard we prayed and hoped because the heavens opened just before the start of the u23 and junior woman’s race. It was pouring with rain and of course this is mountain biking so no .. they would never cancel the race. We all knew that it was going to be an extremely tough race .
The Junior woman started 1 minute after the u23 woman and were told to do 2 laps because of the conditions. There was a strong field of junior woman and it was going to be some good competition. We all stood under umbrellas until about 30 seconds to the start as we tried our best just to keep dry . It was definitely not the best start to a race !
As the gun went off we all sprinted to get to the first up hill and then hit the switch back climb . It was definitely difficult as there was a lot of mud. Haley Smith proved to be the stronger rider of the day and the Battle was between Nicole smith and I for 2nd and 3rd place. Unfortunately all the bull runs were closed due to the conditions so we had to ride the chicken runs . A lot of running had to be done because it was just so slippery .
Nicole and I hit the single track just before the end of our first lap and I lost control of my bike and hit my head against a tree , It took me a while to stand up and get my bike ready again . I tried to catch up with Nicole but it wasn't possible.
On my final lap I rode by myself and kept telling myself to push through it ! It was great having support from Candice Neethlings mom on the up hill up to the Amphitheatre . She definitely did a great job supporting out there in the pouring rain , it was much needed !
In the final 300 m of the course I experienced chain suck and ran to the finish with my bike. I have never ran so fast in my life !!! I managed to take 3rd place for the day with a lot of bumps and bruises . It was definitely a race I would never forget !
Even though it wasn't the best result of the season for me I was still proud to have represented my country and happy to be able to stand on the podium ! Well done to everyone that raced ... all the girls had a lot of guts to race in those conditions !
I am sad that the whole World Cup is over as it was a great deal of fun ! Max Cluer did a fantastic job commentating for the World Cup and he always knows what’s cooking ! Also ,thank you to Nick Florris for building such a phenomenal course , it definitely tested everyone’s limits. To my family , thank you for your undying support , without you this would have not been possible!
Until next time guys , keep pedalling those bicycles !
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Momentum Health XCO event - 3rd March 2012
The Second Momentum health xco event took place at Karkloof over the past weekend .
On Friday , late afternoon , I went to go ride the track with a few of my BMC teammates . I was excited to see what the course was like but I knew it was going to be challenging as Karkloof has some technical obstacles on the route. We could only ride the track once as the course closed at 4 and unfortunately we arrived at the track at about 3:30 pm. This made me nervous as I wasn't a 100 % confident with the track but I just decided to give it my all on Saturday for the race.
On Saturday , the Junior men and woman had an early start of 8 o'clock. I knew I had some big competition as Haley Smith and Nicole Erasmus were there on the day. My work was definitely cut out for me. Max Cluer was the commentator for the day and cracked a few jokes in the start shoot before we were off. Of course this lightened up the mood and everyone had smiles on their faces !
We were off at 8:05 and all the girls sprinted to try and get into the first bit of single track ahead of everyone else. On my first lap Nicole Erasmus sat my wheel and it was difficult trying to ride away from her. Haley Smith then joined us later on the course near the end of the first lap and all three of us were racing together. I knew immediately that this was not going to be an easy race . Fortunately I found some power in my legs up the uphill near the start/finish and managed to sprint away from Haley but Nicole was still with me. I sat Nicoles wheel until the last 2 km of the 2nd lap and then managed to get away and ride by myself for the 3rd lap and 4th lap. The course was very tricky and concentration was key so I had to keep telling myself to focus because there was no time to get hurt as the World Cup is just around the corner . The 4th lap was my final lap and I knew I had to give it my all if I wanted to win !
I was super happy to have taken the win for the Junior girls on my BMC Fourstroke , which never gives me any hassles and flows over the rocks like water ! It was a great day on the bike for me and I felt really strong ! I had so much fun supporting all my BMC teammates out there and I was happy to see that they gave it their all too .
Thank you to Max Cluer and his team for organising such a great event !
On Friday , late afternoon , I went to go ride the track with a few of my BMC teammates . I was excited to see what the course was like but I knew it was going to be challenging as Karkloof has some technical obstacles on the route. We could only ride the track once as the course closed at 4 and unfortunately we arrived at the track at about 3:30 pm. This made me nervous as I wasn't a 100 % confident with the track but I just decided to give it my all on Saturday for the race.
On Saturday , the Junior men and woman had an early start of 8 o'clock. I knew I had some big competition as Haley Smith and Nicole Erasmus were there on the day. My work was definitely cut out for me. Max Cluer was the commentator for the day and cracked a few jokes in the start shoot before we were off. Of course this lightened up the mood and everyone had smiles on their faces !
We were off at 8:05 and all the girls sprinted to try and get into the first bit of single track ahead of everyone else. On my first lap Nicole Erasmus sat my wheel and it was difficult trying to ride away from her. Haley Smith then joined us later on the course near the end of the first lap and all three of us were racing together. I knew immediately that this was not going to be an easy race . Fortunately I found some power in my legs up the uphill near the start/finish and managed to sprint away from Haley but Nicole was still with me. I sat Nicoles wheel until the last 2 km of the 2nd lap and then managed to get away and ride by myself for the 3rd lap and 4th lap. The course was very tricky and concentration was key so I had to keep telling myself to focus because there was no time to get hurt as the World Cup is just around the corner . The 4th lap was my final lap and I knew I had to give it my all if I wanted to win !
I was super happy to have taken the win for the Junior girls on my BMC Fourstroke , which never gives me any hassles and flows over the rocks like water ! It was a great day on the bike for me and I felt really strong ! I had so much fun supporting all my BMC teammates out there and I was happy to see that they gave it their all too .
Thank you to Max Cluer and his team for organising such a great event !
Next on the calendar for me is the third and final Momentum Health xco event taking place this Saturday and then The World Cup which takes place the following weekend ! There is so much to look forward to but preparation is the most important thing and that's what I will be focusing on for the next few weeks !
Monday, 13 February 2012
SA CUP #1
Its been a long weekend as I had to leave school on the Wednesday for the SA cup #1 in durbanville, Cape Town.
This race was very important as it was used as part of the selection for the world cup . The preparation was critical and rest was very important as well as eating right and having a positive attitude about the race .
We arrived on the Thursday morning and went straight to the track . I met up with my teammates and we decided to ride the course together. The track was certainly different to many other tracks as it had a lot of single track and power up hills and some loose sand. The technical parts were ... well technical and challenging. This course was definitely not for sissies and would separate the men from the boys.
The place we stayed at was great and it was really such an awesome vibe to have most of the team members staying together. We really bonded and got to know each other better. The Friday we rode the track again and later that day we participated in the team relay. A team consists of 4 members . Asleigh , Patrick , Christian and myself were in a team. It was a fun event and we just took it easy as race day dawned on us the next day. We went out that night and fuelled up with good food and discussed race tactics with our coach and the team
Team member and sister , Saffron started her race at 8 so we were all up early to go cheer her on. We arrived and set up the BMC tent and Ellsworth tent along with the banners. All our bikes were on display and our team was definitely the main attraction of the event as almost everyone came to have a look at what was going on over there.
My race started at 9 , along with the u23 , elite and youth woman. 3 laps were required of us . The race was off with a bang and everyone sprinted to try and get into the single track first. Fortunately I was lying 2nd behind Nicole Erasmus . I took over the lead by the rock garden and sprinted away. I was feeling great and had a lot of energy. I also knew that my competition was behind me and that I just had to keep pushing myself if I wanted to win the race. Haley smith was also a very strong rider on the day. I managed to keep the lead all the way until I completed my 3 laps .
I am so happy to say that I took the win for the day. It was my first xco national that I won . Its been quite a journey and I just want to say thank you to my coach Johann Wykerd for making it possible as well as to CSA for putting together such a well organised event. My BMC fourstroke also never seems to disappoint and flew over the technical parts with ease.
But unfortunately all good things come to an end and we had to say our goodbyes... what a successful weekend it has been and thank you to those for all the support!
Until next time guys .. keep pedalling those bicycles :)
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Barberton 2012
Hi guys !
So the year has kicked off with a bang and on Saturday I rode the MTN Barberon 1/2 Marathon driven by Nissan . I was very excited and anxious as it was my first race of the year and I didnt know what to expect !
It was an early start to the day as we had to get there on time for Candice Neethling , Ashleigh P-Moffatt and Slahde Seales Marathon race as they stayed with us for the weekend !
My race started at 8:15 and it was already boiling hot by the time we were off .This was my 3rd year doing Barberton so I knew what to expect. The 12km climb is always a killer but once I got to the top there was a big downhill waiting ! Linda Van Wyk was my big competion so I knew that I had my work cut out for me . I experienced 3 technicals on the race but luckily I managed to sort it out quickly. It was extremely hot and I just had to keep on telling myself to hydrate , so I fueled up at every water station ! My cross country skills definitely played a big role in the race as there were a lot of rocky downhill sections and A LOT OF water crossings.. At least the water cooled me off ! We did some great single track for the last 3 km but I knew it was time to get back to the finish . I was cheered on by Slahde ( who came 2nd in the Marathon just behind Lourens Luus ... WELL DONE ) and My sister saffron ( who came first in the 20 km race in her BMC kit ... WELL DONE) I managed to take 2nd place for the day behind Linda Van Wyk !
Well done to both my teammates Candice , who took 2nd place in the Marathon and Ashleigh who came in the top ten for the Marathon !
I am happy to say that I shed 20 min off my time from last year . Its a good way to start off the year but there is definitely room for improvement ! To all those that rode Barberton I hope you had a fantastic race and drank a lot as it was as hot as satins toenails !
Until next time peeps ... and keep pedalling those bicycles !
So the year has kicked off with a bang and on Saturday I rode the MTN Barberon 1/2 Marathon driven by Nissan . I was very excited and anxious as it was my first race of the year and I didnt know what to expect !
It was an early start to the day as we had to get there on time for Candice Neethling , Ashleigh P-Moffatt and Slahde Seales Marathon race as they stayed with us for the weekend !
My race started at 8:15 and it was already boiling hot by the time we were off .This was my 3rd year doing Barberton so I knew what to expect. The 12km climb is always a killer but once I got to the top there was a big downhill waiting ! Linda Van Wyk was my big competion so I knew that I had my work cut out for me . I experienced 3 technicals on the race but luckily I managed to sort it out quickly. It was extremely hot and I just had to keep on telling myself to hydrate , so I fueled up at every water station ! My cross country skills definitely played a big role in the race as there were a lot of rocky downhill sections and A LOT OF water crossings.. At least the water cooled me off ! We did some great single track for the last 3 km but I knew it was time to get back to the finish . I was cheered on by Slahde ( who came 2nd in the Marathon just behind Lourens Luus ... WELL DONE ) and My sister saffron ( who came first in the 20 km race in her BMC kit ... WELL DONE) I managed to take 2nd place for the day behind Linda Van Wyk !
Well done to both my teammates Candice , who took 2nd place in the Marathon and Ashleigh who came in the top ten for the Marathon !
I am happy to say that I shed 20 min off my time from last year . Its a good way to start off the year but there is definitely room for improvement ! To all those that rode Barberton I hope you had a fantastic race and drank a lot as it was as hot as satins toenails !
Until next time peeps ... and keep pedalling those bicycles !
Monday, 9 January 2012
Happy New Year !
Hi everyone !
Happy New Year ! I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the festive season !
Its a new year , which means a new chapter has opened for me . My racing season kicks off with the 1/2 Marathon in Barberton on the 28th but after that I plan to focus on xco for the year.
I have been training very hard and have been putting a lot of hours in the saddle this holiday so I am very excited to see how I perform at my first race !
As I am starting Grade 11 this year I know I have my work cut out for me with school as I will be away a lot due to my racing , but nevertheless I will just have to plan , plan and PLAN !
I am excited to see what all this new year brings for me with my riding and I know I will give my all to achieve my goals and to see the results that I want to see !
Have a Great 2012 and always stay positive !
Happy New Year ! I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the festive season !
Its a new year , which means a new chapter has opened for me . My racing season kicks off with the 1/2 Marathon in Barberton on the 28th but after that I plan to focus on xco for the year.
I have been training very hard and have been putting a lot of hours in the saddle this holiday so I am very excited to see how I perform at my first race !
As I am starting Grade 11 this year I know I have my work cut out for me with school as I will be away a lot due to my racing , but nevertheless I will just have to plan , plan and PLAN !
I am excited to see what all this new year brings for me with my riding and I know I will give my all to achieve my goals and to see the results that I want to see !
Have a Great 2012 and always stay positive !
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
New to blogging !
Hi Everyone
I am very happy to announce that I have been chosen to race for BMC Racing South Africa next year ! I am super excited and cannot wait to start my new journey with my teammates and the team, as I know I will give everything to be the best !
This is my first blog post and I just thought I would share with you that I am currently in Hilton training with my coach and a few teammates and friends and having an absolute blast ! We have been doing long outrides in the mornings and have been hitting the beautiful single track .
You will be hearing more from me very soon and my crazy adventures !
I am very happy to announce that I have been chosen to race for BMC Racing South Africa next year ! I am super excited and cannot wait to start my new journey with my teammates and the team, as I know I will give everything to be the best !
This is my first blog post and I just thought I would share with you that I am currently in Hilton training with my coach and a few teammates and friends and having an absolute blast ! We have been doing long outrides in the mornings and have been hitting the beautiful single track .
You will be hearing more from me very soon and my crazy adventures !
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About Me
- Savannah Vosloo
- Cycling is my passion and I love the fact that you meet so many new and different people at races or events every time ! I began cycling when I was 15 years old and plan to continue to be the best that I can possibly be ! My journey has only started and I am excited for everything that is still to come !