Posts Tagged ‘Conrad Stoltz’
Caveman MTB Skill clinics – Pretoria
Caveman hits Pretoria on June 20 & 21.
Build FREE SPEED!
No matter how fast (or slow) you are, I teach basic MTB skills. (I still practice them myself) The more you practice these skills, the sooner you will: Ride faster, ride safer, ride hairier trails, have more fun!
What to expect: This is about learning, not about “jaag-ing” till everyone is dropped and/or bleeding. We cultivate a low pressure, low key, relaxed atmosphere where you can best learn the basic skills in a safe environment. We spend most of our time on a smooth, flat surface. (ok, I may place soft obstacles in your way) Once you have a good handle on the skills, we break for drinks & snacks before we hit the trails & apply what we learned. We start with easy trails, we ride stop & go, so I can demonstrate and watch you convert “parking lot skills” to the trail. (For the Karate Kid fans, think: “Wax on, wax off, paint the fence etc” before you can kick ass)
You dont need to be super fit or tapered and carbo loaded. That said, I cater to the needs of the group, which is why its even better if we can fill the class with your riding friends. (Once or twice the ride has spiraled into a bit of a overtime smash-fest with silly grins at the end…)
You dont need to be in much of a shape to learn, BUT your bike needs to be in perfect working condition!
If you have knee pads, bring them. This is not a crash-fest, but somehow we just ride better with them on.
Clinics:
Saturday June 20:
Where: Buffelsdrift MTB Park. Why not race DualX off road duathlon with me in the morning, and learn skills on the new Buffelsdrift trails after lunch?
When: “After lunch” 2 – 5pm.
Depending on the needs of the group, we can include some duathlon skills and tips- fast transitions, nutrition, pacing & strategy, equipment, etc. Please indicate if you (or your kids) do duathlon.
Sunday June 21:
Where: Voortrekkermonument.
Intermediate: 9 – 12am
Beginners: 2 – 5pm
Price: R1200 pp
Goodie bag, healthy snacks & drinks included.
Bookings & info, email LiezelStoltz@me.com
Nobody gets dropped. Kanyisa’s first day on his “big bike”…
Caveman interview with TRS Radio
Caveman talks hunting & gathering on TRS radio.
When this was recorded, IM Kona, Oct 2014, @TheRealStarky was a only parody twitter account, and “The Real Starky” was still under cover. Being quite controversial and loose mouthed on twitter, it was intimidating sitting down for a podcast with TRS. However, once we met over beers, “Ben” turned out to be a baby faced nice guy, but also seriously sharp and curious. a “Sheep in wolves clothes” I called him. Dark Mark was a little shy, but I think we both had a bit of a man crush on each other. See, the humorous @_Dark_Mark twitter feed is my favourite toilet reading material.
Without further ado, here’s the interview:
Episode 5: Conrad Stoltz, 7X World Champion in Off-road Triathlon“A long talk with a legend. Conrad sat down with us at the Huub house in Kona and talked to about his career, killing a baboon with his bare hands and eating road kill. Listen in on as Dark Mark and The Real Starky get to know this triathlon legend while consuming about a dozen beers. Conrad might be the most interesting man in the sport. Enjoy!”
http://therealstarky.libsyn.com/episode-5-conrad-stoltz-7x-world-champion-in-off-road-triathlon
Other TRS interviews I enjoyed are Macca and Jan Frodeno.
Visit the refreshing TRS Triathlon website for more candid athlete interviews, race reports, interesting articles, humour with
This is my last year racing as a professional. I’ve known it for a few months, but somehow avoided putting it on paper or ether. It all started with sponsorships imploding, but that is a story for another day.
Our next chapter is very exciting: A baby girl – any day now!
Also, a unique new online coaching business, a unique racing series, Caveman Racing & Adventure training camps, Caveman Skills Clinics, an autobiography, building pump tracks, single tracks, riding motorcycles, less travel, more family time, more home time, (even) less swimming, slower lifestyle, training for fun. And my first winter home. More about that later.
Missing XTERRA Grabouw due to a lung infection was a great disappointment. Watching my last “home” XTERRA from the sidelines was really really hard. If you’re not in the know, XTERRA in South Africa has really taken off in a big way. The Grabouw race has become a significant global event, with a legion of foreign athletes, big prize money, big media, and for a home boy, big King of the Hill points.
My most memorable experience at XTERRA Grabouw was during course practice. Watching a rare Berg Adder eating a mouse. (easily confused with the more lethal and much more common Puff Adder)
In the weeks after Grabouw,
Greyton Classic MTB festival is a fun outing for all levels of riders…
So bring your #Fatboy, bring your family, and come have fun!
Whether you’re going slow or fast, this long single track in the woods is guaranteed to make your smile muscles hurt.
More info on Greyton Classic website.
Greyton Classic MTB preview with Conrad Stoltz
Join me on a ride of the scenic Greyton Classic Mountain Bike route.
Single track through Fynbos, high speed jeep track, scenic country roads & the ever present views of the majestic Riviersonderend Mountain range. Start/finish area at the historic The Oaks Cape Dutch farm house.
Pick from the 65km, 33km or 16km routes to suit your ability. R15 000 prize money for the 65km race.
Trail runs– 21km and 10km run/walk.
A Duo– 30km bike/ 10km run duathlon.
June 13-15, 2015 Make the long weekend count! http://www.greytonclassic.co.za/
Video: JB Badenhorst.
Music: Jeremy Loops, Power
