Join me as I pre ride one of the 3 fantastic single track sections which makes up part of XTERRA Rotorua in New Zealand.

XTERRA Rotorua 2014

Caveman wins XTERRA New Zealand.
I cant believe that after 22 years of pro racing this was only my 2nd race in NZ. Last time was ITU World Cup in Auckland in 1995 or 96. Draft legal road triathlon.

After a rocky start to 2014 (2 punctures in 2 races, a biomechanical at XTERRA South Africa, a random injury, and some minor health issues- eye & skin cancer surgeries) its good to finally get the monkey off my back with a good win in Rotorua.

What a phenomenal course and venue! Beautiful blue lake called “Blue lake” surrounded by green mountains covered with dense tree fern growth 20ft tall.

I was out the swim in 5th or 6th, about 35” behind some Kiwi roadie, followed by Roger Serrano (ESP) and Ben Allen (Aus). After a fair bit of climbing Ben and I filed into Billy T neck in neck- some of the very best and unique single track I’ve ever ridden. Rain

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The day after a rather depressing XTERRA Grabouw for me personally, Theo and I showed a gaggle of European XTERRA athletes the wonders of Stellenbosch mountain biking…

Above is an edit by Spanish pro and upcoming star,  Roger Serrano.

Jim Thijs is very excited to get to the

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Caveman & Matt Lieto tackles the 1st leg of the World Monster Burger Eat and Run Champs

Pilot Butte Restaurant, Bend, Oregon, 2005

Each contestant has 30 minutes to eat:

1) The 18oz Pilot Butte Burger. (with all toppings) For the Civilized World – 18oz means 510.34873grams. That’s just the meat patty!
2) Medium fries
3) Large milkshake of your choice.

30 minutes after the start of the Eating Challenge, the Hill Run takes place. (From Pilot Butte Restaurant to top of Pilot Butte)

First on top of the Butte with all of the above mentioned items intact, wins. (This rule will be changed for next years contest, as

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