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York Timbers Sabie Experience mountain bike race. 2008

Created on 17 December 2008 Conrad 1 Comment

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I just got back on the farm after riding 3 of the 4 days of Sabie Experience. Sabie is only 80km from our farm and when my good friend (and Specialized Factory team damager) Bobby Behan said we were invited to ride, we couldnt say no. Despite still being in the midst of “ice cream and beer season”.

Turns out were were guests of Ian van der Walt and his newly formed DCM racing team. What a fun group of characters. After 3 days of hanging with these guys my voice box hurt more than my legs. Not they they are slow – its just that the amount and intensity of chatting, cajoling and prank playing was significant.

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Being the Caveman is hard work- have been busy…

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Caveman wins in mountain region of Scanno at XTERRA Italy

Caveman wins in mountain region of Scanno at XTERRA Italy
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Caveman’s specialized equipment choices in quest for 7th World title

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a Caveman car for a Caveman situation…

a Caveman car for a Caveman situation…
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