It’s been an epic season of pure focus. You can’t blame me too much for this race story being two weeks after the competition ended. Every second… Read more “Coast to Coast 2017 – Best one yet”
The Climb, the Comeback: C2C 2017
Kia Ora team, long time no stories, for that I am sorry. Let me summarise the ultimate training plan that has been unfolding since the last post: September… Read more “The Climb, the Comeback: C2C 2017”
WTF happened? China Adventure Racing – Sep 2016
(See prelude to this post: the-most-important-team-race-for-2016) You win some, lose some. We usually have the answer as to why our performance was what it was each time. Undertrained,… Read more “WTF happened? China Adventure Racing – Sep 2016”
The most important team race for 2016
We’re back in China for the 3rd time this year. BUT THIS TIME IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. We’re back to defend our title at the Wulong Mountain Quest.… Read more “The most important team race for 2016”
Pengzhou report/ July Update
You may remember the last race update, this was the Penghzou race in June, just one month ago. You would have heard the race result details if… Read more “Pengzhou report/ July Update”
Pengzhou.2016 China Race #2. The land of the Panda
Just arrived back in China, 7th trip in last 3 years. Wow. This time is slightly different to previous trips as I’m visiting a new province, Chengdu… Read more “Pengzhou.2016 China Race #2. The land of the Panda”
Baise Outdoor Quest (April 2016)
The first event on the China Stage Adventure Racing calendar has begun. The 2016 Baise Outdoor Quest. Many Kiwi’s have once again placed themselves in some elite… Read more “Baise Outdoor Quest (April 2016)”
Tomorrow we race, but tonight we watch movies
Hamish and I have our bikes. All is good. Simone has a wee chest cold which is not great but she is tough! We are organised ahead… Read more “Tomorrow we race, but tonight we watch movies”
Prelude to April adventure race in China
We’ve made it to China. We should be in Baise county, the race venue by now, except Hamish and I are sitting in a dodgy cheap Hotel… Read more “Prelude to April adventure race in China”
Coast to Coast 2016 #4, Another one I won’t forget
Making excuses can be attributed to people who are seemingly trying to cover up something that went wrong. Justifying a fault. I’m simply telling it like it is. I don’t… Read more “Coast to Coast 2016 #4, Another one I won’t forget”
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