Oli’s not hanging around for the Cape winter to arrive in earnest. Cue operation ‘winter break’, which involves three different MTB adventures – on two different continents, no less.
OLI’S BLOG: Laying Down the Law in Hazyview
An XCO-specialist wins SA Marathon Champs - the future's bright for the young grasshopper, James Reid. ... Read More »
OLI’S BLOG: A Glimpse Into the SA XCO Scene
The future on home-soil for young wannabe SA XCO bandits aiming for the world circuit is murky right about now. But it doesn't have to be. ... Read More »
OLI’S BLOG: Taking a Gamble
Oli finds that Farmer Glen’s gamble on Stage 3 of this year’s Nedbank Sani2c proves to be a success... ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: And Then There Was Drizzle!
May 17, 2013, No commentsWith early morning rain en route, Oli and the rest of the Sani2c riders slipped and slid their way down into the Umkomaas Valley... ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: Sani2c Never Fails To Deliver
May 16, 2013, 1 CommentIt may be Oli's 5th Nedbank Sani2c but he is as amped as ever after Stage 1. He gives us a low down of the vibe. ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: The Jewel On My Racing Calendar
May 7, 2013, 7 CommentsOli has just emerged from a week of being off the grid, hell-bent on simply soaking up the vibe at joBerg2C. Because putting words to website just doe ... Read More »
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OLI’S JOBERG2C BLOG: The Universal Language of the Flat Tyre!
April 26, 2013, No commentsFinding a team mate for a nine-day stage race is a challenge in anyone's books, but try one from another country, who you have just met, who can barel ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: Taking the Ups with the Downs
April 15, 2013, 3 CommentsSome days you’re the hammer, and some days you're the nail. ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: There Is Life After Epic
April 9, 2013, No commentsWith a boat-load of races coming up, Oli's post-Epic "recovery" is a thing of the past. First up is the MTN National MTB Series in Tulbagh followed by ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: Reviving the Morale
April 2, 2013, 4 CommentsAfter preparing for four months for the Epic, what's next? Oli had a surprise visitor this weekend who set him straight. ... Read More »
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OLI’S BLOG: The Relief of Reaching Lourensford
March 26, 2013, 3 CommentsRelief. This simple little word sums it up so well; the overwhelming feeling of crossing the Absa Cape Epic finish line for the 8th and final time in ... Read More »
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OLI’S EPIC BLOG: Dop ‘n Chop with the Hoff
March 23, 2013, No commentsWith just one more trip to the pain-cave remaining, Oli and 'the weapon' are hunting a top 20. But first a chop 'n dop with the Hoff! ... Read More »
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OLI’S EPIC BLOG: Finding Our Feet at Last
March 22, 2013, No commentsWhile the Epic has upped their game route-wise since Stage 1's mare, so have the pin-up boys, earning a top 20 on today's stage 5. Plus, Oli debriefs ... Read More »
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OLI’S EPIC BLOG: When Riveting Pays Off
March 21, 2013, No commentsAnother beast of a stage today. But with much 'bleeding', plenty of 'vasbyt' and the help of team mate Big Al, the ‘poster boys’ finished 23rd. Th ... Read More »
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