DC

Posted by Shan Wilson | 25 Nov 2009| comments (1)

Hello Bikers.The DC has come and gone,what a great race.To all those that finished very well done..it is not only far.. however the elements are an even bigger challenge at the best of times.Having said that I personally think the biggest challenge is your nutrition...yes your fuel tank is critical to your performance and of course your oil tank is just as important and this is your electrolytes....I have noticed that a lot of emphasis is all about your fuel but in extreme heat electrolytes ...

EPIC

Posted by Shan Wilson | 17 Nov 2009| comments (2)

Aspirant Epic Finishes!!The Cape Epic is accelarating towards us and before you know it, you will on the start line.Being an experienced Epic rider and a shop keeper I have made an observation that will save you from not finishing!!They are called late changes!!!You have just a few days till the end of November and thereafter one should minimise any changes to your Steed,shoes and the most important your race nutrition.I have people asking me daily about set up,bike changes and race nutrition.Th ...

100 Miler

Posted by Shan Wilson | 18 May 2009| comments (6)

Greetings Warriors...I would like to draw a little forum into this blog and get some opionion!!!!Its no news that the stage was set for the two 100milers this weekend of which one was off road and one was on road.They cancelled the on road...not sure why...if you know let me know via the comment option... but still held the off road 100 miler.Rumour has it that the conditions were not ideal for road racing but ok for MTB,s....Ok people that tells me one thing...take a guess...mmmm maybe.. b ...

Epic

Posted by Shan Wilson | 03 Apr 2009| comments (2)

Hello Everyone!!!The Epic has come gone and all I can say is what an awesome race.I have done all six and this is by far the best format to date.The opportunity to spend two nights in the same place is a welsome relief,even leaving your bag unpacked for another night is admin free.Knowing that you are moving on to a new venue for another two nights is great.The prologue was unbelievable with the biggest spector value I have ever seen in an MTB race in this country.So to KV I think he has the rig ...

Training with a Buddy!!!

Posted by Shan Wilson | 12 Feb 2009| comments (7)

Hello Everyone!!!Well it was standard practice again for a Thursday morning 4am alarm and then the usual.Picked up Mike and a few others at Vida cafe camps bays, and then the rude awakening was about to begin.Mike suddenly delayed our L4 start as he needed more time to warm up which was a welcome relief.Around the circle and then a rolling start up the Glen.I usually get away from Mike around the turn, but to day and I really felt that I was suffering and he stuck to me all the wa ...