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| 09.03.2010 |
Appends to race/event: 09.03.2010 - 12.03.2010 // Giro del Capo, RSA
Stage 1 Wellington
104km, 2.24hrs, 28th Place
Unfortunately I missed the breakaway. It is about time to ride more in the front when it is flat, especially when cross wind in predicted!
I felt very good on the last pass. We were a very small chasing group going over the top, but on the descent we got caught again by small bunches.
Tomorrow we do a 3 lap circuit race, with a tough climb before the finish.
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| 06.03.2010 |
On the road agin!
I have just left home to South Africa. On Tuesday I start racing the Giro del Capo a road stage race until Sunday. It feels good that all the training is done for now. I think that I am in good shape, but there is always a difference between training shape and racing shape. So the Giro will be great build up for the following Cape-Epic.
Zürich airport is one of the coolest.... "Chocolate is in the air!"
Even more before easter! All the chocolate brands trying to top each other with all kind of different Bunny's. I love it, especially the sampling makes me happy!
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| 03.03.2010 |
Specialized Team News for 2010
Link 1: http://iamspecialized.com/xc-mtb/news-article/world-champions-hig...
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| 25.02.2010 |
Thought this is a great interview of a Zola a "songo.info kid" from the township in South Africa
Name: Zola Ngxakeni
Nickname:
Date of birth: 1997-11-13
Age: 12
School: Cloetesville Primary and Grade: 6
Where do you live: Kayamandi
BMX Achievements: 2nd place on the Heritage Cup in Kayelitsha 2009 and 2nd place on the Canal walk cup in Kayelitsha
BMX Goals: To win the gold in Olympics one day
Team: Songo
When did you start riding BMX? In August 2008 and who got you into it?
I was playing with my friend and I saw some kids in the track and went there and I joined them.
Can you remember what your first race meeting was like?
Yes!
How you felt?
It was the opening of the Kayamandi BMX track and I raced with my friends and Sifiso Ntlapho I beat him and our picture was on the Sunday times. I know he let me but I was so happy!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now?
I see my self a professional representing South Africa in Olympic and common world games.
Who inspires you to race and why?
Sifiso is my inspiration! He comes from the Township just like me and gives me hope that I will also make it.
How would you describe yourself?
As people’s person!
What training do you to keep fit and in form?
Riding in the track and running.
What won’t you leave home without?
TV
What are your goals for the BMX season and the future?
Wining all the races including the nationals.
What goes through your mind on the start line?
Wining the race!
Who would you like to meet and why?
Christoph Sauser helped us to have the track!
What does it take to become a top rider?
Train hard and lessoning to the coach!!
What is your ultimate dream?
Is to be professional BMX rider!
What do you do to relax?
Watch Television!
What is the best part of your day?
Going to the track!
What other talents do you have?
Running!
What advice would you give to others wanting to start BMX?
That BMX is good for everyone and it will help you in everything.
What music do you enjoy?
Kwaito Music!
If you were the president for a day, what changes would you make?
I would build house for everyone!
What are you most proud of?
My school work!
What can’t you live without?
I can’t live without BMX I love it.
Hobbies?
Dancing
Your favourite food?
I like African Salad
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| 18.02.2010 |
Today it was the first time that it was a bit warmer. About 5 degrees, and it felt great.
On the other hand the snow melt next to the roads, so there are always big super wet spots over the pave. Not nice! Especially the roads are so dirty at the moment. No cleaning rain, plus all the salt makes the splashing water ugly creamy thick. I think only riders who know winter, know what I am talking about.
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| 18.02.2010 |
My Race Calendar is online
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| 15.02.2010 |
I am back home from San Francisco since a couple days. It was exciting to visit Specialized, but even more to test all the new products. They would cut my head off, if I would talk about it in my blog already. Sorry!
Yesterday I was already on my backcountry skis again. It was such a pretty day, awesome snow but super cold! On my ride back home from the ski trip, it felt like my eye liquid started to freeze and I could only see left and right with turning my head :-)
By the way, today I was really lucky! (when am I not lucky?!) I always ride my bike to the gym, what takes a half hour and I lock my bike onto a big steel pole. After I left the gym, by coincidence I have seen my bike key on the ground, next to a grocery store! I must have lost it when I walked into the gym. That saved me so much trouble, because I would not have had a second key at home, plus I would not have liked to take a taxi back in my cycling gear!
   
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| 10.02.2010 |
Why do American hotel rooms all looks the same, smell the same, furnished the same plus the fridge is so cold that my apple is frozen now.
But on the other hand everything is very practical. Big parking, big sliding doors, big elevator, big tv, big bathroom just BIIIIG everything!
As you can see I am on the road agin.
I am visiting the Specialized Head Quarter near San Francisco for a few days. Also my mechanics Benno and Sandy are with me. It is all about testing new secret products. Very exited about it!
After my return from South Africa I only stayed at home for one week.
Man, I was sleeping a lot at the beginning! I had to catch up, plus I had to recover from hard training the weeks before.
After a few days into winter, I was ready battling it. I enjoyed it! Had a couple great days on the backcountry skis, and loved riding through sunny snowy covered country side, with the huge mountains in the background. The most beautiful days on the bike. No kidding!
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| 28.01.2010 |
My latest post on cyclingnews.com
Link 1: http://www.cyclingnews.com/blogs/christoph-sauser/a-month-in-stel...
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| 22.01.2010 |
We have been out for a evening ride yesterday, and it is super peaceful back the in the Jonkershoek bike valley. By the way, many thanks to the guy's who are building all those fun trails!!
The town is pumping at the moment, since the students are back from summer holidays, and for the next 3 days it is carnival time.
   
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