Some images from my event back home before coming over to the USA last weekend. It was the third leg of the Jeep Msinsi Multisport Series, and I’ll miss the fourth, but be there for what they build up to - The Powerade Triple Challenge on 9 November.

My good friend and fellow Mon Desir neighbour for ages, has been in Canada working for some time. David has been one of my greatest supports since going full time, and is always vocal on the blog. He started mountain biking in Whistler, arguably the best place to mountain bike in the world (so I’ve [...]

Justin and Iris are making the trip from Sweet Home Alabama to Truckee next week to support me at the USA Xterra Series Final at Lake Tahoe. In preparation, they’d ordered some dghugo.com merchandise in the spirit of the fun and games to come. Really grateful. Their support is incredible.
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Craig Evans was my riding partner on some of the earlier races in the States, as well as the RV driver gracious enough to commute Ruth and myself between Alabama and Richmond. I’ll get to catch up with Craig next weekend at Lake Tahoe.

Half way down the most brilliant cross country type downhill I’ve riden, was some tree trunk riding and log piles to traverse. Although the clip does the obstacles no justice, it gives a feel for it.

(Log riding in Truckee)

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Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

JMMS - Event #3
5km trail run - 20km mtb - 5km paddle
3rd
7min32 behind Andrew Birkett

We all at some time have wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of a celebrity whether Hollywood star, Basketball star, Football star or my case an Xterra Pro. Recently, I had the awesome privilege of briefly witnessing the race life of Xterra Pro Athlete [...]

What a day? If I wrote to assure you I planned it differently, you’d probably laugh it off as I’ve said that before… Nearly in the tent though, for the last night… Good news amongst the carnage: On the cover of the latest Sports Guide Magazine.

My time in Stellenbosch comes to an end tomorrow with a usual chaotic day of frantic last minute’s and packing. Sort of nostalgic this time. Unsure why, just out and about for 7 weeks on this trip but perhaps it’s related to the ‘big appreciation of home’ patch I’m in? Will do a run on [...]

My Godson Joshua Fraser spent Sunday at the farm. We drive. Thats what we do. All day. All vehicles.

(Handling the old Benz)

Had such a great 4h mtb long ride on Saturday in the most perfect spring weather along the foothills of the Stellenbosch mountains. Every view seemed more crisp and clear than before, and all the fynbos smelt most distinctly. Tires gripped, sweat dripped, and in all was just a ride as good as it gets.

(The [...]

I’ve had this poem ‘press-sticked’ on the inside of my cupboard for years. Havent read it for a while. One I should from time to time as a challenge to self.  I hope you’ll enjoy it. And find as much inspiration in it as I did on a mellow rest day’s morning with life passing [...]

Today’s the most glorious spring weather - perfect blue sky, not a breath of wind, moderate temperatures. But I thought to add to its calling inspiration two Specialized Bike commercials. I’ll be doing 3×10min hill repeats against Hellshoogte. The kind of session that will get me procrastinating all morning.

Feels like the end of my base phase is spot on, eager to get cracking on some longer quality and HR and body showing signs of great endurance built over a sustained and consistent block of longer slower the past 6 weeks. Incredible how the body adapts.

(Running on the Bergpad above Coetzenburg)

About to go mountain biking in Jonkershoek, 3.5 hours on an undulating course. Sun’s out again - I’d have bouycott otherwise. Will have my Garmin Edge 705 navigating as I roll along. Nearly as essential to me as to Napoleon in the this ad…

(Garmin 2008 - 60 second Super Bowl Commercial)

For sure one of the greatest films I’ve seen leaving a lasting lingering impression too sticky to shake. And I dont want to loose its impact anyhow. A true tale of a mind, a soul, a spirit in a man deciding to follow its own course of destiny. And for that a renown for all [...]

Dejan, a partner of mine in the Nekada team, placed second this past weekend in 70.3 event in Austria. I cant pronounce his name, nor understand any of the race report. But the more important bits are universal - he podium-ed in second but looked way more trendy in transition than the winner. Thats what [...]