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Some visuals from testing rolling resistance…
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Some visuals from testing rolling resistance…
Dripping viscous beads of persperation after a leisurely warm up stroll while making my way down to the swim start I noted, for the first time, the Xterra Lite transition space at capacity. Representing many who’d be dabbling in some adventurous racing for the first time. But when asked who’d be doing their first Xterra before the full event start, 75% enthused with response. This was the wave of multisport interest. This was the new generation of triathlete. This was Xterra Buffelspoort – and all under a blazing sun.
Xterra Buffelspoort: 1.5km Swim, 27km mtb, 10km trail run.
2nd
2min behind Kent Horner
Was thinking today: “surely there is an easier way to earn a living?” during a tough day at brutal office. Kent had a solid race and impressed across the board with a strong swim, steady ride, and flying run. I felt stuck in second gear, ran out of fuel (which was diesel and not petrol as it should have been), and had to push the old beast to get home. Hot as, at altitude, challenging course.
My highlights of the day: