Training Log Archive: Mounty

Coastal drive east from Cape Town. Stunning road well suited to a Bond Film. A Toyota Quantum mini-bus not the ideal vehicle, but at least we could fit the bikes in.

Stopped at enormous shopping centre at Stellenbosch to buy race tubs before continuining towards 'deepest darkest africa' in the local's parlance. At this stage it was clear that we were travelling through the wealthy part of South Africa.

Accommodation for the evening was an old train that had been parked on a beach and converted to a hostel. Not sure what conversion was done other than parking the train on the beach. Regardless, the view from the little cabins was very nice.

Arrived late in Cape Town and slept on the floor of the Keen Torquers flat.

Filled the day with a tourist drive up to Table Mountain, then down to the Cape of Good Hope via the Mocke surf ski shop at Fish Hoek to stock up on race supplies. It was here we discovered the 'Original' Energy bar for a buck each that would prove to be very popular during the race. Longing glances at the price tags on surf skis - if only they were easy to post.

Were impressed by the ostriches and baboons roaming freely at the Cape. Animal spotting standards were to rise significantly by the end of the week.

Rode to work.

Juggling work, kids & getting ready to go to Africa while katrin is away is challenging. Not gettting much sleep. Thanks to Damon who helped make the coolest bike box ever (corflute with a telecopic end).

Rode home.

Akuna loop while working from home.

Lunch jog. Ran in to Jock & joined him for an Opera House loop. Some chins, pushups & situps in domain on the way back.

Good practice running half asleep.

Late evening on the trainer. Not the same without the tour.