Today was hard for me, extremely hard. The stage started with the usual neutral zone to get safely out of De Rust. The pace picked up to lightening speed as soon as the vehicle pulled over. I was in the front bunch and could stay for exactly 2 minutes before I dropped off. As soon as the pace had picked up I could feel that … Continue reading Cape Trek Pioneer: Stage 4 De Rust to Prince Albert
Today we were invited to ride trails in the Kammanassie that have never been ridden by bicycles before. This, however, will remain after today’s stage. It was hiking at its best. Over 1 hour of pushing the bike up a steep incline in fact so steep that my lower back muscles started cramping from the rather awkward movements. But I am getting ahead of myself, … Continue reading Cape Pioneer Trek: Stage 3 Kammanassie – The Hike
Today’s stage started off with a +/- 1 hour spin up Montagu Pass followed by a freewheeling flight into the community of Herold. From here on it was mostly open gravel road until Paardepoort where the climate changed to dry and hot temperature. The Karoo welcomed us with 40 degrees and made the last 40 kilometers a tough ride. While riding in these conditions it … Continue reading Cape Pioneer Trek: Stage 2 George to Oudtshoorn
24 degrees, no rain and a light breeze, the perfect day to start the Pioneer. The Prologue kicked off at 10am, with the first riders getting to enjoy this amazingly designed urban course around Mossel Bay. It’s a 13km loop and started from the water’s edge at the Point with some steep climbing (23%) to the historic Point High School before hitting the hiking trail … Continue reading Cape Pioneer Trek: The Prologue
For learners in South Africa, a bike is more than transportation: it’s a vehicle that sets her on the path to higher learning. Because the more time she has for school, the greater the opportunity to make a difference for herself, her family, her community and the world as a whole. Join me and Qhubeka in our effort to mobilize those children. I am riding … Continue reading Cape Pioneer Trek = 6 Buffalo Bicycles
katjasteenkamp.com 