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It all happened to me when I jumped on the seat and became one with my bike. Nothing else around you matters at that time as you are in a world of your own. I share a passion for cycling and encourage you to join me on my journey in 2012, riding in colours of BMC. its going to be a very exciting year!!
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Monday, 31 December 2012

What I have been up to lately....

00:50 | Posted by Ashleigh Moffatt |




For the last month I have been in Somerset West (Western Cape), having an absolute blast!
It is so beautiful here and the riding is terrific both on the road and on the mtb. Plus there’s no rain here hahaha, just wind which is alright it will make me stronger :) 
 
I’ve also been working in the Velo life shop in Somerset West which I am enjoying very much and learning a lot. We have been extremely busy re-vamping the shop as it has only been recently changed to Velo Life; we have been painting, moving/adding placements and cupboards and shifting the bikes around the floor. It has truly turned into a very good looking shop!!

Helping with the painting ;-) haha


                                                       Re-arranging the shop!






                                                                                                               Annemie doing some good paint work!

                                                Always great to have a buddy at work!!

 When you interact and have a look at the other side (the work side) of riding a bike it’s very interesting, as you learning what’s going behind the scenes and you understand more as to how much time is spent on helping customers and making sure they leave with a smile on their faces. As well as seeing the time and effort that has been put into the bikes from the mechanic’s to make sure they’ve done the best they can do. So it has been really great working at the shop! Thank you to the team from the Velo-Life shop in Somerset for allowing an extra person into your work place was fantastic meeting and getting to know you all!!




 Malan Wykerd

                                                               Rochelle Wykerd








                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                  Philip Viljoen
                                                                   Annemie Kruger
Daniel Wagner










                                                                                                                                   Al Harris


As for the riding side here in the Cape WOW!!!!!!


I am enjoying the riding here so much I’ve often said to people back in KZN that I’m not coming home haha I think it was also due to not having rain every day. One has the best of both worlds here with fantastic road riding and amazing MTB trails, really has been an amazing experience staying here. 

The road riding is great with nice big (wide) shoulders for the riders to ride in. As well as the roads are in good quality and smooth making it an enjoyable ride, except for when the wind decides to blow! One can choose between going on a flat ride or hilly ride or both, giving one the opportunity to choose from a wide range of routes. I’m not a huge roadie but thoroughly enjoyed road riding here in the Cape, especially having Annemie Kruger (who’s a big road rider and will be in the Velo Life team for 2013) to ride with, showing me the wonderful side of road riding . It is sooo beautiful where ever you ride enjoying the scenery around you.

 Stunning view while out riding!











                                         
                                                                                                         Annemie Kruger and I


 As for the MTB riding!! It’s just magnificent!!! Really enjoyed the MTB riding of the Cape! Spent most of my days exploring the wonderful mountains of Lourensford Farm in Somerset West. Sho one climbs a lot in the area but the single track is soooo worth it!! Had an absolute blast riding in the Lourensford even with the bunda bashing, wind blowing me nearly off the dam wall, crashing head first into ruts and messing around in single track. What an experience riding in such beauty, through the vineyard and apple farms was truly great!!




 Fantastic view of the mountains in Lourensford Farm.
 Halfway through a night ride in Lourensford farm, decided to cool off and go for dip in the dam!
                                                Phlippie enjoying everyone moment on the bike!

 Another great part I got the opportunity to explore with my stunning BMC Fourstroke was the trails in Jonkershoek (Stellenbosch). I was in my element as I got to mess around in Jonkers, enjoying every bit of the ride even if the temperature was far higher than the likening. Therefore resulting in us stopping halfway and have a great refreshing swim.  The single track was fantastic had an absolute ball, even with few moments where my heart skipped a beat or two haha. 

 Dan amazed by the view!













Annemie and I cooling off in Jonkershoek!

I have had the most amazing time in the Cape; forming new friendship bonds, meeting all sorts of people, working, being able to ride in such beautiful places and just plain enjoying the Cape!

Thank you to everyone that made this opportunity happen, it was wonderful!!!!

From the 17th to the 21st Dec we had a training camp with BMC-SA / Velo Life crew, which was awesome!!! Will let you know more about it in the next post!!!


xxx


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