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shippy [05/04/2008]
A hard day today, although it was short at 90km, there was still 2,000m of ascent. Lots of single track and one huge 15km climb. I had a little crash early on in some deep sand, but worked had to get back on my group. i finished in 35th place whihc I am pleased with. This is certainly getting me fit, as it was another 5 hour day. Last stage tomororw - short 65 km - bring it on!
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sventhiele [03/04/2008]
This is an amazing result - considering the INternational Pro field that you are riding against - let's see some more tomorrow!
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shippy [03/04/2008]
I am a firm believer that every dog has its day. Today was mine. It was 5C coller and I had a point to prove. I finished in 19th place having ridden in the lead bunch for 4 hrs. Spent two climbs with Olympic mtb champion. I'm backand well. Can't wait
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sventhiele [02/04/2008]
Well done Shippy despite the circumstances and crazily hot weather. Heard than Riaan went well today coming 28th or so whihc is absolutley awesome. Hope you manage to get a ride in (perhaps with 20% plus riders as dnf's they can do somethiong informal). Great to hear the feedback about the L2P out there!
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shippy [02/04/2008]
With so many dnf's there is a bit of a "revolt" to carry on riding (although not allowed), so many of us are just joining the official bunches a way down the road. Still a great event but a pit that so many of us have already landed up like this.
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shippy [02/04/2008]
Well, have recovered from medical issue. Seems that I was not the only one. About 20% of the entrants have had to withdraw due to the extreme conditions. Really dissapointed after all my training that has ahad to happen.
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shippy [31/03/2008]
Disaster on Stage 2, had to be pulled off the race by race doctor with 30km to go due to heat exhaustion, 40 deg C heat, on a drip at present and absolutley devastated after all the preparation, Riaan finished the stage on his own, shocker
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shippy [29/03/2008]
Stage 1: Knysna - George. Distance: 123km, Climbing: 3091m. A traditional start as we leave the beautiful coastal town of Knysna, up Simola Pass, a 3km climb with a 7% gradient. And that was only the first climb of tha day! A hard day in the saddle.
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shippy [28/03/2008]
Results are out! Londres-Paris.com/Adidas are the leading GB Team. We are 52nd in the mens category with a time of 41min44.7. The prologue was won by David George and Kevin Evans in a abolsutly amazing time of 31min04.4.
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shippy [28/03/2008]
Woke up feeling good and raring to go after all the UK winter training. First day of the Cape Epic was a 17km 350m prologue - and it was hard. My team partner is Riaan Boshoff - see photos in the news section of the web site.
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