Thursday, July 17, 2008

1 Epic on my belt

hi there

with one epic on my belt today I taken the decision of doing the epic again next year, why?... maybe I have to proof to myself that I can do it again or maybe because I love the challenge or because i have definitely lost it but the fact is that right now i am looking for a partner, so if anyone knows someone that want to do it, let me know and i will contact him/her

6 comments:

charlieo said...

Hi Joaquin,
I am afraid that I already have a partner so I can't help you out there, but I was hoping you could give me some advice.

I am a mountain bike novice taking on the Cape Epic (yes I know it's a bit of a crazy way to learn a new sport) anyway, I am trying to pick a bike. Which ones would you suggest I try?

And any other advice for an Epic beginner?

Thanks
Charlie
My Cape Epic blog

Biker said...

Hola Joaquín,

Soy el webmaster de www.universociclista.com
Soy periodista de profesión y ciclista por convicción. Necesitaría contactar contigo porque, aunque no te puedo proporcionar un patrocinador, nuestro portal puede servirte de escaparate.

Además me gustaría charlar contigo porque yo también quiero intentar ir algún día a la Absa Cape Epic. Reservan algunas plazas para periodistas que la corran... Yo hice en su momento el Raid Transatlas y he corrido muchas clásicas de mtb (cabrerés, Extreme Bardenas...) Quiero saber algunos detalles para saber si sería capaz de completarla...

Mi mail es biker@universociclista.com

Joaquin Valverde said...

hi there

sorry for the late reply, i would recommend you get a full suspension bike, specially if you are a novice cyclist, only experience riders take on the epic on hard tails. I did it on a yeti hard tail, and it was fantastic! good luck with your training and make sure you do lots of mileage.

there are a few bikes i would recommend, yeti are great, specialized epic or stumpjumper if you are a heavier rider. Cannondale make good bikes, the winners this year made it on a cannondale scalpel with the lefty suspension.

It is really a personal choice and all the brands have good quality full susp. bikes at reasonable prices so look around and make sure you dont buy a cheap one.

what i did is i bought my yeti second hand, serviced it, change casette, chain and rings and had an almost brand new bike for half the price

Anonymous said...

[p]Though this is not prime priority, style nowadays is already deemed important because of everybody seems to be engrossed with fashion and the latest trends . Thus in my opinion uggs bailey link triplet isn't just fit with to get younger people, the old [url=http://cheapuggbaileybuttonuk.moonfruit.com]cheap ugg bailey button uk[/url] people will just applied in their own style let alone demonstrate to their unique ways . Although the range of colours for these boots is limited [url=http://ugguksaleonline.moonfruit.com]ugg uk sale online[/url] to neutral colours including grey, black, chocolate, chestnut and sand they can be worn with a wide variety of outfits . Even the innovative born babies might also find a cozy ladies to feel precisely the same comfort as you are in your UGG . Related Articles - UGG Boots, cheap ugg boots, ugg boots china, replica ugg boots, ugg boots 2011, Email this Article to a Friend! Receive Articles like this one direct to your email box!Subscribe for free today! . The ways [url=http://genuinecheapuggboots.moonfruit.com]genuine cheap ugg boots[/url] of making these boots, nevertheless, stay the identical . The numerous coloring schemes for the Ugg Bailey key Boot is certainly a design in itself . If you've managed to acquire data regarding the customer, you could use it to give the letter a more personalized feel.[/p][p]These up-to-date sheepskin styles will surely to stir a hot tide in the world of fashion and soon become a hot fashion trend to follow . With durable rubber outsoles with EVA inserts for cushioning, this great style is compelte with full grain leather uppers and synthetic leather trims for improved durability . Sun glasses, a word alone can make a perception of fashion mark . Best honchos must appear sincere and trustworthy [url=http://genuineuggaustralia.moonfruit.com]genuine ugg australia sale[/url] in order to reduce community scorn and distrust that might severely affect the business' stocks and product sales . net/andhttp://www . The type gives the cool [url=http://uggbootsonlinesaleuk.moonfruit.com]ugg boots online sale uk[/url] one-inch your main heel . There are fleecy fibers in the boot that enable in circulation of air through the summer months.[/p]



[url=http://www.prostatecancerassessment.com/forum/posting.php?mode=quote&f=5&p=66113]There Offer the cheap Ugg sandals for women online with good quality 9t[/url]
[url=http://www.meduni.com/angebote/medtopics-copy-1/f-j/kommentare/forum/thread/135/371/gdgynuojrjwoyel/1.html]Here Offer the discount Ugg sandals shoes online with high-quality 2n[/url]
[url=http://tibetansatuniversity.com/about/?replytocom=10]There Offer the discount Ugg sandals for men online with good quality 4t[/url]
[url=http://thereallybadpeople.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=32471]Here Offer the cheap Ugg sandals shoes online with good quality 7n[/url]
[url=http://thereallybadpeople.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=32548]Here Offer the discount Ugg sandals for women online with high-quality 4c[/url]

Anonymous said...

[p]Considered within the angle of road history, these sheepskin " booties " would acceptance the ft of seventeenth century British people or [url=http://cheapuggbaileybuttonuk.moonfruit.com]cheap ugg bailey button uk[/url] Powhattan warriors like they can be felt onto your toes now . Not to mention [url=http://uggbootsonlinesaleuk.moonfruit.com]ugg boots online sale uk[/url] safety factors are commonly a significant profile right here . [url=http://ugguksaleonline.moonfruit.com]ugg uk sale online[/url] geek-design . Check them out in no time . The UGG Difference What makes UGG footwear so unique is that the wool fibers of the sheepskin insulate your feet while also allowing heat and moisture to be wicked away . You [url=http://genuinecheapuggboots.moonfruit.com]genuine cheap ugg boots[/url] can purchase them online or visit stores that sell the boots . genuine womens ugg bailey button chocolate boots clearance Related Articles - Ugg, boots, Email this Article to a Friend! Receive Articles like this one direct to your email box!Subscribe for free today! . Buy your favourite high heels [url=http://genuineuggaustralia.moonfruit.com]genuine ugg australia sale[/url] shoes cheap here is your best chice.[/p]



[url=http://www.achsensprung.net/index.php?page=forum&action=newanswer&threadid=16058&_f=5]There Offer the discount Ugg shoes online with high-quality 7z[/url]
[url=http://www.cruzinbuddies.com/buddieboard/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=40295]There Offer the cheap Ugg sandals for men online with high-quality 1k[/url]
[url=http://test.sysman.ru/index.php?act=Post&CODE=02&f=25&t=9415]Here Offer the discount Ugg shoes online with good quality 8x[/url]
[url=http://www.duvivie.at/index.php?option=com_phocaguestbook&view=phocaguestbook&id=1&Itemid=11%2BResult:%2Bchosen%2Bnickname%2B"Robkae62";%2Bcaptcha%2Brecognized;%2Bsuccess%2B%28from%2Bfirst%2Bpage%29;%2BBB-code%2Bnot%2Bworking;%2BResult:%2Bchosen%2Bnickname%2B"Robvck92";%2Bcaptcha%2Brecognized;%2Bsuccess%2B%28from%2Bfirst%2Bpage%29;%2BBB-code%2Bnot%2Bworking;]There Offer the discount Ugg sandals for men online with high-quality 8g[/url]
[url=http://dabike.com/bb/posting.php?mode=quote&f=1&p=262267]There Offer the cheap Ugg sandals for women online with good quality 0j[/url]

Anonymous said...

[p]Hottest Moncler Coats will Give You a Different Feeling
For the beautiful women, to pick up moncler veste femme and sacs moncler is a good match . Modern layout will allow you to seem so calme and model,Then you definitely unquestionably can wear the coat match trouser take part in celebration ,you seem to be so calme! . It's my job to snowboard throughout Co as well as Vermont, plus the coat come to be worthy of involving donning time and again, particularly when the idea moves solid breeze as well as snowy certifications . High efficiency, lower price, and most importantly, get the real Moncler products, these are what moncler outlet can provide to you . Moncler brand name from the town [url=http://www.monclersjacketsuk.co.uk]moncler jackets uk[/url] of Monestier de Clermon the abbreviation . There a wide range of Moncler jackets online stores provide a better value, high good quality . So preserve all your suggestions and create them &#8211 you will not regret it . Natural and pure and fresh and also is the main melody of the women moncler jacket . A lot, as an example Nation Moncler, Moncler Cutting finished, Moncler Coats For Men should have a minimum of effort Halloween costumes, boys leather jackets Moncler incredible purchase info? At the point in time, they have pretty consistently over again contented.[/p][p]Gentle gray woolen coat is incredibly straightforward, bu . An elastic snap cuff in addition to a zip closure that could be used on either ways accompanied by a 100% polyester shell together with [url=http://www.salecheapmonclerjackets.co.uk]cheap moncler jackets sale[/url] down filling ensure some sort of cozy and warm encounter . It in the chest, and, as a result, the fixed Get very personable open coat appearance . The moncler girls [url=http://www.cheap-monclerjacketss.co.uk]moncler jackets[/url] coats should help you . This can be since the planning can be water resistant snowboard coat after they create one's body humidity break free . Particularly, the color of the Moncler clothes is high-gloss, which is unique style, and more and more young people like it . Hottest Moncler Women's Vos Navy Down Coats are so popular in 2012-2013 winter for its fashion design and elegant color . Moncler product sales design of companies has grown for getting kinds progress . Moncler count on that any of us can definitely delight in winter sports activities regardless of the fact that undertaking so concered about loved kinds to not actually obtain injured.[/p]