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How at 40, I juggle elite category racing in France with family, job, mortgage commitments… and how you can too!

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Cycling

Cycling Equipment 

KASK Vertigo 2.0 vs KASK Mojito – Which is Best?

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 Chirundu Jason 2 Comments Helmet, Kask, VS

I’ve been racing and training using a Kask Mojito for a couple of years now and so decided that it

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Cocoa Plus High Protein Chocolate
Nutrition 

Cocoa+ High Protein Chocolate: Satisfy Cravings & Fuel your Body?

January 31, 2017February 16, 2019 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Chocolate, Protein, Review

I discover if by consuming high protein chocolate from Cocoa Plus if it will not only satisfy my after dinner cravings, but also help my body and muscles recover from a hard day’s training

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Fori Explorer Pack
Nutrition Reviews 

Fori Bars: The Ultimate High Protein Savoury Snack?

January 26, 2017January 27, 2017 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Fori, Protein

I discover if the Paleo Inspired, High Protein, Free Range Fori Meat Bars meet my needs as a cyclist to repair & maintain muscles plus quell my seemingly never ending hunger and desire to snack

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Marking the Carbon Steerer tube for cutting
Equipment 

Elite Level Bike Build on a Budget 2

January 18, 2017January 19, 2017 Chirundu Jason 1 Comment Bike Build, FSA, Headset, Viner

In part 2 of my elite level bike build, I take you through the processes of choosing, buying and then installing the headset as well as measuring and cutting a carbon steerer on a budget with simple tools

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Bike Build - Viner Maxima RS 4.0 frameset
Equipment 

Elite Level Bike Build on a Budget 1

January 15, 2017January 18, 2017 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Bike Build, Viner

Bike Build Part1: My experience of building up an elite level bike for road racing, but on a budget – Part 1 (Intro, the frame and the forks) – includes tips, advice and information to help you do the same.

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biltong the healthy high protein snack
Nutrition 

Biltong: the Healthy, High Protein Snack from Africa

January 13, 2017January 19, 2017 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Biltong, Protein, South Africa, Zim Food

As an endurance athlete and in particular a cyclist, I am constantly on the lookout for food or products that

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Equipment 

KCNC Ti Pro Lite Seatpost – Why I bought one

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 Chirundu Jason 4 Comments Cycling, KCNC, Seatpost

Seatposts: Carbon not always the Lightest Option As some regular readers may already know, I am in the process of

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Cycling 

Huge Vintage Bicycle collection for sale on ebay

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Retro Cycling, Vintage Bikes

German Man sells his giant collection of Vintage Bikes on Ebay

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Equipment 

Why I chose a Stages Power Meter over all others

December 31, 2016December 31, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Power Meter, Stages

After a huge amount of research, these are the reasons why I chose a Stages Power Meter above all others on the market

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Equipment Featured Articles 

PressFit-30 Frame with Shimano Cranks – What are the Options?

December 29, 2016January 27, 2017 Chirundu Jason 2 Comments Bottom Bracket, Equipment

I recently had a dilemma: I really wanted to buy a new frame and the one that I had set

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Are Tubulars Faster than Clinchers?
Cycling Featured Articles Wheels 

Are Tubulars Faster than Clinchers?

November 26, 2015 Chirundu Jason 0
35mm Wheels vs 50mm Wheels
Cycling Wheels 

35mm Wheels vs 50mm Wheels

October 30, 2015 Chirundu Jason 0
Hed Wheels & Steve Hed – Aerodynamic Pioneers
Cycling Wheels 

Hed Wheels & Steve Hed – Aerodynamic Pioneers

October 16, 2015 Chirundu Jason 0
To go deep or very deep?
Cycling Racing Wheels 

To go deep or very deep?

October 2, 2015 Chirundu Jason 0
  • Campagnolo Bora One 50 Tubular Wheelset $2,000.00 $1,500.00
  • Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 C50 Clincher Wheelset $1,500.00
  • 3T Orbis II T35 Ltd Wheelset $930.00
  • 3T Orbis II T50 Ltd Wheelset $2,000.00
  • Ursus MIURA TS37 Wheelset $1,300.00

Latest Reviews

Fori Explorer Pack
Nutrition Reviews 

Fori Bars: The Ultimate High Protein Savoury Snack?

January 26, 2017 Chirundu Jason 0

I discover if the Paleo Inspired, High Protein, Free Range Fori Meat Bars meet my needs as a cyclist to repair & maintain muscles plus quell my seemingly never ending hunger and desire to snack

Relive Your Ride – Strava add-on
Cycling Reviews 

Relive Your Ride – Strava add-on

October 23, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0
MINOX ACX 101 HD Action Camera Review
Cycling Reviews 

MINOX ACX 101 HD Action Camera Review

August 20, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0
Ronhill Neck Gaiter Review
Reviews 

Ronhill Neck Gaiter Review

January 28, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0

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Zim Food

Make Your Own Biltong
Zim Food 

How to Make your Own Biltong

January 1, 2017 Chirundu Jason 0

How I Made Biltong and how you can easily make it as well – South African Food – Beef Jerky

Lamb Sosaties on the Braai
Zim Food 

Sosaties Recipe | South African Food | Best Braai Recipes

August 12, 2016 Chirundu Jason 3
South African Boerewors - How to make it
Zim Food 

How to Make Boerewors

August 11, 2016 Chirundu Jason 3

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Race Reports

Bike Build: Viner Maxima RS 4.0 Damaged in Transit
Equipment Personal 

Bike Build: Viner Maxima RS 4.0 Damaged in Transit

December 22, 2016 Chirundu Jason 5

Hooray, my new Viner Maxima RS 4.0 arrived \0/ …. but wait what us this, the box looks badly damaged …..

Ronde des Ecureuils: échappee!
Personal 

Ronde des Ecureuils: échappee!

May 9, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0
Le Grand prix cycliste d’Ouverture  Castelmoron 2016
Cycling Personal Racing 

Le Grand prix cycliste d’Ouverture Castelmoron 2016

February 22, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0
Winter Training in the Warm Zimbabwe Sun
Cycling Personal Zim Places Zim Sport 

Winter Training in the Warm Zimbabwe Sun

February 3, 2016 Chirundu Jason 0

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