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Sport

Zim People Zim Sport 

Dereck Chisora – Zimbabwean born boxer

February 18, 2012February 19, 2012 Chirundu Jason 1 Comment Boxing, Dereck Chisora, Great Zimbabweans, Sport, Zim People

The first time many would have heard about Dereck Chisora was when he was about to fight Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko

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Zim People Zim Sport 

Zimbabwe Tennis: Cara Black Wins Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Title

July 5, 2010July 5, 2010 Chirundu Jason 3 Comments Cara Black, Leander Paes, Lisa Raymond, Mixed Doubles, Sport, Tennis, Wayne Black, Wesley Moodie, Wimbledon

After overcoming some early nerves Zimbabwe’s tennis star Cara Black and her partner Leander Paes from India won the Wimbledon

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Charities Zim Events 

eXtreme 5 Challenge – raise money for Homes in Zimbabwe

June 22, 2010June 22, 2010 Chirundu Jason 1 Comment Charity, Events, eXtreme 5 Challenge, Sport

Aim The eXtreme 5 Challenge is aiming to raise £100,000 for “Homes in Zimbabwe” (HIZ – UK registered charity 1104512).

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Zim People Zim Sport 

Great Zimbabweans – Sport

August 30, 2009November 1, 2014 Chirundu Jason 14 Comments Andrew Flower, Bruce Grobbelaar, Byron Black, Cara Black, Cricket, David Pocock, Evan Stewart, Gary Teichmann, Golf, Heath Streak, Henry Olonga, Nick Price, Peter Ndlovu, Rugby, Sport, Swimming, Tennis, Zimbabwe

Despite being a small country, Zimbabwe has produced an incredible number of some of the finest athletes and sports stars

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Zim Sport 

Zimbabwean is world karate champion

August 30, 2009August 30, 2009 Chirundu Jason 2 Comments Karate, Samson Muripo, Sport, World Champion, Zim Sport News

Samson Muripo created history becoming the first person from an African country to win the Karate World Championship when he

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Zim People Zim Sport 

Andrew Flower: A short biography

August 25, 2009November 1, 2014 Chirundu Jason 4 Comments Andrew Flower, Cricket, Sport

With England’s recently victory over Australia and thus the taking back of the Ashes, I have decided to look at

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Zim Sport 

Zimbabwe: Africa U19 Rugby Champions

August 18, 2009 Chirundu Jason 3 Comments Rugby, Sport, Zim Sport News, Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe U19 Rugby team recently beat defending champions Namibia 39-7 in the final played at the Rugby Football Union

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Zim Sport 

Coventry equals ODI batting record

August 16, 2009August 18, 2009 Chirundu Jason 2 Comments Charles Coventry, Cricket, Sport, Zim Sport News, Zimbabwe

Charles Coventry equaled the highest individual one-day international score but could not prevent Zimbabwe losing the series against Bangladesh. Fourth

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Zim Sport 

Masakadza inspires Zimbabwe win

August 16, 2009August 16, 2009 Chirundu Jason 0 Comments Brendan Taylor, Cricket, Elton Chigumbura, Hamilton Masakadza, News, Ray Price, Sport, Zim Sport News

BULAWAYO: Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 69 runs in the third One-day International at the Queen’s Sports Club on Friday and

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Zim People Zim Sport 

Zimbabwean Springboks

August 15, 2009November 1, 2014 Chirundu Jason 40 Comments Gary Teichmann, Kennedy Tsimba, Rugby, Sport, Springboks, Takudzwa Ngwenya, Tendai Mtawarira, Thom Evans, Zimbabwe

With Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira rapidly becoming a folk hero amongst Springbok rugby supporters, I thought I would take a look

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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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