Energade Triathlon Series is apon us

Its that time of year again where we are reminded just how fast and hard a Sprint Triathlon is.BSG Energade Triathlon Series is the biggest in SA and been running for 14 years now. I always remember how Kak it feels when you finish your first one for the year. You left thinking that surely it couldn’t have been that hard.

The big difference for me this year is living at altitude and starting at sea level which should give me a little something extra. I also have a new ORCA Apex 2, first time i use it will be tomorrow. I also have my new Specialized Tarmac Comp with my Super fast Race wheels on, Zipp 808 front and Zipp 1080 Rear. I have only been training with this bike and haven’t had race wheels on yet, i have been very impressed with how a R20 000 race bike can ride and feel like a R60 000 race bike and i would know as i have ridden about 14 brands through out my riding days. There is something special about this bike, as well as the brand

So looking forward to having some red mist at some point in the race.

Here are the dates for the series in case you need them :

The Equipment i use and WHY

I get asked all the time by people about the equipment i use and why so i thought that would make a nice few posts on the stuff i use and why.

Firstly i believe in having the best equipment you can afford, or sometimes the best your credit card can afford, i see a lot of athletes getting deals or sponsorships from companies that they don’t really like or believe in just to get a few coins. I think you should be involved with the brands and the people who you believe in and use the product you think are best even if you have to pay for them.

I am going to start off with the swim and then do bike and then do the run.

I have only ever used Orca for my apparel and wetsuits as i believe that they are the best in the world, every year i get a new suit it is faster and more comfortable than the one before.

I am currently racing in the 226 Race range and have just received my new APEX 2 wetsuit which i cant wait to try out on Sunday when we start the first Energade race in Durban.

I only swim in Speedo Speedsockets as they suit my face and are very comfortable and i dont need to worry about my goggles during racing or training.

U use the new ORANGE Team Whasp swim cap and take a Pink 50mg Caffeine, Whasp Energy Gel before the swim start.

Here is the pic of my new Suit and “Tiger” 226 race top i will be wearing.