About Me
- Richardt Ferreira
- Just another kid on the block with a love and passion for Cycling! Began taking cycling seriously at the age of 11 and from then on it bit me. Will be riding for Team Ellsworth SA in 2012. Join me in my quest of seeking greatness.
Monday, 19 March 2012
World Cup #1 PMB
The first world cup of the 2012 season has finally arrived and the vibe in and around Pietermaritzburg was insane! You see cyclists everywhere you go, whether its at a coffee shop or a lodge, you will find some kind of cyclist there!
Photos courtesy of KZNMTB and Lee-Anne Cantrell
Throughout this week we were seen most of the time at the cascades shopping centre, busy getting the WC track dialled in and spending time with the Saffas around. The track was hard, very hard. Climbing around 280 metre per lap with some seriously technical sections causing an upset for some and for the rest its just part of the game.
Saturday was the big day for most, seeming that its the U23 and Elites racing but for us, it was just another race. Being out their on the track, camping with chairs and lots of food, watching the pros race was pretty good-until the heavens opened up and starting rain like mad!
Well done to all South African riders with the good results!
Sunday morning, 9:30am.
27 juniors stood on the start line waiting for the gun. I got seeded in the second to last row-meaning I'll have to get a good start. I got out the blocks fast and made up a few rows before entering the singletracks, and then everyone stopped. Running and getting on the bike saw me losing some positions but still up there. The first lap was my worst lap ever. Coming in almost last was something i would never have imagined.
Working my way back was hard, and soon I caught a few guys and passed them, but the lungs weren't there - struggling to breath up the climbs. The course dried up nice with the last few laps being smooth and fast especially the rock gardens! I finished in 17th on the day, 5th South African.
Thanks to the friends and family for the support! I have definitely gained some experience!
Next race will be a marathon on the last stage of the epic at Lourensford. Looking forward to the coming weeks' training!
Cheers
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Ellsworth Enlightenment 29er
I've finally made the change and got part of the 29 generation. Here is the new machine ready for the World Cup in less than 2 weeks time!
Wheelset : american classic
Fork: rock shock reba xx
Groupset: sram xx/shimano
Tires: schwalbe racing ralph
Weight: 9.6kg
Wheelset : american classic
Fork: rock shock reba xx
Groupset: sram xx/shimano
Tires: schwalbe racing ralph
Weight: 9.6kg
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Momentum Health xco #2
After a dissapoining DNF at the Nissan half marathon series in Tulbagh i had a good weeks' training before heading to KZN for 3 weeks.
I arrived in Hilton with much excitement seeing everybody i'll be spending time with over the next few weeks. Got my new 29er Enlightenment dialled up the friday before the race and went out to ride the track. They did a really good job, ensuring us a fast and enjoyable race!
Race day came and the game faces came out to play. After a good warmup we got called out for the startline. Luckily i got ranked on the frontline which always gives one confidence. A fast start by team mate Kyle and UK rider Alex Baker made things interesting.
The race kept getting more interesting as riders took turns in crashing and finally settled in after lap 3. I kept a constant pace making some ground on 3rd placed rider, but he just got away giving me 4th place in the Junior cat.
It's time to head out to the Cascades World cup track this week to get ready for the last race of the Momentum Health series. It will definitely be a cracker!
Be sure to watch the video made of our race as well as the womens race! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV1B88zsRl4&feature=share
I arrived in Hilton with much excitement seeing everybody i'll be spending time with over the next few weeks. Got my new 29er Enlightenment dialled up the friday before the race and went out to ride the track. They did a really good job, ensuring us a fast and enjoyable race!
Race day came and the game faces came out to play. After a good warmup we got called out for the startline. Luckily i got ranked on the frontline which always gives one confidence. A fast start by team mate Kyle and UK rider Alex Baker made things interesting.
Be sure to watch the video made of our race as well as the womens race! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV1B88zsRl4&feature=share
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