RENAY’S BLOG: The Chaos Of A WC Start!
World Cup race-day: agonising, nerve-wracking, stressful, long, and wildly dangerous – and that’s just leading up to when the gun goes off! - By Renay Groustra World Cup Cross Country races are...
View ArticleRENAY’S BLOG: Swiss Power!
Renay took on the top dogs at a small race in Switzerland last weekend, and had a speak peek into why the Swiss are so dominant on the world circuit. - By Renay Groustra . Look at any mountain bike...
View ArticleRENAY’S BLOG: My MTB World Champs Build Up!
How does one train for the MTB World Champs? Having received the news last week that he had made the SA team, Renay shares how he has adjusted his training programme to prepare for the big race come...
View ArticleRenay’s Andorra World Cup Preview
So the World Cup circus returns to Andorra for the second time ever this weekend and serves as a double of both the Cross Country and Downhill disciplines. With the race village, and start being at...
View ArticleRENAY’S BLOG: Andorra World Cup “The hardest thing I’ve ever done..”
– By Renay Groustra So finally I get a chance to sit down and put some thoughts onto the keyboard, or rather a video about my World Cup race in Andorra. I landed back in Cape Town last week Wednesday...
View ArticleRENAY’S BLOG: On a Downward Spiral
Watch a pro in action on the indoor trainer doing “downward spiral” intervals. It might make you kind of glad that you’re not a pro cyclist. – By Renay Groustra So you’ve seen me do 30 second maximum...
View ArticleRENAY’S BLOG: Final World Champs Prep
Brendon Davids, Philip Buys and Renay Groustra head to Cape Town for a final training camp before the Big Race. Renay explains their final race prep and other tactics that they’re employing to ensure...
View ArticleRENAY’S MTB WORLDS BLOG: The Vibe, The Nerves, The Race!
SA’s top finisher in the elite men’s cross country race at MTB Worlds, Renay Groustra recounts what has to be the most special moment in his career. “This year I spent all my savings, maxed out my...
View ArticleRENAY’s BLOG: Post-World Champs Depression (PWCD)
Suffering from Post-World Champs Depression? It seems you’re not the only one. Here’s what Renay has been up to, to try and keep the PWCD at bay. – By Renay Groustra If you were at the World...
View ArticleRENAY’S BLOG: That’s How I Roll
Heading to the Karoo to Coast? Which wheel size is best for this race? Should you be on a hardtail or soft? And which tyres would best suit the terrain? Aiming for the top step of the podium, Renay...
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