Steve Haddock
Professional Director with international experience in Sales and Marketing who also happens to love all types of cycling!
Riverside Motor Lodge
Accommodation Review
Before you stay here ask the question “just how badly do I need the sleep?” If you are desperate I would advise a stop at The Warehouse to buy a cheap sleeping bag and pillow. Sleep in the car – it would be more comfortable.
The writing was on the wall from walking into reception. The smell of smoking in here did not bode well. The . . .
Depot
Restaurant Review
“ Dining at Depot is like falling in love. With New Zealand” NZ Herald
Situated in Federal Street opposite the Sky Tower I had been given rave reviews about how good this place is. It has just swept the Metro/Audi awards winning the supreme award, the best new restaurant and the best casual bistro award. It was set-up by Al Brown who . . .
Paul Leitch
Learn a little about this legendary coach.
He competed in 2 Olympics, 3 Commonwealth Games and won multiple National medals on both the road and the track. He has been running spin classes for over 20 years – well before the trend hit the gym scene 5-6 years ago. He is quietly intense and almost introverted but when prompted can tell the most incredibly interesting and funny tales. NZ . . .
A Return to Africa
(Part 3)
In March 2012 I had my first attempt at finishing the 800 km Cape Epic. It proved to be disastrous. This is the third part of my journey back to fitness and my return to Africa to finish some very unfinished business.
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The Race
The Absa Cape Epic takes place every year around the last week of March. The race is held . . .
A Return To Africa - Part 2
A Return To Africa – Part 2.
This month was characterized by loads of sickness and my first trip to a nutritionist.
In March 2012 I had my first attempt at finishing the 800 km Cape Epic. It proved to be disastrous. This is the second part of my journey back to fitness and my return to Africa to finish some very unfinished . . .
A Return to Africa (Part 1)
My journey back to fitness
In March 2012 I had my first attempt at finishing the 800 km Cape Epic – an 8 stage MTB race around the Western Province of South Africa. It proved to be disastrous. I crashed in the Redwoods (Rotorua) 2 weeks prior to the race puncturing a lung and then had multiple gear breakages during the race ensuring a very disappointing DNF. . . .
