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Downhill Battle
I hate going downhill. I would climb all day if I could but, as the saying goes, what goes up must come down. It’s a technical skill that...
sarahbonne7
Dec 26, 20143 min read


The “4km” Climb
In the first week I eagerly tackled the big local mountains of Rocacorba and Del Mont. I had cruised through the ever-rolling Parc...
sarahbonne7
Dec 10, 20143 min read


Hardware Store Charades
The new playground! So there I was, full-heartedly acting out how to jump-start a car in the local hardware store in an attempt to...
sarahbonne7
Nov 26, 20143 min read


Adios Lanzarote. So long summer…
I’m in wool socks. I was in sunny Lanzarote a mere two weeks ago but seeing my breath this morning as I mounted my bike made me feel like...
sarahbonne7
Nov 9, 20141 min read


Total Immersion Open Water Camp Lanzarote
The Lanzarote 2014 Team “Who wants to do the 5km?” We were no more than thirty minutes into the week. Granted it was a Total Immersion...
sarahbonne7
Oct 31, 20145 min read


Making the Break–Episode Two
“Become a cyclist they said. See the world they said. Maybe it’s not true…” In the second episode of Making the Break, Edward lines up...
sarahbonne7
Sep 30, 20141 min read


Lanzarote 70.3
Fourth pink hat from the right, putting my goggles on, ready to get going! We had been swimming for maybe 100m but all evidence pointed...
sarahbonne7
Sep 25, 20143 min read


Me and the Mézilhac
It was pretty clear right away the Mézilhac was going to be “the” climb this season. I arrived in France and, since I had spent two...
sarahbonne7
Sep 4, 20144 min read


I’m back. And I’m racing.
First race back: Triathlon des Gorges de l’Ardeche What’s longer than a year? 350 days of rehab. But I’m back. And I’m racing. It’s been...
sarahbonne7
Aug 29, 20146 min read


Making the Break
Wanna know what it’s really like as an amateur cyclist trying to make the break into the pro ranks? Check out this cool video…hopefully...
sarahbonne7
Jun 25, 20141 min read


UC Aubenas Training Day
A little video I put together for Edward‘s French Team, UC Aubenas. #training #Cycling #Ardeche #TeamTimeTrial #EdwardGreene...
sarahbonne7
Jun 16, 20141 min read


A Day at the Races
It was a long way to drive for a small race but for amateur riders every chance is an opportunity. I squeezed in the car with four riders...
sarahbonne7
May 12, 20145 min read


My 23 Kilo Life
Baggage. When you move every 6 months or more like I do you start to reassess your material belongings. Since your life can only amount...
sarahbonne7
May 7, 20142 min read


MRI Results
My life is all about RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. I’ve been staring down recovery road for a while now. My latest detour of...
sarahbonne7
Apr 28, 20143 min read


The Last 48 Hours
From the top of Franshoek Pass on last weekend’s base ride, I thought my uphill battle with injury was almost over. I could see the...
sarahbonne7
Apr 4, 20142 min read


The Annual Family Tour
You need good motivation to survive base training on an indoor trainer! Each year during the Canadian winter my family embarks on a big...
sarahbonne7
Mar 23, 20142 min read


Laundry, Luggage, Long Distance & Love
Normal clothes on the left, kit on the right. Having only ventured into the world of sports a few years ago, it’s been a steep learning...
sarahbonne7
Mar 11, 20143 min read


Almond and Apple Salad
Almond and Apple Salad I always make too much quinoa. Always. I’m not really a measure, stick to a recipe kind of girl. I eyeball...
sarahbonne7
Mar 4, 20142 min read


Refuel Bowl
Mmm, mmm, fuel. Getting back to my old routine of training has also brought back my appetite–thank goodness, I love eating. During my...
sarahbonne7
Feb 26, 20142 min read


Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal
The Midlands As soon as we crossed the provincial border into KwaZulu-Natal, I was wondering how the heck I would get my helmet on. The...
sarahbonne7
Feb 21, 20143 min read
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