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Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio: Looking Back and Striving Forward
I catch up with Ashleigh and find out the Olympics “is not all sunshine and rainbows. Ashleigh is the type of girl who is always busy. If...
sarahbonne7
Feb 6, 20133 min read


From High to Pavement Low
Tour de PPA, Vissershok climb. [photo courtesy: Courtney Dyoll Yentruoc Lloyd] I’ve never wanted to quit a race before. I’ve thought...
sarahbonne7
Feb 4, 20133 min read


My First Attack: Podium at Bouckaert Soenen League Race
Bianca Holtzkampf-Mayer (2nd), Kelly van der Toorn (1st), and me! After a crazy early 4am wake-up, I was standing on the start line...
sarahbonne7
Jan 30, 20133 min read


Expert Bike Fitter: Mark Dwyre
Mark Dwyre, one of Canada’s premier bike fit experts, shares his vision of bike fitting and it’s not all about the bike. Almost right...
sarahbonne7
Jan 23, 20134 min read


Oatmeal Speculoos Biscuits
My one-bowl recipe is easy to make, quick to bake and is a nice treat to whip up after a race. If you’re not venturing to Belgium or...
sarahbonne7
Jan 19, 20131 min read


To my left…
A white Christmas is a romantic idea but there is nothing romantic about base hours on an indoor trainer. Every year I come home for the...
sarahbonne7
Jan 2, 20132 min read


Vegan French Toast
After a 23 hour flight and a 4 hour drive, I finally made it back to Canada more or less in one piece. However, my sense of time was left...
sarahbonne7
Dec 26, 20122 min read


Balega!: Gugulethu Reconciliation Day 10km
Gugulethu 10km: All ready to go before the race. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate reconciliation than to unite people through...
sarahbonne7
Dec 16, 20123 min read


Speedplay X/2 Pedals: Comprehensive Product Review
The very first time I fell was my second or third ride in clipless pedals. I say “fell” and not “crashed” because I literally just tipped...
sarahbonne7
Dec 13, 20124 min read


Meet Pippi: My “New” Cervelo R3SL
Meet Pippi. My previously loved Cervelo R3SL. Most of you will be interested in the geometry, weight, and all the design details but all...
sarahbonne7
Dec 7, 20121 min read


An All-Star Cast: Lining up with the Pros at Die Burger
Die Burger Cycle Tour: Sharon Laws and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio. [photo courtesy:...
sarahbonne7
Dec 3, 20123 min read


Coronation Double Century: Girls Kicking Ass for 202km
No better way to come back to racing after my big crash than to take on a 202km team time trial. After taking such a long break from...
sarahbonne7
Nov 30, 20124 min read


An Evening with Karien van Jaarsveld
Karien van Jaarsveld “Everyone has learned somewhere along,” Karien van Jaarsveld assured the crowd of mainly women last night during her...
sarahbonne7
Nov 22, 20122 min read


Roasted Purple Carrot, Sweet Potato and Kale Salad
Purple carrots! I made a bit of a scene last week in the Food Lover’s Market downtown Stellenbosch when my boyfriend found purple...
sarahbonne7
Nov 20, 20122 min read


Interview: Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio
SOUTH AFRICA’S MOOLMAN-PASIO DOMINATES AFRICAN CONTINENTAL CHAMPS Published in Bicycling Magazine Moolman-Pasio takes gold in the...
sarahbonne7
Nov 16, 20123 min read


Canada to Cape
Table Mountain, Cape Town. A view and a road I never get tired of. I left Canada on a Sunday and arrived in Cape Town on a Tuesday...
sarahbonne7
Nov 14, 20122 min read


Mum’s Veggie Lasagna
Known to make even meat lasagne lovers swoon, this vegetarian lasagna is a real winner. I wish I could take credit for it because, as my...
sarahbonne7
Nov 8, 20122 min read


Riding the Rideau
I’m usually only home in Westport, my small hometown in Canada, for Christmas and confined to the indoor trainer because of the snow....
sarahbonne7
Oct 31, 20123 min read


Mum’s Gluten Free Brownie Cookies
Mum’s food is always the best and this biscuit recipe is no exception. Straight from my mum’s gluten free kitchen, these devilishly...
sarahbonne7
Oct 22, 20122 min read


Running on the Rock: Thanksgiving in St. John’s
Ed, myself, and Jacqueline (my sister) on the top of Signal Hill For those of you who don’t know, Canadian’s often refer to Newfoundland...
sarahbonne7
Oct 17, 20123 min read
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