Video: Lesotho Sky Day 3 Highlights
Day 3 of the 2014 Lesotho Sky had riders take on a 69 km course from Ramabanta to Malealea. After a fast and flowy start the technical descent into the Makhaleng River valley provided an early test of nerves and abilities. A riverside single track treated riders to some breathtaking views out of the valley […]
Lesotho Sky Diaries: Day 3 – Ramabanta to Malealea
Waking up on day 3 I could feel some aches setting in. Perhaps from yesterday’s tumble or maybe just tent life, but nothing a warm cup of coffee won’t cure. First though, it’s time to check on my bike. It had spent the night at the mechanics in an effort to de-skew my derailleur hanger. […]
Lesotho Sky Diaries: Day 2 – Ramabanta loop
Sounds of distant roosters and the welcomed smell of bacon wafting from the nearby kitchen was my day 2 wake up call. With some breakfast shoveled down, kit on and bikes checked we were ready to roll. Off the start line we had a short neutral zone leaving the Ramabanta Trade Post Lodge. Before long […]
Lesotho Sky Diaries: Day 1 – The Total Time Trial
With the various political goings on there was a little apprehension heading across the border for my first Lesotho Sky. While the organising team and other locals had given assurances that the media was making a meal of things, you’re still never quite sure until you are there. Needless to say aside from a few […]