Join us as we delve into the world of mountain biking with a true legend, Wikus van der Walt.

As a pioneer in the sport, Wikus has left an indelible mark with iconic races such as "To Hell and Back" and the celebrated "Trans Baviaans."

Currently at the helm of Ecobound, he's steering the future of mountain biking with ambitious plans. Tune in to discover his journey, insights, and the exciting vision Ecobound has for the sport's evolution.

Adam Rose is an adventure racer, the owner of the ARONAR YouTube channel, and a race reporter for Sleepmonsters.

He aspires to race in an EA the World Championships 2023, after planning and setting it as his goal for the past 10 years.

You can contact him at [email protected] or +44 7867 526269, and find him on social media at @aronar and www.youtube.com/c/aronar.

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Meet Rory! A farm boy who is passionate about mountains, the outdoors and adventure. A man of few words. A runner, cyclist, motorbike rider and paddler. Lover of coffee, pizza and beer. Just a cool kid with a camera and tattoos.

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Seamus Allardice is a freelance journalist who spends most his time covering mountain bike races. He first covered the Trans Baviaans in 2016 and has ridden two editions too. You can follow him on Instagram or Twitter at @seamusallardice.

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Harald Zumpt has been working for IHF Products, distributors for Polar heart rate monitors, for the past 28 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Physiology and his postgraduate studies in Pharmacology. As a competitive swimmer, he transitioned to triathlon and was the first in Africa to complete the Olympic distance triathlon in under two hours. Zumpt manages to maintain an average of 10-12 hours of training per week.

Rory started his “professional” athletic career in 2014 as a trail runner. While trail running was his primary focus, he has competed in many disciplines over the years, from cycling and paddling to adventure racing and enduro racing. He is no stranger to the outdoors and feels most at home being out there and active.

With his years of experience in racing locally and internationally, Rory started his coaching business, The Scheffer Academy. Aimed at helping athletes at any level achieve their goals, with the view of making training adaptable and fun. Training is supposed to fit into your life, not the other way around.

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