I went back to Sauerland but this time on my gravel bike. Wow, it was to train for a MTB marathon this week and my intention was to climb as much as possible. That was what I did. In the most beautiful environment and lovely gravel roads. I found a 9km climb with a 500m downhill in the middle. Almost all of it gravel. Definitely the longest climb I have done in Sauerland.
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Strava: Barry van Jaarsveld
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Komoot: Barry VJ
Who the heck is Barry? I am a ex- elite triathlete and started riding in 1984. In real life I am a chiropractor.
This channel is about cycling and health. I also build my own bikes which can be a risky business as actually i am a chiropractor.
Born and bread in South Africa, riding my bike in The Netherlands is one journey of discovery as it’s so beautiful. I race mountain bike marathons and will soon be doing my first gravel race.
I raced as a triathlete in South Africa and the United States of America and was on the South African Triathlon Invitation Team 1989.
Currently i am racing the Sforz MTB Cup in the Netherlands and Germany. I finished in 4th place in my age-group in 2017 and 2018 – 50+
Thank you for watching my channel.
Cheers
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4 Comments
Awesome video Barry – cool drone shots – how's those stones man!
Beautiful! Although, I felt out of breath just watching those steep climbs! 😆
I agree re Garmin 'back to home function', I also use it when running in a place I don't know.
This is my local ground 😊😍