Myriam Saugy
29-year-old Swiss endurance racer Myriam Saugy is training for the Cape Epic mountain bike race to be held in South Africa from March 24 - 31, 2007. She set a goal of participating in the Cape Epic two years ago. In this diary, she documents her training and preparation for the off-road stage race. Saugy began mountain biking in 2000 and racing in 2002. She now rides for Team Texner BMC (www.team-vtt-texner.ch) and is a member of the Swiss endurance national team. Saugy races as an amateur; she is also pursuing a teaching degree in history and geography.
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Stage three: Trying hard to keep smiling
Hello everybody, It's 5.30pm (after Monday's stage). My legs are sore, I feel tired and today I... -
The countdown begins
Departure in 10 days! I am feeling more and more excited as it gets closer. So what has happened in... -
One month to go
Pressure is on. It has been non-stop since the last time I wrote you. The days just went by so fast....
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Stage seven: breathtaking heat
Day 7 is over. I could sum up my day like this: good start, beautiful course, the best so far but... -
Stage four: Beating the bonk
Hello All, Hope you are well. We have done half of the race. Wouah. I must admit I have no clue in... -
Stage five: Best day yet
Heya Everybody, This is Montagu 220m above sea level. The camp is really nice today as all the...
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Stage one: A fast start
Outside temperature: maybe 35 degrees C. Weather: sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Here we are in... -
Stage two: Sore knees and a bump in the road
Hey Everybody, Here I am sitting in the media office after a very long day on the bike. Today's the... -
Winter motivation
Switzerland in winter: for the ones who like to play in the snow that's one of the place to be!...