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Rafeeq Safodien - UCI Level One Certified Coach, associate coach at Bike2max Studio, I have a genuine passion for the sport, and my life revolves around the bicycle. I have spent almost 20 years cycling and have a long history of adapting my fitness to the different cycling disciplines. With a background in road racing, my interest in cycling has shifted to mountain biking. I have a particular interest and expertise in solo self-supported ultra-endurance/distance and adventure racing. However, I don't know all the answers. Through continued learning and research, I understand the science of cycling and endurance as well as I can.

 

Where it started - After getting lost in the Karoo and calling it quits at 2015 TheMunga, my first ultra, I went back in 2016 to try again, lost 3rd in final 80km and finished 7th. This small victory became a reference point as to what could be possible, a few weeks later I launched RIDEANDRACE.

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My motto - All accomplishments start with a decision to try.

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What I aim to achieve - I provide a "human" service; the person comes first, not the athlete... I aim to have a positive impact on; your attitude, physical development, lifestyle and confidence. 

 

Who I would like to work with - A person who prioritizes exercise, performance and health in their lives. Who is willing to try and shape their lifestyle and environment to match their realistic aspirations.

 

My approach - Understanding your individuality and take into account your particular circumstances and plan everything down to the smallest detail or with some flexibility. To ensure that I can help you experience noticeable changes and get the results you are looking for you should be willing to commit to a minimum training period of 3-4 months... real improvements take time, and the training process is not glamorous or always easy. It is simple, requires consistency, and is often dull, boring and somewhat repetitive.

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Race experience - 12hr & 24hr solo road and mtb racing, self supported & semi supported ultra-endurance racing, single day and multi-day stage racing. Having competed many cycling events, provincial and national elite level, on and off road, the most memorable race is the 2018 Bikingman Oman, a self-supported ultra endurance sprint race, finishing 8th overall and achieving a personal best by completing a 1000km race in less than 3 days. A close second is a split between TheMunga in 2016 and Cape Epic in 2015.

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Other ultra cycling achievements - Podium finisher at DARLING TTU 24 hour in 2018 and 2017. Top 5 finisher at Killarney 12 hour in 2018.

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My mountain bike and road training and racing experience extends to - Single day racing, criteriums, time trials, XC, marathon and multi-day stage races such as Tankwa Trek, Cape Pioneer, Wine2Whales, Giro Del Capo,

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