http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.pedals.co.nz en-us Fri, 15 May 2026 03:02:13 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/110425/world-cups--world-champs-2024/ April/may 2023 saw us traveling to europe for 2 world cups. First one in Maniago Italy. I won Bronze in both the time trail and road race, quite happy with my performance. Then off to Belgium where unfortunately the decision was made for me to pull out from the Ronde des Flanders as the conditions were too dangerous. This was followed by two world cup races in Oostende. Unfortunately in both races I suffered bad ataxia which saw me unable to finish one race and low in ranks in the other. However... Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:40:02 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post110425 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/99206/world-championships--canada/ World Championships in Canada A mixed affair at the World Championships in Quebec in August last year. Unfortunately, during my Time Trial race a staff member gave me incorrect information leading to me missing out on a medal, however two days later I finished the road race with a Bronze.Really difficult course with a very steep (dangerous) downhill and a 10% climb on the other side.Overall I was happy with how I performed.Since the worlds I have started training under a new coach whom... Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:18:33 +1300 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post99206 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/86829/world-cup--quebec/ After a long flight to Canada via San Francisco Eltje and John made it to the Road World Cup in Quebec.Eltje won 2 more silver medals, ITT and RR. Eltje also won the World Cup Leaders jersey and trophy for 2022. It’s a points competition for the world cups held in 2022.  Now heading to the Road Worlds in Baie Comeau, Canada.... Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:13:14 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post86829 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/83542/may-update--europe/ Our Europe trip started with a long, long flight via Dubai, but with staying on the plane in Kuala Lumpur while they refuelled it. Then on to Brussels and a car ride to Ostend in Belgium. Accommodation was at the seafront, and adjacent to the race course and start/finish, which allowed us to watch racing from our balcony. All the teams stayed there.  My first event, a Time Trial, around (too) many corners, but I came second behind the reigning World Champion.  My sister Diete and my ne... Tue, 31 May 2022 14:14:06 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post83542 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/76616/feb-22-update/ Here we are, Feb 22 and approximately 5 months post Tokyo.  There have been some changes to my team. Coach Blandy is pursuing other opportunities so is no longer available, this has meant I have had to search for another coach. Ryan Hollows, our new programme manager, suggested a trial with Hannah Vankampen as a new coach. I agreed to it and I am looking forward to working with Hannah as it appears to be a good match. Although Tokyo was a big disappointment to me, I am back enjoying ri... Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:11:03 +1300 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post76616 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/70782/japan/ A picture can say a thousand words... Photos of training in Japan. Almost RACE DAY!... Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:41:19 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post70782 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/70605/eltje-update--nz-preparation-complete/ My NZ preparation for the Paralympics in Tokyo is is complete. We have been in self-isolation at a camp in Cambridge. I was in Podium Lodge , a very nice accommodation, but I left it, as it proved not to be suitable for my degree of disability. I am continuing my self isolation at home, for the final week.On top of that, the recent outbreak of Covid-19 has resulted in us being in lockdown again, which will has continued until we depart from Auckland airport today, 23 August. The logistics of the... Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:04:52 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post70605 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/69287/team-eltje--andrew-annear--physio/ ... Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:52:50 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post69287 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/69009/eltje-update/ It has been rather hectic lately as I attended a PNZ camp at New Plymouth, followed by almost 2 weeks in Mount Maunganui, training in a heat lab, where as well as getting used to exertion in high temperatures and humidity, the physiological effects were recorded.During our camp in the Mount the PNZ Para-cycling team selection was formally announced, and then on Wed 14th we travelled to North Shore for more work in a heat lab and to attend the presentation of the full PNZ Para team , all spo... Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:11:00 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post69009 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/post/68932/team-eltje--michael-bland--coach/ Learn about the working mechanisms of Team Eltje from Micheal Bland, Eltje's coach.... Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:14:37 +1200 http://www.pedals.co.nz/blog/#post68932