Reason 19: My Partner for the Cape Epic

So who would I want to ride the Cape Epic 2010 with - on a S-Works Stumpjumper off course! The following top ten in no particular order:

1) Mike Sinyard: It would be great to get a better business brain. Riding with a legend such as Mike will teach me a thing or twenty.

2) Ned Overend: I'm not in his league and will battle to stay with him. Hey, we could win the Masters class. If you're in Ned, I will show you how a 40+ never won anything major - can excel on a S-Works Stumpjumper! You can show me how.

3) Rachael Lambert: Specialized Product Manager for Women - In South Africa Scott is the weapon for women and I think thats plain wrong. Rachael - come ride the mixed category and lets show what Specialized can do. With your spirit who cares about a win - its about the experience!

4) Richard Cunningham: RC - Mtb Sage of note. Editor, designer - Mtb pioneer - well everything Mtb. You simply have to ride the Epic RC!

5) Jimmy Mac: We're about the same age, and probably with similar VO2. Knows everything about bikes and a wonderful conversationalist over 8 days?

6) Vail 1994: You know who you are. Its about the bikes and conversation? Camping at Vail, the rides through to Leadville? Are you still riding?

7) The IMBA Trail Care Crew or anyone else in a voluntary organization with a passion for mtb trails.

8) BMA Riders: What a great organization and what a fantastic place to live. Its open to any one of you - as long as you ride a Specialized.

9) Specialized Evangelists: Tan Lam, Michelle Diaz-Ordell or any of the evangelists at Specialized. Brilliant ideas - all the time!

10) A Google Maps freak: Would love to spend 8 days with a Google Maps fan plotting ways to use the technology for Mountain bike trails.