The Hogs

The WildHogs MTB Crew is made up of the following riders, and seems to be growing on a weekly basis:

Rich – ‘The HogMaster’ or WildHog founder is a specialist multi-athlete of average height and weight. Having just completed a season of KZN’s must gruelling races the Hogs are in safe hands.

Rich rides the GT Avalanche 1.0

Warren – aka ‘Ricky Bobby’ is not shy when it comes to pitt stops, he once stopped on an awesome berg ride to have a 2 hour breakfast and then insisted on being picked up by car. What Warren doesn’t have in courage, strength and determination he makes up for in enthusiasm and his love for changing an already good plan. Warren also adds much adventure to weekend cane rides with his problematic bowels. Lookup boskak on wiki and you’ll see his name.

Warren rides the Raleigh RM5.0

Dac – On the outside he appears to be a lean, mean cycling machine on the inside he just wants to play golf. Dac’s excellent knowledge of numbers is a welcome addition to the team. Dac is most comfortable on cane rides and his claim to fame is haveing once ridden Giba

Dac rides a Raleigh RM4.0 (practically the same as the 5.0 but half the price)

Wayne – Half man, half baboon -a  marvel to the medical world. A little known fact is Wayne was Chris Barnard’s first heart recipient, unfortunately it did not make international press as a baboon heart was used. Wayne enjoys nothing more than riding in the mountains but only gets going at 50km and prefers cooler weather.

Wayne rides the Mongoose Meteor Elite, a bike popular with hairdressers and stylists around the world

Rod – If riders were recruited by the size of their calves Rod would be in France right now. This rhino legged rider can always be counted on for his positive commitment to the sport and his support for Carl on the hills. Unfortunately family commitments have meant Rod spends more time changing nappies these days.

Rod rides the amazing GT Avalanche 1.0 as well

Carl – Carl thought MTB meant motor bikes when he signed up. On most hills he wishes he has an engine. When not taking a relaxed ride at the rear Carl enjoys nothing more than impressing his friends with his notorious Crop Dusting Fly By Sprints.

Carl, of course, rides the same bike as his brother Dac

Jeremy - Some say he has a similar genetic makeup to that of a mountain bike, others say he was born with cleats, regardless of what they say we think he should have been called Scott…or Giant.

Jeremy is not sure what he rides but knows it cost R19,000

Craig – plagued by injury, it is great to see Craig back in the saddle, early season form shows good things to come!

Rod rides the amazing GT Avalanche 1.0 as well

Andre – If eating ribs was an an olympic sport Andre would have got SA gold! That said he has shed a considerable ammount of weight lately so the Hogs wait with eager anticipation to see Andre back in the saddle. We are still waiting…

Andre rides the raleigh RM6.0, dual suspension baby!

Mark – The veteran Hog riders were quite impressed with Mark’s first Giba session with the boys, hey he didn’t vommit on ‘Vommit Hill’! To date Mark has proved to be one of the most dedicated riders from the hog pen.

Mark rides an impressive bike who’s name I can’t spell…

Maurice- aka ObiWan is the Lance Armstrong (but without the cycling skills) of Mauritius, in Port Louis they say he is hotter than Dal Purie… Maurice has gone from strength to strength and currently holds the title of MIR – Most improved Rider

Maurice rides a Mahindra, a famous Indian brand popular with young apprentice priests at the Taj Mahall

Karl - another bean counter has joined the Hogs, not too much is known about this new Hog but he is rumoured to have once met Gerry Coetzee…

Karl rides a Mongoose that attracts thorns like other Carl’s cycling pants attract farts

Andrew – aka  Lofty, rode Giba (20Km) and burnt 2200Cal (fat bastard!) and then walked the entire vomit hill. To date Andrew hasn’t missed a ride and his commitment will soon see him chasing the racing snakes down.

Pierre – big fella, big heart! Pierre has shown great dedication to biking, if he could just lay off the pies he could be a real contender