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Episode 4 - Mannie Heymans in Windhoek, Namibia

Episode 4 - Mannie Heymans in Windhoek, Namibia

FromThe Race To Rugby World Cup Pod


Episode 4 - Mannie Heymans in Windhoek, Namibia

FromThe Race To Rugby World Cup Pod

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ron and Adam reflecting on their ride into Windhoek, the interesting people they have met and how a chocolate milkshake (from South African local diner, Wimpy) has become a small symbol of their cycle so far.
Ron and Adam chat to Manny Heymans, the bicycle guru of Namibia. Born in South Africa, he grew up in Namibia and started cycling as a teenager. He has completed in mountain climbing in three Olympic games (2000, 2004 and 2008) and is also a top road racer, the greatest ever from Namibia. He talks about his Olympic experiences, winning the ABSA Cape Epic in 2004 and his life after racing, including opening his shop - Mannie's Bike Mecca in Windhoek, Namibia. 
Location : Windhoek, Namibia
Web page: www.racetorugbyworldcup.com
Video : Dean Dustan https://bit.ly/DeanDustan
Mix : Bart Larter https://audiobits.co.za/
Released:
Feb 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (24)

Join Ron and Adam as they explore the world of rugby from the vantage point of their bicycles on a 45,000 km fundraising ride between Rugby World Cups. The boys will share their tales from the road and have conversations with characters of the game, discussing how rugby has impacted their lives and insights about what makes rugby unique in their country.