Author Archives: alundarwood

About alundarwood

I am involved in market risk and performance analytics in the financial services industry. My expertise includes portfolio management, fixed income analysis, advanced derivative pricing and building software valuation models.

Cape Town Cycle Tour (Solidarity ride)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by alundarwood

My seventh “Argus” and my first sub 3 hour, whippee…. Ok, the tour was shortened to 47km, rightly so because of the terrible fires around Cape Town the previous week, and I did it in under 2 hours. It was … Continue reading →

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Cape Town MTB Challenge 55km

Posted on March 2, 2015 by alundarwood

I really enjoyed this mountain bike challenge, it was a lovely event with some fantastic single track. I think the guys, read trail builders, at Dirtopia have been doing a stellar job creating the single tracks in this part of … Continue reading →

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Xterra Grabouw (full)

Posted on February 27, 2015 by alundarwood

This off-road triathlon is becoming an annual event for me, I have been doing it now since 2012 and enjoyed every one. I did the full event of a 1.5km dam swim, 28km mountain bike ride and 12km trail run. … Continue reading →

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99er 35km MTB Durbanville

Posted on February 13, 2015 by alundarwood

A wonderful MTB ride in my hood. Starting at the Durbanville Racecourse and then entering the Durbanville wine estate of Altydgedacht before joining the existing Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club (TMBC) trails that run through Bloemendal, Hillcrest and Contermansklooof. The return … Continue reading →

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Red Hill Classic 36km

Posted on January 20, 2015 by alundarwood

A lovely run around the peninsula. 36km in 3:42, slowly working towards the Two Oceans Ultra in April, but right now….time to start riding my bicycle.  

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