Episode 4 - Mannie Heymans in Windhoek, Namibia - Listen - The

Episode 4 - Mannie Heymans in Windhoek, Namibia

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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/

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