Conrad Stoltz
After a few years dabbling in BMX racing, rugby, cricket, judo and running, I started racing triathlon at age 14. A few years later I turned pro in 1992- fresh out of high school. Other than the 24 years' of racing triathlon in South Africa, I raced 6 seasons in France and this is my 13th season in the USA.
I also enjoy mountain bike racing and mix it up with the "tall socks" when the schedule allows. [Sea Otter and Whiskey Off road this year in the USA, and Argus MTB Challenge in South Africa.]- leave this part out if its not time relevant.-CS
Achievements
| 4x XTERRA World Champion |
| ITU Cross Tri World Champion |
| 9x XTERRA USA Series Champion |
| 44 XTERRA career wins |
| 2x Olympian |
| Winner Chicago Mrs Ts 2002 |
| 5x All African Triathlon champion (road) |
| 5x South African Triathlon Champion (road) |
Ultraman Canada
August 21, 2009Amber Monforte (my girlfriend) won Ultraman Canada this past weekend: Day 1: 10km swim 90mi bike . Day 2: 180mi bike, Day 3: 55mi run.
After taking off work and racing pro XTERRA last year, Amber went back to work and decided to try something new. Ultraman
She didnt train like crazy, but did a few 8 hr rides, a 180 mi road race in the Sierras with 20 000ft of climbing, and the Death ride (130mi). Oh yes, and a couple of 4hr trail runs. And two 2h30 swims in Lake Tahoe. And some stuff in between...
Anyway, to make a long story short, she absolutely killed it. Amber broke the swim record, (but 2 girls in front of her did too) she broke the Day 1 bike record, the Day 2 bike record, and the run record by about 45min. In total, she lopped 3h55 off the old record, which includes Worlds in Kona.
About 3 weeks before Ultraman she got a brand new Specialized Ruby Pro and Women's Specialized BG Pro shoes. She loved it, as the old Giant TCR didnt cut it anymore. Ultraman had tons of climbing and some serious headwinds- 65km at a stretch. So it was a real test for the bike. (and rider!) She especially likes the compact cranks for the big climbs, the shock absorbing Zerts and the comfey fit. As you can see in the photo, she gets really low and aero and can comfortably stay there for 8 hrs. (!?!)
Read more about Amber's Ultraman on her blog: http://ambermonforte.blogspot.com/2009/08/ultraman-canada-day-1.html
Graham and I were the support crew. Quite a process supporting someone for 3 days. (We could run with her on Day 3) Had lots of fun, and leanrt some serious respect, these athletes are amazing.
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Caveman wins XTERRA South African season opener at Buffelspoort
January 30, 2012 -
Specialized Trivent TERRA. Caveman’s XTERRA specific cycling shoe available to public.
September 12, 2011 -
Another soul ride, Caveman style…
August 3, 2011 -
XTERRA Las Vegas- Old School vs New School
April 11, 2011 -
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
January 13, 2011 -
Conrad Stoltz wins Momentum 94.7 Mountain Bike Challenge
November 22, 2010 -
Caveman wins XTERRA USA Nationals
October 18, 2010 -
Caveman on Specialized 29er Epic, finishes 2nd at Thrilla Cyclo Cross
September 30, 2010 -
The Caveman’s somewhat-secret XTERRA tips.
July 23, 2010 -
Big weekend for Specialized
July 20, 2010 -
XTERRA Alabama preview
June 11, 2010 -
Warming up for Sea Otter short track
April 17, 2010 -
Saying good bye to Africa
April 13, 2010 -
This one time, at band camp, I rode 300 Watts for 3hrs
February 23, 2010 -
Product testing, Caveman style
February 11, 2010 -
Mr XTERRA is in town!
February 4, 2010 -
Caveman’s Month of Mopane Worm Cleansing Diet
January 5, 2010 -
The Mario Cipollini board room at Specialized HQ
December 16, 2009 -
Open floor questions for Conrad.
December 15, 2009 -
Being a novice again. 2009 Wilseyville Hare Scramble
November 30, 2009 -
The Off season - fun toy time.
November 30, 2009 -
When giving everything is not enough
November 10, 2009 -
XTERRA World Champs machine
November 2, 2009 -
I recently did an interview and photo session with Jamie from Singletrack.com.
September 21, 2009 -
The Best Bike Shop In Bend
August 31, 2009 -
Training and visiting in Bend, Oregon.
August 31, 2009 -
Ultraman Canada
August 21, 2009 -
XTERRA North East Cup in Vermont
July 21, 2009 -
My Secret Weapon, The Command Post.
July 8, 2009 -
I will make it tubeless again...
June 12, 2009 -
XTERRA Midwest
May 19, 2009 -
XTERRA Las Vegas
May 18, 2009 -
The making of a video.
May 11, 2009 -
Sea Otter Classic
April 22, 2009 -
"Riding with champions", Northern California High School league & Specialized.
April 14, 2009 -
Sani2C Mountain bike race
March 4, 2009 -
My first knobby tire bike...
February 18, 2009 -
My XTERRA start
February 18, 2009






