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.]
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) |
The Mario Cipollini board room at Specialized HQ
December 16, 2009The Lion King “Super Mario” Cipollini was a delight to follow- on the road and in public. His flair for fashion, clothing and glamour bordered on preposterous. It was delicious. But he was a remarkable sprinter who hated climbing and was quoted “If I wasnt a professional cyclist, I would be a porn star.”
But Mario was an amazing marketing vehicle and his sponsors’ ad campaigns still come up in cyclobablle. His pro career spanned 20 years, he had 42 Giro stage wins, World Champs in 2002, the list is too long, go read it on Wiki.
This is one of my favourite Cipollini photos where he won the 2002 World Champs. Of course he had to wear his Colnago branded Italian team kit, but a clever bit of ambush marketing by Specialized stole the moment and made some waves- but then what was expected of Mario. Just imagine the impact this North Wave shoe ad made on me as a teenage triathlete, fresh out of sheltered South Africa…
My only personal experience with Cipo was when I was training in Stellenbosch around 2002. I saw a Smart car (a rare thing back then) coming down the road from the opposite direction, and being an observant guy, I noticed a bicycle wheel and two feet in the gap between the road and the underside of the car. OK, someone was motor pacing behind a Smartcar. I was dying to see who it was, and when they swooped by, there was Mario in his full glory- working on his tan. No helmet, no shirt, no socks- Just Mario in his chamois (rolled up high), shoes, glasses and his beautiful mane of greased back hair. Now that was class.
“Ciao Mario!”
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Caveman crash and burn in Las Vegas
April 17, 2013 -
Caveman wins 50th XTERRA title
February 14, 2013 -
Cave couple takes TotalSports Challenge Terra Firma
January 24, 2013 -
Cheers to a Remarkable 2012
January 1, 2013 -
Caveman Tech Tip: Specialized Command Post
October 21, 2012 -
Ironman Kona 2012 from the Sidelines
October 16, 2012 -
4 weeks in the life of a Caveman and 10 XTERRA USA Series titles
September 27, 2012 -
Caveman gets 2nd at 1st Rev3.
August 31, 2012 -
Vegabonding and getting ready for Boulder Peak 5150 road triathlon
August 22, 2012 -
Caveman wins XTERRA Mountain Champs in Beaver Creek
July 17, 2012 -
5150 New Orleans does Caveman
July 2, 2012 -
Finding inspiration at Luck Stone XTERRA Richmond 2012
June 19, 2012 -
2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion
May 29, 2012 -
Conrad Stoltz wins XTERRA Grabouw
February 29, 2012 -
One Caveman, one week, 3 races, 3 discilpines. Actually 5
February 29, 2012 -
Aca Joe West Coast Warm Water Weekend 2012
February 21, 2012 -
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



