Video | Chasing Summer with Rob J
June 4th, 2015
By Andrew Dodd
Back to the beginning
Ever been tempted to give up everything you have to start a new life some place new?
That’s what Rob J did in 2002 at the start of a journey that would see him become a professional mountain biker – his travels to Cape Town changed his life, and now he’s lucky enough to travel the world with his bike.
Living the dream – Rob J back where it all began for him just outside of Cape Town. Image by Sebastian Doerk
In this great new film sponsored by Ion and Canyon Bikes, Rob J goes back to his roots to rediscover the country that launched his career. Having spent some time in South Africa recently – sans bikes – we can tell you we’ll definitely be heading back over there with bikes at the first opportunity. It’s an incredible country that has battled through some truly horrendous times, but is certainly on the up – it felt like a great time of change in many of the areas we visited.
The iconic Table Mountain flanks Cape Town – but is rarely seen with such little cloud on the pancake flat top. Photo | Sebastian Doerk
Modern day Cape Town is culture rich, and has incredible food produce – some of the best we’ve tasted anywhere in the world. Photo | Sebastian Doerk
Rob J – chasing the Summer just outside of Cape Town. Photo | Sebastian Doerk
Rob J’s trusty Canyon takes him every where, Photo | Sebastian Doerk
