The Muddy Buddy series has taken multisport to a new level, taking a concept seen in South Africa's biggest mountain bike races, and making it even more spectacular! Where else do you get to go swimming in the mud like a kid, with your best buddy? Well, let's hope they are still your best buddy after a challenging run and ride through Giba Gorge. See it as a race or challenge, but Muddy Buddy series is an adventure for teams of families or friends, whatever their level of fitness as there is something for everyone.

Having grown up as a multisport competitor, it's great to go back to the heart of the sport, where family, friends and fun are the main priority. For the 2009 Muddy Buddy series I've teamed up with top local multisport, Ryan Redman, who I've been racing with for the last 12 years! It was great to work together, using some added local knowledge to take a comfortable victory for the first event for the year.

However, there are three more to go, so for those of you who missed out on the first event, its time to get your bike and running shoes out and join the adventure. Challenge your family, friends or work mates and I'll see you all 4th October, ready to race!

Written by Top Mutlisport Competitor : Darren Goddard