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Layla Schwellnus

@laylaschwell

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Kindness is free.
Probably riding my bike.
Layla from Layla Loops
@chapmanspeakcycles / @cadencenutrition / @enjoy.za / @vivovitasport
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A race that requires more than strength alone - what does it take to summit @the_gallows__ ? @laylaschwell takes us through it: Mentally prepare for a hard ride. The route is challenging both physically, technically and emotionally with the Galgeberg looming over you for most of the race. Leading up to the day, my training focused on quality over quantity - dialling in the basics - like good sleep and also doing prescribed sessions on climbs such as the Mast in Tokai that emulated Galgeberg. If you can practice technical gravel bike handling - that is a big plus! The second aid station is a make-or-break moment for a lot of riders. You ride past your car and come face to face with the mighty Galgeberg. The thought I had at this point was: “That is FAR and HIGH. Anything can happen.” In previous years I had started in 2nd place and ended up finishing 7th so I was cautious not to celebrate too early. Focus on your own effort and make sure you can still max out on the last 2km tar section of the route. In any race - focus on what you can control - dial in nutrition (I used Cadence nutrition and did 70g CHO per hr in the form of mix and gels). I was honoured to race my brand new bike (50mm tires, no question!) and aero kit for this weekend. Finally, the Gallows is a real community event. Stay with friends and make the weekend about MORE than just the race! I was lucky to share the weekend with some special humans who honestly made it all the more memorable. See you next year @the_gallows__ ? 📸 @eringoodman_ & @jamesheron_c taken in McGregor, Western Cape by @laylaschwell
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5 months ago
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Fast. Light. Timeless Layla’s Crux Shot by the talented @rayne.mccreadie earlier this year at @the_gallows__ #specialized #chapmanspeakcycles #crux #gravel taken in Galgeberg,McGregor by @laylaschwell
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3 months ago
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Hey now - don’t you dare dream it’s over 🫵 With J-bird @juanitarosemackenzie in our @albaoptics_za Deltas 👓💘 On my Specialized Crux 4 by @chapmanspeakcycles Wearing @enjoy.za collective kit Fueled by @cadencenutrition Winning the morning got me feeling like I’ve won this whole week! 🌅 taken in Cape Town, South Africa by @laylaschwell
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10 days ago
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These pics really do show why I love racing bikes. 🥹👐 April memories of the Otto1890 Weekend Warrior Grabouw @weekend_warriormtb ! I had so much fun at this two day stage race earlier this year. @redcherryevents_za somehow always managed to blend good humour, fun and competitiveness into one event! Even the pouring rain could not keep us from enjoying ourselves and hitting the trails. 🌧️ I learnt so much racing @magan_hanekom and @callysilberbauer. It was an extra treat to finish 3rd on GC after the two days. 🥉 This event lit a spark in me to want to race more mtb and I look forward to this challenge when I am back out there. 🚵 The next @weekend_warriormtb is in October in Lourensford and I have no doubt it will be another weekend to remember. Use my code layla10 for an entry discount. 🪩💃 Photos by @maxsullimedia and @redcherryevents_za and moi! 🤳 taken in Elgin Grabouw Country Club by @laylaschwell
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25 days ago
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Life in the sling ain’t so bad 🥾⛰️ Glasses by @albaoptics_za Bag by @uswesports @vivovitasport Broken shoulder by @me Mountain by @Houtbay Winning at life because @chris_lamprecht01 loves me and he’s so fine! 🤭 Home ❤️🏡⛰️ taken in Chapmans Peak by @laylaschwell
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a month ago
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When you say yes to @redcherryevents_za insta360 being on board for the drama of this year’s @grav_duro 😅📹 This was such a fabulous race back in May. I had so much fun racing my @specializedza Crux from @chapmanspeakcycles with @magan_hanekom. 👯‍♀️ This was also one of my first races wearing my new custom race kit from @enjoy.za .😍 The route ended on the infamous Hans Kop mast climb and as you can see…I was properly finished! 🥵 @redcherryevents_za events are always something to look forward to. They have another 2 day mtb race coming up in October - @weekend_warriormtb in Lourensford. If you’d like a sneaky entry discount you can use my code Layla10 😉 As @shaun_peters_mc said, at the finish we had the best support and I really felt that in @natsrosee and @paigegoldieee who made us feel so special when we crossed the line. 💜💗 It’s so important to support each other. It’s week 4 post-shoulder op for me and damn.. I’m missing riding my bike outside in nature. Excited to get back on the trails SOON SOON even if it results in almost falling off bridges 🤦‍♀️🍃 Thank you to all my support who made this day possible. I love doing what I do, and you helping me do it makes it even better. 🫶 taken in Elgin Grabouw Country Club by @laylaschwell
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a month ago
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Nothing quite like that race morning stoke! Vicariously living through my race vlogs while recovering from surgery. 🤕 What a fabulous day this was at @grav_duro back in May!! ❤️‍🔥😊 Can’t wait to be getting hyped for the races again soon!🥹 @redcherryevents_za @weekend_warriormtb is coming up on 17-19 October, bleak not to be able to race but maybe @magan_hanekom will stand a chance without me there hehe. 😘 HMU for a lil entry discount if you want to challenge her.😋 by @laylaschwell
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2 months ago
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Lil health update 🏥 Last year, I dislocated my shoulder and fractured my arm in a crash while training. After many misdiagnoses I am finally getting surgery to repair the damage. ❤️‍🩹 I am pretty nervous but so grateful for the support and care of those around me. I am learning to control what I can and not stress the other stuff. 🫶 I want to express gratitude to my coach and my support for backing me and making sure I am set up in the best way to get back to training and racing. ❤️🙏 Over and out ✌️ taken in Chapman's Peak Cycles by @laylaschwell
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2 months ago
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Happy Women’s Month! 💗 I am so proud to know and love so many incredible women in my life. 💜 In celebration of those I know (and those I don’t know!) within the cycling space we have some exciting community focused rides to look forward to: Thursday 6th: First Thursday // Gravel Meet Up - Trail Angels Summit for Dignity Challenge @trail_angels @courteney__webb Friday 7th: WEWU with Purpose with @southsidecycles_ Saturday 8th: Tour de France Femmes Challenge with @nana_cycling_capetown - also come demo some @albaopyics here ! 👀 Sunday 9th: Layla Loops x CPC Sunday social @chapmanspeakcycles Monday 10th: National Women’s Day Ride @nana_cycling_capetown Lastly a big THANK YOU to the women who inspire me every day behind all of these clubs! 🫶❤️ Check out their respective socials to see details. Also if there are any events that I’ve missed let me know! 🥰 #watchthefemmes by @laylaschwell
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2 months ago
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Women’s Month Flourish Donation Drive 💜 This August, Layla Loops and Chapman’s Peak Cycles is proud to support the Flourish Programme, a national initiative that supports pregnant women and mothers with young children during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to age two. Thank you to @southsidecycles_ for initiating this drive, we are so happy to be a part of it. Flourish focuses on maternal health, early childhood development, nutrition, and providing moms with the care, knowledge, and encouragement they need during this important stage of life. 🩵 Throughout August, we’ll be collecting donations for Flourish moms at all CPC x Layla Loops rides and in store. Please take a look at the list above to see the items we’re collecting. Every donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference. 🙏 taken in Chapman's Peak Cycles by @laylaschwell
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3 months ago
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🌸 Women’s Month Donation Drive 🌸 This month @southsidecycles_ @nana_cycling_capetown & @laylaschwell (Layla Loops) are teaming up to support pregnant women and young moms in Villiersdorp 💛 Swipe for items needed, ride dates & drop-off points 💫 Make sure to check out our last reel to learn more about the Flourish programme 🌸 If you have any questions or want to get involved, pop us a comment or DM 💌 by @laylaschwell
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3 months ago
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🌸 Women’s Month Flourish Donation Drive 🌸 This August, we’re collaborating with a few women-founded cycling clubs in Cape Town to collect items for the flourish programme in Villiersdorp to support pregnant women and young moms 💜 🍼 Products we’re collecting: • Hygiene products, especially pads • Wet wipes • Disposable nappies • Baby clothes, new or second-hand • Baby books, new or second-hand • Educational toys, new or second-hand • Face cloths for mom and baby • Baby soap • Body soap for mom • Roll-on • Toothbrushes • Toothpaste • Surgical spirits • Cotton wool • Baby blankets • Receiving blankets • Baby Vaseline • Bum cream (if possible - this is very needed) The moms are always grateful and every contribution makes a difference 🤍 You’ll be able to drop off these items at any of the group rides hosted by @nana_cycling_capetown , @laylaschwell Layla Loops and @southsidecycles_ through the month of August. Please check each club’s ride details on Strava for where and when you can drop off items and keep an eye out for our next post with more details & how to give a monetary donation 💌 Let’s support Flourish moms this Women’s Month 🌸 by @laylaschwell
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3 months ago
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