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Monitoring your training load
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the eighth module of this short course. The complete module covers the principles and theory of load monitoring, detail on how […]
Review: Niner RKT 9 RDO
The Niner RKT 9 RDO is an unashamed cross-country race bike with 90 millimetres of rear travel and the option of 100-120 millimetres up front. The RKT platform is based on that of its bigger, older brother, the JET 9, which originally found its feet as the brand’s definitive cross-country and marathon bike, and has […]
2018 Fantasy Tour: Wahoo KICKR and Knog Hamper winners
Our 2018 Fantasy Tour competition has come to a close. It started with a flurry as the sprinter’s teams jousted for the top spot but once the time trials and mountains began the cream quickly rose to the top of the leaderboard. Head over to fantasytour.bikehub.co.za to see the final results and see how your […]
Review: Momsen GP300 – One Bike, Three Sets of Tyres
Momsen Bikes launched the GP300 as part of their 2018 gravel range which includes the R335, but where the R355 is aimed at the higher end of the market with its full carbon frame and fork, the all-alloy GP300 is a bit more budget-friendly. A big feature of the GP300 is that it can support […]
Unboxing: Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
Although Canyon has only been officially available in South Africa since February, the brand needs little introduction for many cyclists. Known for their direct to customer model, Canyon has managed to build a reputation for excellent value for money on quality, great looking bikes. In my search for a new disc road bike, I managed […]
Race Report: SRAM WC XCO Series, in association with Tygerberg MTB Club #4 Bloemendal
The final round of the SRAM WC XCO Series, in association with Tygerberg MTB Club culminated at the new Bloemendal XCO track in Durbanville. The area has undergone heavy trail development in the last few months as the Tygerberg Club hopes to rear its very own XCO World Champ on its turf someday. Photo credit: […]
Performing and analysing torque intervals
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the fifth module of this short course, where we provide examples of our favourite training sessions. Two weeks ago we discussed […]
Bike Check: Connor Fearon’s Kona Operator CR – 29 vs 27.5?
The Kona Factory Racing team have been riding the prototype Operator for some time. So it was no surprise when Australian rider Connor Fearon and the rest of the team appear with a brand new Operator for the 2018 downhill season. Our man on the ground caught up with Connor ahead of the Leogang World […]
Strength training for cycling
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article we are covering content from the fourth module of this short course, which includes the rationale for including strength training in a cyclist’s training programme, which […]
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra review
The Synapse is Cannondale’s endurance bike offering which first appeared in 2006. The bike has evolved over four editions to the all-new 2018 model with a new carbon layout for weight reduction and an all disc brake platform with greater tyre clearance. The Frame The 2018 Synapse frame is constructed using a new carbon layout […]
The PWC Great Zuurberg Trek: A best kept secret of South African stage racing
The Great Zuurberg Trek flies somewhat under the radar in terms of the South African Stage Race calendar. Perhaps because it is not conveniently close to either Johannesburg or Cape Town or because it can accommodate only a limited number of riders. Whatever the reason, this is part of the charm. A select field means […]
Merida One-Forty 800 review
Merida has been methodically updating their trail bike ranges, two years ago it was the shorter travel One-Twenty, last year saw the enduro wand waved over the One-Sixty, and the 2018 model One-Forty recently received its makeover treatment. The frame For now, the One-Forty range is offered only as an aluminium frame with sturdy looking […]