FedGroup Itec signs Knox
The FedGroup Itec professional mountain bike racing team announced on Monday the signing of Max Knox, one of South Africa’s most accomplished marathon mountain bike racers. Max Knox has been signed to the FedGroup Itec team and will join Kevin Evans in the team’s quest for a place on the overall podium at the 2014 […]
Video: A 3 Minute History Of The Bicycle
An awesome Aussie with a wonderful bike collection speaks a bit about the history of the bicycle. Thanks to amasendeinja for the find. I love this. What an awesome collection http://vimeo.com/65542790
Winner of the Photo of the Day, February 2014
The winner of our first Photo of the Day competition has been announced. Hi Hubbers, It’s time to announce the first winner in our Photo of the Day competition. With 11.8% (71 votes) February’s winner of the GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Edition is… 18 February 2014: Enthusiasm has no bounds By KathF 2nd) 24 February […]
Bike fitting: Saddle choice and general position for women
So what saddle should a lady be looking for? There’s a confusing array of choice and opinion on offer to those seeking a ladies specific saddle: short and fat, hard and thin, cutout in the centre, chromo rails, titanium rails, gel inserts, gel padded covers… So where do you start? Using the right saddle can […]
Review: Giant Anthem 27.5 1
With all the hype surrounding a certain large company’s suspension design and reasonable pricing, I was excited to get behind the bars of one of their offerings. When Dragon Sports offered me a Trance to test I obviously jumped at the opportunity. But two days before I was due to pick up the bike, I […]
Video: Hylton Turvey, the legend behind the Sappi Karkloof Trails
Ever wonder where all the trails come from? Hylton Turvey is the man behind some of the legendary Sappi Karkloof Trails. Check out this video of Hylton, trail builder for the Sappi Karkloof Classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YGzptTyJTs Hope you enjoy!
Race Report: 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum MTB Challenge
The new venue for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum MTB Challenge drew a sold out field to the Le Bonheur Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, and a host of world class riders littered the start line for the 55km route. As always it was a great honour to start with names like Sauser, Lill, […]
Single speed build project: The build kit part 1
I am finalising my Single speed build kit and have been finding it more difficult than what I had anticipated. I have solved most riddles, but I still need a fork and haven’t decided yet on tyres. Ideally I want a steel rigid with a 15mm axle, but that’s proving a bit difficult. I have […]
Western Province Gravity Enduro round 1 at Jonkershoek
The Enduro scene is growing nicely here in Cape Town (and in South Africa) and it’s great to see so many new faces enjoying racing and having fun. Early start to the day, hoping to beat the heat Sunrise over Jonkershoek, the perfect Enduro playground Admin Parking lot strategy talk Future Enduro star? Race briefing […]
National Road team announced for 2014 Mzansi Tour (RSA)
Cycling South Africa is proud to announce the national road cycling team that will be participating in the second annual Mzansi Tour powered by Cathsseta, taking place in South Africa from 8 to 12 April 2014. The five-day, five-stage event carries a UCI category 2.2 grading and will again host South African and international cycling […]
VOTING LIVE: Vote for the Photo of the Month winner
We’ve had some great entries on the maiden month of our Photo of the Day competition where the monthly winner will receive a GoPro. Now it’s up to you guys to decide who gets the GoPro Hero each month. A lot of Hubbers have queried about how the Photos of the Day are chosen. For […]
Video: Danny MacAskill and friends rock Barcelona
Danny MacAskill and a few buddies rip it up in this new Inspired Bicycles in Barcelona. Ridiculous is far from explaining it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfV10sPfFmk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUdzhWz7r83IyeLC0VbmAAdA