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Videos 2013: The Fun Stuff

There was no shortage of great videos this year. But what stood out for us is a giraffe and some crazy bike skills. There’s a host of more videos from this year. What stood out for you? Post them below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaksVOgC-Ag He’s just a curious guy, he only wants to say hello. Maybe even play […]

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Video of the Week Two: RockShox Game of Bike – Aaron Chase vs. Kirt Vories

I lied, this is the last video of the week. A couple of mates playing a game of bike. It’s simple, one person does a trick and the other has to repeat it. If you don’t, you get a letter. It carries on until someone spells ‘bike’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAUxrFG9Qow I’m definitely going to try this with […]

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Video of the week – Virtu Media 2013 Demo Reel

A last Video of the week for the year and a beautiful one at that. It brings together many aspects of riding and living in the riding lifestyle, albeit a bit flamboyantly. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/340832/

Tech

Review: FUNN Combat II grips

FUNN’s Combat II grips are a bolt on, and forget product that lasts well beyond what the white colour would suggest. Design The FUNN Combat II grips have a ‘waffle’ pattern running almost the length of the grips with the outer edges tapering to meet the clamps and a FUNN logo embossed on the top […]

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Meintjes Picks Up Best African Cyclist Award

Louis Meintjes was named Best African Rider of the Year this week after coming out top in a poll of African cyclists. Image credit: Mjrka Boensch Bees The annual award is conducted by Gabonese organisators of La Tropicale Amissa Bongo. This year, Chris Froome winner of the Tour de France was a member of the […]

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Video: Rocky Mountain’s Rad Santa

A very merry Christmas from Rocky Mountain Bicycles. What are you treating yourself with this festive season? http://vimeo.com/82025914

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Four South African cyclists nominated for 2013 Best African Cyclist of the Year

Four South African cyclists – Dylan Girdlestone, Daryl Impey, Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg and Louis Meintjes – have been shortlisted among 24 nominated candidates for the 2013 Best African Cyclist of the Year award. Image credit: www.supersport.co.za The organisers of the award, who also organise an annual event La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, released a press […]

Tech

Review: G-Form XTREME iPhone 5/5S case

Makers of protective padding for biking, skating and all types of action sports, G-Form have also produced covers for electronic devices using the same Reactive Protection Technology foam material used on their body pads. It’s meant to absorb 90% of an impact but still be squishy to the touch. iPhone cases are a dime a […]

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Herald VW Cycle Tour in good health

Organisers of the 29th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour are leaving nothing to chance when it comes to the safety of participants on February 1 and 2. Image credit: Brian Witbooi Gardmed private ambulance service will once again do duty on the streets of Port Elizabeth and on the mountain bike trails at […]

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New MTB honours launched with Rainbow Challenge

With the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships heading for the Cascades MTB Park at the end of June 2014, a brand new competition has been launched that allows amateur veteran and masters riders to compete for honours in their respective age groups on the same course that will decide the world titles. Image credit: […]

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Video of the Week – Road Bike Party: Road Bike Party 2

A much anticipated sequel to his Road Bike Party video, Martyn Ashton has released Road Bike Party 2. Unfortunately injury has befallen Martyn, so friends, Danny Macaskill and Chris Akrigg have joined up to help Martyn complete his project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhabgvIIXik

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Secure your entry for the iconic Garden Route 300 powered by Trek

Already one of the most anticipated events on the biking calendar, this three day, 300km stage race is renowned for its technical challenges and incredible scenery. “You’ll be hard pressed to keep your eyes on the single track as you pedal through kilometres of indigenous forest and fynbos with views over valleys, mountains and the […]